


Our Mission Statement
As the financial world becomes more complicated, careful planning becomes essential to helping you achieve your financial goals. We help families uncover opportunities to protect their financial future.
Our Story and Services
We coach families towards wealth by taking a holistic and whole-hearted approach to the connection of personal and financial goals.
We start with a conversation. By understanding what motivates each individual, we get to know our clients on a level that gives us absolute conviction in our advice. From there, we build a financial plan and most importantly, we revisit the plan and check in regularly. Communication is paramount in all we do.
We enjoy working with a diverse client base that includes professional sports groups, business owners, and retirees. Our clients benefit from our combined 45 years’ experience as guides and thought leaders through market volatility.
Our team strongly believes our clients and their families have worked hard to establish a foundation of wealth and we work hard to protect and grow that foundation towards a stable financial future where their goals are met and exceeded.
We start with a conversation. By understanding what motivates each individual, we get to know our clients on a level that gives us absolute conviction in our advice. From there, we build a financial plan and most importantly, we revisit the plan and check in regularly. Communication is paramount in all we do.
We enjoy working with a diverse client base that includes professional sports groups, business owners, and retirees. Our clients benefit from our combined 45 years’ experience as guides and thought leaders through market volatility.
Our team strongly believes our clients and their families have worked hard to establish a foundation of wealth and we work hard to protect and grow that foundation towards a stable financial future where their goals are met and exceeded.
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Location
2200 Rimland Drive
Suite 105
Bellingham, WA 98226
US
Meet The 360 Pivot Group
About George Mundell
With 30 years of experience as a financial advisor, George has steered his clients through several challenging market cycles – as well as world events that impacted the economy – with unbiased analysis, insightful advice and exceptional integrity. But, enabling clients to successfully navigate evolving global or personal economic situations is more than a passion for George. It’s a family tradition.
His mother founded the practice in 1980, and George joined in 1993. Together, they developed a strong, diverse client base built on lasting relationships. Clients had confidence in their customized portfolio management style that emphasized individual needs and preferences, and adapted to changing life circumstances. After his mother’s retirement, George continues to follow the same approach. He believes financial planning is a dynamic, ongoing process that involves education, assessment, monitoring and open communication. For more than two decades,
George has worked with coaches, athletes, general managers, scouts and athletic trainers. Additionally, George is an inaugural member of the Morgan Stanley Global Sports and Entertainment team – a division created specifically for sports and entertainment talent. But, you don’t need to be a sports figure to work with George. He enjoys lending his financial experience to all clients to help them achieve their financial goals – no matter their background or what their dreams might be.
His mother founded the practice in 1980, and George joined in 1993. Together, they developed a strong, diverse client base built on lasting relationships. Clients had confidence in their customized portfolio management style that emphasized individual needs and preferences, and adapted to changing life circumstances. After his mother’s retirement, George continues to follow the same approach. He believes financial planning is a dynamic, ongoing process that involves education, assessment, monitoring and open communication. For more than two decades,
George has worked with coaches, athletes, general managers, scouts and athletic trainers. Additionally, George is an inaugural member of the Morgan Stanley Global Sports and Entertainment team – a division created specifically for sports and entertainment talent. But, you don’t need to be a sports figure to work with George. He enjoys lending his financial experience to all clients to help them achieve their financial goals – no matter their background or what their dreams might be.
Securities Agent: TX, OR, UT, PA, IL, IA, OK, VA, RI, NY, ME, LA, CO, MN, MI, MD, AZ, WA, CA, SD, MT, CT, WI, OH, NJ, MS, GA, AR, AK, SC, NV, NC, MA, FL, DE, WY, IN, ID, DC, TN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1270062
NMLS#: 1270062
About Janet Shepherd
Janet graduated from Western Washington University in 2006 with degrees in Economics and Psychology. She started as a finance intern in 2003 and has now been in the investment industry for more than 20 years. She holds and maintains her general securities and insurance licenses.
Professionally, Janet sets herself apart from her competitors by emphasizing the importance of communication and remaining accessible to her clients. Janet appreciates the analytical nature of working with figures & concepts. She enjoys the challenge of constructing individualized and executable financial plans and the creative process of building diversified portfolios.
Janet is passionate about continuing to build genuine connections across diverse backgrounds and helping to strengthen her community.
Outside of the office, Janet delights in spending time with her husband Justin, daughter Blair, and son Hank. As a family, they like to spend time outdoors camping and boating and plan to travel to Hawaii and Disneyworld as soon as possible!
Professionally, Janet sets herself apart from her competitors by emphasizing the importance of communication and remaining accessible to her clients. Janet appreciates the analytical nature of working with figures & concepts. She enjoys the challenge of constructing individualized and executable financial plans and the creative process of building diversified portfolios.
Janet is passionate about continuing to build genuine connections across diverse backgrounds and helping to strengthen her community.
Outside of the office, Janet delights in spending time with her husband Justin, daughter Blair, and son Hank. As a family, they like to spend time outdoors camping and boating and plan to travel to Hawaii and Disneyworld as soon as possible!
Securities Agent: AR, MS, CT, DC, DE, GA, AZ, KY, OK, TX, WY, VT, PA, WI, LA, OR, WV, SD, TN, SC, UT, RI, NY, ME, MT, NC, ND, WA, NM, VA, MI, IN, NV, OH, NJ, AL, MN, CA, MD, MA, HI, IL, ID, IA, CO, FL, AK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2489005
CA Insurance License #: 4308820
NMLS#: 2489005
CA Insurance License #: 4308820
About Madison M. Maki-Maxwell
Madison’s passion begins with helping people. Being at Morgan Stanley allows her to help clients navigate their accounts.. She understands that having a go to person for the little things makes a difference in creating confidence in Morgan Stanley’s ability to help them with their financial challenges.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Madison spent four years working with a large customs brokerage house leading an operational team. Her time in the import business instilled habits that are synonymous with that of the securities sector. Since joining Morgan Stanley, Madison has become a registered Client Service Associate and continues to deepen her understanding of financial planning, wealth management and estate planning.
Outside of work, Madison fosters her love for handmade textiles as a fabric artist. In her spare time she enjoys crocheting clothes, trinkets, and amigurumi. She married her high-school sweetheart in 2020 shortly after moving to Washington from the Greater Phoenix area. They are looking forward to starting a family of their own in the next few years.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Madison spent four years working with a large customs brokerage house leading an operational team. Her time in the import business instilled habits that are synonymous with that of the securities sector. Since joining Morgan Stanley, Madison has become a registered Client Service Associate and continues to deepen her understanding of financial planning, wealth management and estate planning.
Outside of work, Madison fosters her love for handmade textiles as a fabric artist. In her spare time she enjoys crocheting clothes, trinkets, and amigurumi. She married her high-school sweetheart in 2020 shortly after moving to Washington from the Greater Phoenix area. They are looking forward to starting a family of their own in the next few years.

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The Power of Partnerships
By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships
About Katie Reed
Katie Reed is a Senior Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Washington.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Katie began her career in financial services in 2002, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch.
Katie is a graduate of the University of Washington, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She lives in Seattle, Washington with her spouse. Outside of the office, Katie enjoys volunteering her time with various organizations which support women, food accessibility, and animals. She also enjoys traveling, Washington Husky football, and spending time with family and friends.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Katie began her career in financial services in 2002, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch.
Katie is a graduate of the University of Washington, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She lives in Seattle, Washington with her spouse. Outside of the office, Katie enjoys volunteering her time with various organizations which support women, food accessibility, and animals. She also enjoys traveling, Washington Husky football, and spending time with family and friends.
NMLS#: 652641
About Rylan Nordquist
Rylan Nordquist is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Washington.
Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Rylan began his career in financial services in 2012, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase.
Rylan is a graduate of Le Moyne College in Syracuse New York, where he received a double Major of Bachelor Science in Finance and Management Analysis. He lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife, Emily. Outside of the office, Rylan enjoys playing music, hiking, boating, and spending time with family and friends.
Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Rylan began his career in financial services in 2012, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase.
Rylan is a graduate of Le Moyne College in Syracuse New York, where he received a double Major of Bachelor Science in Finance and Management Analysis. He lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife, Emily. Outside of the office, Rylan enjoys playing music, hiking, boating, and spending time with family and friends.
NMLS#: 1272286
About Adelaide El Zein
Adelaide El Zein, CFP® is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s
Wealth Management offices in Washington State, mainly serving our Bellevue, Kirkland, Yakima,
Kennewick and Bellingham office locations. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and
prospects' financial planning needs.
A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING® professional, Adelaide has been providing financial advice to
families and individuals in various settings for nearly 18 years. A former teacher, who taught
domestically and overseas in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, Adelaide launched her career in
finance at Ameriprise in 2004 after completing her MBA. She was an analyst at Merrill Lynch/Bank of
America for 4 years before joining an RIA in Arlington as a financial advisor.
A graduate of the University of Washington, she lives in Edmonds, WA with her future husband, Bob,
and his two teenage boys. Outside of work she enjoys photography, being outside, working on home
improvement projects, learning new languages and dancing to live music.
Wealth Management offices in Washington State, mainly serving our Bellevue, Kirkland, Yakima,
Kennewick and Bellingham office locations. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and
prospects' financial planning needs.
A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING® professional, Adelaide has been providing financial advice to
families and individuals in various settings for nearly 18 years. A former teacher, who taught
domestically and overseas in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, Adelaide launched her career in
finance at Ameriprise in 2004 after completing her MBA. She was an analyst at Merrill Lynch/Bank of
America for 4 years before joining an RIA in Arlington as a financial advisor.
A graduate of the University of Washington, she lives in Edmonds, WA with her future husband, Bob,
and his two teenage boys. Outside of work she enjoys photography, being outside, working on home
improvement projects, learning new languages and dancing to live music.
About Trammel Austin
Trammel Austin is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, he collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, he will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Trammel provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Georgia State University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Trammel is originally from Austin, Texas and currently resides in Alpharetta, Georgia.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Georgia State University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Trammel is originally from Austin, Texas and currently resides in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
Portfolio Insights
Retirement
Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
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Business Planning
Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Philanthropy
Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving
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Wealth Management for Athletes and Entertainers
Understanding the unique financial challenges of athletes and entertainers and how they differ from one profession to the next, we deliver the experience and resources you need to help create and implement a comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plan based on your needs, values and aspirations.
- Investment Management
- Wealth Transfer & Philanthropy
- Private Banking Solutions
- Family Governance & Wealth Education
- Lifestyle Advisory
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The 360 Pivot Group today.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
1Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
2When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
6Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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1Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
2When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
6Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)