About Us

To Elisabeth Andreason, the best financial plan reflects your life — your values and dreams. That’s why she takes the time to really get to know her clients. Meetings take as long as necessary to define your goals, identify opportunities and choose solutions that make sense to you. Plans include innovative solutions to problems that clients often did not even know existed. Solutions then evolve with the clients’ changing circumstances.

Elisabeth’s strength is guiding the implementation of uniquely crafted financial plans that include input and collaboration from the client’s attorney and CPA. When asked, her clients have said they have never before experienced such a coordinated effort to address their personal financial needs.

With a team of support staff striving to transcend client service expectations, Elisabeth is available to provide her clients with undivided attention during meetings. “Teaching is the foundation of my client relationships. I want to make sure my clients know what we are doing together and why.” Clients choose to work with Elisabeth for her vast knowledge, educational style, diligent attention to detail and collaborative approach, which leave them feeling heard and understood.

Since 2002, Elisabeth Andreason has been helping clients with their wealth management needs. Elisabeth holds a BA from Wellesley College in English, Education and Psychology, Master of Science in Financial Services, as well as the designation Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner which demonstrates her knowledge in developing specific strategies seeking to minimize taxes, preserve assets, maximize growth, and transfer wealth.

Her longstanding dedication and impact in the field have earned her repeated recognition from Forbes for excellence in wealth management.

• Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State (2025)
• Forbes Team Member - Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams (2025)
• Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2025)

Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors) Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation
  • Owning equity in the company you work for makes you more than an employee, it makes you a shareholder. Our clients understand that decisions they make around company stock and options are some of the most consequential they'll face in their financial life. We are part of a small group of Morgan Stanley advisors that have earned the designation of Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation. Our team has trained for and experienced these complex issues and are equipped with the tools and resources necessary to construct a robust equity compensation strategy.
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Awards/In The Press

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    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2023-2025
    2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    Source: Forbes.com (2023-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    Elisabeth Andreason named to Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State 2021-2025
    2021-2025 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
    Source: Forbes.com (2021-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    Elisabeth Andreason named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2020-2025
    2020-2025 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
    Source: Forbes.com (2020-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    Elisabeth Andreason named to Five Star Wealth Manager 2012-2024
    2012-2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
    Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012-2024) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
    2012 Award - 3/5/11 - 7/31/11
    2013 Award - 3/5/12 - 7/31/12
    2014 Award - 3/5/13 - 7/31/13
    2015 Award - 3/5/15 - 7/31/15
    2016 Award - 2/24/16 - 8/22/16
    2017 Award - 1/13/17 - 7/28/17
    2018 Award - 1/16/18 - 8/10/18
    2019 Award - 12/31/18 - 8/9/19
    2020 Award - 1/13/20 - 8/7/20
    2021 Award - 12/28/20 - 7/30/21
    2022 Award - 1/17/22 - 7/15/22
    2023 Award - 1/9/23 - 7/31/23
    2024 Award - 1/9/24 - 8/9/24
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Resources:
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Record Keeper & Document Organizer
Social Security
6 Savvy Questions about Social Security
Switching Benefits
Social Security as Longevity Insurance
Retirement Planning
The Art of Managing Retirement Assumptions
Financial Planning for Generations
10 Common Medicare Questions Answered
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Retire
10 Tips to Max Financial Aid
5 Things You Can Do with an IRA that you Can't Do with a 401(k)
Health Care Checklist for Finding the Best Coverage
Cracking the Nest Egg: When Accumulation Becomes Distribution
Cyber Security
How to Know if You've Been Hacked
Why a Credit Freeze is the Best Response to a Data Breach
Child ID Theft: 8 Steps to Keep Your Kid Safe
4 Common Elder Scams
Caregiving
How to Start the Family Caregiving Discussion
How to Pay for Long-Term Care
Planning for Future Health Care Costs
How to Make 'Brain Gain' Happen
11 Financial Tips to make Caregiving Easier

INVOLVEMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY:

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The Andreason Group is a close-knit team of caring professionals that values loyalty to each other and to the individuals, families and organizations we serve. We have deep roots in our community.

Our charitable work encompasses supporting education, art, music, theater, access to healthcare, and encouraging the development of our next generation.

Morgan Stanley’s culture of global citizenship is a tradition we embrace locally by leveraging our global resources in the communities where we do business. We are proud to be members of the Morgan Stanley family and carry on the firm’s philanthropic mission.
Collectively and individually, we support the following organizations:
AADP - Asian American Donor Program
Bay Area Bike Project
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Biotech Partners
Cal Shakes Theater - Student Discovery Matinees
CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates
Comfort Zone Camp
Concord RotaCare Clinic
Contra Costa Food Bank
Diablo Scorpion Lacrosse Club
Facing History & Ourselves
First Tee – Contra Costa
Fostering Wishes
Habitat for Humanity
HOPE Solutions
Impact 100 East Bay
Jackson Orthopedic Foundation
MAP International - Medicine for the World
Meals on Wheels
New Day for Children
Rainbow Community Center
Rotary Club of Concord
Unitarian Universalist Church - Walnut Creek
RotaCare Concord, CA - Bay Area Free Medical Clinics
Rotary VR Project
Rotary International
Ruth Bancroft Garden
Salvation Army
SF Symphony - Sound Minds Program
Stone Soup Creative Writing Magazine
Underdog Animal Rescue

VALUABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCE:

VALUABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCE:
Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients. We have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.
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    Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
    A solution that may help you execute planned giving, offer an efficient way to donate complex and illiquid assets, and simplify charitable giving reporting while potentially mitigating taxes. Bring philanthropy into your wealth plan and help amplify the impact of your giving through the Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust (MS GIFT).
    MS GIFT
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
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    Structured Investments
    Customized investment strategies —such as yield enhancement strategies and risk mitigation strategies —that serve as powerful allocation tools in modern portfolios.
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    Security Center
    Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important cybersecurity topics to enhance your own online security.
    Visit our Security Center
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    Socially Responsible Investing
    Our Investing with Impact platform has designed a proprietary process to identify your impact priorities and match them with one of our 360+ investment strategies or customizable portfolio solutions across asset classes, to tailor your portfolio and monitor both financial and impact results over time.
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    eDelivery
    Sign up for eDelivery today and start receiving email notifications as soon as your account documents are available on Morgan Stanley Online or the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It's quick, convenient & secure.
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    Separately Managed Accounts
    A selection of professionally managed portfolios to align with your goals and risk tolerance, with access to institutional pricing and zero fee index SMAs.

WORKPLACE FINANCIAL BENEFITS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

Our mission is to help your company elevate your workplace financial benefits—helping you to attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end solutions support your company and employees at any stage of growth through a powerful combination of modern technology, insightful guidance, and dedicated service.

    Equity Solutions

    Equity ownership is a powerful motivator. Streamline equity management through our leading-edge technology and provide global audit-ready reporting and insights, alongside customizable participant experiences to engage and educate your employees on how to make the most of their benefits. Our global solutions support private and public companies at any stage of growth.

    • Equity Administration and Financial Reporting
    • Liquidity Events
    • 409A Valuation Services and Cap Table Management

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    Retirement

    For your employees, retirement is more than a date in the future—it's a milestone that takes time, hard work, and the right tools. Through our consultative process, we strive to assist with the management of your fiduciary responsibilities and risk, simplify plan management, and help you improve retirement readiness for your employees.

    • Defined Contribution Consulting
    • Solutions-Oriented Plans
    • Fiduciary Investment Oversight

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    Deferred Compensation

    Access a range of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plan services or pick the ones that best fit your needs. We provide recordkeeping and plan design, portfolio construction services, and plan education for your executive talent. We help you determine the appropriate plan design and inform a funding strategy through a needs-based assessment and consultative approach.

    Services include:

    • Recordkeeping and Plan Design
    • Portfolio Construction
    • Wealth Management Services
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    Executive Services

    Our dedicated team provides concierge-level support for your executives' equity compensation plans, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, so helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty:

    • Equity Compensation Services
    • Equity Award Analysis
    • Specialized Solutions
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    Saving and Giving

    Saving and Giving benefits can make a real difference in your employees' lives as they can support the things that matter most to them—like saving for education and repaying student loans. Show that you are committed to your employees' priorities with leading-edge solutions that help them chart a path toward financial well-being.

    • College Savings
    • Student Loan Repayment and Refinancing
    • Charitable Giving
    Learn more
    Financial Wellness

    We offer Financial Wellness with every solution we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and guidance, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of your employees and empower their financial journey at every stage. Give your employees the confidence to take charge of their finances.

    • Financial Education
    • Digital Tools
    • Financial Guidance

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Location

1333 N California Blvd
Ste 133
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
US
Direct:
(925) 930-3809(925) 930-3809
Fax:
(925) 478-5049(925) 478-5049

Meet The Andreason Group

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Elisabeth Andreason, CFP®, CAP®, ChFC®, CWS®, CIMA®

Managing Director, Wealth Management, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Qualified Plan Financial Consultant, Estate Planning Consultant, Investment Management Consultant, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation
Phone:
(925) 930-3809(925) 930-3809
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Jean Riggi

Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(925) 930-3872(925) 930-3872
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Derek Cushman, CFP®

Sr. Registered Client Associate
Phone:
(925) 746-2999(925) 746-2999
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Danilo Jacob Garcia

Team Administrator
Phone:
(925) 930-3846(925) 930-3846
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Diane Van Nostrand, QPFC

Business Development Associate
Phone:
(925) 930-3817(925) 930-3817

About Elisabeth Andreason

Elisabeth is the principal of The Andreason Group at Morgan Stanley. Elisabeth enjoys educating clients and clarifies complicated issues to help clients make informed decisions in order to reach their retirement goals. She often asks questions clients did not know they were supposed to ask and solves problems they did not know they had.

One specific area of expertise encompasses assisting Chevron employees to prepare for retirement by strategically extracting company stock from their retirement plan and utilizing a strategy called NUA or "Net Unrealized Appreciation" to significantly reduce their tax burden in retirement.

Another area of focus includes serving widows and families that want help coordinating with their other professional advisors (attorneys and CPAs) to navigate the complexities of estate transfer after the loss of a loved one and ensuring a stable source of income from their inheritance.

Comprehensive financial planning requires looking at both sides of the balance sheet, the assets owned as well as the outstanding loans. Employing the right kinds of insurance products to protect against personal and professional liability, loss, disability, dying too early and living too long are all components to a comprehensive plan. Ensuring that assets are titled properly and beneficiary designations have been made properly is just as important as what might or might not be written in a Trust or Will. Elisabeth has been educating clients at Morgan Stanley and empowering them to make the right decisions to accumulate, grow and transfer wealth since 2002.
Securities Agent: CA, MD, KS, CT, MO, NC, IL, HI, AZ, TX, CO, IN, ID, NE, MT, UT, OR, NH, AK, SD, NY, IA, WA, VA, OK, OH, NV, MI, FL, DE, TN, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1275657

About Charles Doering

Experience
Charlie joined Morgan Stanley in May 2013 with a twenty-one year background of Financial Services industry experience in the areas of institutional equity trading, research sales and management. His experience includes 6 years at Montgomery Securities, and 10 years at Thomas Weisel Partners, where he was a Managing Director of Institutional Sales and Trading. His diverse financial markets field-experience, in combination with the robust resources and intellectual capital of Morgan Stanley, allows him to offer a complete perspective and a wide range of tools to choose from when designing best-fit solutions for his clients.

Licenses
Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law Exam- Investment Advisor Representative
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam
CA Insurance License – Life, Health, Variable Contracts, Property & Casualty (#0I47741)

Years Registered: 32
Years At Morgan Stanley*: 12

Education
Babson College, Bachelor of Science, Finance / Entrepreneurship
Securities Agent: AZ, ID, SD, NV, MO, HI, CO, TX, OH, MA, KS, UT, TN, NC, DE, WA, NY, NH, NE, MT, MI, AK, VA, OR, CA, WY, MD, CT, OK, IA, FL, IN, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1472961
CA Insurance License #: 0I47441

About Jen Leichter

Jen started in the financial industry right out of college in 2005 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2019. She is proficient in all digital tools to enhance our client experience. Jen is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, where she obtained a B.A in Marketing with a focus on international business.

In her free time, Jen enjoys camping, kayaking and being outdoors. She currently lives in Clayton with her husband, five kids, dogs, and cat.
CA Insurance License #: 0H00263

About Derek Cushman

Derek is a Sr. Client Associate with the Andreason Group. He graduated from Michigan State with a Major in Finance and Minor in Financial Planning and Wealth Management. He holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses, and in April 2025, earned the CFP® designation. He was born in Concord, CA and raised in Midland, MI. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, triathlon training, and rooting on the San Francisco 49ers.

About Danilo Jacob Garcia

Danilo is a Team Administrator with the Andreason Group. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY with a major in Foreign Area Studies and a minor in Systems Engineering. He holds the FINRA Series 7 and holds a Master of Arts in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology from Dominican University of California. In his free time, Danilo coaches boxing; a lifelong boxer himself, sharing his passion for discipline, mindset, and performance both inside and outside the ring.

About Diane Van Nostrand

CA Insurance License #: 0H45348

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
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Michelle Walsh

Private Banker
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Farbod Farman

Associate Private Banker
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Cindy W. Lee

Private Banker

About Michelle Walsh

Michelle Walsh is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in California.

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.

Michelle began her career in financial services in 1983 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2020 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Structured Credit Executive at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America where she also served as a Wealth Management Banker. She previously served as a Regional Consumer Market Manager with BB&T Bank.

Michelle is a graduate of Shepherd University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She lives in Danville, CA with her family. Outside of the office, Michelle enjoys traveling with family and friends and volunteering for local food banks.
NMLS#: 637456

About Farbod Farman

Farbod Farman is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in California.

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.

Farbod began his career in financial services in 2015, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was an Associate Banker at Citi Private Bank. He also served as a Brokerage Associate at Wells Fargo.

Farbod is a graduate of the Hawaii Pacific University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business, and Missouri State University – West Plains, where he received his Associate in Arts degree in General Studies. He lives in San Rafael, California with his spouse. Outside of the office, Farbod enjoys working out, playing video games, watching movies, spending time with his family, volunteering and traveling. Farbod played basketball in college in the US, and for the Iranian National Team and represented them in many international tournaments including Asian Championship Cup and the World Cup.
NMLS#: 1619986

About Cindy W. Lee

Cindy Lee is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in California.

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.

Cindy began her career in financial services in 1996 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Custom Residential
Real Estate Specialist at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch where she also served as a Wealth Management Banker and Financial Advisor.

Cindy is a graduate of San Francisco State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. She resides in the Bay Area with her family. Outside of the office, Cindy dedicates time to volunteering, enjoys traveling, reading, watching sports and spending time with family and friends.
NMLS#: 637460
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Equity Compensation

Helping you make the most of your equity awards and better understand how it may fit into your your larger financial picture – today and tomorrow.

  • Vesting events
  • Option expirations
  • Restricted stock units
  • Tax implications

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
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

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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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

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
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Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty

When it comes to investing, even the most savvy of us fall prey to bias and emotional trades. So what triggers should you watch for?

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
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving

There's more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here's one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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15Investors 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.

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