

Borel Group at Morgan Stanley

Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Our Story and Services
As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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Location
411 Borel Ave
Suite 220
San Mateo, CA 94402
US
Direct:
(650) 358-1825(650) 358-1825
Meet Borel Group
About Jeffrey S Taggart
I am honored to serve an exceptional group of people. Many are in or approaching retirement and want to enjoy life without financial worry. Others are busy professionals pursuing greater balance in their lives. Still others are business owners working to provide retirement benefits to their valued employees.
With more than 30 years of experience, I bring a unique combination of skills, knowledge and market insights to my wealth advisory practice. I understand the challenges you face and the level of service you expect. Above all, I am passionate about providing you and your family with objective, caring advice to simplify your financial life.
Through a series of conversations, I guide you through a goals-based process that puts you in the center of every decision. With an emphasis on financial planning – combined with Morgan Stanley’s robust investment platform and risk-reducing tools – I help you navigate the complexities of the financial markets and guide you in making smart decisions about your money and your future.
Getting started is simple. It starts with a phone call. I look forward to getting to know you and your family and sharing details on how I can help you achieve your life goals.
With more than 30 years of experience, I bring a unique combination of skills, knowledge and market insights to my wealth advisory practice. I understand the challenges you face and the level of service you expect. Above all, I am passionate about providing you and your family with objective, caring advice to simplify your financial life.
Through a series of conversations, I guide you through a goals-based process that puts you in the center of every decision. With an emphasis on financial planning – combined with Morgan Stanley’s robust investment platform and risk-reducing tools – I help you navigate the complexities of the financial markets and guide you in making smart decisions about your money and your future.
Getting started is simple. It starts with a phone call. I look forward to getting to know you and your family and sharing details on how I can help you achieve your life goals.
Securities Agent: ND, NH, RI, SD, TN, WV, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY, NE, AK, AR, IA, KY, MN, MS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1275731
NMLS#: 1275731
About Marina Perry
With more than 20 years of experience in wealth management, Marina is committed to helping clients protect what they have built and get to where they want to be in their financial, professional, and personal lives. By listening and learning, she develops strong relationships on a foundation of mutual trust and respect. Many of her clients are executives, early employees, entrepreneurs and their families seeking to diversify and preserve their wealth for both financial security and future generations. To assist them, Marina begins by understanding their purpose, priorities, and preferences and then providing them with the information they need—in plain language, not financial jargon—to make more confident decisions. She also focuses on staying up-to-date on the latest financial innovations, tools, and regulations to identify potential efficiencies that may benefit clients.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Marina believes in the importance of planning and advocating for her clients’ best interests. Not only does planning help clients understand how different scenarios may affect their financial future, it also assists them in preparing for the unexpected or adapting to change, a fact of life. Marina understands that wealth creation impacts both finances and family dynamics, so she encourages clients and their loved ones to have purposeful conversations about what money means to them and what they hope to accomplish with it. She finds it particularly gratifying to work with multi-generational families and educate the next generation on smart personal finance habits.
Born in Salem, MA and raised in Argentina, Marina came back to the U.S. in 1991. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, she was a wealth management advisor and Sales Manager at Merrill Lynch. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in International Business from Notre Dame de Namur University. Outside of work, Marina enjoys skiing, tennis, and exploring different cultures through travel. Marina cherishes spending time with clients, colleagues, friends, and family.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Marina believes in the importance of planning and advocating for her clients’ best interests. Not only does planning help clients understand how different scenarios may affect their financial future, it also assists them in preparing for the unexpected or adapting to change, a fact of life. Marina understands that wealth creation impacts both finances and family dynamics, so she encourages clients and their loved ones to have purposeful conversations about what money means to them and what they hope to accomplish with it. She finds it particularly gratifying to work with multi-generational families and educate the next generation on smart personal finance habits.
Born in Salem, MA and raised in Argentina, Marina came back to the U.S. in 1991. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, she was a wealth management advisor and Sales Manager at Merrill Lynch. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in International Business from Notre Dame de Namur University. Outside of work, Marina enjoys skiing, tennis, and exploring different cultures through travel. Marina cherishes spending time with clients, colleagues, friends, and family.
Securities Agent: NV, OR, SC, UT, WA, NE, WY, WV, WI, VT, VI, VA, TX, TN, SD, RI, PR, PA, ME, OK, OH, NY, NM, NJ, NH, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, MI, MD, MA, LA, KS, IN, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK, KY; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 557549
CA Insurance License #: 0E54359
NMLS#: 557549
CA Insurance License #: 0E54359
About Scott J. Taggart
As a Financial Advisor at The Borel Group at Morgan Stanley, I build long-term relationships with clients, their families and their needs. Our mission is to become stakeholders in their lives and to see them succeed.
I have spent my professional career in the field of financial services and as a Marine Corps Intelligence Officer. I work on a team that helps high-net worth clients, corporate executives, and small business owners with their investments and retirement so they can spend their time on their careers and families.
Our approach revolves around a comprehensive five-step wealth management process. We start by seeking to understanding their unique financial situation and goals, followed by a detailed analysis to help craft tailored strategies. We then implement a personalized financial strategy and remain committed to monitoring and adjusting their plans to help keep them on track.
Morgan Stanley equips my team with access to world-class research and resources. These resources help provide access to a broad spectrum of services, including portfolio management, tax-management strategies, alternative investments, retirement planning, trust and estate planning strategies, business planning, and philanthropic strategies.
CA Insurance License. #4137969
NMLS #2187146
I have spent my professional career in the field of financial services and as a Marine Corps Intelligence Officer. I work on a team that helps high-net worth clients, corporate executives, and small business owners with their investments and retirement so they can spend their time on their careers and families.
Our approach revolves around a comprehensive five-step wealth management process. We start by seeking to understanding their unique financial situation and goals, followed by a detailed analysis to help craft tailored strategies. We then implement a personalized financial strategy and remain committed to monitoring and adjusting their plans to help keep them on track.
Morgan Stanley equips my team with access to world-class research and resources. These resources help provide access to a broad spectrum of services, including portfolio management, tax-management strategies, alternative investments, retirement planning, trust and estate planning strategies, business planning, and philanthropic strategies.
CA Insurance License. #4137969
NMLS #2187146
Securities Agent: TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, AK, AL, AR, DC, IA, KY, MN, MS, ND, NE, NH, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, VI, WV, PA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2187146
CA Insurance License #: 4137969
NMLS#: 2187146
CA Insurance License #: 4137969
About Charles Guttas
Securities Agent: WV, UT, VT, HI, OH, ID, KS, CT, FL, MD, OR, CA, WI, WY, TX, MA, IL, NC, ME, OK, MO, SC, MT, PA, GA, MI, IN, NJ, AL, CO, NV, VA, NH, LA, WA, NY, AZ, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1253150
CA Insurance License #: 0E93096
NMLS#: 1253150
CA Insurance License #: 0E93096

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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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
3When 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.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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 and other legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
6Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
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.
7Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
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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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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
3When 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.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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 and other legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
6Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
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.
7Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
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)