The Convergence Group at Morgan Stanley

Comprehensive wealth management takes a set of skills that go well beyond general financial planning and investment management. It takes a team of experienced professionals who have acquired the insights, wisdom and experience needed to tackle your family’s personal financial challenges.

The Convergence Group at Morgan Stanley has decades of combined experience, who knows what it takes to help achieve results. With a deep history of client loyalty and enduring relationships, Shawn McMahon, Kathy Rand, and Eric Gallo focus on what is most important to you. They provide the skills, relevant strategies and disciplined process to help you make informed decisions about your future and your family.

Shawn, Kathy, and Eric use their astute problem-solving skills coupled with an impassioned willingness to roll up their sleeves and identify forward-thinking strategies that can help meet and exceed your particular objectives. They believe the more complex your situation, the more valuable they are to you, and the more rewarding your overall experience can potentially be. They combine the world-class resources of a premium global firm, Morgan Stanley, with the intimate relationship you expect from a boutique firm. The Convergence Group is proud to have been named one of Forbes Magazine's Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams the past three years.

The Convergence Group takes pride in the services and solutions they offer clients and welcome the opportunity to deliver the same white-glove service to you and your family.

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Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/23-3/31/24
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The Planning Process

To reach your goals, you need a wealth plan informed by a comprehensive assessment of your current budget and finances, clear objectives and sound advice that puts you in the center of the process. The Convergence Group at Morgan Stanley uses a four-step Goals Planning System (GPS) to create your personal roadmap towards financial achievement and protection.

1. Discover: Understand your values, objectives and quantify your goals.
2. Advise: Create a tailored wealth plan to help keep you on track.
3. Implement: Add value with tax-aware and cost-sensitive capabilities.
4. Monitor: Continually track progress so that you know where you stand relative to your goals and adjust to changing needs and circumstances.

The Convergence Group's years of experience combined with Morgan Stanley’s state of the art technology, intellectual capital and extensive resources enables them to create customized, holistic plans that consist of:

- Professional Portfolio Management
- Advanced Risk Analytics
- Tax Mitigation Strategies
- Estate Planning Strategies
- Philanthropic and Legacy Planning
- Liquidity and Borrowing Needs
- Hedging and Monetization Strategies for Concentrated Equity Positions

The Convergence Group believes in regular communication, scheduled progress updates and continuous monitoring of plans seeking to ensure that clients remain on track toward meeting their goals.
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OUR SUITE OF SERVICES

As your wealth grows, so does its complexities and the resources needed to manage it effectively. We leverage our experience and relationships to deliver innovative strategies that are tailored to your needs. We look forward to speaking with you to understand your challenges, so we may map out a strategy to achieve your particular priorities and goals.
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    Wealth Management
    Wealth Management brings all the dimensions of your life together. We listen carefully to understand the connections across your personal life, your family, your career and your legacy goals to develop a comprehensive strategy that is uniquely yours.
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    Retirement Planning
    One of our key areas of focus is helping you prepare for and thrive in retirement. From IRAs to RMDs, we manage the complexities of your comprehensive retirement plan assets, helping you easily transition to the next phase of your life with security and confidence.
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    Professional Portfolio Management
    Managing an investment portfolio should be a consultative, disciplined process that balances your attitudes about investing with careful analysis of the financial markets. Working together, we create a customized strategy that applies long-held investment principles to help your assets appreciate appropriately or generate cash-flow or income as you require.
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    Alternative Investments
    Morgan Stanley’s global network affords us the ability to offer suitable clients a wide array of alternative investments to consider – from private equities and exchange funds to hedge funds and real estate investments. Our recommendations are based on your own goals and your tolerance for investment risk.
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    Cash Management Services
    Creating adequate cash flow and securing liquidity are day-to-day aspects of implementing a financial strategy. We help you meet your personal cash management and borrowing needs, while thinking strategically about how specific approaches may affect current and long-term costs and taxes.
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    Estate Planning & Philanthropic Strategies
    Delivering an estate to the next generation or favorite charity requires more attention than families often realize. We coordinate with your estate and tax professionals to align your legacy goals with the appropriate asset titling and beneficiary designation requirements, incorporating best practices to help enhance results.

Digital Capabilities

Morgan Stanley Online
Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity that you should take advantage of.
• Total Wealth View – Access streamlined views of your assets and liabilities, including mortgage information, aggregated from all of your financial institutions
• Current Financial News – access up-to-date news, current market data, research, company profiles and quotes
• Access Import Documents – sign up for digital access to all of your financial documents
• Manage Everyday Finances – mobile check deposit, online bill pay, send money with Zelle and e-authorizations
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Morgan Stanley Online has a variety of features that can enhance your digital experience and provide a deeper level of security. One of those tools, eDelivery, allows you to securely save, print, send and receive documents at any time from both Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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Total Wealth View
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Digital Vault
The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows clients and their families to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
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RETIRE WITH CONFIDENCE

The Convergence Group at Morgan Stanley can help you map a comprehensive retirement plan that dynamically adjusts investing strategies based on the different stages of your life and accounts for your investing preferences, legacy goals and important life events. Let’s connect if you would like to learn more about how we can help you retire with confidence:
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    Tax-Smart Strategies for Your Retirement
    Figuring out ways to minimize how much the IRS takes from your retirement money should be a central part of retirement planning. Consider these strategies to help you reduce your taxable income, generate tax-advantaged growth potential in your accounts and keep more of what you’ve worked so hard to save.
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Location

10 South Jefferson Street
Suite 1700
Roanoke, VA 24011
US
Direct:
(540) 725-3162(540) 725-3162
Fax:
(540) 449-0022(540) 449-0022
100 Front Street
Suite 600
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
US
Direct:
(610) 260-7182(610) 260-7182

Meet The Convergence Group

About Shawn McMahon

One key to any journey is having a general sense of objective or destination. As a Certified Financial Planner®, I am tasked with assisting clients prepare financially for whatever it is they desire to achieve. My passion is to help people achieve their aspirations with Morgan Stanley’s help by using our collective wisdom, experience and resources. Simply put, I strive to make client’s dreams realities by making their savings work as hard as possible.
As the son of a teacher and a bank trust officer, I acquired the nurturing skills of an educator as well as the perspectives of managing wealth for accumulation, protection and distribution. Being a financial advisor has been a lifelong dream of mine. I love what I do and could not imagine doing anything else.
In my spare time I enjoy spending as much time as I can with my wife, Callie, and my two daughters, Natalie and Macy, and cooking outdoors.
Securities Agent: IL, CO, WA, PA, NY, MO, FL, WY, NM, CT, TX, MN, LA, KS, TN, DE, AZ, MA, SD, OH, ID, NJ, MD, GA, CA, WV, WI, VA, IN, DC, MI, AL, SC, NH, NC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1279022
CA Insurance License #: #0G82029

About Katherine Rand

Kathy is a native of Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated from Ferris State University on a Volleyball scholarship. Shortly after graduating from college, she joined the regional firm of Robert W. Baird.

She moved to Roanoke in 1988 where she started working at PaineWebber (now UBS). In 1994 she moved to Dean Witter. In the past 25 years her responsibilities have ranged from detailed customer service, practice management and financial advisor. She is a Financial Planning Specialist.
Kathy lives with her husband, Bill and her two children, Jack and Jill. Prior to having her children, she and her husband enjoyed riding their Harley Davidson’s on rides ranging from Roanoke, VA to San Francisco, CA and from Canada to Key West, FL. Since selling their motorcycles after the arrival of their children she has taken an interest in home renovation projects and family genealogy. She has traveled to Europe to follow her family roots.
Securities Agent: SC, MO, NY, NM, DC, SD, OR, KS, GA, CA, VA, TX, NJ, NH, ID, AZ, AL, LA, IL, PA, MN, MI, FL, WA, NC, IN, MA, TN, OH, CO, MD, DE, CT, WV, WI, WY; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1824421
CA Insurance License #: 0G81992

About Eric Gallo

Eric helps clients create a roadmap for their financial future that integrates wealth planning, asset allocation recommendations, access to cash management, estate planning strategies and risk management. He strives to understand the entire financial picture of the team’s clients—including their goals, risk tolerance and priorities—and then works to implement customized solutions that align with these factors. Eric’s objective is to deliver authenticity, genuine care and commitment to every client family.

Eric was recruited by Virginia Tech to play football, and he graduated cum laude with a B.S. in finance. He was the captain of the football team and a three-year starter at center, earning the school’s Top Academic Performer award for the entire athletic department. His successful career at Virginia Tech led to an invitation to the Philadelphia Eagles mini camp. These experiences developed many of the foundational principles for Eric’s career as a Financial Advisor today—he acquired the discipline, leadership and collaboration skills he uses to help clients work toward their objectives and aspirations. Eric has a deep understanding of teamwork and how to work together to deliver a common goal.

Eric grew up in the Philadelphia area and currently lives in Bucks County. In his free time, he enjoys reading, golfing, listening to podcasts, going to the beach and watching sports.
Securities Agent: CA, GA, TX, WV, VA, TN, NY, MN, AZ, AL, WA, MD, IL, SD, NC, DC, WY, NJ, MI, FL, PA, ID, WI, OH, MA, KS, DE, CO, SC, MO, LA, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1827768

About Gabby Poulton

We would like to introduce Senior Registered Client Service Associate, Gabby Poulton. Gabby will be working with you on operational items including financial transactions. She holds her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.

Gabby grew up in Sydney, Australia, and made her way to the U.S. in 2006, with her first stop being Tampa, Florida. She then moved to Roanoke, Virginia, in 2012 where she went to Roanoke College and graduated with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management. She has been working in the Wealth Management industry since 2017.

About Hannah Zhang

We would like to introduce our newest Client Service Associate, Hannah Zhang. Hannah is from Baltimore, Maryland and is currently enrolled at Roanoke College. Hannah started on our team in 2024 as an intern and has since progressed to a part time Client Service Associate. She will be graduating with a bachelors degree in Sports Management and a minor in Psychology.

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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 Kristina Shifflett

Kristina Shifflett is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in North Carolina and Virginia.

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.

Kristina began her career in financial services in 1995, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2005 as a Client Service Associate. Prior to joining the firm, she was an Operations Manager at Wachovia Securities.

Kristina lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her dog Rosco. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her children, puzzles, baking, gardening, and crafting.
NMLS#: 1709833

About Katie Thompson

Katie Thompson is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Southern Virginia. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.

Katie began her career in financial services in 2007 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to her current position, she served as a Financial Planning Coordinator and, later, an Investment Executive at a regional financial services firm.

Katie graduated from the University of Richmond and holds her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. She and her family live in Richmond, Virginia. Outside of work, Katie enjoys gardening, reading, and cooking.
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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.

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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.

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4When 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.

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5When 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.

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6Morgan 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.

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7When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.

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8Investors 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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9Morgan 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.

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10Morgan 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

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11An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) involves risks similar to those of investing in a broadly based portfolio of equity securities traded on exchange in the relevant securities market, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The investment return and principal value of ETF investments will fluctuate, so that an investor’s ETF shares, if or when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

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12Alternative 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.

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14Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.

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15Morgan 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.

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16Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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17Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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18Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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CRC 6491812 (04/2024), 3582895 (6/2024)