Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Director, Executive Financial Services Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director
The EverKin Group at Morgan Stanley
Menlo Park:
(650) 926-7200(650) 926-7200
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to bring clarity and confidence to executives navigating complex transitions - helping them transform their equity into long-term wealth.
Welcome
At The EverKin Group, we work with founders, executives, key employees during some of the most financially consequential moments in their lives — a major milestone reached - they prepare for a liquidity event where the wealth they've earned is realized.
The event often is a convergence of complexity and pressure – the necessary actions are not always clear.
Liquidity events involving concentrated equity introduce layers of complexity:
Tax exposure. Timing risk. Market volatility. Estate considerations, with goal posts that is constantly moving.
We founded The EverKin Group to serve precisely this moment — where wealth, complexity, and responsibility converge. Our mission is to bring clarity to that complexity and guide you forward with calm, precision, and strategic intent.
Our founder, Philip Hoang brings over 20 years of experience across hedge funds, investment banking, and private advisory. He has advised leaders through every phase of growth – from three-person start-ups to publicly traded companies with over 15,000 employees.
Under, Executive Services, he and his team of financial advisors, Riley Krook and Hoang Luu, focus on pre-IPO planning, concentrated equity diversification, post-IPO volatility and open-window management strategies. He is designated by the firm as an Executive Financial Services Director to specifically work with company executives and supporting SEC Rule 10b5-1 trading for the company allowing executives to manage the challenge of creating liquidity while being subject to material non-public information.
As a designated Family Wealth Director he works with Ultra High Net Worth clients to help manage their multifaceted affairs, focusing not on financial capital, but also human, social, and intellectual capital. In this area, he focuses on family governance, estate planning, ownership transfer and philanthropy strategies while leveraging Morgan Stanley's UHNW services.
Philip has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Top Next-Generation Advisors (2022) and America's Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2023 - 2025)
We combine institutional depth with personal relationships — acting as strategic advisor, family CFO, and long-range planner. We believe our clients deserve the best thinking – not just from one advisor, but from a team with an integrated network of firm specialists. In areas beyond our scope, we collaborate with a select group of industry recognized professionals across the firm, including Forbes and Barron's recognized advisors in other areas. Whether the situation calls for our technical guidance or additional resources we're committed to bringing in the right minds to serve your goals with precision and care.
We look forward to earning our place as the advisor you turn to when decisions can't be left to chance. We listen carefully. We plan thoroughly. We execute decisively.
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Guiding families through transformational wealth
We work with founders, executives, and their key employees who prepare to cross a life-altering milestone - the IPO, the acquisition, tender offer, the breakthrough liquidity event - when years of sacrifice, risk, and long hours build up to the crossroads of a long-envisioned goal and critical decisions need to be made regarding converting equity into tangible personal wealth.
In the last two decades, only a few hundred companies have gone public. Between 2004 - 2023, 680 U.S. headquartered IPOs were venture backed, underscoring that IPO exits are the exception, not the rule.
According to Morgan Stanley's 2023 Liquidity Trends Report, many employees lack the guidance need to navigate liquidity events, including planning for taxes, equity, and cash flow. Without specialized support, these transitions can lead to costly mistakes.
What's on your mind is just the beginning. What's at stake can be much bigger.
Our clients come to us seeking experience and clarity.
(Sources: https://www.morganstanley.com/content/dam/msdotcom/atwork/liquidity-trends-report-2023/liquidity-trend-report.pdf https://site.warrington.ufl.edu/ritter/files/IPO-Statistics.pdf#:~text=1983,45.4)
In the last two decades, only a few hundred companies have gone public. Between 2004 - 2023, 680 U.S. headquartered IPOs were venture backed, underscoring that IPO exits are the exception, not the rule.
According to Morgan Stanley's 2023 Liquidity Trends Report, many employees lack the guidance need to navigate liquidity events, including planning for taxes, equity, and cash flow. Without specialized support, these transitions can lead to costly mistakes.
What's on your mind is just the beginning. What's at stake can be much bigger.
Our clients come to us seeking experience and clarity.
(Sources: https://www.morganstanley.com/content/dam/msdotcom/atwork/liquidity-trends-report-2023/liquidity-trend-report.pdf https://site.warrington.ufl.edu/ritter/files/IPO-Statistics.pdf#:~text=1983,45.4)
Step 1: Measuring what Matters
We begin by understanding not just your wealth - but the the story behind it.
Your equity, your compensation, your business - we analyze the stakes of your liquidity event, the weight of the sudden wealth, and complexity of aligning that wealth with your life, legacy and responsibilities.
We help answer questions often overlooked, for example:
Tax Implications: Before liquidating have you modeled optimal tax strategies? Have you explored ways to multiply QSBS or reduce/eliminate capital gains tax?
Volatility: How would significant declines impact on your financial freedom and lifestyle?
Vision: What decisions are being delayed because lack of clarity? What does success look like now? What is the target? What is enough? What does the wealth mean to your family?
Your equity, your compensation, your business - we analyze the stakes of your liquidity event, the weight of the sudden wealth, and complexity of aligning that wealth with your life, legacy and responsibilities.
We help answer questions often overlooked, for example:
Tax Implications: Before liquidating have you modeled optimal tax strategies? Have you explored ways to multiply QSBS or reduce/eliminate capital gains tax?
Volatility: How would significant declines impact on your financial freedom and lifestyle?
Vision: What decisions are being delayed because lack of clarity? What does success look like now? What is the target? What is enough? What does the wealth mean to your family?
Step 2: Translating insight into Strategy
We help turn financial complexity into clear decisions.
Starting with your priorities - legacy, liquidity, family, freedom - we build a strategy designed to grow and protect your wealth with purpose and precision.
Prioritize: Align decisions which create the highest value first
Protect: Minimize taxes, reduce risk, eliminate blind spots
Purpose: Activate capital to execute your goals - freedom, growth, philanthropy, legacy
Starting with your priorities - legacy, liquidity, family, freedom - we build a strategy designed to grow and protect your wealth with purpose and precision.
Prioritize: Align decisions which create the highest value first
Protect: Minimize taxes, reduce risk, eliminate blind spots
Purpose: Activate capital to execute your goals - freedom, growth, philanthropy, legacy
Step 3: Implementing Your Personal Plan
Through forward-looking analysis, stress testing, and scenario modeling, we execute a strategy designed to perform. Combining the rigorous analysis with Morgan Stanley's intellectual capital to take decisive action.
Step 4: Monitoring & Measuring results with Purpose
We track your progress beyond portfolio metrics, but how well the strategy aligns with your personal expectations. Beyond performance, this is about control and confidence in where you are headed.
Who We Serve
We advise accomplished individuals and families navigating complex wealth—often shaped by concentrated equity, sudden liquidity, or the responsibility of long-term wealth stewardship.
Our clients are capable decision-makers who value strategic insight, sound judgment, and discretion. While many have the sophistication to manage their wealth independently, they choose to work with us so they can focus on what matters most: their work, families, and time.
Among Our Clients Are:
Founders, Executives, and Key Employees
Visionary leaders who helped build organizations—from pre-IPO startups to market-defining enterprises. They turn to us not out of necessity, but preference—entrusting us with their financial strategy so they can focus on their passion and purpose.
Multi-Generational Families
Affluent families preparing for transition across generations, balancing legacy, education, and disciplined capital stewardship. Whether newly wealthy or experienced, they seek trusted relationships to support enduring, purpose-driven prosperity.
Complex Planners with Concentrated Wealth
Individuals with meaningful exposure to concentrated stock, illiquid assets, or significant liquidity events. They seek bespoke strategies to help unlock liquidity, manage taxes, and build resilient portfolios aligned with their goals and values.
Our clients are capable decision-makers who value strategic insight, sound judgment, and discretion. While many have the sophistication to manage their wealth independently, they choose to work with us so they can focus on what matters most: their work, families, and time.
Among Our Clients Are:
Founders, Executives, and Key Employees
Visionary leaders who helped build organizations—from pre-IPO startups to market-defining enterprises. They turn to us not out of necessity, but preference—entrusting us with their financial strategy so they can focus on their passion and purpose.
Multi-Generational Families
Affluent families preparing for transition across generations, balancing legacy, education, and disciplined capital stewardship. Whether newly wealthy or experienced, they seek trusted relationships to support enduring, purpose-driven prosperity.
Complex Planners with Concentrated Wealth
Individuals with meaningful exposure to concentrated stock, illiquid assets, or significant liquidity events. They seek bespoke strategies to help unlock liquidity, manage taxes, and build resilient portfolios aligned with their goals and values.
Business Owners
Monetizing a privately held company requires seamless coordination of your personal wealth management and business monetization strategies. We are here to assist you at each stage of the process, highlighting key decisions, deadlines and milestones.
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Entrepreneurs
With extensive Private Wealth Management and institutional capabilities, we provide access to the knowledge needed to help grow and monetize your business, and to address the complex challenges of each significant entrepreneurial wealth stage.
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Single Family Offices
Building an effective family office that is aligned with a family’s mission and delivers the extensive range of capabilities required involves a series of critical structuring, staffing and strategic measures. We are here to provide you with the resources to help preserve your wealth across generations and leave an enduring legacy.
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Next Generation
Gaining significant wealth at a young age presents a unique set of challenges. We help prepare the next generation from both an emotional and wealth management perspective to be able to confront challenges, take advantage of financial opportunities, and acquire the leadership skills to take on new roles.
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Listen HereAwards & Recognition
Thanks to the unwavering commitment to helping clients and families achieve their investment goals, members of The EverKin Group have been awarded the following industry awards and recognitions:
Philip Hoang Named to "Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" 2025
Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors & Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/23 - 6/30/24.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/23 - 6/30/24.
Philip Hoang has been named to the Firm’s prestigious Master’s Club in 2025
Morgan Stanley's Master's Club is a recognition program for an elite group of the Firm’s top Financial Advisors. Financial Advisors who are recognized have demonstrated consistent creativity and excellence in the delivery of wealth management services to their clients.
Philip Hoang Received FWD Designation 2024
Philip recently joined a select 5% group of Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors who have completed the rigorous Family Wealth Director (FWD) certification program. Building on his experience working with ultra-high net worth families, the training he received enables him to better assist clients with a broad spectrum of wealth management strategies, including: Business succession planning and monetizing business ownership, Alternative investments, Control and restricted securities, Equity and interest rate risk management, Wealth transfer, Family Governance and Wealth Education, and Philanthropic Services.
Riley Krook has been included as a member of the Pacesetter’s Club since 2024
Morgan Stanley's prestigious Century Club is an elite group composed of the Firm’s top Financial Advisors. The appointment recognizes the advisor's consistent creativity and excellence in providing a wide range of investment products and wealth management services to his/her clients.
Philip Hoang Named to "Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" 2023
Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors & Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22.
Philip Hoang Named to "Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" 2022
Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21 - 3/31/22.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21 - 3/31/22.
Riley Krook Received CFP Designation 2022
The CFP designation identifies those individuals who have met the experience and ethical requirements, have successfully completed financial planning coursework and have passed the CFP Certification Examination. CFP certificants must also agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements and to uphold the Certified Planner Board of Standards Inc.’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Financial Planning Practice Standards.
Riley Krook Received "Silicon Valley Complex MVP Award" 2020
The Morgan Stanley Silicon Valley Complex MVP is awarded annually to individuals in the complex who go above and beyond their primary responsibilities to assist and support others in the complex.
Philip Hoang has been included as a member of the Century Club since 2020
Morgan Stanley's prestigious Century Club is an elite group composed of the Firm’s top Financial Advisors. The appointment recognizes the advisor's consistent creativity and excellence in providing a wide range of investment products and wealth management services to his/her clients.
Philip Hoang has been included as a member of the Pacesetter’s Club since 2015
Morgan Stanley's Pacesetter’s Club is a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who have demonstrated the highest professional standards and first class client service.
Philip Hoang Awarded "Western CG Analyst of the Year" 2011
Philip was one of the four recipients of the Consulting Group Analyst of the Year distinction in 2011 honoring professionals who exhibited exceptional commitment to analyzing investments and conducting due diligence on investment strategies. These individuals demonstrated their ability to through hundreds of hours of meticulous research, comprehensive evaluation, contributing to valued research and insights to wealth management clients.
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Meet The EverKin Group
Riley Krook, CFP®
Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation
Hoang Luu
Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Buddy Wolf
Senior Client Service Associate
Carmen Chen
Wealth Management Associate
About Philip Hoang
Drawing on over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Philip Hoang works with affluent families and individuals to create highly customized wealth management solutions based on their needs, goals and challenges. He and his portfolio management team are responsible for directly managing $1 billion in client assets through equity and fixed income portfolios as well as overseeing $2 billion in assets managed by hedge funds, fund of funds, and private equity funds.
Between 2010 and 2013 he led Menlo Park's 3rd party manager research efforts to allocate over $20 billion of client assets to investment managers. For his work, he was recognized as Morgan Stanley's Western Division Analyst of the Year. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2010, Philip worked as an investment banker for a boutique investment bank in New York, where he led equity and asset based financing solutions. He began his career a biotech analyst for a hedge fund based in San Francisco.
Philip graduated from the University of California with a B.S. in Engineering. He is originally from San Jose and in his spare time works closely with programs which provide vital services to youth particularly in Menlo Park.
Between 2010 and 2013 he led Menlo Park's 3rd party manager research efforts to allocate over $20 billion of client assets to investment managers. For his work, he was recognized as Morgan Stanley's Western Division Analyst of the Year. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2010, Philip worked as an investment banker for a boutique investment bank in New York, where he led equity and asset based financing solutions. He began his career a biotech analyst for a hedge fund based in San Francisco.
Philip graduated from the University of California with a B.S. in Engineering. He is originally from San Jose and in his spare time works closely with programs which provide vital services to youth particularly in Menlo Park.
Securities Agent: MI, MD, IN, OR, NY, MA, WA, NJ, CT, VT, VA, TX, NH, AZ, SC, NC, MT, LA, GA, WI, PA, NV, SD, FL, DC, CO, IL, DE, UT, MN, ME, HI, CA, WV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1403999
CA Insurance License #: 0L75114
NMLS#: 1403999
CA Insurance License #: 0L75114
About Riley Krook
Riley grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area before attending and graduating from the University of Oregon. Returning to the Silicon Valley, he joined Morgan Stanley as a financial planner to help clients create comprehensive financial plans for their families. In addition to family planning, Riley is part of a group of advisors at Morgan Stanley dedicated to working closely with clients with concentrated stock positions to advise on tax strategies, estate planning and efficient diversification.
Riley was named to Morgan Stanley’s prestigious Pacesetter’s Club in 2024. Pacesetter’s Club is a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who, early in their career, have demonstrated the highest professional standards and first-class client service. (Disclosure: https://mgstn.ly/48yHOEI)
Riley is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Series 7 and 66 licensed and CA Life, Health, and Annuity licensed. He has a passion for giving clients a financial education throughout their financial lives.
Core Focuses Include:
Cash Flow & Retirement Planning
Equity Compensation Strategy
Risk Management
Riley was named to Morgan Stanley’s prestigious Pacesetter’s Club in 2024. Pacesetter’s Club is a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who, early in their career, have demonstrated the highest professional standards and first-class client service. (Disclosure: https://mgstn.ly/48yHOEI)
Riley is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Series 7 and 66 licensed and CA Life, Health, and Annuity licensed. He has a passion for giving clients a financial education throughout their financial lives.
Core Focuses Include:
Cash Flow & Retirement Planning
Equity Compensation Strategy
Risk Management
Securities Agent: AL, AR, KY, MO, MS, ND, NE, OK, VI, VT, WV, NM, SC, WY, UT, OR, HI, IN, MT, WI, WA, VA, TX, TN, SD, RI, PR, PA, OH, NY, NV, NJ, NH, NC, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KS, IL, ID, IA, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1959848
NMLS#: 1959848
About Hoang Luu
After 12 years of global industry experience in MedTech, Hoang Luu joined the EverKin Group, leading operations, business development, and product specialties. With a background rooted in Fortune 50 companies, Hoang understands the demand and challenges faced by business executives and key employees. He leverages years of professional experiences coupled with Morgan Stanley’s leading research firm and resources to bring personalized investment solutions to his clients.
As a dedicated financial advisor and proud father of two boys, Hoang brings a unique perspective to wealth management blending professional experience with a deep understanding of family priorities. With commitment to providing a prosperous future for his children, Hoang extends that passion to his clients through financial planning, capital accumulation, and wealth transfer strategies.
In line with the EverKin Group’s mission statement, Hoang focuses on the value of families, wealth creation and preserving the financial future for generations to come.
As a dedicated financial advisor and proud father of two boys, Hoang brings a unique perspective to wealth management blending professional experience with a deep understanding of family priorities. With commitment to providing a prosperous future for his children, Hoang extends that passion to his clients through financial planning, capital accumulation, and wealth transfer strategies.
In line with the EverKin Group’s mission statement, Hoang focuses on the value of families, wealth creation and preserving the financial future for generations to come.
Securities Agent: NY, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, OH; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2591434
NMLS#: 2591434
About Buddy Wolf
Buddy is a Bay Area native originally from San Bruno.
In pursuit of a career in wealth management he joined a cash management vocational training program at Wells Fargo where he started as a bank teller and developed his repertoire of knowledge in cash management and funds movement. He was promoted to banker before eventually becoming a manager supporting household operations for Wells Fargo’s high net worth clients.
Buddy’s experience led him to be recruited to Morgan Stanley in 2017 where he guided a team of client service personnel to support wealth management practices focusing on international and west coast high net worth families. He was recruited to work with Philip and the Everkin Group to leverage over a decade of experience supporting family financial operations.
In his spare time, he and his partner enjoy working on the home they purchased during the pandemic, exploring California’s vineyards with Kira, their adopted Shiba Inu.
In pursuit of a career in wealth management he joined a cash management vocational training program at Wells Fargo where he started as a bank teller and developed his repertoire of knowledge in cash management and funds movement. He was promoted to banker before eventually becoming a manager supporting household operations for Wells Fargo’s high net worth clients.
Buddy’s experience led him to be recruited to Morgan Stanley in 2017 where he guided a team of client service personnel to support wealth management practices focusing on international and west coast high net worth families. He was recruited to work with Philip and the Everkin Group to leverage over a decade of experience supporting family financial operations.
In his spare time, he and his partner enjoy working on the home they purchased during the pandemic, exploring California’s vineyards with Kira, their adopted Shiba Inu.
About Carmen Chen
Carmen joined EverKin Group as a Wealth Management Associate in July 2023. Born in Guangdong, China, Carmen is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. She moved to the San Francisco Bay Area with her family in 2010.
Carmen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business & Finance with a Minor in International Affairs from Northeastern University. She also spent a year studying abroad in Ireland and China.
Prior to Morgan Stanley, Carmen was a Registered Client Associate at UBS, where she specialized in working with International APAC UHNW clients. During her two years at UBS, Carmen assisted one of the top producing Financial Advisors in the International Complex, ensuring the smooth execution of operational tasks, conducting research, and managing special projects.
Beyond her work in wealth management, Carmen showcases an entrepreneurial spirit. She collaborated with friends to launch a business centered around hosting track days and building racing simulators. Outside work, Carmen enjoys staying active through skiing, golf, and ashtanga yoga. She cherishes quality time with family and friends and loves to explore new cultures through travel and food from around the world.
Carmen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business & Finance with a Minor in International Affairs from Northeastern University. She also spent a year studying abroad in Ireland and China.
Prior to Morgan Stanley, Carmen was a Registered Client Associate at UBS, where she specialized in working with International APAC UHNW clients. During her two years at UBS, Carmen assisted one of the top producing Financial Advisors in the International Complex, ensuring the smooth execution of operational tasks, conducting research, and managing special projects.
Beyond her work in wealth management, Carmen showcases an entrepreneurial spirit. She collaborated with friends to launch a business centered around hosting track days and building racing simulators. Outside work, Carmen enjoys staying active through skiing, golf, and ashtanga yoga. She cherishes quality time with family and friends and loves to explore new cultures through travel and food from around the world.
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8Products 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.
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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.
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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 Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan 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.
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 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.
5Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
6Morgan 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.
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.
8Products 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.
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)
