Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management Director, Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
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The Excelion Group at Morgan Stanley
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Our Mission Statement
We help our clients pursue excellence in their life and legacy through tailored financial planning and integrated wealth management.
Our Story and Services
At Excelion Group we meet our clients at the intersection of excellence and precision, as we help you and your family to flourish while achieving your most important goals. We aspire to build relationships founded on trust, with people who value and appreciate our financial advice. Our team approach allows us to bring the best service to you and believe it provides the following:
- Accessibility & Responsiveness
- Collaboration & Multiple Perspectives
- Continuity & Succession Planning
- Proactive Management in a Dynamic Environment
Our clients are the foundation of our practice. As a team with Certified Financial Planners®, we serve high net worth individuals and affluent families by deploying a disciplined wealth management process. We believe this process creates a plan that encompasses the vision you have for your family's future—from your personal and financial goals to your professional and philanthropic aspirations. As a client, you will receive a thoughtful, customized approach that will help you organize your financial life, whether your goal is to grow, preserve, or transfer your wealth. We work closely with you to establish objectives, determine risk tolerance, create an asset allocation model, select investments, and monitor results. Honesty, integrity, and dependability are the pillars on which we operate to help our clients.
Services Include
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Financial PlanningFootnote2
- Asset Management
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote3
- Retirement PlanningFootnote4
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote5
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote6
- Fixed IncomeFootnote7
- AnnuitiesFootnote8
- Structured ProductsFootnote9
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote10
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Our Process and Approach
Step 1: Introductory Meeting
Our relationship begins with an initial discussion aimed towards getting to know you, your lifestyle, and your future goals.
Step 2: Discovery Meeting
During the discovery meeting, we will work together to establish your financial goals by reviewing your current financial situation and developing an appropriate risk tolerance that can help you achieve the financial outcome you envision for yourself.
Step 3: Financial Plan Implementation
Financial plan implementations map out essential factors that play into your financial success such as your employee and employer contributions, liquidity events, and insurance coverage. Examining relevant financial information provides a holistic asset allocation analysis for your accounts helping ensure a comprehensive financial plan.
Step 4: Onboarding Call
Finally, we will be constantly monitoring your assets and analyzing your performance tracking data seeking to ensure your financial expectations are being met and adjusted accordingly. We will keep a high degree of communication with you to make sure your concerns and requests are always addressed.
Comprehensive Financial Planning
"Financial Planning is a collaborate process that helps maximize a Client's potential for meeting life goals through Financial Advice that integrates relevant elements of the Client's personal and financial circumstances." - CFP Board
Regardless of what stage your life is in - moving ahead in your career, enjoying retirement, or somewhere in between - as your Financial Advisor, I can help you achieve your financial goals.
Using a combination of tools including goal-specific analysis, we can work together to create a realistic, thorough strategy integrating the various aspects of your financial life, including your investments and cash management needs.
Regardless of what stage your life is in - moving ahead in your career, enjoying retirement, or somewhere in between - as your Financial Advisor, I can help you achieve your financial goals.
Using a combination of tools including goal-specific analysis, we can work together to create a realistic, thorough strategy integrating the various aspects of your financial life, including your investments and cash management needs.
LifeView
LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that we use with clients to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs.
LiveView Client Questionnaire
Goals Planning System
Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley's own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm's intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is "On Track" to achieving their financial goals.
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2025 Tax Tables
This helpful resource outlines the 2025 tax rate schedule, education, and health savings account limits, retirement contribution and deduction limits, among other information.
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Spending and Budgeting Tool
One way to manage savings is by using Morgan Stanley's Spending and Budgeting tool. These tools help advisors monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts. It also tracks spending patterns and produces an income and expense analysis to help clients achieve their goals by adjusting their spending behavior when necessary.
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Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity. Features include paperless documents, bill pay and secure account management.
Morgan Stanley Online
Global Investment Committee Weekly Research Report
The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
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Total Wealth View
With this service, you can view all your investments together – whether they are held at Morgan Stanley or elsewhere. When you add your external 401(k), as well as your checking, savings and brokerage accounts to this portal, all your assets will be in one place, providing a current and comprehensive view of your wealth.
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Thoughts on the Markets Podcast
With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
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Digital Vault
The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online allows you to build a centralized document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
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Global Investment Committee “On the Markets” Report
Every month, Morgan Stanley’s top research analysts publish their “On the Markets” report, providing detailed market commentary on such topics as global equities, fixed income and monetary policy.
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Marriage
Are you considering taking the next step with someone special? Read about 6 money questions to ask your partner before you tie the knot.
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Buying or Selling a Home
If you’re willing to consider drawing down home equity—either by selling your home or borrowing against its value—it can dramatically change your retirement outlook. Read more about why your home can be a retirement asset.
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Transitioning Into Retirement
Transitioning into retirement can be difficult, especially for those who are emotionally invested in their career. Given that many people overlook the psychological adjustments of retirement, it’s important to be emotionally, not just financially, ready for retirement.
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Meet The Excelion Group
Senior Vice President, Branch Manager, Family Wealth Advisor, Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
Phone:
(303) 316-5116(303) 316-5116
Kelly Gaskins Widvey
Senior Registered Client Associate
Phone:
(303) 925-9687(303) 925-9687
Andrea Saenz
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(303) 316-5117(303) 316-5117
About Nic Breen
Nic is passionate about helping clients define and attain financial freedom for themselves and their families. As a Certified Financial Planner®, helping his clients preserve their wealth across generations and leaving an enduring legacy is something he takes great pride in. Nic works closely with his clients in establishing objectives, determining risk tolerance, creating an asset allocation model, selecting investments, and monitoring results. Nic has been honored as a member of the prestigious Morgan Stanley Pacesetters Club since 2019 as a financial advisor who has demonstrated the highest professional standards and first-class client service.
Born in New Jersey, but raised in Centennial, Colorado, he considers himself a Colorado native who loves the outdoors and sunshine. Nic received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from the University of Colorado. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Nic worked in the oil & gas industry as an analyst for ConocoPhillips. He loves spending time with his wife, Becca, and children, Marcus and Lucy. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, strategy board games, and fitness. Nic currently volunteers with the nonprofit organization, CrossPurpose, helping to bring people out of poverty through job training and financial literacy, as well as Love For Kenya, which supports orphans and widows in Kenya. Additionally, he is involved as a mentor to CU students. Faith, family, and friends are the focus of his life.
Born in New Jersey, but raised in Centennial, Colorado, he considers himself a Colorado native who loves the outdoors and sunshine. Nic received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from the University of Colorado. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Nic worked in the oil & gas industry as an analyst for ConocoPhillips. He loves spending time with his wife, Becca, and children, Marcus and Lucy. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, strategy board games, and fitness. Nic currently volunteers with the nonprofit organization, CrossPurpose, helping to bring people out of poverty through job training and financial literacy, as well as Love For Kenya, which supports orphans and widows in Kenya. Additionally, he is involved as a mentor to CU students. Faith, family, and friends are the focus of his life.
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About Michael V Brown
Securities Agent: NM, PA, SD, WI, VT, FL, MN, LA, WA, UT, TX, TN, SC, RI, PR, OH, NY, NV, NJ, NE, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MI, MD, MA, IN, IL, GA, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK, HI, IA, ID, KS, KY, ME, NH, OK, OR, VA, VI, WV, WY; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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CA Insurance License #: 0E21175
About Kelly Gaskins Widvey
Kelly is a Colorado native who enjoys time with her family and all that the great state of Colorado has to offer. She began her career in the financial industry in 2007 after a brief tenure teaching. With many years of experience she is dedicated to providing operational, administrative and client service support while helping to ensure a high level of care and professionalism for every client relationship and need.
About Andrea Saenz
Andrea has recently begun her journey into Finance. She graduated from University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in Finance and Business Administration and joined Morgan Stanley in 2024. Her primary responsibilities include administrative support. She is dedicated to ensuring smooth and efficient operations while continuing to grow her expertise in the financial service industry. Andrea is a Colorado native. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and trying new restaurants with family and friends.
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The Power of Partnerships
By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships
Matt Stotler
Private Banker
Matt Parkin, CFP®, CWS®, CTFA®
Financial Planning Director, Vice President
John Mason
Planning Associate
About Matt Stotler
Matt Stotler is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Colorado.
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.
Matt began his career in financial services in 1987 with Bank of America and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Regional Manager at Merrill Lynch. He also served as a Private Client Manager with U.S. Trust.
Matt is a graduate of California State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a minor in Spanish. He currently lives in Parker, Colorado. Outside of the office, Matt enjoys playing and coaching soccer, as well as spending time hiking, camping, and biking with his 3 daughters.
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.
Matt began his career in financial services in 1987 with Bank of America and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Regional Manager at Merrill Lynch. He also served as a Private Client Manager with U.S. Trust.
Matt is a graduate of California State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a minor in Spanish. He currently lives in Parker, Colorado. Outside of the office, Matt enjoys playing and coaching soccer, as well as spending time hiking, camping, and biking with his 3 daughters.
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About Matt Parkin
Matt Parkin is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Colorado overseeing office locations Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. He is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.
Matt began his career in financial services in 2008 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to his current position, he was a financial planner for the Wealth Strategies Group with Charles Schwab Corporation.
Matt attained his undergraduate degree from the University of Denver and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Regis University. Matt holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Wealth Strategist® designations. Matt lives in Denver, Colorado. Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and staying active outside. Matt is an avid golfer and volunteers at the First Tee Program.
Matt began his career in financial services in 2008 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to his current position, he was a financial planner for the Wealth Strategies Group with Charles Schwab Corporation.
Matt attained his undergraduate degree from the University of Denver and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Regis University. Matt holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Wealth Strategist® designations. Matt lives in Denver, Colorado. Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and staying active outside. Matt is an avid golfer and volunteers at the First Tee Program.
About John Mason
John Mason a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, he collaborates with clients to discover and define the goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, he will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. John provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. John is originally from, and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. John is originally from, and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Morgan 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.
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.
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
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.
When 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.
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Morgan 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
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
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.
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
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.
When 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.
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- 401(k) Rollovers
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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
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- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
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Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Philanthropy
Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
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- Impact Investing
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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. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
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.
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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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9Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
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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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