

The Flint Hills Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(316) 630-4416(316) 630-4416
Toll-Free:
(800) 365-4888(800) 365-4888

Our Mission Statement
Inspired by the strength of the Flint Hills, we leverage the power of a global firm to provide comprehensive financial guidance for you and your family.
Our Story
Our name is inspired by the strength and integrity of the Flint Hills in Kansas.
Like the Flint Hills, our team's strengths are rooted in history. The origins of The Flint Hills Group date back to 1966 when Paul Attwater's father started our financial advisor practice. More than half a century later, we proudly serve clients who have been with us since the beginning. We now work with the 4th and 5th generations of some of the families we serve.
With over 100 years of combined experience in the industry, many families have entrusted us with building, protecting, and preserving their wealth. Why? Because we offer professional financial guidance and dedicated client care. We bring the experience of all of our clients to each of our clients. This means that we apply the deep insight acquired from decades of experience to your unique needs and concerns.
Whether you're facing challenges around planning for retirement, tax mitigation, philanthropy, saving for education, or establishing a family legacy, we offer tailored guidance geared toward you and your family. And like the Flint Hills, you can trust that we are here for the long term.
Like the Flint Hills, our team's strengths are rooted in history. The origins of The Flint Hills Group date back to 1966 when Paul Attwater's father started our financial advisor practice. More than half a century later, we proudly serve clients who have been with us since the beginning. We now work with the 4th and 5th generations of some of the families we serve.
With over 100 years of combined experience in the industry, many families have entrusted us with building, protecting, and preserving their wealth. Why? Because we offer professional financial guidance and dedicated client care. We bring the experience of all of our clients to each of our clients. This means that we apply the deep insight acquired from decades of experience to your unique needs and concerns.
Whether you're facing challenges around planning for retirement, tax mitigation, philanthropy, saving for education, or establishing a family legacy, we offer tailored guidance geared toward you and your family. And like the Flint Hills, you can trust that we are here for the long term.
Services Include
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote2
- Financial PlanningFootnote3
- Retirement PlanningFootnote4
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote5
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote6
- Structured ProductsFootnote7
- 401(k) Rollovers
- 529 PlansFootnote8
- AnnuitiesFootnote9
- Municipal BondsFootnote10
- Life InsuranceFootnote11
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote12
- Cash ManagementFootnote13
- Lending Products
- Philanthropic Services
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Working With Us
We advise individuals, families, executives and business owners who have often accumulated significant wealth, but need help managing and ultimately transferring their assets.
We treasure the long-term relationships formed with our clients and take pride in guiding multi-generational families through life’s financial challenges, while preserving their family values and legacy.
Often times, big life changes accompany financial decisions—birth, marriage, divorce, retirement, or a death. These can be emotional experiences, but with careful guidance, we help our clients ensure that with everything else they have to worry about, their financial strategy is being well managed.
We are humbled by the opportunity to make a difference in our clients' lives. Sometimes our impact is measured by returns on an investment, or securing the funds to send a child to college. Other times it is less tangible, like the comfort we provide while helping a client implement estate planning strategies after the death of a loved one.
Our clients have worked hard to build meaningful lives. That’s why we believe they deserve an exceptional team who is just as invested as they are in their future.
We treasure the long-term relationships formed with our clients and take pride in guiding multi-generational families through life’s financial challenges, while preserving their family values and legacy.
Often times, big life changes accompany financial decisions—birth, marriage, divorce, retirement, or a death. These can be emotional experiences, but with careful guidance, we help our clients ensure that with everything else they have to worry about, their financial strategy is being well managed.
We are humbled by the opportunity to make a difference in our clients' lives. Sometimes our impact is measured by returns on an investment, or securing the funds to send a child to college. Other times it is less tangible, like the comfort we provide while helping a client implement estate planning strategies after the death of a loved one.
Our clients have worked hard to build meaningful lives. That’s why we believe they deserve an exceptional team who is just as invested as they are in their future.
Our Beliefs
- We believe in delivering first-class service in a first-class way – with time-honored skills, top-tier professionalism, and responsive care.
- We believe in personal accountability and doing the right thing.
- We believe in regular communication and an attentive eye. We keep in touch consistently and adjust financial solutions when your needs or objectives change.
- We believe in personalized investment portfolios to best suit your goals. That’s why we don’t use cookie-cutter investment solutions for our clients.
- We believe that investment decisions should not be driven by emotion. That’s why we strive to create plans that are proactive, rather than reactive.
- We believe in leveraging the global resources of a world-class financial firm to help you build and preserve your wealth.
- We believe in collaborating with your other trusted advisors; including attorneys and CPAs. This way your financial strategy is both coordinated and comprehensive.
- We believe in giving back. We donate our time, talent and resources to support the community in which we live and work.
Location
1617 N Waterfront Pkwy
Ste 200
Wichita, KS 67206
US
Direct:
(316) 630-4416(316) 630-4416
Toll-Free:
(800) 365-4888(800) 365-4888
Meet The Flint Hills Group
About Paul R Attwater
As the founder of the Flint Hills Group, Paul advises high net worth families and small foundations. He is a 30-year veteran of the financial services industry and holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Kansas State University. Paul has been recognized as a Wichita Collegiate Outstanding Alumni, Wichita Business Journal 40 Under 40 (1999) and an Outstanding Board Member for Youth Entrepreneurs. Paul serves on the Kansas State University Economics Department Advisory Council and is a member of Wichita Rotary Club, Wichita Executives Association and Wichita Crime Commission. He continues to serve on the board of the Boy Scouts of America, Quivira Council.
Paul and his wife, Kim, enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends. Paul and his four sons are Eagle Scouts.
Paul and his wife, Kim, enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends. Paul and his four sons are Eagle Scouts.
Securities Agent: MT, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, NH, NC, 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; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
About Gregory S Brown
Greg began his professional career with his family’s construction company in 1991. He helped guide the business to significant growth as a pioneer in its industry before selling the firm in January of 2008. With seventeen years of owning and operating a successful business, Greg has a thorough understanding of financial concerns of business owners and individuals. He is committed to helping his clients with business strategies, risk management and financial planning.
A licensed financial advisor, he enjoys using his education and work experience to help clients build comprehensive financial plans and execute them using consistent and disciplined strategies. Greg earned his B.S. in Business Administration in 1988 and his Master’s in Business Administration in 1990 from the University of Kansas.
Outside of work, Greg has served on numerous committees for a variety of church and construction industry trade groups. He has served on the board of directors of the Salina Country Club and the Asphalt Recycling and Reclaiming Association (ARRA). Greg ultimately became the ARRA president in 2007. Greg and his wife Margaret have two boys, Brooks and Stratton.
A licensed financial advisor, he enjoys using his education and work experience to help clients build comprehensive financial plans and execute them using consistent and disciplined strategies. Greg earned his B.S. in Business Administration in 1988 and his Master’s in Business Administration in 1990 from the University of Kansas.
Outside of work, Greg has served on numerous committees for a variety of church and construction industry trade groups. He has served on the board of directors of the Salina Country Club and the Asphalt Recycling and Reclaiming Association (ARRA). Greg ultimately became the ARRA president in 2007. Greg and his wife Margaret have two boys, Brooks and Stratton.
Securities Agent: UT, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WY, AK, CT, ID, MN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1406616
NMLS#: 1406616
About Thomas M West
As a partner of the Flint Hills Group, Tom focuses on Alternative Investments and clients’ risk management. He provides custom wealth management strategies for high net worth individuals and their families. Tom has been in the financial services industry since 1997.
Outside the office, Tom is deeply involved in a variety of community service activities. In 2015, Tom founded First Tee-Greater Wichita, a non-profit youth development organization that teaches life skills and values for more than 800 local youth of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Tom and his wife, Jan, enjoy traveling with friends and family, golf and spending time with their grandchildren.
Outside the office, Tom is deeply involved in a variety of community service activities. In 2015, Tom founded First Tee-Greater Wichita, a non-profit youth development organization that teaches life skills and values for more than 800 local youth of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Tom and his wife, Jan, enjoy traveling with friends and family, golf and spending time with their grandchildren.
Securities Agent: OR, IA, VA, TN, OH, MD, FL, CO, CA, AL, NJ, KS, UT, DC, AK, NV, GA, WA, PA, NY, NH, ID, CT, NM, OK, MA, IN, TX, NE, MO, MN, HI, AZ, AR, NC, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2075301
NMLS#: 2075301
About Gregory E. Ek
In these uncertain and volatile times, experience counts. With over fifty years in the financial services industry, including over twenty-six years as a financial advisor, I am dedicated to the long term financial success of my clients. My ultimate goal is to deliver to my clients high quality financial products, services, and advice backed by the vast global resources of Morgan Stanley.
I am a 1976 graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Business Administration. My wife, Debby and I have been married for over 45 years blessed with two adult children and five grandchildren.
I am currently a member and past president of the East Wichita Rotary Club. I have also been quite active in support of my alma mater, the University of Kansas, serving as a national board member of the KU Alumni Association, a member of the 2017 Chancellor Search Committee, and board member of the Wichita Area and Kansas City Area KU Alumni Chapters.
In addition, I currently serve as a Trustee of the Emporia State University Foundation and a member of the School of Business and Technology Dean’s Advisory Council providing me the opportunity to “give back” to my hometown university.
I am a 1976 graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Business Administration. My wife, Debby and I have been married for over 45 years blessed with two adult children and five grandchildren.
I am currently a member and past president of the East Wichita Rotary Club. I have also been quite active in support of my alma mater, the University of Kansas, serving as a national board member of the KU Alumni Association, a member of the 2017 Chancellor Search Committee, and board member of the Wichita Area and Kansas City Area KU Alumni Chapters.
In addition, I currently serve as a Trustee of the Emporia State University Foundation and a member of the School of Business and Technology Dean’s Advisory Council providing me the opportunity to “give back” to my hometown university.
Securities Agent: VA, UT, NC, IL, ID, CA, NJ, MA, LA, WA, IN, NE, GA, CT, TN, SC, NV, MO, AZ, NH, OK, KS, AL, OR, OH, NY, NM, IA, DC, CO, AR, AK, TX, PA, MN, FL, MD; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1052542
NMLS#: 1052542
About Robert Ralston
Rob joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 and the Flint Hills Group in 2017. As a Family Wealth Advisor, Rob is keenly aware of the multi-generational needs of families and works with clients to establish a plan and strategy that encompasses their unique needs.
Before joining Morgan Stanley, Rob worked for Mission Peak Capital in Kansas City where he advised institutions and high net worth individuals that owned distressed fixed income securities and real estate. Rob began his career in New York City as an Equity Research Analyst covering health care stocks at Bank of America Securities. Rob earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Kansas.
Outside of the office, Rob and his wife, Lindsey, are the proud parents of two daughters.
Before joining Morgan Stanley, Rob worked for Mission Peak Capital in Kansas City where he advised institutions and high net worth individuals that owned distressed fixed income securities and real estate. Rob began his career in New York City as an Equity Research Analyst covering health care stocks at Bank of America Securities. Rob earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Kansas.
Outside of the office, Rob and his wife, Lindsey, are the proud parents of two daughters.
Securities Agent: CA, OR, OK, NM, MN, IN, IA, DC, AK, PA, OH, NV, MO, UT, NY, HI, GA, VA, TN, NJ, NE, MD, MA, FL, CT, AL, NH, NC, IL, CO, AZ, ID, AR, ME, WA, TX, DE, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1475808
NMLS#: 1475808
About Jim Roman
Jim Roman is a Vice President, Financial Advisor with The Flint Hills Group at Morgan Stanley. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Jim has built his career by staying focused on providing clients and their families with an exceptional level of personal service working together to grow, preserve and distribute their wealth. Morgan Stanley allows him to couple that level of service with the resources and insight of a global investment firm, allowing him to better assist clients to live well, retire well and spend time on the good things in life.
A graduate of Wichita State University, Jim earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and began his career in Banking with an emphasis on Private Banking and Family Wealth Management.
Outside of the office, Jim has served on numerous community Boards and is currently an active board member with the Central & Western Kansas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Jim and his wife Jennifer have been married for 35 years and enjoy traveling as well as spending time with their three daughter’s & their husbands.
A graduate of Wichita State University, Jim earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and began his career in Banking with an emphasis on Private Banking and Family Wealth Management.
Outside of the office, Jim has served on numerous community Boards and is currently an active board member with the Central & Western Kansas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Jim and his wife Jennifer have been married for 35 years and enjoy traveling as well as spending time with their three daughter’s & their husbands.
Securities Agent: NC, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 743070
NMLS#: 743070
About Brooks Brown
In March of 2024, Brooks joined the Flint Hills Group at Morgan Stanley, following in the footsteps of his father, Greg Brown, and grandfather, David Fancher. With a passion for financial stewardship and client success, Brooks is poised to help make significant impact on both current and future generations of clients.
Graduating from Washburn University, Brooks earned a BBA in Finance and Marketing, distinguishing himself within the top 10% of his business school class. While at Washburn, Brooks was a member of the golf team, served on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and was a member of the Washburn Finance Society.
Post graduation, Brooks served as a sales representative/customer development leader at Georgia Pacific in Green Bay, WI, and then Dallas, TX. Ultimately, managing $50 Million of distribution relationships across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
He then relocated to Chicago, IL, where Brooks was responsible for revitalizing a grocery distribution branch, employing his experience to help stabilize financial operations, foster lasting customer relationships, and facilitate the growth of client businesses. His hands-on and relationship-based approach were instrumental in turning profits from negative to positive for the branch.
Now, at Morgan Stanley, Brooks eagerly anticipates leveraging his experiences and the capabilities of Morgan Stanley to help highly successful businesses and families develop a financial plan designed to help attain their goals and manage their wealth over generations.
Graduating from Washburn University, Brooks earned a BBA in Finance and Marketing, distinguishing himself within the top 10% of his business school class. While at Washburn, Brooks was a member of the golf team, served on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and was a member of the Washburn Finance Society.
Post graduation, Brooks served as a sales representative/customer development leader at Georgia Pacific in Green Bay, WI, and then Dallas, TX. Ultimately, managing $50 Million of distribution relationships across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
He then relocated to Chicago, IL, where Brooks was responsible for revitalizing a grocery distribution branch, employing his experience to help stabilize financial operations, foster lasting customer relationships, and facilitate the growth of client businesses. His hands-on and relationship-based approach were instrumental in turning profits from negative to positive for the branch.
Now, at Morgan Stanley, Brooks eagerly anticipates leveraging his experiences and the capabilities of Morgan Stanley to help highly successful businesses and families develop a financial plan designed to help attain their goals and manage their wealth over generations.
Securities Agent: AL, TX, TN, PA, NJ, MN, IL, ID, VA, UT, NM, NH, MD, CT, AZ, AR, NY, NC, MA, WY, OK, OH, NE, KS, IA, CO, OR, IN, AK, WI, MO, SC, GA, FL, DC, WA, SD, NV, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2629884
NMLS#: 2629884
About Danielle Schreck
With more than 17 years of securities industry experience, Danielle serves as the team’s chief operations officer and registered portfolio associate. Her responsibilities include exceptional client service and organizational oversight of team operations. Prior to joining The Flint Hills Group, Danielle spent several years as the Operations Manager for Wells Fargo Advisors. Danielle received her bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Friends University. Danielle and her husband, Patrick, have four kids. They enjoy watching their kids’ various activities and traveling.
About Kay Koehler
Kay is a Senior Registered Associate with nearly 30 years experience in the financial services industry. She has established herself as a dedicated and knowledgeable asset to the Flint Hills Group. Kay excels in building strong client relationships and seeks to ensure that each client receives first-class service. Kay is a lifelong Kansan and is married with four kids and nine grandkids. She enjoys living in the country, traveling, and cooking.
About Emily Harris
Emily began her career with Morgan Stanley and the Flint Hills Group in 2021. Emily comes to us with exceptional credentials having graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree from Newman University. Emily’s primary responsibilities include providing excellent client service and team and client support for the firm’s digital capabilities. She is a lifelong Wichitan and enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

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Greg began his career in financial services in 1999 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2011. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Regional Banking Consultant at Wells Fargo Advisors. Greg has also served as an Area Manager with JP Morgan Chase and was a Senior Mortgage Consultant in the Smith Barney division at CitiMortgage.
Greg is a graduate of Rockhurst University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He and his family currently reside in O’Fallon, Missouri. Outside of the office, Greg enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
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Jerry is a graduate of the Southern Connecticut State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master of Science in Sports and Entertainment Management. He currently lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife Gabriela and their dog Zoe.
Jerry was a former professional basketball player in Europe, and an All-Conference basketball player for Southern Connecticut State University. Outside of the office, he enjoys playing basketball, lifting weights, and making music.
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.
Jerry began his career in financial services in 2020 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Senior District Consumer Banker at Webster Bank.
Jerry is a graduate of the Southern Connecticut State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master of Science in Sports and Entertainment Management. He currently lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife Gabriela and their dog Zoe.
Jerry was a former professional basketball player in Europe, and an All-Conference basketball player for Southern Connecticut State University. Outside of the office, he enjoys playing basketball, lifting weights, and making music.
NMLS#: 2109945
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Andrew graduated from the University of St. Thomas and holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Andrew moved to Chicago, Illinois in 2021 from Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he was born and raised. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys exploring Chicago with his wife and dog, traveling back to Minnesota and Colombia to visit with family, and playing basketball with his friends on the weekend.
Andrew began his career in financial services in 2017 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Wealth Management Associate at Morgan Stanley and a paraplanner in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Andrew graduated from the University of St. Thomas and holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Andrew moved to Chicago, Illinois in 2021 from Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he was born and raised. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys exploring Chicago with his wife and dog, traveling back to Minnesota and Colombia to visit with family, and playing basketball with his friends on the weekend.
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He earned his undergraduate degree from the University at Buffalo and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Alan is originally from Brooklyn, NY and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University at Buffalo and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Alan is originally from Brooklyn, NY and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.
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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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10Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
11Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
12Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
13Morgan 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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1Morgan 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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2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
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.
5Morgan 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.
6Alternative 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.
7Structured 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.
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.
9Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
10Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
11Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
12Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
13Morgan 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
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), 3582895 (6/2024)