Phone:
(913) 402-5221(913) 402-5221
The Leawood Group at Morgan Stanley
Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Our Story and Services
Whether you’re building a business, planning for retirement or setting your bucket-list goals, you need a Financial Advisor on your side.
Our wealth management team takes time to learn what’s most important to you. We then work with you to help create a comprehensive wealth strategy. From there, we can suggest realistic financial strategies to help you meet your goals.
As your wealth management team, we’ll walk with you through the various stages of life. If your financial plans change, or the market shifts, we’ll help adjust your accounts. Our mission is to help keep you on course toward your most important life goals.
Our wealth management team takes time to learn what’s most important to you. We then work with you to help create a comprehensive wealth strategy. From there, we can suggest realistic financial strategies to help you meet your goals.
As your wealth management team, we’ll walk with you through the various stages of life. If your financial plans change, or the market shifts, we’ll help adjust your accounts. Our mission is to help keep you on course toward your most important life goals.
Services Include
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote1
- Retirement PlanningFootnote2
- Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote3
- Wealth ManagementFootnote4
- Trust AccountsFootnote5
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote6
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote7
- Financial PlanningFootnote8
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote9
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote10
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Location
11161 Overbrook Rd.
Ste 225
Leawood, KS 66211
US
Meet The Leawood Group
R. Marshall Douthat, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(913) 402-5231(913) 402-5231
Austin W Gates, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(913) 402-5268(913) 402-5268
Corie English
Registered Client Service Associate, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(913) 402-5266(913) 402-5266
Wendy Jennings
Sr. Reg. Client Service Associate
Phone:
(913) 402-5203(913) 402-5203
About David Lee Allen
David has been helping clients determine their investment objectives, risk tolerances and wealth accumulation strategies since 1993. He has an extensive knowledge in professional money management and completed the Certified Investment Management Analyst Program at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. The majority of his clientele is comprised of individuals who have sold their businesses, so he is sensitive to the needs this niche client base requires. David earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Kansas and his Masters in Business Administration at Washburn University. David is married with two children and enjoys playing golf when the opportunity presents itself.
Securities Agent: NE, SC, MN, MA, VA, NC, IN, NV, MO, CA, UT, IA, GA, AL, DE, AR, KS, AZ, WI, WA, NY, HI, PA, OH, MI, KY, FL, AK, OR, WY, WV, TX, OK, MD, IL, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1275625
NMLS#: 1275625
About R. Marshall Douthat
Marshall Douthat, a licensed Financial Advisor for Morgan Stanley, has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Having completed certain educational, ethical and experience requirements, Marshall earned the Certified Financial Planner® certification. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2013, Marshall spent eight years as a Senior Vice President and Board Member of a local Kansas City bank.
Marshall’s years of experience in the banking industry and as a Financial Advisor have taught him that every client is unique and has different expectations and goals for how his or her money is invested and preserved. Marshall uses this experience to offer financial planning, asset allocation strategies, investment evaluation, risk management, and retirement accumulation/distribution strategies to his Morgan Stanley clients.
Marshall holds a B.S. in Accounting from University of Missouri Kansas City as well as various security and insurance licenses. Born and raised in the Kansas City area, Marshall now lives with his two sons in Leawood, KS.
Marshall has an active interest in the community. He has been a board member and Treasurer of Medical Missions Foundation and has been active in various other local nonprofit organizations. In 2006, Marshall was the Leukemia & Lymphoma Man of the Year.
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Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
Marshall’s years of experience in the banking industry and as a Financial Advisor have taught him that every client is unique and has different expectations and goals for how his or her money is invested and preserved. Marshall uses this experience to offer financial planning, asset allocation strategies, investment evaluation, risk management, and retirement accumulation/distribution strategies to his Morgan Stanley clients.
Marshall holds a B.S. in Accounting from University of Missouri Kansas City as well as various security and insurance licenses. Born and raised in the Kansas City area, Marshall now lives with his two sons in Leawood, KS.
Marshall has an active interest in the community. He has been a board member and Treasurer of Medical Missions Foundation and has been active in various other local nonprofit organizations. In 2006, Marshall was the Leukemia & Lymphoma Man of the Year.
Disclosures
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
Securities Agent: FL, HI, OR, TX, OK, MO, MN, KY, IA, AK, UT, NC, IN, VA, PA, KS, AZ, MD, GA, CA, WY, WV, OH, NV, NE, MA, DE, AL, WI, SC, CO, NY, MI, WA, AR, RI, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 402173
NMLS#: 402173
About Austin W Gates
Austin is a Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of experience at the firm. He works closely with clients to understand what matters most to them, including their family, lifestyle, priorities, and long-term goals. From there, he builds personalized wealth management strategies designed to support financial independence and confidence in retirement.
His focus is helping clients convert their wealth into reliable retirement income so they can spend more time with family and enjoy retirement with greater confidence. He creates tax-aware investment portfolios designed to generate income, grow and preserve wealth, and support an efficient transition of wealth over time.
In recognition of his work, Austin qualified for Morgan Stanley’s prestigious Century Club in 2024 and 2025. He has also been named a Five Star Wealth Advisor in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Austin earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Arizona and lives in Kansas City with his wife and three children.
Certified Financial Planner™ certificate, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards, Inc.
Northwestern University Executive Certificate in Financial Planning, 2014
Series 7 – General Securities Representative
Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law
Life and Health Insurance licensed
Five Star Wealth Advisor Award: The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
His focus is helping clients convert their wealth into reliable retirement income so they can spend more time with family and enjoy retirement with greater confidence. He creates tax-aware investment portfolios designed to generate income, grow and preserve wealth, and support an efficient transition of wealth over time.
In recognition of his work, Austin qualified for Morgan Stanley’s prestigious Century Club in 2024 and 2025. He has also been named a Five Star Wealth Advisor in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Austin earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Arizona and lives in Kansas City with his wife and three children.
Certified Financial Planner™ certificate, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards, Inc.
Northwestern University Executive Certificate in Financial Planning, 2014
Series 7 – General Securities Representative
Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law
Life and Health Insurance licensed
Five Star Wealth Advisor Award: The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Securities Agent: KY, TX, DC, OK, MN, MI, DE, SC, NC, KS, AL, AK, WA, OH, AZ, PA, NY, IN, IA, UT, NV, GA, CO, WV, OR, MO, HI, WY, VA, NE, MA, MD, FL, WI, TN, IL, CA, AR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1373254
NMLS#: 1373254
Contact David Lee Allen
Contact R. Marshall Douthat
Contact Austin W Gates
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- 401(k) Rollovers
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Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
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- 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
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- Qualified Retirement Plans
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Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
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1Morgan 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.
2When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
3When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley 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.
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.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
7Morgan 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.
8Morgan 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.
9Morgan 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
10Morgan 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.
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:
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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.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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’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.
2When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
3When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley 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.
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.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
7Morgan 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.
8Morgan 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.
9Morgan 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
10Morgan 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.
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 Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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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