Gary R Patterson
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Retirement Plan Consultant
Phone:
(561) 694-7041(561) 694-7041
The HC Insight Group at Morgan Stanley
Gary R PattersonBrian D IsroffAnthony C. Guadagnino, CFP®Ben T. IsroffNatasha Kalas, CFP®, CEPA®, CPWA®Thomas C TrimbleTricia Trimble
Direct:
(216) 360-4900(216) 360-4900
Toll-Free:
(800) 892-6126(800) 892-6126
Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Welcome
Helping you achieve financial success is our first priority. Morgan Stanley has meaningful intelligence about every major asset class and a presence in every major market, as well as investment research from some of the world’s most respected analysts. Together, we will formulate a strategy to help you achieve your most important goals and then deliver a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve.
Gary Patterson, Anthony Guadagnino, Thomas Trimble, Tricia Trimble, all Financial Advisors, and Patricia A. Eubank (Business Development Associate) & Thomas Boyle (Registered Client Service Associate) of the HC Insight Group at Morgan Stanley are located in the Palm Beach Gardens Florida office located at:
3801 PGA BLVD. Suite 700
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 694 7041 or (800) 327 6187
Fax (561) 694 7073
Brian Isroff, Ben Isroff, Natasha Kalas, all Financial Advisors, and Jennifer Schuur (Group Director), Rickita Owens (Wealth Management Associate), and Emily Brady (Client Service Associate) of the HC Insight Group at Morgan Stanley are located in the Pepper Pike Ohio office located at:
31099 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 300
Pepper Pike, OH 44124
(216) 360 4900 or (800) 892 6126
Fax (216) 360 4990
Gary Patterson, Anthony Guadagnino, Thomas Trimble, Tricia Trimble, all Financial Advisors, and Patricia A. Eubank (Business Development Associate) & Thomas Boyle (Registered Client Service Associate) of the HC Insight Group at Morgan Stanley are located in the Palm Beach Gardens Florida office located at:
3801 PGA BLVD. Suite 700
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 694 7041 or (800) 327 6187
Fax (561) 694 7073
Brian Isroff, Ben Isroff, Natasha Kalas, all Financial Advisors, and Jennifer Schuur (Group Director), Rickita Owens (Wealth Management Associate), and Emily Brady (Client Service Associate) of the HC Insight Group at Morgan Stanley are located in the Pepper Pike Ohio office located at:
31099 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 300
Pepper Pike, OH 44124
(216) 360 4900 or (800) 892 6126
Fax (216) 360 4990
Services Include
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Retirement PlanningFootnote2
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote3
- Trust ServicesFootnote4
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote5
- Executive Benefit ServicesFootnote6
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote7
- Financial PlanningFootnote8
- Asset Management
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote9
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote10
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Our Process
7-Step Collaboration Process:
1. Initial Consultation
Begins with a comprehensive discussion to understand your financial situation, goals, and risk tolerance. This includes reviewing any existing financial plans or investment portfolios.
2. Financial Assessment
Analyzing your financial data, including income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. Evaluate your current investment strategy and its alignment with your goals.
3. Goal Setting
Working together to define clear, achievable financial goals - Prioritizing these goals based on your timelines and importance.
4. Strategy Development
Creating a customized financial plan that addresses your specific needs and goals. Recommending strategies for investment, savings, insurance, and tax planning.
5. Implementation
Executing the agreed-upon financial strategies, including the selection of investments or adjustment of existing portfolios, and coordinating with other professionals (tax advisors, lawyers) as needed.
6. Ongoing Monitoring and Review
Scheduling regular review meetings to assess the progress toward your goals and adjusting the financial plan as necessary to reflect changes in your life circumstances, financial markets, or laws.
7. Communication
Providing regular updates on the performance of your investments and any relevant market developments.
By following this structured yet flexible approach, we aim to build a lasting partnership with you, ensuring that your financial plan evolves in tandem with your life's journey.
By following this structured yet flexible approach, we aim to build a lasting partnership with you, ensuring that your financial plan evolves in tandem with your life's journey.
The HC Insight Group was named to the 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Ranking
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/23–3/31/24.
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/23–3/31/24.
Brian D. Isroff named to the 2022 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking
Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors & Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
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Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
Brian D. Isroff named to the 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking
Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors & Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
Anthony C. Guadagnino named to the 2022 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking
Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors & Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
Anthony C. Guadagnino named to the 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking
Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors & Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
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Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) Certification
Location
31099 Chagrin Blvd.
Suite 300
Pepper Pike, OH 44124
US
Direct:
(216) 360-4900(216) 360-4900
Toll-Free:
(800) 892-6126(800) 892-6126
3801 PGA Blvd
Suite 700
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
US
Direct:
(800) 327-6187(800) 327-6187
Meet The HC Insight Group
Brian D Isroff
Executive Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Investment Management Consultant, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(216) 360-4903(216) 360-4903
Anthony C. Guadagnino, CFP®
First Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(561) 694-7061(561) 694-7061
Ben T. Isroff
Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(216) 360-8633(216) 360-8633
Patricia Eubank
Business Development Associate, Vice President
Phone:
(561) 694-7065(561) 694-7065
Rickita Owens
Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(216) 360-4960(216) 360-4960
Jennifer Schuur
Group Director, Vice President
Phone:
(216) 360-8605(216) 360-8605
Thomas Boyle
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(561) 515-7512(561) 515-7512
Emily Brady
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(216) 292-9048(216) 292-9048
About Gary R Patterson
Gary joined the firm in 1987 spending 4 years with Shearson Lehman Mortgage as a Regional Coordinator. Prior to that position, Gary was involved with real estate sales and management for Century 21 Castro Valley, CA. Gary earned a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1977. He holds FINRA Series 3, 7, 63 and 65 licenses and is a licensed Life, Health and Variable Products agent in the states of Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Internally, he holds the designation of Financial Planning Specialist with Morgan Stanley. This designation is awarded to those Financial Advisors who successfully complete the firm’s advanced financial and retirement planning training programs. This training program covers a wide range of topics including retirement planning, education planning, income and estate tax planning and investment planning. Gary’s knowledge and experience are an important component to our effort to serve our client’s financial and wealth planning needs. Gary serves as the group’s business manager and he works with many of our clients with more complex portfolios to help them address their unique needs. Gary lives in Juno Beach, Florida with his wife, Wendy, and they have 2 adult children and one grandchild. He works out of the Palm Beach Gardens, Florida office of Morgan Stanley.
Securities Agent: VT, CT, LA, DC, NY, OR, OK, NC, MN, IL, CO, CA, WI, TN, ID, OH, GA, VA, MT, NV, PR, MD, IN, WY, PA, NM, MI, IA, FL, DE, AZ, WA, TX, MA, NJ, KY, SC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1285340
NMLS#: 1285340
About Brian D Isroff
Brian joined the firm in 2006. He came to the team after spending 12 years at National City Bank where he was the President and Senior Managing Director of Sterling Private Investments, Inc., National City’s alternative investment subsidiary. In that capacity, Brian led National City’s efforts in providing investors with access to top quality hedge, private equity and private real estate managers. Prior to that position, Brian was a Vice President and Senior Attorney in the Law Department at National City Bank (where he acted as lead engagement counsel for all of National City’s Wealth Management units) and, before that, he was an attorney with the Cleveland, Ohio law firm of Arter & Hadden (practicing general corporate, commercial finance and other transaction-related law). Brian earned a BS in Economics and Finance from Miami University in 1985 and a JD from Cornell University Law School in 1988. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses and is a licensed Life and Variable Products agent in the states of Ohio and Florida. Internally, he holds the designations of Financial Planning Specialist and Investment Management Consultant with Morgan Stanley. Those designations are awarded to financial advisors who successfully complete the firm’s advanced financial planning training program. That training program covers a wide range of topics including retirement planning, income and estate tax planning and investment planning. Brian has been a Master’s Club member at the firm for many years based on the level of his business, most recently in 2020. All Club Memberships are contingent upon the demonstration of high professional and ethical standards in business conduct. Brian serves as our team’s chief operating officer and senior portfolio manager and his knowledge and experience are an integral component to our effort to serve our client’s financial and wealth planning needs. He focuses on asset allocation, portfolio management and planning issues for our clients and he also leads our analytical efforts as we strive to provide clients with open architecture access to some of the best money managers. Brian lives in both Solon, Ohio and Naples, Florida and he and his wife, Louise, have three adult children. He works out of the Pepper Pike, Ohio office of Morgan Stanley and also from Naples, Florida.
Securities Agent: WI, MA, IL, DE, PA, FL, VT, IN, CO, PR, NY, LA, IA, DC, CA, WA, VA, TN, OH, NM, NJ, MI, MD, KY, AZ, SC, OR, MT, TX, OK, GA, MN, AL, NV, NC, WY, CT, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1364413
NMLS#: 1364413
About Anthony C. Guadagnino
Anthony, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, joined the team in 2019 and has worked in personal financial planning since 2007. He came to Morgan Stanley after spending the previous six years with Fidelity Investments as a Financial Consultant in their Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens offices. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, Anthony spent six years as an advisor at Northwestern Mutual, also in Palm Beach Gardens. Anthony’s professional experience focuses on retirement income planning, investment strategy, risk management, and estate planning strategy. He works out of our Palm Beach Gardens office, alongside Gary Patterson, Tom Trimble, Tricia Trimble, Patti Eubank, and Tom Boyle.
Anthony graduated from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business in 2007, with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. He and his wife Kristin were married in 2022, and now reside in Palm Beach Gardens with their son Luca. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and being outdoors, especially on the golf course.
Anthony is active with several local charities, and sits on committees for the Palm Beach County Chapters of both the American Heart Association and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
2022 and 2023 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (2022 and 2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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Anthony graduated from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business in 2007, with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. He and his wife Kristin were married in 2022, and now reside in Palm Beach Gardens with their son Luca. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and being outdoors, especially on the golf course.
Anthony is active with several local charities, and sits on committees for the Palm Beach County Chapters of both the American Heart Association and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
2022 and 2023 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (2022 and 2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
Securities Agent: DE, PA, NM, IN, AZ, PR, OK, OH, NC, IA, SC, IL, WI, UT, TX, NJ, OR, LA, DC, VT, NY, NV, MT, MD, MA, KY, HI, CT, MN, GA, CA, WY, WA, TN, VA, MI, ID, CO, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1901111
NMLS#: 1901111
About Ben T. Isroff
Ben joined the firm in September of 2018 as a new Financial Advisor. He came to the team after spending two years at Fisher Investments in Portland, Oregon where he was a Client Operation & Analysis Associate. Ben is a cum laude graduate of Miami University’s Farmer School of Business where he studied Finance. He is FINRA Series 7 General Securities licensed as well as Series 66 licensed (NASAA Uniform Combine State Law Examination) as well as the Morgan Stanley designation of Financial Planning Specialist. Ben provides assistance in handling a variety of trading and other client related matters and he is integrally involved in the research and analytics portion of our business. He also provides support on various client service issues, team operations and special projects. Ben lives in Cleveland, Ohio and he works out of the Pepper Pike office of Morgan Stanley.
Securities Agent: KY, MA, WI, VT, MD, CA, NJ, ME, PR, NM, MI, WV, WA, NV, IA, FL, DE, CT, OH, NY, ID, VA, TX, OR, MN, LA, GA, AL, SC, PA, IL, CO, TN, RI, NC, MT, IN, DC, AZ, WY, OK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1847126
NMLS#: 1847126
About Natasha Kalas
Experience and Expertise
Beginning her career in 2006, Natasha has watched the industry shift from being heavily focused on transaction-based investment advice to full-service wealth management. She has directly worked with institutional middle markets, business owners, executives, and families, overseeing and executing the entire financial planning process with a focus on longevity, wealth transfer strategies and succession planning. Prior to joining The HC Insight Group as a Financial Advisor, she served as the Financial Planning Director for Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania at Morgan Stanley.
Education and Professional Designations
Natasha graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Business Management from Baldwin Wallace University. She is a Certified Financial Planner, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor and holds her FINRA Series 7, 66, 31 as well as variable annuity, life and health licenses.
Family and Community
Natasha is passionate about giving her time and resources, serving as the Secretary for the Financial Planning Association of Northeast Ohio as well as the Treasurer for the Hinckley Women’s Club. She is an active CFP board mentor and WIN advocate. She is a Cleveland Leadership Bridge Builders Class of 2020 alumni. She also participates on the grant committee for Women of BW Giving Circle. Her husband, John, and their two children, Claire, and Eve live in Hinckley with their pup, Pilot. They enjoy hiking, gardening, and tennis!
Beginning her career in 2006, Natasha has watched the industry shift from being heavily focused on transaction-based investment advice to full-service wealth management. She has directly worked with institutional middle markets, business owners, executives, and families, overseeing and executing the entire financial planning process with a focus on longevity, wealth transfer strategies and succession planning. Prior to joining The HC Insight Group as a Financial Advisor, she served as the Financial Planning Director for Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania at Morgan Stanley.
Education and Professional Designations
Natasha graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Business Management from Baldwin Wallace University. She is a Certified Financial Planner, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor and holds her FINRA Series 7, 66, 31 as well as variable annuity, life and health licenses.
Family and Community
Natasha is passionate about giving her time and resources, serving as the Secretary for the Financial Planning Association of Northeast Ohio as well as the Treasurer for the Hinckley Women’s Club. She is an active CFP board mentor and WIN advocate. She is a Cleveland Leadership Bridge Builders Class of 2020 alumni. She also participates on the grant committee for Women of BW Giving Circle. Her husband, John, and their two children, Claire, and Eve live in Hinckley with their pup, Pilot. They enjoy hiking, gardening, and tennis!
Securities Agent: NC, IN, AL, NH, OH, NY, IL, NJ, MD, DC, AZ, MI, DE, WA, OK, MT, LA, MN, MA, IA, SC, RI, NM, ME, KY, ID, CA, WI, VT, VA, PR, PA, NV, GA, CO, TN, FL, WY, OR, CT, TX; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2378637
NMLS#: 2378637
About Patricia Eubank
Patti joined the HC Insight Group in 1988. With 35 years of industry experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and dedicated service to our team. She is FINRA Series 7 General Securities Licensed and Series 63 licensed as Uniform Securities Agent and also holds the designation of Financial Planning Specialist with Morgan Stanley.
Patti leads the HC Insight Group’s administrative and operational service team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. In addition, Patti is in a client facing role with an emphasis on marketing, client management and catering to the specific needs of our high net worth clients. She collaborates with the financial advisors in developing business plans and marketing strategies and she utilizes her knowledge and experience to help continually improve and streamline procedures for the team. Patti lives in Boca Raton, Florida with her husband Tim and has two grown daughters. She works out of the Palm Beach Gardens, Florida office of Morgan Stanley.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
Patti leads the HC Insight Group’s administrative and operational service team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. In addition, Patti is in a client facing role with an emphasis on marketing, client management and catering to the specific needs of our high net worth clients. She collaborates with the financial advisors in developing business plans and marketing strategies and she utilizes her knowledge and experience to help continually improve and streamline procedures for the team. Patti lives in Boca Raton, Florida with her husband Tim and has two grown daughters. She works out of the Palm Beach Gardens, Florida office of Morgan Stanley.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
About Rickita Owens
Rickita has been with Morgan Stanley since 2006 and joined the HC Insight Group in 2009. With 9 years of industry experience, she provides exceptional support and assistance to high net-worth clients of the team. She is responsible for administrative and operational support, retirement plan processing and account maintenance. She and our other senior client service associates work together to consistently improve our internal processes and procedures for the benefit of our clients.
Rickita is FINRA Series 7 General Securities licensed and Series 63 licensed as Uniform Securities Agent. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2011. Rickita lives in Cleveland, Ohio with her daughter, Kiera.
Rickita is FINRA Series 7 General Securities licensed and Series 63 licensed as Uniform Securities Agent. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2011. Rickita lives in Cleveland, Ohio with her daughter, Kiera.
About Jennifer Schuur
Jennifer is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in the financial industry. She joined Morgan Stanley in February 2017, after successfully working at UBS Financial Services in operations and client services. Jennifer's expertise is further demonstrated by her FINRA Series 7 General Securities license and Series 66 license (NASAA Uniform Combined State Law Examination).
Jennifer holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Kent State University, which she earned in 2011. Her areas of specialization include team operations, client relationship management, research and data analysis, as well as handling special projects.
Outside of her professional life, Jennifer resides in Lyndhurst, Ohio, with her husband, Nick, their adorable son, Miles, and their beloved dog, Louie. As a family, they enjoy going for leisurely walks and spending quality time together watching golf on the weekends.
Jennifer holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Kent State University, which she earned in 2011. Her areas of specialization include team operations, client relationship management, research and data analysis, as well as handling special projects.
Outside of her professional life, Jennifer resides in Lyndhurst, Ohio, with her husband, Nick, their adorable son, Miles, and their beloved dog, Louie. As a family, they enjoy going for leisurely walks and spending quality time together watching golf on the weekends.
About Thomas Boyle
Thomas joined the HC Insight Group at the beginning of 2021. He came aboard with three years of operations experience in the financial industry. Thomas is FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 General Securities licensed
Thomas is the Client Service Associate in the Palm Beach Gardens, FL branch. He is dedicated to providing the best service for our clients and Financial Advisors.
Thomas enjoys sports, working out and spending time with his family.
Thomas is the Client Service Associate in the Palm Beach Gardens, FL branch. He is dedicated to providing the best service for our clients and Financial Advisors.
Thomas enjoys sports, working out and spending time with his family.
About Emily Brady
Emily joined the HC Insight Group at the Pepper Pike, Ohio office at the start of 2023. Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Dayton in 2019 and is working towards her SIE, Series 7 and 66 licenses. She has prior experience in the real estate industry specializing in project management and customer service. Emily is devoted to creating a positive environment and ensuring that the needs of clients and financial advisors are met.
She currently resides in Lakewood, Ohio and enjoys evenings spent walking through Lakewood Park, staying active and Sunday dinners with her family.
She currently resides in Lakewood, Ohio and enjoys evenings spent walking through Lakewood Park, staying active and Sunday dinners with her family.
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4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
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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 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.
7Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
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The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
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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