Helping you.

The Hale Group delivers customized wealth management solutions to a select group of high net worth families, individuals, and businesses. The highly-skilled team has helped clients build and preserve their assets through numerous market cycles and generations, while developing long term relationships built on trust.

The group strives to support your financial journey to and through retirement. Utilizing Morgan Stanley’s vast resources and product specialists, the team provides insightful guidance on retirement and estate planning strategies, business succession, insurance and investment management.

If you have been pleased with our service and advice, we would appreciate the opportunity to expand our practice to include other members of your family, your friends or professional colleagues. Referrals are one of our most appreciated compliments.

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Experience

The Hale Group is recognized for providing a broad depth of investment and planning experience. Team members have wide-ranging backgrounds and industry experience. Their unique perspectives are utilized to construct comprehensive wealth strategies supported by state-of-the-art technology and extraordinary customer service.

Team members have extensive experience and training in financial planning. The Hale Group’s advisors have earned the Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist, Certified Private Wealth Advisor, and Certified Investment Management Analyst designations from prestigious institutions such as the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the Booth School at the University of Chicago.

The team advisors have worked in different areas of finance including tax planning, public sector pension plans, corporate retirement plans, foundations & endowments, investment management, and technology. Their varied proficiencies, coupled with Morgan Stanley’s vast resources, enable The Hale Group to provide insightful guidance and solutions to almost every financial issue.

The Hale Group is proud to have been named to the 2023 Forbes America's Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams. Additionally, Financial Advisor Jon Hale has been named to the Forbes List of Americas Top Next generation Wealth Advisors for 2017, 2018, and 2022.

In The Press

THE HALE GROUP - FORBES "BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAMS" 2025
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/23-3/31/24.
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JON HALE - FORBES "BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS" 2024
Source: Forbes (Awarded April 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/22-6/30/23.
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JON HALE - FORBES "TOP NEXT-GEN WEALTH ADVISORS BEST-IN-STATE" 2024
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/23–3/31/24.
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JON HALE - MORGAN STANLEY "MASTER'S CLUB" 2024
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TODD NUSS - MORGAN STANLEY "MASTER'S CLUB" 2024
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THE HALE GROUP - FORBES "BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAMS" 2023
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21-3/31/22.
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JON HALE - FORBES "TOP NEXT-GEN WEALTH ADVISORS BEST-IN-STATE" 2023
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/22–3/31/23.
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TODD NUSS - MORGAN STANLEY "MASTER'S CLUB" 2023
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JON HALE - MORGAN STANLEY "MASTER'S CLUB" 2023
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JON HALE - FORBES "BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS" 2022
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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Helping You Stay Focused on Your Financial Goals

We believe financial education leads to better insights into our investment strategy and discipline, and ultimately, better long-term results. As a result, we are committed to providing you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today’s global markets.

We have assembled the following research reports, articles, and podcasts about many of the concepts that support our wealth management philosophy and investment strategies. We’ve provided easy links to these materials and hope you will return often to learn more about topics impacting your wealth.
2025 Key Financial Data
Finances at a glance - this handy reference sheet includes nearly all key items that affect your personal finances such as the 2024 Tax Rate Schedule, Standard Deductions & Child Tax Credit, Income brackets, Gift & Estate Exclusion and Credits, and more.
2025 Key Financial Data
2024 Key Financial Data
Finances at a glance - this handy reference sheet includes nearly all key items that affect your personal finances such as the 2024 Tax Rate Schedule, Standard Deductions & Child Tax Credit, Income brackets, Gift & Estate Exclusion and Credits, and more.
2024 Key Financial Data
LAL for Personal Liquidity
Investors may be worried about current cash flow. Whether you’re covering expenses or seizing opportunities, Liquidity Access Line is there when you need it. It’s a flexible line of credit that’s based on the value of the securities in your brokerage account, exclusively for Morgan Stanley clients.
Liquidity Access Line
Tax Benefits of Donor Advised Funds
Donor advised funds like MS GIFT offer individuals and corporations a unique opportunity to establish a long-term charitable giving strategy while enjoying significant federal income tax benefits for their charitable gifts.
MS Gift Income Tax Benefits
Keeping Market Volatility in Perspective
The coronavirus pandemic has brought fear, uncertainty and a dramatic increase in market volatility. In times like these, it’s important to stay calm and focused on your long-term financial goals.
Keeping Market Volatility in Perspective
Financial Literacy
Raising the next generation of children to be financially literate means equipping them with the knowledge they’ll need to make smart financial choices throughout their lives.
Making Financial Literacy a Family Affair
Thoughts On The Market Podcast
With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
Thoughts On The Market Podcast
Charitable Giving
If you’re inclined to help others, consider these tax-efficient ways to make your giving go further.
Tax-Savvy Ways to Give

Community Involvement

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    A Special Wish Foundation, INC.
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    The Dayton Foundation
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    Ronald McDonald House, Dayton
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    United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton
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    Dayton Children's
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    Dayton Performing Arts Alliance
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    March of Dimes
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    The Dayton Art Institute
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    Rotary Club of Dayton

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Meet The Hale Group

About Jonathan Hale

Jon Hale is a Financial Advisor with The Hale Group at Morgan Stanley. Jon focuses on providing comprehensive wealth management for individuals, families, businesses, nonprofits, and endowments.

Jon has been named to the Forbes List of “Americas Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors” 2016-2018. He has also been named to the Dayton Business Journals 2019 Class of Forty Under 40 which recognizes business and community leaders. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Jon joined The Hale Group in 2010. He subsequently spent two years with Morgan Stanley’s Consulting Group, an Investment Management Research team responsible for evaluating investment products and money managers. Jon brought his investment experience back to The Hale Group in 2014.

Jon works closely with each of his clients to analyze their objectives, create a customized wealth management strategy, and monitor portfolio performance. With extensive investment experience and a client-centered approach, Jon helps endowments and nonprofit organizations maximize their impact by aligning their investment strategies with their mission statements. Jon is also skilled in sustainable investing and ESG.

Outside of the office, Jon serves on the Board for the Levitt Pavilion Dayton, Dayton Live, and the Dayton Foundations Development Committee.
Securities Agent: VT, VA, TX, SC, PA, OH, NY, NJ, NC, MT, MN, MI, MD, MA, KY, IN, IL, ID, IA, GA, FL, DE, DC, CO, CA, AZ, AL, WA, OR, TN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1539466

About Todd Nuss

Todd Nuss is a Financial Advisor at the Hale Group at Morgan Stanley. With a meticulous attention to detail, he focuses on analytical work for the team, tailoring asset allocation and financial planning strategies to help meet each client’s unique needs. Todd also oversees the Consulting Group technology center at the Hale Group.

A graduate of Wright State University, Todd earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked as a 401(k) Administrator and Senior Accountant for a local private firm. He was also a tax preparer for more than 10 years. He does not perform this function at Morgan Stanley.

In order to better serve clients, Todd has earned the Certified Financial Planner™ and Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistSM designations. He also holds a Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation from the Booth School at the University of Chicago.

NMLS# 1707727
Securities Agent: MI, MN, GA, VA, OH, MD, AZ, NC, MA, OR, NJ, IL, AL, PA, VT, NY, ID, IA, FL, CO, KY, TX, TN, SC, CA, DE, DC, IN, WA, MT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1707727

About Shannon Carlson

Shannon brings 31 years of experience in the financial services industry to the Hale Group. She is the key liaison between our client needs and the team, while handling the overall day-to-day operations. Shannon places her main focus on developing relationships. Our clients feel Shannon is positive, understanding, and always concerned with their thoughts and feelings. She possesses a high service ethic toward helping others, and exhibits a balance between enthusiasm and patience, which are key personal attributes. Her creative problem solving, concern for quality and true sincerity helps to build confidence when communicating with clients. An important aspect of Shannon’s life is spending time with Brian, her husband of 33 years, and their two beautiful daughters, Megan and Anna and her new son in law Justin.

About Tammy Kinstle

Tammy is a Wealth Management Associate with The Hale Group at Morgan Stanley. She has been working in the industry since February, 1995. She currently holds FINRA Licenses 7, 9/10, 63 and 66. Throughout her years of experience she has held roles in client service, branch/complex operations, compliance and management. Her current responsibilities are our client’s administrative needs. Tammy grew up in Hodgenville, KY and currently lives in Troy, OH.

About Hannah Manning

Hannah has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019. She began working as an associate on the Asset Movement Team within the firm’s internal operations in Columbus. During that time, she gained her FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses which led her to move into her current role with the Hale Group as a Registered Associate in July 2021. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Hannah completed her undergraduate degree in Finance at the Ohio State University and subsequently went on to receive her MBA at the University of Dayton. While Columbus became her second home over the years, Hannah is originally from Dayton and is happy to to be near more of her family. She and her husband Jack live in Centerville and welcomed a baby boy into their family in March 2024.
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The Hale Group - Forbes "Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams" 2023


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Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Mosaic

Explore ideas and inspiration with captivating, original lifestyle stories created exclusively for Morgan Stanley clients.
A Change of Greenery
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A Change of Greenery

Houseplants add oxygen, flair, and warmth year-round, and the right one in the right space can do just as much for a room as any painting or side table.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.

Retirement for Plan Sponsors

End-to-End Services, Made Simple:
We can provide the tools and guidance to help you manage a retirement plan.
  • Plan Evaluation
  • Investment Management
  • Plan Management Support
  • Plan Participant Education
State of the Workplace Study 2023
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State of the Workplace Study 2023

Explore Morgan Stanley at Work’s State of the Workplace III Financial Benefits Study results. Discover workforce challenges and how to stay competitive.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The Hale Group today.
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