About Us

The Harper McLeod Group of Morgan Stanley is an Arkansas-based Wealth Management Team that serves a select number of families and businesses.  Our mission is to be the primary advisor for our clients as they build, protect, and distribute their wealth.  Our commitment to this mission is demonstrated through three core principles:

Our Capabilities – Investments, Tax Effective and Estate Planning Strategies, Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Insurance, Lending, Trust Services
-Experience, collaboration, and determination allows for innovation and perspective
-An established risk and asset allocation framework results in outcome-based portfolios that are tied to our client’s stated objectives
-The ability to help deal with tax and estate issues provides a comprehensive view and fully integrates our client’s plans

Personal Service – Scheduled Review and Calls, Online Access and Support
-Working with a select number of clients ensures accessibility and responsiveness
-Ongoing communication based on timely, relevant information that is easy to act upon and helps you stay on track
-Consistency and a client-centric, dedicated staff help create a caring, comfortable environment.

Our clients experience the confidence that comes from having structure in their financial lives. They feel more connected and informed which can lead to a trusting relationship.
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Working With You

Tax Efficient Investment Management

We offer particular depth of experience in providing world-class investment services to our clients.  We work closely with our clients to understand their investment goals, time horizon, risk profile and personal preferences to tailor a specific investment strategy that is customized for each client.  From stock and bonds, to tax efficient managed money, hedging strategies and alternative investments, we have the experience and the access to Morgan Stanley’s renowned global resources to help our clients develop and maintain an optimal investment strategy.

Managing Income and Expense

We focus on taking a comprehensive approach to total balance sheet management, to help our clients feel confident they will have sufficient resources available to handle both the planned and unplanned events in their lives.  We analyze each client’s net worth and their short- and long-term income and expenses to provide a range of investment and lending solutions to help them meet their needs, grow their core assets and ultimately reach their financial goals.

Leaving a Legacy
We offer clients access to highly trained and specialized professionals in the area of personal estate planning.  We can work with the input from your tax and legal advisors to help you develop effective strategies for transitioning your wealth while minimizing the impact of taxes on your estate, exploring various charitable giving strategies, and providing comprehensive personal trust services.

Planning With The Harper McLeod Group

Chances are, that the goals you set today will evolve over time. Our process is designed to evolve with them - and with the changing circumstances of your life. Holistic in its approach, our planning process may encompass all the elements of your financial and personal life, making sure they align with your current goals and wealth management plan.

LifeView, Income Strategies, Wealth Transfer

-A thorough discovery process that helps us understand your goals and what truly matters to you
-Interactive LifeView® planning process that provides a roadmap towards your financial goals
-Provide you with the education to help simplify complex financial issues, which may help you avoid common mistakes
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    LifeView - Intelligent Planning
    LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that we can use with our clients to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs.

    LifeView provides progress-to-goals reporting and can also illustrate complex planning strategies such as methods of stock option exercise, Roth conversions and 401k early distributions under IRS Rule 72(t).

    The questionnaire below will help you get started to talking with us about creating a personalized strategy for your long-term goals.
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    Strategy - Intelligent Withdrawals
    Building wealth is a means to an end. Taxes can eat up a significant portion of your assets upon withdrawal. This is why it's vital to look at your entire portfolio and coordinate liquidation to help reduce the impact of taxes and potentially improve investment results

    We are backed by sophisticated technology that enables us to look across multiple accounts and products to determine the right combination of securities and positions to sell for client needs.

    The decisions your make today can help you save for years to come. Use the resources found in the link below to help get started.
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    Spending and Budgeting Tool
    One way to manage savings is by using Morgan Stanley’s Spending and Budgeting tool. These tools help advisors monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts. It also tracks spending patterns and produces an income and expense analysis to help clients achieve their goals by adjusting their spending behavior when necessary.
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    Aladdin - Intelligent Risk Management
    There’s a chance your portfolio may be at risk, but how you manage that risk is what matters.

    Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform analyzes over 3,000 risk factors, and models what-if scenarios so you can see the potential impact of hypothetical market shocks. The Portfolio Risk Platform integrates the leading risk analytics engine into Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s platform to improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of the end to end risk management processes for the Firm and our Clients.
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    Goals Planning System (GPS)
    Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley’s own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm’s intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is “On Track” to achieving their financial goals.
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Digital Tools

Morgan Stanley's suite of Modern Wealth Management Tools allows advisors to offer more customized and comprehensive advice than anywhere else. These tools' ease of use allows for a more in-depth view of a client's financial life to be taken, resulting in better service and more well-rounded advice.

• Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
• Institutional Securities Group
• Investment Management

Our strength and synergies across each of these businesses not only contributes to the economic vitality and stability of the firm, but also expands the vast resources, expertise and global insight that we can offer you.
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    Morgan Stanley Online & MSMobile
    Morgan Stanley Online digital capabilities and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App provide clients with access to their account information, enriched reporting tools, several cash management solutions and robust market research. The Morgan Stanley Mobile App provides clients with access to their accounts in just a few taps. Enjoy features such as eAuthorizations, eDelivery and Total Wealth View.
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery. Currently, documents available through eDelivery include statements, trade confirmations and prospectuses, general correspondence, selected Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved tax documents, syndicate offerings, shareholder communications, and portfolio reports.
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    Total Wealth View
    The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind. Log into Morgan Stanley Online or download the Morgan Stanley Mobile App to link and add external accounts.
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    Digital Vault
    Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors. The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you and your clients to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
    Digital Vault

Cybersecurity at Morgan Stanley

Now more than ever, cybersecurity is an important part of our business at The Harper McLeod Group, as well as Morgan Stanley as a whole. We want to make sure you are comfortable with your assets being with us.

Take a look below at some of the steps we take to insure our clients' information is always safe.
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    Morgan Stanley's Cybersecurity Brochure
    As the threat landscape is constantly changing, we proactively defend and monitor our systems to help anticipate issues before they arise and respond appropriately when they do.

    Our fraud prevention and cybersecurity program includes constant employee training, threat landscape monitoring, fusion resilience centers, and much more.
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    Social Media Safety For Kids
    The internet can be a risky playground for kids and teens. It’s important to educate them about how to engage with others online and explain what content is ok to share.
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    How To Protect Your Mobile Phone
    Your phone is the gateway to some of your most sensitive accounts. What is the most important thing you can do to help secure your device?
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    Password Security
    Your passwords are the keys to your digital life. Learn how to create and store strong passwords to help safeguard your accounts and information.
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Location

2200 N Rodney Parham Rd
Ste 100
Little Rock, AR 72212
US
Direct:
(501) 221-6140(501) 221-6140
Toll-Free:
(844) 304-6363(844) 304-6363
Fax:
(501) 303-4108(501) 303-4108

Meet The Harper McLeod Group

About Heath Harper

Heath Harper, CPM®
Sr. Vice President
Portfolio Management Director
Financial Advisor

As Certified Portfolio Manager®, Heath is responsible for creating portfolios designed to navigate the ever-changing world and markets. His focus areas include new business relationships, investments, tax effective strategies, financial planning, and retirement income strategies. Through effective asset management, The Harper McLeod Group aims to improve our clients’ quality of life and help them reach their goals through all stages of life in all market conditions.
Heath joined Morgan Stanley in 1999 and currently serves as Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor, and is the Team’s founding member. He successfully managed the Arkansas Complex of Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2009. Heath began his career with Tyson Foods in the External Financial Reporting Department and helped put together their consolidated financial statements. He graduated in 1997 from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a BSBA in Accounting.
Mr. Harper was honored as a National Director Award winner at Morgan Stanley in 2001 and is a former Board of Directors member for the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce. He volunteers as a speaker for Invest It Forward™ Stock Market Game in local schools, is a member of the Board of Governors at Chenal Country Club and is a member of Central Arkansas Executive Association. He and his wife, Brooke, reside in Little Rock with their sons Finch, Ellis, and Hayes. Heath enjoys traveling and outdoor activities, but his passion is golf.
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Direct: 501-221-6363
Text: 501-300-8645
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About Scott McLeod

Scott McLeod, CFP®, is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor for The Harper McLeod Group at Morgan Stanley. A veteran of the financial services industry since 1997, Scott offers financial planning, retirement and estate planning strategies, investment advice, insurance, and access to lending services to a select group of individuals.

Scott has been a member of Morgan Stanley’s President’s Club since 2001 and is listed on the Barron’s List of Top 1000 Financial Advisors. Given his extensive education and experience working with both businesses and individuals, Scott offers clients a combination of knowledge, dedication, and service. Scott graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a minor in Business.

Scott grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and spent seventeen years in Dallas, Texas, before moving back home in 1997 to work with his father, George McLeod. George was a Senior Vice President and a 40 year veteran in the investment business. Scott is a member of the Rotary Club of Little Rock, The Financial Planners Association, past Board Member of The Metropolitan YMCA, The Centers for Youth and Families, and CARTI. When away from the office, Scott enjoys reading, golfing, and spending time with his daughters, Maggie and Emily.


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Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
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AR Insurance License #: 1342357

About Karen Greer

Karen Greer
Associate Vice President
Group Director
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

As Group Director, Karen shares our Team’s passion, knowledge, and experience with our clients so that they may minimize their financial concern. Her focus areas include wealth management, financial planning, retirement income strategies, and she specializes in corporate services (retirement and stock option plans).

Karen joined Morgan Stanley in December 2005 and currently serves as Associate Vice President and Group Director for the Harper McLeod Group. Prior to her current role, Ms. Greer was employed at Stephens Inc. for nine years. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1996 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.

Ms. Greer is a past President of the Junior League of North Little Rock and is currently on the Board of CareLink and Dunbar Garden. She also volunteers as a speaker for Invest It Forward™ Stock Market Game in local schools. Karen and her son, Charlie, live in Little Rock. She enjoys weekends at the lake, horse racing, college football, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
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Phone: 501 267 9627
karen.greer@morganstanley.com
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Grace Kennedy is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, she collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, she will evaluate various alternatives and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Grace provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Auburn University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Grace is originally from Johns Creek, Georgia and currently resides in Johns Creek, Georgia.
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