The Heritage Group at Morgan Stanley

We believe success in achieving important financial goals starts with a comprehensive wealth strategy. We will help you define what is most important to you and then formulate the strategies that are appropriate for your needs, whether you are accumulating wealth or investing for income, solidifying your retirement plan or devising a distribution approach that helps meet your lifestyle and legacy goals.

• The Heritage Group - 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
• The Heritage Group - 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
• Wade Harvey - Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2024
• Wade Harvey - Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2023
• Wade Harvey - Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2022


2024 - 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research based on 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

2022 - 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022-2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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WORKING WITH YOU:

As your dedicated wealth management team, our role is to tailor a personalized financial strategy which fits your needs. In our experience working with clients, we have developed a step-by-step approach to service:
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    Discovery Process
    We take the time to fully understand you and your family. Whether you’re planning for retirement, purchasing a home, or living out your golden years – we consider all of your challenges, goals, and aspirations when building your financial picture.
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    Forming Your Strategy
    Using your life goals as our compass, we create a risk-balanced strategy which maps a clear path to achieving your success.
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    Implementing Your Plan
    We apply extensive research and analysis, and also utilize Morgan Stanley’s full suite of resources, to ensure swift decisive action in all market scenarios.
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    Measuring Your Success
    We check in with you to deliver metrics around your portfolio, and ultimately measure trajectory towards your goals. Our ultimate mission is your success and well-being.
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    Financial Planning
    By reviewing your goals, assets, liabilities, and other important information, we can design and implement a financial plan tailored to your goals.
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    Retirement Planning
    Retirement planning is important no matter what stage of life you’re in. We can help review strategies to maximize your assets and income with a keen eye on asset allocation, asset location, and taxes.
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    Estate Planning Strategies
    Working with your professional advisors, we can advise and assist with ensuring your savings is passed on to your desired heirs and charities.
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    Professional Portfolio Management
    Our offering of investment products and solutions are extensively vetted by Morgan Stanley. As your Financial Advisors, we will help you construct and design a portfolio to achieve your goals.
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    Cash Management and Lending Products
    Cash and Liability management are integral to the planning process. We offer the same cash management services that a traditional bank offers, and more. We also have solutions for Mortgages and Securities Lending.
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    Trust Services
    A flexible, third party corporate trustee program providing administration services along with personalized service and support from your Financial Advisor team.
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    401k Rollovers
    Open investment architecture along with guidance and flexibility on distributions.
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    Life Insurance
    Permanent and term offerings available from many of the largest and most reliable insurance companies. Your financial advisor will guide you through the application process and ensure your current policies are setup as desired.

INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU:

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 will encompass all the elements of your financial and personal life, making sure they align with your current and future goals.

Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, as well as decades of industry experience, our team can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals.
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    1. Personal:
    Highly individualized and committed to helping you achieve financial success.
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    2. Flexible:
    Responsive to changes in your life and in your priorities over time.
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    3. Comprehensive:
    Covering a broad array of investment products and services, with preferred benefits tied to your valued status with us.
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    Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®)
    CFP® professionals have met extensive training and experience requirements, and commit to CFP Board's ethical standards that require them to put their clients' interests first.

    Kurt and Hamilton hold this designation.

VALUABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCES:

Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients. We have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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    GIC Weekly Research Report
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
    Read The Latest Report
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
    Learn More About Total Wealth View
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    On The Markets Research Report
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
    Read The Latest Report
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    Online Security Center
    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
    Learn More About Online Security Center
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    Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast
    The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond.
    Check Out The Latest Episode
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    Top 5 Mistakes Investors Make in a Market Sell-Off
    Whether it is panic selling, hiding out in cash, or trading frantically during volatile markets, investors tend to make several mistakes that can hurt them long-term. Know how to spot—and avoid—the most common bad behaviors.
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    A Parent's Guide to Talking to Your Kids About Money
    Raising kids to be smart about money requires creating an environment where they are neither insecure, nor overconfident about family finances.
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    You Can't Manage Portfolio Risk Without Seeing The Big Picture 
    What if there were a resource that could show you where your investment exposures are and how they might affect your returns in different scenarios?
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    Innovative Ways to Pay for Education
    A 529 plan is a great way to invest for future education costs, but there are also other options to raise the funds you need.
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    6 Money Questions to Ask Your Partner Before You Commit
    Thinking of taking the next step with someone special? Head off money headaches by talking about your finances first.
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Location

225 East Lemon St
1st Fl
Lakeland, FL 33801
US
Direct:
(863) 499-1533(863) 499-1533
Toll-Free:
(800) 654-0081(800) 654-0081
Fax:
(863) 808-0309(863) 808-0309

Meet The Heritage Group

About Wade L Harvey

Wade, Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor, joined Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley) in 1990. Wade grew up in Lakeland and attended Florida Southern College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He holds Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 licenses as well as a Life, Health, and Variable Annuities license.

Wade serves on the Finance Committee at his church, First United Methodist of Lakeland, and is a former City of Lakeland Charter Review Committee member. He is a boating and fishing enthusiast and enjoys experiencing Florida’s great outdoors. Wade and his wife Beth have two adult children, Kurt and Tori, as well as three grandsons Finn, Wells, Banks, and one granddaughter, Estelle.
Securities Agent: SC, CA, VT, ME, TN, PA, NJ, MI, AL, MT, DE, DC, CO, WI, OH, NM, AR, NV, NE, MA, IL, AZ, WY, VA, UT, MO, MD, IN, ID, WA, TX, NY, NC, GA, FL, NH, CT; General Securities Principal; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
CA Insurance License #: 4138083

About Kurt J. Harvey

Kurt was born and raised in Lakeland, FL. After graduating as Valedictorian from Lakeland High School in 2008, Kurt went on to earn a Finance degree from the University of Florida. After graduating from UF, Kurt began his career working as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments in Jacksonville, FL. He joined the Heritage Group at Morgan Stanley in the spring of 2013 and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Kurt and his wife Molly have one daughter, Estelle. In his spare time, Kurt enjoys fishing, hunting, and hiking.
Securities Agent: MI, MD, GA, DC, NM, NH, ME, CT, CA, IN, AL, UT, OR, NC, IL, ID, AZ, AR, OH, NY, MA, DE, TN, NE, WA, NJ, FL, VT, VA, SC, PA, MO, CO, TX, MT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1413957
CA Insurance License #: 4138082
AR Insurance License #: 17120002

About D. Hamilton Hooks

Hamilton was born and raised in Lakeland, FL. After graduating from Lakeland High School in 2001, he attended the University of Florida where he graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He achieved a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from the University of South Florida in 2010 and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2014. Shortly after graduation he began working for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley) in the Tampa, FL office. In 2012, Hamilton joined the Heritage Group at Morgan Stanley and now works as a Financial Advisor on the team. He is involved in Leadership Lakeland, and sits on the YMCA of West Central Florida and Lakeland Regional Hospital Foundation boards. Hamilton and his wife Neda, who also works for Morgan Stanley, have a young daughter, Stella, and son, Hamilton. In his free time, Hamilton enjoys playing tennis and golf as well as traveling.
Securities Agent: RI, NY, NH, NC, IN, CA, VA, OH, MO, FL, CT, TX, NJ, AR, VT, NV, MA, LA, AL, MI, IL, CO, TN, ME, PA, NM, MT, ID, DE, AZ, WA, NE, MN, GA, DC, MD, MS, UT, SC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1694907
CA Insurance License #: 0H83958

About Angela Gauthier

Angela was raised in Walker, LA. She graduated from Louisiana State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Angela then went on to earn a Master of Business Administration degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. After finishing her education in 2007, she began working as Client Service Associate for Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley) where she received her Series 7 and 66. In 2008 she and her husband Brandon relocated to Florida, transferring to the Lakeland office where she began working for the Heritage Group at Morgan Stanley. She is responsible for the team’s administrative functions, and contributing to the day to day operations.

Angela enjoys spending time with her family, her husband Brandon and son Baylen. She also enjoys traveling, photography, and reading.

About Alicia J Jones

Alicia Jones is a Client Service Associate with the Heritage Group at Morgan Stanley. She holds her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses and provides the team with exceptional client service. Alicia focuses on working closely with clients and assisting them in creating and achieving their financial goals.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Alicia received her B.S. from Florida A&M University where she majored in Business Administration. She then received her MBA from North Greenville University. Being active in her community, she actively gives back to her college. Alicia has had a passion for investing since she was young and recognized the importance of organizing and taking care of your financials and made it her goal to help clients do the same.

Alicia was born in Japan as her father served in the U.S. Air Force. Outside of the office, you can find her attending sporting events, watching movies, playing basketball, and spending time with her family.
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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

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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

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1Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.

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2Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.

Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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4Morgan 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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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.

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6Morgan 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.

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7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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8Morgan 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.

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9Morgan 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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10Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.

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11Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.

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12Physical precious metals are non-regulated products. Precious metals are speculative investments, which may experience short-term and long-term price volatility. The value of precious metals investments may fluctuate and may appreciate or decline, depending on market conditions. If sold in a declining market, the price you receive may be less than your original investment. Unlike bonds and stocks, precious metals do not make interest or dividend payments. Therefore, precious metals may not be appropriate for investors who require current income. Precious metals are commodities that should be safely stored, which may impose additional costs on the investor. The Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”) provides certain protection for customers’ cash and securities in the event of a brokerage firm’s bankruptcy, other financial difficulties, or if customers’ assets are missing. SIPC protection does not apply to precious metals or other commodities.

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13When 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.

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