

The High Tide Group at Morgan Stanley
J. Patrick KellyRobert H CarsonBruce R. Pipin, Jr. ‘Rob’Timothy MaddenReena M. ShimkusTaylor Stateman
Direct:
(312) 419-3347(312) 419-3347
Toll-Free:
(800) 621-2842(800) 621-2842

Our Mission Statement
For four decades, The High Tide Group has taken a highly personalized wealth management approach to help a loyal clientele enjoy their Families, Assets and Aspirations.
Named to the 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams.
Named to the 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams.
The High Tide Group Story
For four decades, The High Tide Group has taken a highly personalized wealth management approach to help a loyal clientele enjoy the best lives possible, with the resources they have. Today, the group focuses on assisting multiple generations in moving toward desired lifestyles and legacies
A consistent and ongoing dialog helps The High Tide Group maintain strong relationships. We prefer common sense to calendars and relationships over rigid schedules. We meet with clients when and where they prefer. We know them and their children. By appreciating clients’ interests and goals, we can address their needs with greater impact. Once their financial needs are determined, we can customize tax-efficient strategies for when clients are alive and when assets are passed along.
It’s rewarding to help clients transition to wherever their dreams take them. We focus on people and passions. Client portfolios are a means to important ends. Simplifying clients’ financial lives and guiding them toward desired lifestyles and legacies are our primary goals.
Disclosures about awards:
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2024-2025
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/23-3/31/24
TOGETHER, UTILIZING OUR TEAM’S PROCESS, WE CAN:
A consistent and ongoing dialog helps The High Tide Group maintain strong relationships. We prefer common sense to calendars and relationships over rigid schedules. We meet with clients when and where they prefer. We know them and their children. By appreciating clients’ interests and goals, we can address their needs with greater impact. Once their financial needs are determined, we can customize tax-efficient strategies for when clients are alive and when assets are passed along.
It’s rewarding to help clients transition to wherever their dreams take them. We focus on people and passions. Client portfolios are a means to important ends. Simplifying clients’ financial lives and guiding them toward desired lifestyles and legacies are our primary goals.
Disclosures about awards:
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2024-2025
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/23-3/31/24
TOGETHER, UTILIZING OUR TEAM’S PROCESS, WE CAN:
- Develop a comprehensive financial plan
- Diversify your portfolio across a broad range
- Adhere to a long-term strategic asset allocation
- Substitute discipline for emotion in the investment process
- Defend capital during bear markets
- Minimize investment costs and taxes
- Adjust holdings in response to evolving opportunities and risk
- Maintain strict objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest
Services Include
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Retirement PlanningFootnote2
- Asset Management
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote3
- Lending Products
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote4
- Cash ManagementFootnote5
- Defined Contribution PlansFootnote6
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote7
- Life InsuranceFootnote8
- 529 PlansFootnote9
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Location
233 S Wacker Dr
Ste 8600
Chicago, IL 60606
US
Direct:
(312) 419-3347(312) 419-3347
Toll-Free:
(800) 621-2842(800) 621-2842
Meet The High Tide Group
About J. Patrick Kelly
Pat Kelly is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, and Senior Investment Management Consultant. He has over 40 years of experience in finance and has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms since 1982.
Pat provides insightful advice and comprehensive planning to endowments, pensions, private clients, and high net worth families and their offices. He has built a successful practice based on long-term, trusting relationships. Many of his clients have worked with him for decades, including families whom he has served for multiple generations.
Earlier in his career, while working as a banker in Chicago and Singapore, Pat realized how helping clients with their financial situation could make a large difference in their lives. He transitioned to a Financial Advisor to focus on delivering thoughtful solutions for his clients’ unique needs.
Giving back to the community is very important to Pat. He has tutored primary school students through the WITS Chicago Program and mentored college level business students. He supports the Christo Rey High School System, Catholic Relief Services, and the Pulte Institute for Int'l Development. Pat is also involved in Kappa Beta Phi (a business fraternal organization).
Pat holds a BBA and MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He is married with three children and seven grandchildren. In his free time, Pat enjoys golf, skiing, gardening, biking, camping, and traveling.
Pat provides insightful advice and comprehensive planning to endowments, pensions, private clients, and high net worth families and their offices. He has built a successful practice based on long-term, trusting relationships. Many of his clients have worked with him for decades, including families whom he has served for multiple generations.
Earlier in his career, while working as a banker in Chicago and Singapore, Pat realized how helping clients with their financial situation could make a large difference in their lives. He transitioned to a Financial Advisor to focus on delivering thoughtful solutions for his clients’ unique needs.
Giving back to the community is very important to Pat. He has tutored primary school students through the WITS Chicago Program and mentored college level business students. He supports the Christo Rey High School System, Catholic Relief Services, and the Pulte Institute for Int'l Development. Pat is also involved in Kappa Beta Phi (a business fraternal organization).
Pat holds a BBA and MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He is married with three children and seven grandchildren. In his free time, Pat enjoys golf, skiing, gardening, biking, camping, and traveling.
Securities Agent: MA, VA, PA, VT, WA, TX, WI, NC, MS, NJ, NM, NV, OH, MO, OR, MI, SC, RI, MD, NY, KY, CA, NH, CO, DE, MN, CT, LA, IN, IL, IA, FL, GA, DC, AZ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1270250
NMLS#: 1270250
About Bruce R. Pipin, Jr. ‘Rob’
A veteran of the financial services industry, Rob Pipin has been a member of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2003. Rob is a Senior Vice President of the firm as well as Senior Investment Management Consultant. He is primarily involved in financial consulting and investment management for high net worth individuals and their families. He continues to be named on the Five Star Wealth Manager list annually.
Rob is a graduate of Hope College in Holland, Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Business and a minor in Communications. He currently lives in Long Grove, IL with his beautiful wife Tammy and their children who keep them on their toes traveling to soccer games & tournaments. The family is known to do some camping with their boys who are active Boy Scouts. Rob previously served as the Co-Chair of the Village of Long Grove Economic Development Commission for numerous years.
Rob is a graduate of Hope College in Holland, Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Business and a minor in Communications. He currently lives in Long Grove, IL with his beautiful wife Tammy and their children who keep them on their toes traveling to soccer games & tournaments. The family is known to do some camping with their boys who are active Boy Scouts. Rob previously served as the Co-Chair of the Village of Long Grove Economic Development Commission for numerous years.
Securities Agent: NM, VT, TN, FL, MN, NJ, MA, WY, WI, WA, VA, UT, TX, SC, RI, PA, OR, OH, NY, NV, NH, NC, MO, MI, ME, MD, LA, KY, IN, IL, ID, IA, GA, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1297694
NMLS#: 1297694
About Timothy Madden
Tim Madden is a Financial Advisor and Family Wealth Advisor. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2013 and brings broad Financial Industry experience to the service of his clients. He helps high-net worth individuals, families, and small businesses manage their financial assets, enabling them to focus on the aspects of their lives that bring joy, meaning and purpose.
Tim takes a holistic approach to guiding clients. He draws upon his extensive experience to assist with almost every facet of wealth management including retirement planning, cash management, legacy, philanthropy, education and investment management. Working with the firm’s extensive network of specialists in insurance, structured solutions, estate planning, and lending services, complements and deepens the advice Tim offers. As a Family Wealth Advisor, Tim delivers strategic advice and wealth management strategies designed to put families, and their collective values and goals, first.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Tim was an advisor at a Registered Investment Advisor firm and worked with businesses managing and maintaining their 401k retirement plans. He is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota and resides in River Forest with his wife, Erin, and their two sons.
He does volunteer work for Misericordia Candy Days and Catholic Charities. Tim enjoys playing baseball, softball, golf, skiing, and coaching youth sports.
Backed by the vast resources of Morgan Stanley, The High Tide Group takes pride in providing the families and business owners we serve with a client-focused, customized approach towards helping them to reach their goals. Whether it’s a liquidity event, a transition in life or to initiate a financial strategy, we have the tools and expertise to assist our clients every step of the way.
WHAT CHARACTERIZES OUR APPROACH?
• We understand that wealth is built over a long horizon. Mitigating risk through proper diversification is paramount to our success.
• We listen to the actual needs of our clients to formulate a clear and concise strategy around their specific goals and desires
• We work with the other trusted professionals in our clients lives to create integrated tax and estate planning strategies
WHAT DO WE BELIEVE?
• Our relationships are built for the long term through honesty and integrity each and every day
• Proper ongoing communication and immediate accessibility are important to our clients
• Accountability
Tim takes a holistic approach to guiding clients. He draws upon his extensive experience to assist with almost every facet of wealth management including retirement planning, cash management, legacy, philanthropy, education and investment management. Working with the firm’s extensive network of specialists in insurance, structured solutions, estate planning, and lending services, complements and deepens the advice Tim offers. As a Family Wealth Advisor, Tim delivers strategic advice and wealth management strategies designed to put families, and their collective values and goals, first.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Tim was an advisor at a Registered Investment Advisor firm and worked with businesses managing and maintaining their 401k retirement plans. He is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota and resides in River Forest with his wife, Erin, and their two sons.
He does volunteer work for Misericordia Candy Days and Catholic Charities. Tim enjoys playing baseball, softball, golf, skiing, and coaching youth sports.
Backed by the vast resources of Morgan Stanley, The High Tide Group takes pride in providing the families and business owners we serve with a client-focused, customized approach towards helping them to reach their goals. Whether it’s a liquidity event, a transition in life or to initiate a financial strategy, we have the tools and expertise to assist our clients every step of the way.
WHAT CHARACTERIZES OUR APPROACH?
• We understand that wealth is built over a long horizon. Mitigating risk through proper diversification is paramount to our success.
• We listen to the actual needs of our clients to formulate a clear and concise strategy around their specific goals and desires
• We work with the other trusted professionals in our clients lives to create integrated tax and estate planning strategies
WHAT DO WE BELIEVE?
• Our relationships are built for the long term through honesty and integrity each and every day
• Proper ongoing communication and immediate accessibility are important to our clients
• Accountability
Securities Agent: CO, AZ, MO, MA, LA, CA, RI, MN, MI, PA, OR, NV, NH, IL, DC, VA, NY, GA, NC, FL, WA, MS, KY, TX, OH, NM, MD, DE, VT, NJ, IN, CT, WI, SC, IA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1282939
NMLS#: 1282939
About Robert H Carson
Robert H. Carson is a First Vice President, Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist at Morgan Stanley. Rob graduated from Northwestern University and worked in Business Journalism in New Jersey and Chicago prior to joining the Firm in 1987. Rob focuses on providing comprehensive financial planning services to help his clients navigate complex financial situations.
Rob is involved with a number of charitable organizations. He is a member of Friends of the Library, which benefits special programs, collections and services that enhance the Library and the community. Rob contributes to many charities, in particular to Avenues to Independence which helps find jobs for people with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities.
Rob resides in Park Ridge, IL with his wife Elizabeth and their cats, Charlie and Lily. Outside of work, Rob enjoys playing tennis, the cello, and watching performances at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Rob is involved with a number of charitable organizations. He is a member of Friends of the Library, which benefits special programs, collections and services that enhance the Library and the community. Rob contributes to many charities, in particular to Avenues to Independence which helps find jobs for people with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities.
Rob resides in Park Ridge, IL with his wife Elizabeth and their cats, Charlie and Lily. Outside of work, Rob enjoys playing tennis, the cello, and watching performances at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Securities Agent: NH, NC, MS, MO, MN, MI, MD, MA, LA, KY, IN, IL, IA, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AK, WI, WA, VT, VA, UT, TX, TN, SC, RI, PA, OR, OH, NY, NV, NM, NJ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1282842
NMLS#: 1282842
About Reena M. Shimkus
Reena came on board with Morgan Stanley in 2016 as a Client Service Associate and has been a member of The High Tide Group since 2018. Reena has over 25 years financial industry experience, including 18 years of operations expertise. She supports the team in all aspects of services, including business transactions and account maintenance. Putting forth her best efforts to ensure the best client experience is Reena's number one goal.
About Taylor Stateman
Taylor Statemen earned a Bachelor degree in Health Administration and Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she was working as an Admissions Director for a skilled nursing facility. Taylor always had a passion for helping people and in doing so she always strives to deliver the best customer service and communication to the client she is working with.
When communicating with clients Taylor’s positive attitude, transparency, and follow up allows her to create meaningful relationships. She feels especially good when she can provide clients with a greater level of confidence by taking the time to discuss their concerns, whether those are facilitating online access, processing account distributions, or their overall financial picture. It’s gratifying when she can help clients know that they’re in good hands.
In her free time, Taylor enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys watching and attending sporting events. In addition, Taylor supports the community by attending weekly events such as the local farmers market.
When communicating with clients Taylor’s positive attitude, transparency, and follow up allows her to create meaningful relationships. She feels especially good when she can provide clients with a greater level of confidence by taking the time to discuss their concerns, whether those are facilitating online access, processing account distributions, or their overall financial picture. It’s gratifying when she can help clients know that they’re in good hands.
In her free time, Taylor enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys watching and attending sporting events. In addition, Taylor supports the community by attending weekly events such as the local farmers market.

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About Casey Quinn
Casey Quinn is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in the Chicago Tower and Private Wealth Management. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.
Casey began her career in financial services in 2011 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to her current position, she worked at Ameriprise and on a Private Wealth Management team at Morgan Stanley.
Casey graduated from the Honors College at Baylor University and holds her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Casey lives in Chicago with her husband, son, and senior rescue dog. Outside of work, Casey enjoys spending time outside, reading, and running marathons.
Casey began her career in financial services in 2011 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to her current position, she worked at Ameriprise and on a Private Wealth Management team at Morgan Stanley.
Casey graduated from the Honors College at Baylor University and holds her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Casey lives in Chicago with her husband, son, and senior rescue dog. Outside of work, Casey enjoys spending time outside, reading, and running marathons.
About Andre Shammo
Andre is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in the Northern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania as well as the Central and Eastern Pennsylvania Markets. He is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.
Andre began his career in financial services in 2017 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2023. Prior to his current position, he was a member of Robert W. Baird’s Wealth Planning team, where he worked with Baird Financial Advisors to deliver financial planning to their clients.
Andre graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Personal Finance and holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Personal Wealth Advisor designations. Andre lives in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in Milwaukee, WI. Outside of work, Andre enjoys reading, watching and playing sports as well as traveling in his free time.
Andre began his career in financial services in 2017 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2023. Prior to his current position, he was a member of Robert W. Baird’s Wealth Planning team, where he worked with Baird Financial Advisors to deliver financial planning to their clients.
Andre graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Personal Finance and holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Personal Wealth Advisor designations. Andre lives in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in Milwaukee, WI. Outside of work, Andre enjoys reading, watching and playing sports as well as traveling in his free time.
About Brian Greene
Brian Greene is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Illinois.
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Brian began his career in financial services in 2012 with Morgan Stanley as a Wealth Management Operations Intern. Brian held roles in Operations and Data and Analytics, before becoming an Associate Private Banker in 2018. Brian covered Manhattan and New Jersey branches before moving to Chicago in 2022.
Brian is a graduate of Ursinus College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He lives in Chicago, IL with his wife. Outside of the office, Brian enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and skiing.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs,
leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Brian began his career in financial services in 2012 with Morgan Stanley as a Wealth Management Operations Intern. Brian held roles in Operations and Data and Analytics, before becoming an Associate Private Banker in 2018. Brian covered Manhattan and New Jersey branches before moving to Chicago in 2022.
Brian is a graduate of Ursinus College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He lives in Chicago, IL with his wife. Outside of the office, Brian enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and skiing.
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About Mamta Shah
Mamta Shah is the Trust Specialist based in Chicago, covering the Midwest Region. Morgan Stanley provides a full array of personal and institutional trust services to high net worth clients of the firm. Mamta’s responsibilities include educating Financial Advisors and their clients on the open architecture trust service model and helping them identify opportunities to leverage the trust partners on the platform.
Before joining Trust Services in 2010, she was the Wealth Analyst with the Chicago based Wealth Planning Center at Morgan Stanley. Mamta was responsible for providing information and education on a full range of income and estate tax topics and concerns.
Prior to joining the Planning Center team in 2006, Mamta was Vice President of an Independent Investment Advisory Firm. She worked closely with the clients of the firm on a variety of financial planning and investment advisory services.
Mamta obtained her bachelor’s degree from Babson College with a major in Finance/Entrepreneurship. Mamta is a licensed CPA and holds a CFP® designation, She has been in the financial services industry since 1999. She is Series 7, 63, 65 and life/health insurance licensed. She is a member of the AICPA and the Illinois CPA Society. She lives in Chicago with her family.
Before joining Trust Services in 2010, she was the Wealth Analyst with the Chicago based Wealth Planning Center at Morgan Stanley. Mamta was responsible for providing information and education on a full range of income and estate tax topics and concerns.
Prior to joining the Planning Center team in 2006, Mamta was Vice President of an Independent Investment Advisory Firm. She worked closely with the clients of the firm on a variety of financial planning and investment advisory services.
Mamta obtained her bachelor’s degree from Babson College with a major in Finance/Entrepreneurship. Mamta is a licensed CPA and holds a CFP® designation, She has been in the financial services industry since 1999. She is Series 7, 63, 65 and life/health insurance licensed. She is a member of the AICPA and the Illinois CPA Society. She lives in Chicago with her family.
About Thomas O'Brien
Thomas O’Brien is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, he collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, he will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Thomas 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.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Thomas is originally from Lynbrook, NY and currently resides in Lynbrook, NY.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Thomas is originally from Lynbrook, NY and currently resides in Lynbrook, NY.
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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.
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9Investors 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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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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