Welcome to The Himich Group

Steadfast Commitment • Discipline in Process • Earning Your Confidence

The Himich Group at Morgan Stanley provides a complete range of wealth management services to affluent individuals and their families- including business owners managing both their professional and personal finances, mid and late-career professionals planning the next chapter of their lives, coaches with complex career and life planning needs, athletes who want to make their current earnings last past their playing days, retirees focused on planning for income and those focused on leaving a legacy to their loved ones or favorite charities. Our financial advisory practice is based in the Mid-West, with clients located from coast to coast.

ATHLETES
The Himich Group at Morgan Stanley focuses in providing personalized services tailored to help meet the unique needs of athletes. From managing sudden wealth and planning for long-term financial security to navigating endorsement deals, our experienced team understands the fast-paced and high-stakes nature of an athletic career. We work with you to help build a solid financial foundation and to help you prepare for life after sports. Our goal is to give you the confidence to help you stay focused on your performance - on and off the field.

INDUSTRY & FIRM DESIGNATIONS

  • Certified Portfolio Manager
  • Global Sports and Entertainment Director
  • NFLPA Registered Institutional Player Financial Advisor
  • 2 Chartered Retirement Planning Counselors
  • Alternative Investments Director
  • Certified Financial Planner™
  • Chartered Market Technician
  • 3 Financial Planning Specialists

2024 & 2025 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors Ranking
Dave Himich was named to the Barron's ranking of Top 1,200 Financial Advisors. It is an honor to be chosen amongst such esteemd colleagues.

Forbes' lists of America's Top Wealth Advisors: State by State in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Dave Himich was named to Forbes' ranking of Top Wealth Advisors. He is grateful to have been named on this list every year since Forbes started awarding this prestigious recognition.

2023, 2024, and 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Ranking
Thank you to all of our clients and partners for their continued confidence in our team.

OUR HISTORY

With roots dating back to 1971, we have helped hundreds of clients build, maintain and distribute wealth over time. This has been the result of our disciplined planning and investment process we have used for decades – for you and for your portfolios. Our group believes financial relationships are built on a foundation of trust, integrity and transparency. Whether we are managing your portfolio or assisting you in developing a financial plan to guide you and your family, our concern is what can help best meet your objectives and expectations regardless of market conditions. Thus, we follow three core principals when engaging with you:

  1. OUR STEADFAST COMMITMENT – We understand complex situations and are backed by a global leader in financial services.
  2. DISCIPLINE IN OUR PROCESS – We can help handle all of your financial needs with our planning and investment process.
  3. EARNING YOUR CONFIDENCE – We work hard on your behalf to earn your confidence to manage your money

2024 & 2025 - Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2024 & 2025). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.

2018-2025 - Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of the year the award was issued.

2023-2025 - Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.

Services Include
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Why Should You Choose The Himich Group?

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    True Portfolio Customization
    David Himich is one of only about 500 Certified Portfolio Managers in the country. He earned this prestigious designation in 2013 through the Fu Foundation of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University. It has been put to beneficial use as he is responsible for constructing, as well as managing, customized portfolios for our clients.
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    Public and Private Market Knowledge
    Our team recognizes the unique opportunities that exist when utilizing both the public and private markets. This type of knowledge comes from consistent, thorough study as well as vast experience in both arenas. The Himich Group ensures these investment opportunities are expressed to the appropriate client.
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    Elite Investment Platform
    Our open-architecture platform offers exclusive proprietary, third-party, traditional and alternative investments - along with insured solutions, private investment opportunities, legacy planning, lending and cash management solutions - with expansive due diligence.
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    Active Management
    The Himich Group takes pride in actively monitoring and managing each portfolio. We also look for opportunities to deploy a tactical overlay strategy which attempts to take advantage of short-term opportunities in the market. These strategies, among others, are used to successfully implement the financial plan we have in place for our clients.
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    Dedicated Specialists
    They say that a "Jack of all trades is a master of none". However, a TEAM of all trades is a different story. The Himich Group has dedicated specialists that are experts in their field. We have specialists in areas such as: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Athlete Advisory Services, Alternative Investing, Insurance, Legacy Planning and Customer Service. We thrive in finding solutions for our clients.
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    2018 - 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
    David Himich has been named as a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor every year that the award has been in existence.

    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2024). 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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    Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors
    David Himich has been named as a Barron's Top 1200 Advisors in 2024. The “Barron’s Top 1,200 Advisors” is a select group of individuals who are screened on a number of criteria. Among factors the survey takes into consideration are assets under management, revenue produced for the Firm and quality of service provided to clients.

    Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors
    (Source: Barron's - Awarded Mar 2024. Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2022 - Sept 2023. Awards Disclosures)
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    Financial Planning
    Financial Planning is the map we use to establish a destination before paving the road. Our team has multiple Financial Planning Specialists and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ to help support our clients in the creation of their plan.

Our Process

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    Discover
    Our relationship begins with a deep discussion and thorough understanding of your needs, priorities, and goals. Whether you are athlete with your eyes on the draft, a CEO in the prime of your career or a business owner approaching retirement, we want you to define success in this step.
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    Create
    We take a complete inventory of your employer holdings, current investments, liabilities, insurance, and legacy planning needs. Armed with information, we will create a tailored roadmap to help achieve and protect the success you have defined for us.
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    Implement
    Next, we will help you implement the strategies we formulate together. We will integrate different investment classes within your specified risk tolerance and timeframe. The puzzle pieces should fit together in a way that helps make the pathway to success clear.
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    Adjust
    Your financial journey will not end with implementation. Helping achieve your definition of success requires vigilance and flexibility. We monitor your financial plan and adjust our strategies as life evolves, markets and tax laws shift, and priorities change.

Sports & Entertainment Division

Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment (GSE) is a highly specialized wealth management division, dedicated to serving the unique and complex needs of athletes, entertainers, creators and top professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. As a GSE Director and NFPLA Institutional Financial Advisor, Dave Himich and The Himich Group are well positioned to help support the financial needs of the coach, entertainer, college or professional athlete. Let's get started.
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    2025 NFL Draft
    Congratulations to all the young men who heard their names called in the 2025 NFL Draft, including two of our own in the top 13 and several more throughout the weekend. The teams that selected them didn’t just draft great players – they added exceptional individuals to their locker rooms.

    We’re honored to walk alongside these athletes, helping manage and protect their wealth with the same discipline and care they bring to their game. From college to the pros, we’re proud to be a dedicated Financial Advisor every step of the way.
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    The Financial Playbook for Athletes
    Given our experience working with professional athletes, we recognized the incredible opportunity young athletes have to change the stats of financial success. In response, our team has created an extensive program to invest in college athletes now with the purpose of preparing them for the financial lives they will experience in the league. We have established the building blocks needed for athletes not only to start their financial journey with us, but to implement their financial goals to leave the legacy they want to future generations.
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    NFLPA
    A game isn’t just won on game-day, it’s won in the countless hours of preparation beforehand. Financial success works the same way. That’s why Morgan Stanley and the NFL Players Association are collaborating to help bring you the tools to build your own wealth, for generations to come. Consider it your greatest play of all time.
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    Our Insights
    Boost your star power and intellectual capital with exceptional ideas from our Global Sports & Entertainment thought leaders.
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Extra Offerings

When you become a client of The Himich Group at Morgan Stanley, it unlocks a whole new world of access. From banking, alternative investments, asset aggregation and a loyalty program called Reserved Living & Giving, we are here to help connect you with the resources Morgan Stanley has to offer.

Asset Aggregation

You may have bank accounts, brokerage accounts, insurance policies and retirement plans scattered across financial institutions. Wouldn't you like to see your full financial picture in one place? Morgan Stanley can help.

As a Morgan Stanley client, you can use Asset Aggregation to organize all of your account data in one location, regardless of where your accounts are held, giving you an integrated view of your financial picture.

Asset Aggregation offers:
CONVENIENCE – Enroll all of your accounts – including investments, retirement plans, loans, banking and credit cards – so you can view your entire financial life right from our online site.
CLARITY – Obtain a holistic view of your wealth picture. You and your Financial Advisor can better assess where you stand on: your total net worth, alignment of your financial resources to your financial plan or analysis, and your risk and diversification.
SECURITY – Understand that your privacy is protected with the strictest attention to security and confidentiality through comprehensive multifactor authentication and the strongest data encryption available.

Asset Aggregation can provide you with a current, comprehensive understanding of your overall financial situation – putting you in a better position to implement your wealth management strategy and your Financial Advisor in a better position to deliver personalized financial strategies to help you protect and grow your wealth.

Morgan Stanley's Reserved Living & Giving Program

Reserved Living & Giving is a complimentary loyalty program, with over 50 offers and discounts from premier brands, designed to enhance your lifestyle beyond traditional wealth management services.

The program provides access to exclusive partner offers, insights from Morgan Stanley thought leaders and inspiring philanthropic stories.
Reserved clients can take advantage of a wide range of offers, including:

  • Travel and cultural experiences from best-in-class planners
  • Special pricing from iconic beauty, retail and automotive brands
  • The latest fashion, wine and sweets from select emerging brands

Whether you'd like to get behind the wheel of your dream car, enjoy the perfect wine pairing with every meal, or choose a thoughtful gift, you'll find unique opportunities with Reserved Living & Giving. Best of all, you can share the shopping treasures, travel adventures and simple pleasures with your family.

Ask us how you and your family can begin to take advantage of these wonderful offers. Click the link below for more information:

WORKPLACE FINANCIAL BENEFITS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

Our mission is to help your company elevate your workplace financial benefits—helping you to attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end solutions support your company and employees at any stage of growth through a powerful combination of modern technology, insightful guidance, and dedicated service.

    Equity Solutions

    Equity ownership is a powerful motivator. Streamline equity management through our leading-edge technology and provide global audit-ready reporting and insights, alongside customizable participant experiences to engage and educate your employees on how to make the most of their benefits. Our global solutions support private and public companies at any stage of growth.

    • Equity Administration and Financial Reporting
    • Liquidity Events
    • 409A Valuation Services and Cap Table Management

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    Retirement

    For your employees, retirement is more than a date in the future—it's a milestone that takes time, hard work, and the right tools. Through our consultative process, we strive to assist with the management of your fiduciary responsibilities and risk, simplify plan management, and help you improve retirement readiness for your employees.

    • Defined Contribution Consulting
    • Solutions-Oriented Plans
    • Fiduciary Investment Oversight

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    Deferred Compensation

    Access a range of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plan services or pick the ones that best fit your needs. We provide recordkeeping and plan design, portfolio construction services, and plan education for your executive talent. We help you determine the appropriate plan design and inform a funding strategy through a needs-based assessment and consultative approach.

    Services include:

    • Recordkeeping and Plan Design
    • Portfolio Construction
    • Wealth Management Services
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    Executive Services

    Our dedicated team provides concierge-level support for your executives' equity compensation plans, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, so helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty:

    • Equity Compensation Services
    • Equity Award Analysis
    • Specialized Solutions
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    Saving and Giving

    Saving and Giving benefits can make a real difference in your employees' lives as they can support the things that matter most to them—like saving for education and repaying student loans. Show that you are committed to your employees' priorities with leading-edge solutions that help them chart a path toward financial well-being.

    • College Savings
    • Student Loan Repayment and Refinancing
    • Charitable Giving
    Learn more
    Financial Wellness

    We offer Financial Wellness with every solution we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and guidance, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of your employees and empower their financial journey at every stage. Give your employees the confidence to take charge of their finances.

    • Financial Education
    • Digital Tools
    • Financial Guidance

    Learn more

Location

7311 Crossleigh Court
Toledo, OH 43617
US
Direct:
(419) 842-5369(419) 842-5369
Toll-Free:
(734) 827-0556(734) 827-0556
Fax:
(419) 956-0124(419) 956-0124
2001 Commonwealth Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
US
Direct:
(419) 842-5369(419) 842-5369

Meet The Himich Group

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David M Himich, CPM®

Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Global Sports and Entertainment Director, NFLPA Registered Institutional Player Financial Advisor, Certified Portfolio Manager, Alternative Investments Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(419) 842-5369(419) 842-5369
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Robert Fox, CFP®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
Phone:
(567) 336-4721(567) 336-4721
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Aaron Webb

Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(419) 842-6539(419) 842-6539
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David L. Fraley II, Chartered Market Technician, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor

Portfolio Management Associate
Phone:
(567) 336-4723(567) 336-4723
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Jackie W. Riley

Senior Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(419) 842-5365(419) 842-5365
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Shelly A. Grycza

Senior Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(567) 336-4724(567) 336-4724
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Tammy Wright-Sherman

Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(419) 842-5355(419) 842-5355
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Jason R. Pace, CFP

Executive Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist, Global Sports and Entertainment Director, Family Wealth Director
Phone:
(404) 266-6311(404) 266-6311
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Walter Stith

Financial Advisor, Global Sports and Entertainment Director
Phone:
(404) 266-6033(404) 266-6033

About David M Himich

David Himich is a Managing Director and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley. He works with affluent professionals and retirees to help them build and maintain a lifetime stream of income. He is responsible for designing and implementing financial plans that assist his clients in attaining the retirement lifestyle they aspire to have. He also works with athletes beginning in high school, through their professional career in sport and beyond to the transfer of their generational wealth.

Professionally, Dave is recognized as both a Senior Portfolio Management Director and Alternative Investment Director at Morgan Stanley. He is also recognized as a Certified Portfolio Manager. He earned his CPM designation through the Fu Foundation of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University. Dave has received numerous awards demonstrating his commitment to a standard of excellence. These awards have included:

Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors in 2024 & 2025
Forbes List of America’s Top Wealth Advisors: State by State in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
He also led his team to be named to the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams ranking.

In addition to his CPM from Columbia Dave has a BBA in Finance and Commercial Law from Western Michigan University. He is actively involved with his church, St. Francis of Assisi in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dave is also a member of the Detroit Alumni Association of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. His hobbies include golfing and running.




Disclosures
Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors (2018-2025)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of the year the award was issued.

Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (2024)
​Source: Barrons.com (Awarded Mar 2024) Data compiled by Barron's for the period Oct 2022-Sept 2023.

Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (2025)
​Source: Barron’s (Awarded Mar 2025) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Oct 2023 - Sept 2024.

2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.

https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
Securities Agent: GA, CT, WA, TN, SD, SC, OK, MN, WY, WV, RI, NY, ND, ME, IN, WI, PA, OH, NE, KS, CA, AL, NM, NH, MT, ID, AZ, MI, KY, HI, DE, VA, NV, NJ, MO, IA, DC, VT, LA, IL, FL, MA, CO, UT, TX, OR, NC, MS, MD; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1297922

About Robert Fox

Rob started in the investment business in 1987. He works with individuals, professionals, small business owners and select non-profit organizations. Rob is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and has an emphasis in financial planning, retirement planning, business retirement plans and asset management. He is also a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ and a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠.

He has a degree in finance from the University of Toledo and attended St. John’s High School after growing up in Sylvania. He has served on the board of the Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio, Goodwill Industries and committees for other organizations including the Toledo Museum of Art and the American Cancer Society. Rob and his wife Kristi live in Bozeman, MT with their two boys, Matthew and David.
Securities Agent: MT, KS, NC, MS, MD, IA, VT, VA, UT, SD, SC, ND, CT, WY, WI, OR, NY, AL, MO, ME, MA, ID, GA, OK, MN, WA, TX, RI, OH, NH, FL, DE, CO, TN, NM, MI, PA, NJ, NE, IL, HI, CA, AZ, WV, NV, LA, KY, IN, DC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2482949

About Karen Owens

Karen is a Financial Advisor with The Himich Group at Morgan Stanley. She has a well-rounded background that includes 13 years in the financial industry with Morgan Stanley, along with twenty years’ experience as a small business owner. Her primary focus is taking a holistic approach to delivering financial solutions to help meet the unique needs of those preparing for their retirement with an emphasis on small business owners. Karen’s distinctive ability to help clients understand both sides of their personal balance sheet is pivotal in helping them achieve their long term financial goals.

Karen received her Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University. She resides in Maumee, Ohio with her husband Mike and their 3 Labrador Retrievers. Karen enjoys reading, hiking, skiing and spending time with family.
Securities Agent: CA, AL, NJ, MO, IL, CT, VA, SD, OH, NM, NC, MN, KY, KS, PA, NY, NE, MD, LA, OK, DE, WV, TX, SC, MI, ME, FL, DC, WY, OR, ND, MT, ID, AZ, WA, UT, NV, MS, WI, TN, NH, MA, IN, IA, HI, CO, VT, RI, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2457639

About Charles Ide

Securities Agent: MT, DC, OR, NY, NC, MA, ID, CT, NV, MI, KS, IN, HI, CO, SC, OH, NH, MD, LA, WI, VA, TN, SD, MN, GA, DE, CA, AZ, WY, NE, KY, IA, OK, MS, MO, WV, TX, RI, NJ, ND, FL, WA, PA, ME, IL, AL, NM, VT, UT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1523463

About Nelson E. Snellenberger

Nelson E. Snellenberger is a Portfolio Management Associate Director with the Himich Group at Morgan Stanley. The Himich Group works with successful business owners who are still working and ones preparing for retirement (selling a business or in transition to family or employees). They also do work with professionals and families who are retired and need assistance with their complex financial planning needs. Nelson’s role in the group is to keep their clients informed and have contact with them on a regular basis. He works in helping clients understand Alternative Investments. He also assists the group in building out customized portfolios for their clients and prospects.

Nelson is a life Member of the PGA (Professional Golfers Association) He understands the trials and tribulations of being a business owner and can relate well to the business owner in drawing upon his own experiences.

Nelson has a BBA in Finance from Defiance College. His hobbies include, golfing, boating and fishing in the Great Waters of the Les Cheneaux Islands in Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Tel: 419-842-5357
Fax: (419) 842-6565
Email: Nelson.snellenberger@morganstanley.com

About Kara Jo Wietrzykowski

Kara is passionate about treating every client like family. Her experience in the financial services industry began in 2015 starting in insurance before transitioning to Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor in 2020. Her role on the team is to shape and enhance a modern client experience by proactively cultivating and maintaining deep relationships with new and existing clients. Kara is also responsible for managing and achieving the team's overall business strategy. She primarily focuses on financial education for athletes, asset protection strategies, financial planning, and legacy planning for the transfer of generational wealth. You can expect holistic planning and insurance reviews when interacting with Kara.

Disclaimer:
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.

About Edward "Ted" Nolette

Ted began his finance career in 1994 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2012. He earned his Bachelor degree from Ohio University while competing on the Men’s Club Hockey Team. Ted furthered his education at Bowling Green State University where he completed the Certificate Program in Financial Planning. Ted’s tenure provides a wealth of experience to help clients live the one life they have, the best then can, without undue financial sacrifice or overexposure to risk.

About Aaron Webb

Aaron has been working in the industry since graduating from Grand Valley State University with a major in Finance. Aaron understands the importance of financial education & financial health and strives to help athletes and professionals alike safeguard their financial futures. As the team's Director of Sport Operations, he acts as a primary point of contact for NIL clients and focuses on coordinating athletes through the financial education modules so they are prepared for Draft Day & beyond.

About Jackie W. Riley

Jackie Riley is a Senior Registered Associate for The Himich Group at Morgan Stanley in Toledo, OH. She works with the group’s clients to handle all of the operations and administration of accounts. Her experience in addressing their clients’ unique service needs is based on over 25 years of experience.

Jackie started her career in the financial services industry in 1986 as a clerk on the Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE) and became a trader in 1987. In 1988, she recognized her talents in working directly with clients as a service associate. Jackie is a dedicated and talented professional that helps ensure clients’ requests are met promptly and keeps the office running smoothly.

Jackie studied Marketing at Ohio University. She is actively involved in her community having volunteered at The Nature Conservancy, Toledo Metroparks, The Ohio Lepidopterists and Toledo Naturalists’ Association.

Tel: 419-842-5365
Fax: 419-956-0124
Email: jackie.w.riley@morganstanley.com

About Jason R. Pace

Jason Pace is a Senior Vice President of Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist, and Global Sports and Entertainment Director at Morgan Stanley. Jason currently serves as the COO of RM Compass Group and is a strategic partner of The Himich Group, working alongside the team to manage athlete's business.
Securities Agent: MN, FL, MD, DC, NH, MA, ID, AR, OR, NJ, MS, ME, IN, CT, CO, NC, MO, HI, DE, WY, VA, CA, TN, OK, MI, IA, WA, SC, PA, NE, LA, KY, KS, AZ, AL, TX, OH, UT, RI, NY, NV, GA, MT, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures

About Walter Stith

Walter Stith is a Financial Advisor and Global Sports and Entertainment Director at Morgan Stanley. He focuses on providing goal-oriented investment management and financial planning for professional athletes. He works alongside The Himich Group as a strategic partner in order to better serve athletes.
Securities Agent: UT, PA, NC, WY, WA, TX, MO, ME, CA, OR, OH, NY, IA, HI, GA, TN, SC, NE, MT, MD, MA, CT, ID, FL, DC, OK, NV, NJ, MN, VA, MI, LA, KS, CO, AZ, AR, KY, IN, DE, AL, RI, NH, MS, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative

Awards and Recognition

Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
2024-2025 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State) Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
​2018-2025 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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8Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.

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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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10When 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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11Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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12Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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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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