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As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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RESOURCES FOR YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS

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    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.

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    Digital Vault

    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.

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    Portfolio Risk Platform

    Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio's exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.

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    Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important cybersecurity topics to enhance you own online security.

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    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.

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UPCOMING EVENTS, REPLAYS, RESEARCH & PODCASTS

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GIC Weekly

The Global Investment Committee's, Lisa Shalett, headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.

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On The Markets

Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.

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Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Click below to access a library of different resources that are devoted to keeping you up to date with capital markets, the economy, and much more!

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Invested at Work Podcast

Listen in to "Invested at Work", our new podcast tackling the complex world of workplace financial benefits to help companies empower their employees.

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INNOVATIVE WAYS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR PORTFOLIO

Alternative investments describe a spectrum of strategies that cannot be accessed through traditional fixed income and equity markets. These strategies have the potential to help lower volatility and increase diversification in clients’ portfolios.
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    Private Real Estate
    Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) is the global private real estate investment management arm of Morgan Stanley. With ~200 professionals in 17 offices across 13 countries plus decades of experience investing internationally, MSREI is uniquely positioned to execute core and opportunistic strategies globally.
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    Private Credit
    Private Credit investing is an essential component of Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s alternative investments platform. We manage a well-defined group of strategies and seek to deliver attractive returns to our investors by forging successful partnerships with our portfolio companies.
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    Hedge Funds
    We focus in delivering a broad range of hedge fund portfolio strategies to a global client base. Our strategies include custom hedge fund portfolios; broadly-diversified, opportunistic and strategy-specific funds; and advisory services.
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    Alternative Investments Overview
    Alternatives are the investments that go beyond traditional stocks and bonds. They can open doors to unique opportunities to help potentially grow and protect your wealth, and have long sought to offer enhanced returns, portfolio diversification, as well as potential tax efficiency.
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Planning for your future every step of the way

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What to Do If You Are Off Track on Your Goals

Don't worry if your financial goals look out of reach now based on what you've saved. There are ways to adjust course that are easier than you may think.

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Plan for Your Future

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Online & Mobile Capabilities

Seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place. With Morgan Stanley Online, you can track your spending and create custom budgets across all your accounts.

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Location

175 Pine St
Ste 100
Williamsport, PA 17701
US
Direct:
(570) 322-6141(570) 322-6141

Meet The Huffman Mulberger Group

About Mark Huffman

Mark Huffman has served as a dedicated Financial Advisor and wealth manager for over 30 years.

In January 2024, he was promoted to Resident Manager of the Williamsport Branch.

Mark’s commitment to giving back to the community is demonstrated by his community service. Currently he serves on the UPMC Susquehanna Health System Foundation board, the Economic & Community Growth Corporation of Lycoming County board, and the Harry Plankenhorn Foundation board.

Originally from Western Pennsylvania, after graduating from Clarion University with a Bachelor of Science finance, he moved to northcentral Pennsylvania thereby beginning his career.

Mark started his career by managing several regional bank trust departments for two decades. During this time, he graduated from the PBA Trust School at Bucknell University and ABA Graduate Trust School at Northwestern University.

In 2009, he left bank trust department management and started his wealth management practice at Merrill Lynch. Mark completed the three-year Professional Management Development program and worked there until 2017. During this time, he also obtained his Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®).

In 2017, Mark moved his wealth management practice to Morgan Stanley where he is the Williamsport office branch manager and continues to serve high net worth individuals, families, and businesses.

Mark currently resides in Montoursville Pennsylvania with his wife Rebecca, and their three children Noah, Lily, and Andrew.
Securities Agent: SD, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 534178
CA Insurance License #: 4116731

About Shelby Mulberger

Shelby Mulberger is a Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager, and holds the CFP® designation. She has been a Financial Advisor for 39 years with 21 of those years at Morgan Stanley. Shelby is a native of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. She lives in Trout Run, Pennsylvania with her fiancé, Lonny Horne.
Securities Agent: AZ, DE, HI, WV, VA, OH, MT, CA, MD, IN, GA, NM, MA, FL, WI, CO, WY, SC, PA, NV, NJ, NC, VT, MO, KS, IL, AL, TX, NY, MI, CT; General Securities Principal; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1406548

About Tracy Hudson

Tracy started working at Morgan Stanley in 2023, after over 25 years in the financial services field. She started her financial career in 1998 as an assistant to the traders on the trading desk of Turner Investment Partners. After getting married, she moved to Central PA as a Service Professional at Merrill Lynch. Tracy enjoys interacting with clients daily, being there for them on their best days, i.e. weddings, births and on their worst days, i.e. deaths, divorce. I take pride in helping them and finding answers to their questions.

Tracy went to Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, PA, and obtained her B.S. in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. Since graduating college, she has obtained her Series 7, 66, and 9. She is looking to obtain more certifications to better support market professionals.

25 years ago, Tracy married her husband, Eric. They have raised 2 beautiful grown daughters, Jessica, and Alexis. They currently reside in Watsontown, PA. For the past 15 years, she has been actively involved with her daughters’ school activities including multiple booster organizations. She has held multiple officer positions on the cheerleading and girls’ basketball booster clubs at the local high school. When she is not volunteering, Tracy enjoys spending time with family, family, and doing outdoor activities including camping, kayaking, biking, and gardening.

About Robin Cassidy

Robin Cassidy is a Senior Client Associate and has been with the Firm for 27 years. She is a native of Williamsport, Pennsylvania and lives in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Tony Gist

Tony Gist is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Pennsylvania.

Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and 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.

Tony began his career in financial services in 2011 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to joining the firm, he held various roles within the Retail Bank industry including Licensed Banker and Branch Manager.

Tony is a graduate of Fairmont State College where he received a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Criminal Justice. He and his family currently reside in York, PA. Outside of the office, he enjoys playing golf, skiing, fishing, watching college football and attending concerts.
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About Zaven Dadian

Zaven Dadian 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. Zaven 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 the University of Michigan and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Zaven is originally from Birmingham, Michigan and currently resides in New York City.
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Portfolio Insights

Retirement

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

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

Investing

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

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

Family

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

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

Business Planning

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

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

Philanthropy

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

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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3Morgan 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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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 and other legal matters.

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6Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.

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7Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
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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.

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