Welcome to the Katz Weinman and Beck Group at Morgan Stanley

The Katz Weinman and Beck Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management proudly works with families, individuals, and businesses, both in the south Florida area and around the country. Founded by Evan Katz, CFP®, and Brad Weinman, our team has over a century of experience in the financial services industry. Leveraging the knowledge and experience of our team, a suite of modern digital tools, and the resources of Morgan Stanley, we aim to work with our clients to deliver a comprehensive wealth management strategy that addresses their unique needs and works towards their personal and financial goals.

Sincerely,

Evan Katz, CFP®, Brad Weinman, and Jason Beck

Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) is a formal recognition of expertise in the areas of financial planning, taxes, insurance, estate planning, and retirement (such as with 401(k)s). Owned and awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., the designation is awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP® Board's initial exams, then continue ongoing annual education programs to sustain their skills and certification.

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Planning Beyond Today's Success

At The Katz Weinman and Beck Group, we believe meaningful financial planning begins with understanding what matters most to you. We take the time to learn about your goals, priorities, and the life you're building, then help create strategies designed to support those aspirations. Based in south Florida and backed by the resources of Morgan Stanley, we're committed to building lasting relationships that evolve alongside your life's journey.

Success can often bring new opportunities, new responsibilities, and new questions. Whether you're building wealth, growing your family, or planning for what's ahead, we're here to help you navigate each stage with confidence. Our goal is to provide thoughtful guidance that supports not only where you are today, but where you want to be tomorrow.

    Family Planning

    Life's biggest milestones often happen all at once: growing your career, raising children, purchasing a home, and planning for the future. We help young families navigate these opportunities with thoughtful planning and personalized guidance designed around their goals, values, and vision for what's ahead. We're here to help you navigate today's opportunities while staying focused on what matters most in the years ahead.

    Capital Preservation

    Many of our clients are entering a stage of life where preserving wealth becomes just as important as growing it. Whether you've experienced a liquidity event, received an inheritance, or simply want to be more intentional with your financial decisions, we help create strategies designed to balance protection, flexibility, and future opportunity. We believe capital preservation should support the life you're building, not limit it.

Building Wealth With Purpose

Helping the next generation strive to prosper and grow into their own is just as important to our team as it is to your family. Through thoughtful education planning, financial literacy resources, and long-term wealth strategies, we help families prepare future generations for success. We are committed to supporting the conversations and planning that can make a lasting impact for years to come.

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    Unexpected Inheritance: What Should I Do With My Money?

    When wealth transfers from one generation to the next, preparation matters. This episode explores how financial knowledge, open conversations, and long-term planning can help younger family members navigate future opportunities with confidence.

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    Wealth Transfer Insights

    Helping the next generation become informed, confident decision-makers is a key part of our planning philosophy. Explore resources designed to help younger family members understand wealth transfer, strengthen financial literacy, and prepare for the opportunities ahead.

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    529 Plans and More: Innovative and Effective Ways to Pay for Education

    Education can be one of the most meaningful investments families make in the next generation. This article explores how 529 plans and other education funding strategies can help families prepare for future opportunities while building a strong financial foundation.

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    The State of Your Parents' Estate

    Being financially informed means more than managing your own finances. This resource explores how adult children can take an active role in understanding family wealth, discussing future plans, and helping create a smoother transition across generations.

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Stay Updated as You Manage Your Financial Future

We are committed to helping clients better understand the financial strategies designed to support their long-term goals. We strive to make complex financial concepts clear and accessible, so clients can feel more informed about what is being done on their behalf, and why.

We also believe in providing clients with thoughtful resources to help them stay current on market trends, economic outlooks, and important developments shaping the financial and business landscape. The links below offer detailed insights and analysis on timely topics that may be relevant to your financial planning journey and goals.

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    Wealth Management Virtual Events

    Get insights from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders, industry trailblazers, and influential voices on what's shaping the markets and economy today. Be sure to check this link for upcoming events as well as replays from prior events.

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    On The Markets Research Report

    Detailed monthly market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more. Click below to view the latest report from the Chief Investment Office (CIO):

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    Thoughts on the Market Podcast

    Listen here for the most frequent short, thoughtful takes on recent events in the markets, every weekday from a variety of perspectives within Morgan Stanley including CIO and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Mike Wilson and Global Head of Fixed Income Research Andrew Sheets.

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Explore Morgan Stanley's Resources

Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies and platforms we have to offer our clients. Take some time to learn about some of the many Morgan Stanley Wealth Management resources we offer to our clients to make their financial lives easier and more convenient:

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    Morgan Stanley Online

    Your investments and everyday finances are just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. Click the link below to sign in:

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    Total Wealth View

    Giving your advisor a holistic picture of your financial profile can benefit you through more comprehensive financial planning. Easily link your external accounts through Total Wealth View by signing into Morgan Stanley Online or downloading the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.

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    Total Tax 365

    Total Tax 365 is a year-round, tax-aware investing framework that emphasizes how taxes can affect after-tax outcomes. Total Tax 365 is intended to encourage planning beyond filing season as part of an overall wealth strategy with a holistic, highly customizable approach.

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    Digital Vault

    Digital Vault is Morgan Stanley's encrypted document storage and two-way sharing platform which enables you to organize and exchange important files (for example, tax documents and legal records) with your financial advisor in a central location.

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3801 PGA Boulevard
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Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
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Direct:
(561) 694-7000(561) 694-7000

Meet The Katz Weinman and Beck Group

About Evan R Katz

Securities Agent: NH, KS, NY, GA, NJ, MS, MA, RI, SC, MO, FL, CT, MN, OH, MI, DC, VT, TN, MT, IL, VA, PA, CA, WI, SD, NV, CO, AZ, TX, WA, OR, NC, MD, DE, ME; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1255324

About Brad Weinman

Brad Weinman, Executive Director, brings more than four decades of financial services experience to his work with clients at Morgan Stanley. Throughout his career, Brad has helped individuals, retirement accounts and charitable foundations navigate changing markets and increasingly complex financial decisions, drawing on the perspective developed through multiple market cycles.

Brad began his career in the securities industry in 1983 and has spent his career with several of Wall Street’s leading financial institutions. Brad has been recognized for his achievements by Morgan Stanley and has earned Council Award Rankings.

Over the course of his career, Brad has developed an approach centered on understanding each client’s individual circumstances, risk tolerance, and long-term objectives. He works to develop tailored wealth management strategies encompassing investment management, retirement planning, and broader financial planning needs. His extensive industry experience provides him with a long-term perspective on markets and the importance of maintaining a disciplined approach through different economic environments.

Brad received his Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY at Albany in Business Administration with concentration in Finance and Management. He also received his MBA from Emory University with a concentration in Finance and Portfolio Management.

Brad has been married to his wife Deborah for forty two years. Outside the office Brad is an avid pickleball and tennis player and enjoys spending quality time with his two daughters and five grandchildren.
Securities Agent: WA, CT, TX, NY, NV, NC, KS, DE, GA, CA, OR, MN, MT, VT, MS, SC, RI, MI, AZ, WI, NJ, MA, VA, PA, OH, NH, MD, MO, IL, ME, TN, SD, DC, CO, FL; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1278597

About Jason W Beck

Jason W. Beck brings nearly 20 years of institutional markets experience to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, where he helps clients approach wealth growth, preservation, and risk management through an institutional lens.

Before joining Morgan Stanley, Jason held senior leadership and Managing Director roles across Credit Suisse, Cboe Global Markets, and Jefferies. He spent the majority of his career at Credit Suisse, moving from natural gas and commodities trading into equity derivatives trading and then sales, where he advised hedge funds, asset managers, family offices, and institutional investors across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Rooted in firsthand trading and risk management experience, Jason brings a sophisticated understanding of markets and derivatives to individuals, families, and business owners focused on building and protecting wealth.

Jason earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Richmond with concentrations in Finance and Marketing. He holds SIE, Series 7, 57, 63, and 66 registrations, FL insurance license, and is a licensed FAA Private Pilot. Outside of work, Jason enjoys racquet sports and spending time with his wife Jaclyn, and their young three sons.
Securities Agent: MI, DC, VT, NY, GA, WA, TN, MS, CO, NJ, CT, NV, NC, MD, AZ, SC, RI, TX, OH, IL, WI, VA, NH, ME, CA, MA, DE, MO, KS, FL, SD, PA, OR, MT, MN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2860964

About Michelle German

Michelle began her financial services career with Goldman Sachs & Co LLC in New York City. She has over 29 years of experience in the Private Wealth Management space, working with individuals and family offices, and is integral to how the team approaches client service and the evolving needs of its clients. She also had the honor of being inducted into the Goldman Sachs & Co. Quarter Century Club in 2021.

Michelle earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. A Florida native, she grew up in Hobe Sound and attended Rosarian Academy in West Palm Beach, developing a lifelong appreciation for the South Florida community and coastal lifestyle.

Awards and Recognition

Five Star Wealth Advisor

Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2017-2026) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods: 2017 Award – 2/25/16 – 10/14/16, 2018 Award – 2/23/17 – 10/13/17, 2019 Award - 3/23/18 – 10/23/18, 2020 Award - 3/1/19 – 10/25/19, 2021 Award - 3/30/20 – 10/23/20, 2022 Award - 3/29/21 – 10/8/21, 2023 Award - 03/14/22 – 10/18/22, 2024 Award - 3/13/23 – 09/29/23, 2025 Award - 3/13/24 - 10/29/24, 2026 Award - 3/13/25 - 10/01/25.

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 Nino Migoya

Nino Migoya is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Florida.

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.

Nino began his career in financial services in 1998, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010. Prior to joining the firm, served as an Associate Divisional Bank Head, Consumer Banking Regional Manager, Consumer Finance Specialist, and as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch.

Nino is a graduate of Manhattan College, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, and New York University, where he received his Masters of Business Administration in Finance and International Business. He lives in Jupiter, Florida, with his family. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering in the community, coaching soccer, playing golf, and running.
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Private Banking Group (PBG) Market Managers, Senior Private Bankers, Private Bankers, and Associate Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.

Banking products and services are offered by Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC.

Morgan 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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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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

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
Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors
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Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors

Prolonged conflict with Iran could lead to higher oil prices, hotter inflation and greater market uncertainty.

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
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

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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5Investors 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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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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