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:
  • 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
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A Financial Plan Made For You

Our wealth management process begins with you, your investment objectives and your financial goals. Holistic in its approach, it may encompass all the elements of your financial life - your investments and your cash management needs - making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan.

At Morgan Stanley, we understand that the goals you set today will evolve over time. Your plan will evolve with them - and with the changing circumstances of your life.

Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytic tools, as well as the extensive resources of Morgan Stanley, we can help you take charge of your financial future an achieve your goals. Below, we have provided some links that will introduce you to a few of the tools that we use, please click to learn more about them. We hope that you will return often to learn more about topics impacting your wealth.
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    LifeView - Intelligent Planning
    LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that we can use with our clients to create a realistic, integrated strategy that incorporates the various aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs.

    LifeView provides progress-to-goals reporting and can also illustrate complex planning strategies such as methods of stock option exercise, Roth conversions and 401k early distributions.

    Fill out the questionnaire to get started talking with us about creating a personalized strategy for your long-term goals.
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    Goals Planning System
    Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley’s own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm’s intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is “On Track” to achieving their financial goals.
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    Spending and Budgeting Tool
    One way to manage savings is by using Morgan Stanley’s Spending and Budgeting tool. These tools help advisors monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts. It also tracks spending patterns and produces an income and expense analysis to help clients achieve their goals by adjusting their spending behavior when necessary.
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    Strategy - Intelligent Withdrawals
    Building wealth is a means to an end. Taxes can eat up a significant portion of your assets upon withdrawal. This is why it's vital to look at your entire portfolio and coordinate liquidation to help reduce the impact of taxes and potentially improve investment results

    We are backed by sophisticated technology that enables us to look across multiple accounts and products to determine the right combination of securities and positions to sell for client needs.

    The decisions your make today can help you save for years to come. Use the resources found in the link below to help get started.
    View Tax-Aware Strategies Here
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    Aladdin - Intelligent Risk Management
    There’s a chance your portfolio may be at risk, but how you manage that risk is what matters.

    Portfolio Risk Platform – Powered by Aladdin is a risk management platform that provides comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types. This platform provides both an overview and a detailed view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed.
    Learn More Here
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    Risks to Your Retirement
    Once you determine what kind of retirement you want, we will work together to take a closer look at the risks that might be standing between you and your retirement goals. No matter how well you save during the accumulation phase, it’s critical to plan how you convert those assets to income. We can help you navigate the challenges that may arise.
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OUR TOOLS TO SUPPORT AND PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL PLAN

Our comprehensive suites of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. This will allow you to view your financial plan, while also safeguarding your personal information.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
    Learn More About MSO
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
    Learn More About Total Wealth View
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    Cybersecurity
    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
    Learn More About Online Security
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.
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    Digital Vault
    Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors.
    Digital Vault

Valuable Tools and Resources

We have assembled the following resources that reinforce the fundamental investment strategies and concepts of our practice. We’ve provided links to these materials, where available, and hope you’ll return often to learn more about the topics that impact your overall wealth.
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    Our Newsletter
    Stay ahead of the curve with our monthly newsletter!
    Handpicked articles, insightful Morgan Stanley reports, and essential reminders are all at your fingertips.
    This curated content is designed to keep you informed and up-to-date, providing actionable items for our valued clients.
    Dive into our Latest Newsletter>
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    Financial Literacy
    Financial literacy means being equipped with the knowledge to make smart financial decisions during every stage of your life. No matter your current priorities, a strong financial literacy foundation can help you meet your goals.
    Financial Literacy for Any Stage of Your Life
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    Intergenerational Wealth Planning
    Wealthy families are more than investment accounts and trusts. They are comprised of people who feel all the affections, fears and resentments that underpin human relationships—here playing out under the stress of dealing with complex challenges that less wealthy families seldom have to face.
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    2024 Tax Tables
    This helpful resource outlines the 2024 tax rate schedule, education and health savings account limits, retirement contribution and deduction limits, among other information. With tax season seemingly always right around the corner, it's best to be as informed as possible.
    Access the 2024 federal tax tables
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    Thoughts on the Market Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Morgan Stanley's Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist as he and his colleagues discuss their viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
    Check out the latest episode
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    GIC On The Markets Report
    Morgan Stanley's Chief Investment Officer, Mike Wilson, drafts a monthly report to talk about a wide range of recent economic developments, both domestically and internationally.
    Click here to access the most recent report
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    2024 Market Outlook
    2024 is more likely to be an average year for markets than a double-digit winner. Find out why and what that means for your portfolio.
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    Addressing Cybercrime
    In a world that is now more virtual than ever, staying safe online is nothing short of paramount. Take advantage of these helpful hints on how to tell if you've been hacked.
    Learn how to detect hacking
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    Tax-Efficient Investing
    Smart tax planning can help you save more for retirement and keep more of what you’ve already saved. Consider these tax-efficient retirement planning strategies.
    Tax-Smart Strategies for Retirement
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    Reserved Offers
    Exclusive offers to keep Reserved Clients and their families safe and engaged. Offers span across such categories as Dining, Health & Wellness, Travel, Entertainment and more.
    Browse The Latest Reserved Offers
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    Reserved Insights
    Curated insights and articles spanning such topics as Family, Lifestyle, Health & Planning, Travel, and Giving Back.
    Browse the Latest Reserved Insights
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    Signature Access
    Signature Access, the highest tier of Morgan Stanley’s complimentary loyalty program Reserved Living & Giving, gives clients with $10 million or more in assets at the firm access to world class services such as Private Health Advisory, Personal Cybersecurity Services, Aircraft Management and more in addition to all the discounts and content available through Reserved Living & Giving.
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    Private Banking Group Insights
    We understand your needs may evolve as your wealth grows. As a Morgan Stanley client, you have access to Private Banking Group Insights to help you preserve and grow your wealth, now and for future generations. Our team and Private Banker are available to discuss borrowing and cash management solutions to help you manage your wealth.
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    Trust Planning
    You can’t take it with you, but through a trust, you can define how you want your life’s work and wealth to continue to benefit the people and causes you love and care for.
    Solidify Your Legacy

Location

233 S Wacker Dr
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Chicago, IL 60606
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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.
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

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.
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

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
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

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.
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

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.

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 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.

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.

About Brian Greene

Brian Greene is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Illinois.

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.
NMLS#: 1740987

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.

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.
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.

You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.

Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.

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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.

Mosaic

Explore ideas and inspiration with captivating, original lifestyle stories created exclusively for Morgan Stanley clients.
A Change of Greenery
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A Change of Greenery

Houseplants add oxygen, flair, and warmth year-round, and the right one in the right space can do just as much for a room as any painting or side table.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The High Tide Group today.
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1Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.

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2When 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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3Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.

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4Morgan 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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5Morgan 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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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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7Morgan 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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8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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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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CRC 6491812 (04/2024), 3582895 (6/2024)