John M Kronner
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Director, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(313) 642-5921(313) 642-5921
The Kronner Smihal Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(313) 642-5921(313) 642-5921
Toll-Free:
(800) 521-3865(800) 521-3865
Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
Our commitment is to provide family wealth management from generation to generation.
Our Story
Family is a single word that encompasses many things. It is the reason we wake up every morning, work hard, and make sacrifices along the way so that succeeding generations can live a fulfilling life. We understand that no two families are alike. You may face a broader and more complex set of wealth management challenges compared to some, which is why you need the right team on your side.
At the Kronner Smihal Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley, we have the extensive experience, specialized training and the resources necessary to help you and your family address these needs. We work with a limited number of families so we can deliver the customized solutions and personalized service our clients expect. We liken our role to a “financial concierge” service, assisting with all financial decisions. We help you create and implement a comprehensive wealth management plan based on your unique goals and aspirations. Beyond wealth management we have the capabilities to assist with family governance, wealth education, succession planning, estate planning strategies, philanthropic management, insurance, and cash management and lending services. At the end of the day, we want the families and individuals that we work with to rest easy at night knowing that all of their hard work will pass on to future generations.
At the Kronner Smihal Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley, we have the extensive experience, specialized training and the resources necessary to help you and your family address these needs. We work with a limited number of families so we can deliver the customized solutions and personalized service our clients expect. We liken our role to a “financial concierge” service, assisting with all financial decisions. We help you create and implement a comprehensive wealth management plan based on your unique goals and aspirations. Beyond wealth management we have the capabilities to assist with family governance, wealth education, succession planning, estate planning strategies, philanthropic management, insurance, and cash management and lending services. At the end of the day, we want the families and individuals that we work with to rest easy at night knowing that all of their hard work will pass on to future generations.
Services Include
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The Principles of Our Team
- We work with a select group of families: time for you
- We use a rigorous, repeatable investment process: objectivity, smart decisions
- We provide advice on every financial decision: we want to be your first call any time money is involved
- We use technology to keep things simple: financial plans make it easy to see where you stand
- We have a diverse set of skills: a holistic approach to your wealth
- Nothing is more important than integrity: a majority of our clients come from referrals
RESOURCES TO HELP OUR CLIENTS PREPARE
2026 Tax Tables
View the 2026 tax tables to review changes and prepare early for the 2026 tax year.
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To help you prepare your taxes from 2025, view the tax tables below.
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Total Wealth View
Morgan Stanley's tool, Total Wealth View can help you understand your spending, budgeting and saving in one place. View your accounts online, move money with one tap, and track progress toward your goals.
Read more about this tool
Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365
Our team uses Morgan Stanley's Total Tax 365 framework to help clients better understand their tax picture and think through planning decisions throughout the year. This framework supports ongoing conversations around investments and strategies, helping clients view taxes as an integrated part of their overall financial plan.
Click here to readA Plan Unique To You
The Kronner-Smihal Wealth Management Group's process begins with a clear understanding of you, your objectives, your investment preferences, and your long-term financial goals. Our holistic approach considers every element of your financial life, aligning your investment strategy and cash-management needs to support a comprehensive wealth plan built around you.
Because your goals may evolve over time, our process is designed to evolve with them. We adapt our strategies to reflect changes in your life, financial circumstances, and market conditions, ensuring your plan remains aligned with your vision for the future.
By leveraging advanced analytics, paired with broad resources of Morgan Stanley, the Kronner-Smihal Wealth Management Group provides the insight and guidance needed to confidently pursue your financial goals and take control of your long-term future.
We've curated a collection of financial tools that reflect our planning philosophy and investment approach. These resources are designed to help you stay informed and engaged as you navigate key decisions affecting your wealth. We invite you to explore them and return often as your needs and priorities grow.
Because your goals may evolve over time, our process is designed to evolve with them. We adapt our strategies to reflect changes in your life, financial circumstances, and market conditions, ensuring your plan remains aligned with your vision for the future.
By leveraging advanced analytics, paired with broad resources of Morgan Stanley, the Kronner-Smihal Wealth Management Group provides the insight and guidance needed to confidently pursue your financial goals and take control of your long-term future.
We've curated a collection of financial tools that reflect our planning philosophy and investment approach. These resources are designed to help you stay informed and engaged as you navigate key decisions affecting your wealth. We invite you to explore them and return often as your needs and priorities grow.
Intelligent Withdrawals Strategy
Building wealth is a means to an end, and taxes can consume a significant portion of your assets upon withdrawal. It is vital to look at your entire portfolio and coordinate liquidation to help reduce the impact of taxes and potentially improve investment results. The following resource provides a guide to this methodology, and insightful articles for investors looking to reduce their tax liability.
View tax-aware strategies here
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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LifeView Financial Planning Tool
LifeView is a Morgan Stanley financial planning tool that features goal analysis, risk assessment, and progress tracking. By using advanced analytics and real-time data, LifeView provides a clear roadmap for various financial objectives, empowering you with confidence and clarity in your investment strategies.
Steps to access LifeView here
Portfolio Risk Platform
Every portfolio carries some level of risk. What makes the difference is how intentionally that risk is managed. Our goal as financial professionals is to understand and mitigate the investment risk for each of our clients. Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform analyzes over 3,000 risk factors, and models what-if scenarios so you can see the potential impact of different hypothetical market conditions.
Learn more hereJanuary: Positioning Yourself Ahead for the New Year
As we begin the new year, it's important to slow down, pay closer attention to your financial wellbeing, and prepare your finances for your future. We invite you to read about the services we offer, a new one being highlighted every month, and reach out to us to get one step closer to your financial goals. The following checklist is intended to guide you to a healthy financial start to 2026:
1. Update Your Financial Goals
Revisit any milestones you want to reach this year (saving, investing, major purchases, education goals).
We can review your current plan to see if it aligns with your goals.
Read the Financial Planning Brochure HereWe can review your current plan to see if it aligns with your goals.
2. Review Your Accounts & Beneficiaries
Confirm beneficiaries on retirement accounts and insurance policies.
Check for outdated information or accounts that need consolidation.
Review the updated maximum benefit and contribution limits for 2026Check for outdated information or accounts that need consolidation.
3. Refresh Your Budget & Cash Flow
Update income and expenses for the new year.
Identify opportunities to save more efficiently or to reduce unnecessary spending.
Identify opportunities to save more efficiently or to reduce unnecessary spending.
4. Evaluate Your Investment Strategy
Ensure your portfolio is allocated appropriately for current risk levels and market conditions.
If anything in your life changed this past year, we should revisit your investment plan.
If anything in your life changed this past year, we should revisit your investment plan.
5. Prepare for Tax Season Early
Gather documents as they arrive (W-2s, 1099s, charitable receipts).
Let us know if you'd like help coordinating with your tax professional.
View our Tax and Budgeting Resources Page for current tax tables.
Let us know if you'd like help coordinating with your tax professional.
View our Tax and Budgeting Resources Page for current tax tables.
6. Plan for Major Life Changes
Retirement, marriage, home purchases, job changes, new children, or upcoming tuition, these all impact your financial plan.
If you anticipate any changes, we will help you update your strategy accordingly.
If you anticipate any changes, we will help you update your strategy accordingly.
Location
130 Kercheval Avenue
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
US
Direct:
(313) 642-5921(313) 642-5921
Toll-Free:
(800) 521-3865(800) 521-3865
Fax:
(313) 343-8475(313) 343-8475
Meet The Kronner Smihal Wealth Management Group
Stephen N. Smihal
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(313) 642-5928(313) 642-5928
Jack Kronner, QPFC
Vice President, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(313) 343-8468(313) 343-8468
Kelsey Oliver
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(313) 343-8447(313) 343-8447
About John M Kronner
John is the team’s Family Wealth Director. Less than 3% of Morgan Stanley advisors earn this designation as of August 2017. He specializes in providing high net worth families with a holistic wealth management plan covering portfolio management, lifestyle services, family governance, philanthropy management, and business succession planning.
John is also the team's primary portfolio manager, implementing asset allocation strategies for our clients by concentrating on tactical and strategic asset management. He uses a specifically designed "bucket system" to align a client's objective with an effective asset allocation strategy.
John leverages over 34 years of experience in financial services to consider investment vehicles from traditional stocks and mutual funds to Structured Investments, annuities, REITs, and alternative strategies. In 1980, he initiated the co-op program between Merrill Lynch and the University of Detroit. He joined the firm in operations and accounting, holding virtually every position in the office. He was recruited to join one of the first investment teams in the firm. In 2006, John formed his present team in Grosse Pointe, their hometown.
John is a graduate of the University of Detroit, where he earned a B.A. in finance.
John and his wife, Jane, have two married daughters, a son who is a Financial Advisor on the team and three grandchildren. He is a member of Grosse Pointe Rotary and is active with other local charities and organizations. He is an active member and avid golfer at the Country Club of Detroit.
An investment in Structured Investments is subject to significant risks and may not be suitable for all investors. These risks can include, but are not limited, to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality; substantial loss of principal; limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s); limited liquidity; credit risk of the issuer; and, conflicts of interest.
John is also the team's primary portfolio manager, implementing asset allocation strategies for our clients by concentrating on tactical and strategic asset management. He uses a specifically designed "bucket system" to align a client's objective with an effective asset allocation strategy.
John leverages over 34 years of experience in financial services to consider investment vehicles from traditional stocks and mutual funds to Structured Investments, annuities, REITs, and alternative strategies. In 1980, he initiated the co-op program between Merrill Lynch and the University of Detroit. He joined the firm in operations and accounting, holding virtually every position in the office. He was recruited to join one of the first investment teams in the firm. In 2006, John formed his present team in Grosse Pointe, their hometown.
John is a graduate of the University of Detroit, where he earned a B.A. in finance.
John and his wife, Jane, have two married daughters, a son who is a Financial Advisor on the team and three grandchildren. He is a member of Grosse Pointe Rotary and is active with other local charities and organizations. He is an active member and avid golfer at the Country Club of Detroit.
An investment in Structured Investments is subject to significant risks and may not be suitable for all investors. These risks can include, but are not limited, to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality; substantial loss of principal; limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s); limited liquidity; credit risk of the issuer; and, conflicts of interest.
Securities Agent: NJ, VA, NC, MN, DC, TX, NY, MI, MD, WI, DE, CA, UT, IL, GA, FL, SC, NV, OH, MO, KY, CO, AZ, WA, NH, LA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1273054
NMLS#: 1273054
About Stephen N. Smihal
As a Family Wealth Advisor, Steve brings a distinct and highly engaging perspective to all members of your family tree. His goals-based approach incorporates milestones such as marriage, children and grandchildren, building and selling a business, and retirement.
Steve concentrates on helping clients simplify their financial lives and reach their goals which often include:
-Developing a comprehensive financial plan
-Aligning investment portfolios to those short-term and long-term goals
-Understanding portfolio risk
-Implementing wealth-preservation strategies. He is dedicated to serving the needs of clients and their families in a thoughtful and meticulous manner to help build, manage, and protect wealth at every stage in life.
Maintaining a balanced life is essential for a healthy & wealthy lifestyle. Steve, his wife Jessica and two children live in Grosse Pointe. He is an avid squash player at the Detroit Athletic Club and enjoys running and skiing. Steve has been in the financial services industry since 1999 and has spent his entire career with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms. He is a graduate of Michigan State University.
Steve concentrates on helping clients simplify their financial lives and reach their goals which often include:
-Developing a comprehensive financial plan
-Aligning investment portfolios to those short-term and long-term goals
-Understanding portfolio risk
-Implementing wealth-preservation strategies. He is dedicated to serving the needs of clients and their families in a thoughtful and meticulous manner to help build, manage, and protect wealth at every stage in life.
Maintaining a balanced life is essential for a healthy & wealthy lifestyle. Steve, his wife Jessica and two children live in Grosse Pointe. He is an avid squash player at the Detroit Athletic Club and enjoys running and skiing. Steve has been in the financial services industry since 1999 and has spent his entire career with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms. He is a graduate of Michigan State University.
Securities Agent: CO, FL, TN, NY, KY, UT, NM, MN, WI, OH, NV, MO, VA, SC, MD, LA, CA, MI, IL, AZ, WY, NH, WA, NJ, NC, DC, TX, MT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1272790
NMLS#: 1272790
About Jack Kronner
Jack is the team’s investment analyst, working with John and Steve to create portfolios for the families that we work with. We create our all-star team of Funds, ETFs, and Alternative Investments by analyzing areas such as company culture, track record, and observing if they have a consistent & repeatable process. This due diligence allows our clients the ability to reach their goals. He also is a Financial Planning Specialist and utilizes Morgan Stanley’s Goals Planning System and LifeView platforms so clients are able to see if they are on track to reach their goals.
Jack also organizes marketing and client events for the team. The events allow our clients the opportunity to meet with and direct questions to investment Portfolio Managers and Directors, learn how we analyze the markets and economy, and provide additional value added events such as understanding social security and healthcare.
Jack graduated from Albion College in 2012 with a B.A. in Biochemistry and Cell & Molecular Biology. He was a member of the varsity golf team and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. He attended Wayne State University's School of Medicine Immunology and Microbiology Ph.D. program. While at Wayne State, he was recruited by Morgan Stanley for their private banking associate program and left graduate school for a career in finance.
Jack lives in Grosse Pointe. He is a board member at the Detroit Club, a Detroit Economic Club Young Leader, on the Emerging Leaders Council for Forgotten Harvest, and enjoys raising money for U of D Jesuit High School at their annual alumni golf outing. He is an active member and avid golfer at the Country Club of Detroit and enjoys cooking.
Jack also organizes marketing and client events for the team. The events allow our clients the opportunity to meet with and direct questions to investment Portfolio Managers and Directors, learn how we analyze the markets and economy, and provide additional value added events such as understanding social security and healthcare.
Jack graduated from Albion College in 2012 with a B.A. in Biochemistry and Cell & Molecular Biology. He was a member of the varsity golf team and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. He attended Wayne State University's School of Medicine Immunology and Microbiology Ph.D. program. While at Wayne State, he was recruited by Morgan Stanley for their private banking associate program and left graduate school for a career in finance.
Jack lives in Grosse Pointe. He is a board member at the Detroit Club, a Detroit Economic Club Young Leader, on the Emerging Leaders Council for Forgotten Harvest, and enjoys raising money for U of D Jesuit High School at their annual alumni golf outing. He is an active member and avid golfer at the Country Club of Detroit and enjoys cooking.
Securities Agent: WI, MN, DC, UT, SC, LA, FL, NV, NH, IL, OH, MI, KY, WA, NY, NJ, MD, CA, MO, VA, WY, NC, CO, TX, AZ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1456522
NMLS#: 1456522
About Kelsey Oliver
Kesley is the team’s Client Service Associate, who is responsible for maintaining daily operations of the team by identifying and anticipating client needs. She is also responsible for understanding Firm policies, procedures, and digital capabilities in order to streamline the team’s processes. She makes the client experience easier by utilizing tools such as e-signature, e-delivery, and e-authorization so that individuals and families can spend more time focusing on their lives and less time on paperwork.
Kelsey earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Eastern Michigan .
Kelsey earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Eastern Michigan .
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2024-2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Five Star Wealth Advisor
2014-2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2013-2023) These awards were determined through an evaluation prcoess conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2014 Award - 10/22/2013 - 03/09/2014
2015 Award - 10/22/2014 - 03/09/2015
2016 Award - 10/22/2015 - 03/09/2016
2017 Award - 08/24/2016 - 02/24/2017
2018 Award - 08/30/2017 - 03/19/2018
2019 Award - 08/21/2018 - 03/19/2019
2020 Award - 08/01/2019 - 03/20/2020
2021 Award - 08/10/2020 - 03/19/2021
2022 Award - 09/03/2021 - 03/11/2022
2023 Award - 09/05/2022 - 03/03/2023
2024 Award - 09/05/2023 - 02/29/2024
2025 Award - 08/21/2024 - 02/28/2025
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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
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Nicholas Lisle
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About Joseph V. Portera
Joseph Portera is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Michigan.
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.
Joseph began his career in financial services in 2002 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Commercial Lender and Market Director at JPMorgan Chase.
Joseph is a graduate of the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, and Keller Graduate School of Business where he received a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance & Accounting.
Joseph and his family currently reside in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Outside of the office, he enjoys martial arts, skiing, tennis, and spending time with his family.
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.
Joseph began his career in financial services in 2002 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Commercial Lender and Market Director at JPMorgan Chase.
Joseph is a graduate of the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, and Keller Graduate School of Business where he received a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance & Accounting.
Joseph and his family currently reside in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Outside of the office, he enjoys martial arts, skiing, tennis, and spending time with his family.
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About Nicholas Lisle
Nicholas Lisle 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 the 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. Nicholas 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 Appalachian State University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Nicholas Lisle is originally from Jacksonville NC and currently resides in Manhattan, New York City NY.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Nicholas Lisle is originally from Jacksonville NC and currently resides in Manhattan, New York City NY.
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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
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.
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Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
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Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
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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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4Morgan 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.
5Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
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.
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.
8Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
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The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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2Morgan 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
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.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
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.
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.
8Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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