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Welcome to the Law Firm Group
At the Law Firm Group, we understand the unique financial landscape of the legal profession. With years of experience working with attorneys and law firms, we've developed a deep appreciation for the complexities of the business of law and the evolving financial needs that come with it. Whether you're starting as an associate or are a seasoned senior partner, we're here to provide guidance tailored to your stage in life and career.

Understanding Your Needs
The legal profession demands precision and dedication, and we believe your financial planning should reflect the same standard. We take the time to understand your priorities, challenges, and goals to create a partnership built on trust and alignment. Our approach centers on supporting you in making informed decisions, whether your re-evaluating near-term financial concerns or planning for the future.

A Partnership You Can Count On
At the heart of our practice is a commitment to building lasting relationships. We're here to navigate life's complexities with you, being a sounding board for your ideas, and offering clarity and confidence in every step of your financial journey.

Services Include
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Executive Financial Services & Family Office Resources

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    Executive Financial Services (EFS)

    EFS provides customized solutions to address unique financial needs of executives.

    Areas of Focus

    • Equity compensation: Guidance on stock options, RSUs, and tax-efficient strategies
    • Tax planning: Collaborating with professionals to manage and reduce tax burdens
    • Retirement and Wealth Transfer: Building and preserving wealth across generations
    • Risk Management: Protecting assets with tailored solutions
    Discover how EFS can simplify your financial journey.
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    Family Office Resources (FOR)

    FOR simplifies complex wealth management for affluent families.

    Areas of Focus

    • Investment advisory: Access to exclusive opportunities like private equity and hedge funds
    • Philanthropy & Legacy: Structuring charitable giving and estate plans
    • Family Governance: Building unity and empowering financial literacy
    • Administrative Support: Streamlining reporting, cash flow, and daily operations
    • Risk & Tax Management: Minimizing risks and operating tax strategies
    Learn how FOR can help you today.

Success Stories

The Law Firm Group provides custom financial planning solutions to a variety of clients, including law firms, wealthy executives, and others. To see how we've helped clients in the past, please review the success stories below.

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    Retirement Planning Success

    Senior Partner nearing retirement from large law firm. Client engaged us to help manage pension and other retirement assets. We utilized planning resources available to provide cash flow planning.

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    Corporate Executive Success

    Client is a corporate executive who asked for help to diversify his concentrated MLP after the IPO of his company. Client also required assistance with managing parent's and children's financial assets.

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    Equity Compensation Plan Success

    General Counsel of a company had an IPO seeking a platform for equity compensation plan. Client engaged us to manage and provide EFS to his Board and C-Suite.

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Our Digital Suite

We believe that digital technology plays a crucial role in how our clients communicate, consume, transact and travel. Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity. These tools include managing your everyday finances such as paying bills online, sending money or transferring funds through the use of eAuthorizations, an enhanced way to authorize transactions with one click, and eDelivery, which reduces paper documents sent by mail and can protect your personal information from getting into the hands of identity thieves.
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    Total Wealth View
    The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind. Completing your financial picture with Total Wealth View gives our clients the benefit of more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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    Digital Vault
    The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows for easy sharing and convenient access to life’s most important documents from wills and deeds to financial statements and tax fillings. Easily manage your encrypted financial records all in one place.
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    Spending and Budgeting Tool
    Track spending habits, categorize expenses and create budgets across your Morgan Stanley and external financial accounts with our Spending and Budgeting Tool. We make it easy for you and your financial advisor to oversee trends in your financial life.
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Equity Compensation & Stock Plan Guidance

Helping you maximize the value of your equity compensation and navigate the complexities of stock plans with a tailored financial plan.

You may be asking yourself:

  • How well do I understand my equity compensation and the strategies that exist to maximize its value?
  • How do I turn my company equity into something I can enjoy?
  • Can I afford to leave my company, and how should I plan for that?
  • Is it risky to hold onto my company's stock?
  • How does my equity compensation affect my taxes?
How we can help:

Understanding how your stock or option plan works is only the first step. We work to help you unlock the full potential of your equity compensation - navigating tax implications, managing risks, and aligning your stock plan with long-term financial goals.

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Why us?

Experienced in Equity Compensation
Our team has deep experience with stock plans, including RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, allowing us to offer comprehensive strategies that can help maximize the beenfits of your equity.
Tailored Financial Strategies
We know every client's situation is unique. Our advice is customized to your personal goals, financial needs, and career timeline to help ensure your equity compensation aligns with your larger financial picture.
Tax-Efficient Planning
Our financial advisors develop strategies to help manage tax impact through optimized exercise and selling strategies, helping to ensure you can retain more of your earnings.
Risk Management Diversification
We help you navigate the risks of holding company stock, creating a balanced portfolio that supports your financail security while taking advantage of your equity compensation.

Accessible and Client-Focused
We prioritize your financial success, offering clear, actionable advice in a supportive environment. From consultation to implementation, our financial advisors are here every step of the way.

Location

717 Texas Avenue
Suite 3050
Houston, TX 77002
US
Direct:
(713) 658-2719(713) 658-2719
Toll-Free:
(800) 890-2774(800) 890-2774

Meet The Law Firm Group

About Constance E Niehaus

As an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley I have over two decades of experience in the financial industry. Working with me means you have access to all of the tools and resources that the global reach of Morgan Stanley can provide. Some of the worlds most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform, and a full spectrum of investment choices will be at your fingertips.

Throughout my career, I have focused on institutional fixed income for banks, insurance companies and money managers. Most recently my focus has turned to high net worth individuals and across most assets classes. My strategy seeks to enhance overall returns versus respective benchmarks while establishing a clear plan to help clients reach their goals.

Although not originally from Houston, I have spent most of my adult life here. I attended the University of Houston where I recieved a BBA and the University of St. Thomas receiving my MBA in Finance. Having done many triathlons and marathons over the years, I continue to enjoy running.
Securities Agent: WA, KY, SC, OR, IL, FL, CO, CA, AZ, NY, CT, UT, OK, NJ, MI, LA, WV, MA, MO, IN, MS, NV, TN, GA, AL, TX, OH, NC, VA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1674813

About Blake M Jones

Founder and Managing Partner of The Law Firm Group at Morgan Stanley
Five Star Wealth Manager - Texas Monthly, 2014 - 2018
40 under 40 (HM) - Houston Business Journal
South Texas College of Law - JD
University of Texas - BA

2014-2018 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2014-2018) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2014 Award - 10/16/2013 through 05/16/2014
2015 Award - 10/16/2014 through 05/16/2015
2016 Award - 10/16/2015 through 05/16/2016
2017 Award - 10/24/2016 through 05/24/2017
2018 Award - 10/27/2017 through 05/21/2018
Securities Agent: NH, TN, MD, WA, KY, TX, CO, NC, MO, NY, OH, OK, PA, MI, NJ, LA, CA, AZ, FL, GA, KS, IL, WV, VA, UT, SC, OR, NV, MS, MA, IN, CT, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1383173

About Taylor Mosley

Focuses on comprehensive financial planning for clients of The Law Firm Group at Morgan Stanley.
Actively involved in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, The Junior League of Houston, and Daughters of the American Revolution
Background in Accounting and Finance
Texas Tech University - BBA
Securities Agent: UT, AZ, NJ, OK, CT, OH, CA, MI, TN, MO, GA, LA, TX, VA, FL, NY, MA, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1689853

About Lyndsay B. Schick

Serves as The Law Firm Group's chief client service associate with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

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.

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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1Investors 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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2Alternative 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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3Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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5Morgan 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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6Morgan 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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7Morgan 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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8Investors 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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9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.

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

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

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12The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.

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