Welcome

As seasoned wealth management professionals, we understand what it takes to help achieve personal and professional goals. We know the hardships you must face and the decisions you must make. However, our professional team is determined to take advantage of opportunities in an effort to grow your wealth.  We’ve built our practice over the past 34 years around customized financial solutions for people just like you.

Our clients believe, as we do, in the importance of building a long-term relationship with their financial advisors. We take great pride in our ability to truly listen to clients, so that we may clearly articulate their goals and create a customized roadmap that helps ensure financial success, often over multiple generations. Above all, they rely on our personal style, which is both respectful and communicative as we work together to develop expectations about risk and reward in today’s complex marketplace.

Our mission is to empower you to be confident in your financial decisions through education and understanding. We are committed to helping you grow and preserve your assets, while inspiring a level of confidence that enables you to spend less time worrying about your finances and more time enjoying your life and your family. We know how hard you are working to achieve your goals, and we will do whatever it takes to help ensure your wealth can lead to continued prosperity.

Our holistic approach focuses on helping you achieve life’s greatest goals. Providing meaningful guidance on financial matters to help meet the needs of your parents and/ or your children; striving to enable you to enjoy a comfortable and secure retirement and helping you leave a lasting legacy for your loved ones and causes that you care most about. 
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Solutions and Strategies to Fit Your Needs

With an experienced professional and the right resources, reaching your most important goals can be less challenging and more rewarding. We are ready to help you achieve your goals by working with you and your other trusted advisors, and by combining our financial insights with the global resources of Morgan Stanley.
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    Financial Planning
    Thorough, thoughtful financial planning-planning that analyzes where you are as well as where you want to go-is one of the most important steps in establishing a path to your goals. We will work with you to explore and help define your objectives and needs, and then structure your financial plan.
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    Asset Management
    Managing an investment portfolio should be a consultative, disciplined process that balances your attitudes and goals as an investor with careful analysis of the financial markets. You can rely on us for objective, strategic advice in structuring your portfolio and for careful analysis of any investments we consider together.
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    Retirement Planning
    One of our key areas of proficiency is helping individuals review their options for corporate retirement plans. We help you manage the complexities of your defined contribution or defined benefit plan assets into a holistic view, so you can begin to transition easily into the next phase of your life.
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    Planning for Education Funding
    The higher cost of higher education has been well-documented, but fortunately, there are a variety of solutions available to help you meet the challenge. The earlier you begin planning, the more successful you're likely to be. We can help you determine how much you'll have to save and whether such vehicles as Education Savings Accounts and 529 College Savings Plans might have a place in your children's or grandchildren's futures.
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    Alternative Investments
    Morgan Stanley Investment Management is a leading provider of alternative investment strategies with expertise that spans across private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure and managed futures markets. We are dedicated to serving the unique needs of financial advisors and their clients by delivering exceptional portfolios and custom alternative investment programs.
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    Estate Planning Strategies
    Estate planning provides for the management or disposition of property on death or incapacity. In addition, estate planning should include documentation that will enable health care decisions to be made during incapacity. Estate planning may minimize transfer taxes, maximize the benefits of giving to charity, and allow the retention of some control over gifted property. Which estate planning strategies are employed (and when) depends on one’s particular circumstances, priorities and goals.
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    Business Succession
    Ownership of a business frequently represents years, if not decades, of hard work and entrepreneurial savvy. Still, even the most astute business owners are often unfamiliar with the complexities and meticulous preparation that must go into a successful succession strategy. We understand your succession in the context of your overall financial picture and can help align the connections between your personal objectives and business ambitions.
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    Wealth Management
    Wealth management brings together virtually all of the dimensions of your life. We will work with you to understand the connections across your personal life, your family, your business and your legacy goals, and work with your other trusted advisors-or introduce you to our network of professionals-to help you develop a strategy to position your portfolio appropriately.

Alternative Investments Overview

Morgan Stanley Investment Management is a leading provider of alternative investment strategies with expertise that spans across private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure and managed futures markets. We are dedicated to serving the unique needs of financial advisors and their clients by delivering exceptional portfolios and custom alternative investment programs.
    The Market Square Group is proud to host you at any of our upcoming Market Round Table discussions for timely market perspectives and insights
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      Understanding Social Security
      Date: 10/23/2024
      Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

      Please contact Meredith Anderson or Daniel Lyons to RSVP:

      Meredith Anderson:
      Meredith.Anderson@morganstanley.com
      603.422.8929

      Daniel Lyons:
      Daniel.Lyons@morganstanley.com
      603.422.8943
      Understanding Social Security Invite
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      Cyber Security & Fraud Protection
      Date: 11/13/2024
      Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

      Please contact Meredith Anderson or Daniel Lyons to RSVP:

      Meredith Anderson:
      Meredith.Anderson@morganstanley.com
      603.422.8929

      Daniel Lyons:
      Daniel.Lyons@morganstanley.com
      603.422.8943
      Cyber Security and Fraud Protection Invitation
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      Retirement Income Planning
      Date: 9/18/2024
      Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

      Please contact Meredith Anderson or Daniel Lyons to RSVP:

      Meredith Anderson:
      Meredith.Anderson@morganstanley.com
      603.422.8929

      Daniel Lyons:
      Daniel.Lyons@morganstanley.com
      603.422.8943
      Retirement Income Planning Invite

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    Portsmouth, NH 03801
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    Direct:
    (603) 422-8909(603) 422-8909
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    Meet The Market Square Group

    About Richard W Lyons

    Richard W. Lyons is First Vice President, Portfolio Management Director and Alternative Investments Director with Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management division. For more than 40 years, he has earned the reputation of providing highly customized advice, investment solutions, and wealth management services to high net worth individuals, business owners, foundations and endowments. He listens carefully to his clients’ goals, values and concerns, and works tirelessly in an effort to make a difference in their lives by providing holistic wealth planning services with passion and integrity.

    Over the course of his long and rewarding career, Richard has had the unique opportunity to work for three global financial services firms: Kidder Peabody, UBS Financial and Morgan Stanley. This collective experience has provided him with a diverse set of skills and experience. In 2003, Richard joined Smith Barney as the Resident Manager of the Portsmouth, NH office. After the merger of Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley, Richard was the Branch Manager of the Portsmouth, NH office. In this role, he was responsible for cultivating a growing team of financial advisors whose products, solutions, and global insights deliver a differentiating service experience to their clients. Richard formed The Market Square Group at Morgan Stanley, a team providing customized solutions to investors.

    A graduate of Colby College with a degree in Economics, Richard has continued to invest in his education throughout his career. In 2008, Richard was recognized as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley and in 2012 he was again recognized as a Portfolio Management Director which enables him to manage client assets on a discretionary basis in the Portfolio Management program. This can be an important benefit for clients, as it avoids delays in making timely financial management decisions.

    Richard is a current resident of Portsmouth with his wife, Joan, and their children, Daniel and Christina.  A dedicated professional who spends long hours at work, he is also devoted to serving his community through his involvement in Rotary, the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine and the Child Advocacy Center of Rockingham County.  When Richard is not assisting clients or helping his local community, he enjoys golfing, skiing and spending time with family and friends.
    Securities Agent: MI, MA, CT, CO, CA, WV, PA, NV, MO, MD, RI, ME, FL, DE, WI, SC, OH, NY, NH, MN, ID, VT, IL, AZ, UT, GA, WA, VA, NJ, TX; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
    NMLS#: 174636
    CA Insurance License #: 0M21824

    About Daniel Lyons

    Daniel Lyons is a Financial Advisor on The Market Square Group at Morgan Stanley. He has over 3 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been with the firm since 2018.

    Blessed to have an extremely close family, growing up with his father and learning from his professional work ethic helped shape Daniel’s career today. Daniel graduated Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY studying Finance, and started working alongside his father and Yvonne shortly after to help grow the business. Taking the time to fully understand his clients and their stories, Dan helps to create opportunities lasting for generations. Daniel is also passionate about learning and understanding family dynamics and sharing relevant solutions to help his clients achieve their goals.

    Daniel and The Market Square Group take pride in their ability to hit every generation within a family and having defined continuity within their practice. The Team works with clients through multiple generations helping family grow their generational wealth.

    Outside of the office, Daniel is involved deeply in his community, being a “Big Brother” in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire Program. He is a member of the Merrimack Valley Chapter of UNICO where he serves as the Vice President and is currently serving as the acting Communications Chair. Family is everything to Daniel, he enjoys sailing, boating, traveling, and other community activities that enable him and family to be together and with their friends.
    Securities Agent: ME, IL, UT, MI, ND, DE, RI, MT, MN, VT, PA, VA, CA, NY, NH, FL, WI, MD, MA, ID, WV, TX, SC, CT, AZ, NJ, WA, NV, OH, MO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
    NMLS#: 1854978

    About Meredith Anderson

    Drawing on more than 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, Meredith provides a wide range of services for our clients to ensure a more streamlined, effective, and easy experience. She is always available to answer account questions or solve a complex operational issue. Meredith is responsible for the day-to-day operational and administrative activities of the practice.

    Highly adept at handling a broad range of responsibilities quickly and efficiently, Meredith enjoys providing what we call white glove service to every client. Working with investors since 2005, she not only knows how to help meet their specific needs, she knows how to anticipate them as well. She holds FINRA series 7 and 66 registrations.

    She, along with her daughter Marissa, is a resident of Dover. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling and cooking.
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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
    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.

    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 Market Square Group today.
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    5Morgan 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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    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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    7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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    8When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.

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    9Alternative 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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    10Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
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    11Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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