Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Lending Specialist
Phone:
(215) 963-3933(215) 963-3933
The Massaux Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(215) 963-3933(215) 963-3933
Our Mission Statement
Your financial journey is not set in stone, it is an open book of possibilities. We want to be in your corner and help you find what the next step is in your life. Our team can add clarity to your financial health so you can know your options and the unique paths you can take. By providing education, cooperation, and the breadth of resources our firm has to offer, we can help guide you towards your goals.
Our Story and Services
Prior to the Massaux group joining Morgan Stanley, Richard Massaux began his career in wealth management in 1996 with Prudential Securities, which later became Wells Fargo Advisors. After 22 years as a Managing Director and principal of an investment group at Wells Fargo, Richard transitioned his business to Morgan Stanley and established his own investment group with Amanda Wasson and Christopher Funkey
The Massaux group strives to build long term relationships; therefore, we focus on long term financial plans. We believe this is the framework to maintain a successful practice where our clients’ daily needs are met and can attest to being our number one priority.
Our clients deserve a hands on, focused, forward thinking group of advisors and assistance. Each request is promptly carried through to their upmost satisfaction and comfort level. Richard and his team pride themselves on trust, dedication and professionalism. The Massaux group is devoted to obtaining an efficient process and consistent overall communication with clients.
The Massaux group strives to build long term relationships; therefore, we focus on long term financial plans. We believe this is the framework to maintain a successful practice where our clients’ daily needs are met and can attest to being our number one priority.
Our clients deserve a hands on, focused, forward thinking group of advisors and assistance. Each request is promptly carried through to their upmost satisfaction and comfort level. Richard and his team pride themselves on trust, dedication and professionalism. The Massaux group is devoted to obtaining an efficient process and consistent overall communication with clients.
Services Include
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Wealth ManagementFootnote2
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote3
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote4
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote5
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote6
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote7
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote8
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Life InsuranceFootnote9
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The Step by Step Process
In the vast landscape of wealth management offerings, we feel what sets us apart is our dedicated approach to service. We encourage our clients not only to lean on us to share the responsibilities of managing their often-complex everyday financial needs, but to come to us for guidance in aspects all of life. Things that may not be of current financial concern one day might, and the strong foundations we build allow us to stand ready to step in and face the challenge of the expected or unexpected.
Discovery
Knowing our client and their family situation is imperative to financial planning. Our clients are guided throughout the process to determine the level of risk and long term goals. From concept to completion of your financial plan, we look forward to getting acquainted at our Center City Philadelphia location or if preferred, in the comfort of our clients home.
Setting Your Goals
In this step, we will request specific financial information and statements to help us better understand your current financial picture in detail so that we can begin to identify any unique circumstances and thus, set your financial goals.
Asking the Right Questions
After our initial meeting, we will begin to develop a tailored wealth management strategy that is centered around your concerns and needs. By asking you the right questions, we will be able to fully understand the bigger picture and start taking the steps towards the future you want to see.
Constructing your Unique Plan
Through a fully customized approach, we will assist you in determining the appropriate asset allocation and investment strategy that can help reach your goals. We consider your current situation, long-term goals, legal and regulatory constraints, liquidity needs, expected tax status, risk and other variables towards the construction of your portfolio.
Implementation
The Massaux group applies thirty-five years of combined experience to execute a plan to accomplish our clients' goals. With the vision of a secure retirement supported by the immense resources of Morgan Stanley, we will leverage the firm's tools to help achieve your objectives in education, retirement, insurance, lending, and charitable contributions.
Monitoring
We understand that plans change. It is imperative to make sure that we are in constant communication with our clients, because the aspects of our client's plans will need to be adjusted. Our typical relationship has at least one in-person meeting per year, along with quarterly conference calls. We want to be available for you with any questions you may have and handle the necessary changes to keep your portfolio on track.
The Evolution of an Investor’s Life Cycle
Wherever you, or your family are in the Investor Life Cycle, we are here to guide you and as a multi-generational team, we will be with you and your family every step of the way.
Starting your Career
After graduation, there are a few elements that any young professional should be focused on financially. Some of these include: making sure that you have a liquid emergency fund, a balanced budget (accounting for necessary expenses, saving & investment and discretionary spending), learning about your company sponsored retirement plans, and potentially setting up Individual Retirement Accounts.
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Starting a Family
Starting a family comes with many capital expenditures that young individuals and families want to be prepared for. Many young families end up asking themselves, “How do we budget for…our wedding, a down payment on our first home, a new car, etc.?”. These are milestone moments for any young family, and we all want to feel prepared when they come up. Our goal is to help you feel confident when this time comes.
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Expanding your Family
Every parent wants to give their child the best opportunity to succeed in this world, and upon the birth of a child, many find themselves asking, “How do we do that?”. There are many ways that parents and grandparents can help give a child a head start. We are here to help plan for this, whether it be education funding, gifting, or transferring securities. We are here to answer any questions you may have and to do everything in our power to help prepare your child for their future.
Gifting Considerations
Building your Career or Business
As your career or business grows, so too will your compensation. This can come in many different forms, increased revenue from a business, Incentive Stock Options, Restricted Stock, Bonuses. Additionally, at this stage of life it is not uncommon to also see some sort of inheritance come to you from a loved one. It is crucial to have a financial plan in place to make sure that your money is working towards the goals and objectives that you and your family have set out to accomplish.
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Preparing for Retirement or the Sale of a Business
Getting ready for retirement and winding down your career can bring numerous questions to the forefront of anyone’s mind. Questions like: When is the right time to retire? Will I have enough? What do I do with my 401k? And so many more. This can be a concerning time for anyone. It is our goal explain financial complexities in a practical manner and work with you to build a comprehensive financial plan that helps you to make decisions and answer these questions with confidence.
Strategies to Prepare for Any Retirement StyleAlternative Investments
Alternative investments go beyond traditional stocks and bonds, offering access to assets like real estate, private equity, hedge funds, and commodities. They can provide diversification, reduce exposure to market volatility, and open the door to unique growth opportunities. Reach out and schedule a meeting with us if you'd like to explore how alternative investments could benefit your investment strategy.
Potential Benefits
- Diversify Your Holdings
- Grow Your Assets
- Mitigate Tax Liabilities
- Generate Income
What You Can Expect
- Exclusive access with personalized guidance
- Rigorous investment and operational due diligence
- Opportunities to invest directly in private companies
- Values-based investing
Financial Resources & Tools
Our goal is simple: to be the firm where the most talented, trusted advisors in the industry leverage cutting-edge technology and deliver customized wealth management solutions to their clients and their families to enable them to achieve their goals. The below modules are a pallet of financial resources and market-leading technology platforms that are resilient, safe, efficient, smart, fast, and flexible.
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Morgan Stanley Financial Planning can show you a single, comprehensive snapshot of your finances. We can help you create a wealth plan that’s adaptable to the different stages of your life using our cutting edge tools- Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView.
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Meet The Massaux Group
Phone:
(215) 854-6121(215) 854-6121
Amanda Wasson
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(215) 963-3932(215) 963-3932
Grace Manning
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(215) 963-3836(215) 963-3836
About Richard J. Massaux
A 25-year native to the financial services industry, Richard J. Massaux strives for excellence in both performance and service to his clients. Richard believes having a close connection with his clients is crucial in establishing long term relationships. Aside from focusing on investment strategies, Richard and his team assist their clients by establishing and monitoring their long-term financial plans.
Representing Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in 2021, and Morgan Stanley's President's Club from 2020-2023, he displays insurmountable dedication to his clients, his business, as well as his family. He and his wife, Donna, reside in Voorhees, New Jersey with their three sons, Chase, Brody, and Landon. A devoted family man, when he isn’t coaching or watching his boys play soccer or basketball, Richard enjoys time with his family at their home at the Jersey Shore in Margate. Born and raised in Central New Jersey, Richard earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and philosophy from Rutgers University where he was a member of the Chi Phi fraternity. Over the last two decades, Richard has worked closely with the American Cancer Society on several different boards as he is personally dedicated to help raise awareness for an important cause close to his heart.
2021 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2021) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/19 - 6/30/20.
Representing Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in 2021, and Morgan Stanley's President's Club from 2020-2023, he displays insurmountable dedication to his clients, his business, as well as his family. He and his wife, Donna, reside in Voorhees, New Jersey with their three sons, Chase, Brody, and Landon. A devoted family man, when he isn’t coaching or watching his boys play soccer or basketball, Richard enjoys time with his family at their home at the Jersey Shore in Margate. Born and raised in Central New Jersey, Richard earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and philosophy from Rutgers University where he was a member of the Chi Phi fraternity. Over the last two decades, Richard has worked closely with the American Cancer Society on several different boards as he is personally dedicated to help raise awareness for an important cause close to his heart.
2021 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2021) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/19 - 6/30/20.
Securities Agent: PR, CA, WY, TN, MO, MN, FL, WA, VA, PA, NC, LA, KS, DE, UT, RI, OH, MS, IL, GA, OK, NY, NJ, NV, WI, VT, MI, MD, DC, CO, WV, SC, NM, MA, CT, TX; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 345606
CA Insurance License #: 2102539
NMLS#: 345606
CA Insurance License #: 2102539
About Christopher Funkey
Christopher is a financial advisor with The Massaux Group at Morgan Stanley. He began his career in the financial services industry with Lord Abbett & Co. Asset Management before joining Morgan Stanley. Christopher's desire to use his knowledge of and experience in capital markets to help individuals, families, and organizations meet their financial goals, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment is what drove him to pursue a career as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley.
Christopher is focused on designing comprehensive financial plans that are tailored to each individual client and family to ensure that they are on track to reach their financial goals. He takes a great deal of pride in understanding that every person and family he has the privilege of working with is unique, and therefore, every financial plan he creates is unique. Additionally, Christopher strives to present his clients with complex financial information in a practical manner that is easy to digest so that financial decisions can be made with confidence.
Prior to entering the financial services industry, Christopher attended Pennsylvania State University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance with a focus in Accounting. While at Penn State, Christopher spent four years playing on the Division 1 Men’s Ice Hockey Team. He helped the team to a Big 10 Championship and led the program’s community outreach efforts in his time at the university. Christopher is originally from Chicago, IL, and he currently resides in Philadelphia with his wife, Rachel, and their dog, Mick. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, playing ice hockey, and spending time with his family.
Christopher is focused on designing comprehensive financial plans that are tailored to each individual client and family to ensure that they are on track to reach their financial goals. He takes a great deal of pride in understanding that every person and family he has the privilege of working with is unique, and therefore, every financial plan he creates is unique. Additionally, Christopher strives to present his clients with complex financial information in a practical manner that is easy to digest so that financial decisions can be made with confidence.
Prior to entering the financial services industry, Christopher attended Pennsylvania State University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance with a focus in Accounting. While at Penn State, Christopher spent four years playing on the Division 1 Men’s Ice Hockey Team. He helped the team to a Big 10 Championship and led the program’s community outreach efforts in his time at the university. Christopher is originally from Chicago, IL, and he currently resides in Philadelphia with his wife, Rachel, and their dog, Mick. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, playing ice hockey, and spending time with his family.
Securities Agent: MA, UT, WV, WA, MI, GA, FL, DC, AZ, OH, NY, CO, SC, RI, PR, NM, MS, MD, NC, WI, OK, LA, CT, WY, VT, TN, NV, MO, DE, VA, PA, NJ, IL, CA, TX; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2405319
NMLS#: 2405319
About Amanda Wasson
Amanda has been a member of the Massaux Group since 2015, and transitioned with the team to Morgan Stanley in 2017. Amanda’s pivotal role with the Massaux Group is providing organizational strategies, streamlining the onboarding process, and instituting technological efficiencies. In addition to her accuracy and work ethic, she contributes a comfortable and reliable level of first class service to the Massaux Group’s clients.
Amanda graduated from Jefferson University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. As lifelong residents of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, both Amanda and her husband currently reside in Swarthmore, PA. She enjoys exploring new cities, golfing, spending time outdoors, and cooking.
Amanda graduated from Jefferson University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. As lifelong residents of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, both Amanda and her husband currently reside in Swarthmore, PA. She enjoys exploring new cities, golfing, spending time outdoors, and cooking.
About Grace Manning
Grace grew up at the Jersey Shore and brings a passion for connection and creativity to her work. She graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Communication and has a strong interest in marketing and relationship-building. Grace enjoys creating meaningful connections, collaborating with others, and bringing ideas to life. Outside of work, she is an avid animal lover.
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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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan 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.
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.
4Investing in the market entails the risk of market volatility. The value of all types of investments may increase or decrease over varying time periods. The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable or impact investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability and impact 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.
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 and other legal matters.
6Morgan 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
7When 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.
8Morgan 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.
9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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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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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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan 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.
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.
4Investing in the market entails the risk of market volatility. The value of all types of investments may increase or decrease over varying time periods. The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable or impact investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability and impact 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.
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 and other legal matters.
6Morgan 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
7When 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.
8Morgan 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.
9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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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