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Our Mission Statement
The MayerGelwarg Group's mission is to help ensure our clients’ financial success. We strive to fulfill this mission by providing fully integrated investment planning and portfolio management solutions, doing so with the highest level of client service.
Welcome
The MayerGelwarg Group's objective is to provide excellence in investment planning and portfolio management services. For portfolio management services, we utilize a rigorous research-based investment manager selection process that is independent and unbiased. We represent our clients' interests and not the interests of any investment firm or its products.
At the heart of our portfolio management process is the Morgan Stanley Global Investment Manager Analysis (GIMA) team, 70 analysts dedicated to manager analysis. Their mission is to provide objective appraisals through ongoing due diligence of independent investment advisory firms, and afford private clients access to world class managers. Today they monitor 2,300 strategies across approximately 400 investment manager relationships, totaling over $1 trillion+ of investment advisory assets for Morgan Stanley clients. Morgan Stanley GIMA is one of the largest independent investment manager consulting groups in the country, and Morgan Stanley's platform is ranked the #1 managed accounts platform in the industry.
Utilizing the Morgan Stanley GIMA, The MayerGelwarg Group recommends investment managers who customize individually managed portfolios based on client suitability. The MayerGelwarg Group client accounts are systematically rebalanced to the agreed upon target asset allocation and managed for tax efficiency in consultation with the clients’ tax professionals.
The quality and experience of your financial advisors is at the heart of your future potential financial success and security. As experienced, proactive financial advisors with broad skills to help clients address ongoing planning matters, we have developed and initiated strategies which seek to integrate investment, tax, asset protection and wealth transfer planning to better enhance the growth and preservation of our clients’ wealth. Together with our experienced colleagues Keri Goldberg, Consulting Group Analyst, Victor Mihaiu, Business Development Director, Jacki Lukasik, Senior Client Service Associate, Maralyn Ferrer, Wealth Management Associate, and Tazmin Brumell, Wealth Management Associate, we are committed to delivering the finest level of service.
At the heart of our portfolio management process is the Morgan Stanley Global Investment Manager Analysis (GIMA) team, 70 analysts dedicated to manager analysis. Their mission is to provide objective appraisals through ongoing due diligence of independent investment advisory firms, and afford private clients access to world class managers. Today they monitor 2,300 strategies across approximately 400 investment manager relationships, totaling over $1 trillion+ of investment advisory assets for Morgan Stanley clients. Morgan Stanley GIMA is one of the largest independent investment manager consulting groups in the country, and Morgan Stanley's platform is ranked the #1 managed accounts platform in the industry.
Utilizing the Morgan Stanley GIMA, The MayerGelwarg Group recommends investment managers who customize individually managed portfolios based on client suitability. The MayerGelwarg Group client accounts are systematically rebalanced to the agreed upon target asset allocation and managed for tax efficiency in consultation with the clients’ tax professionals.
The quality and experience of your financial advisors is at the heart of your future potential financial success and security. As experienced, proactive financial advisors with broad skills to help clients address ongoing planning matters, we have developed and initiated strategies which seek to integrate investment, tax, asset protection and wealth transfer planning to better enhance the growth and preservation of our clients’ wealth. Together with our experienced colleagues Keri Goldberg, Consulting Group Analyst, Victor Mihaiu, Business Development Director, Jacki Lukasik, Senior Client Service Associate, Maralyn Ferrer, Wealth Management Associate, and Tazmin Brumell, Wealth Management Associate, we are committed to delivering the finest level of service.
Services Include
- Art AdvisoryFootnote1
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote2
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote3
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote4
- Divorce Financial AnalysisFootnote5
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote6
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote7
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote8
- Financial PlanningFootnote9
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote10
- Retirement PlanningFootnote11
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote12
- Stock Plan ServicesFootnote13
- Wealth ManagementFootnote14
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Meet The MayerGelwarg Group
About Ken Mayer
Mr. Mayer is a Founder and Co-Managing Partner of The MayerGelwarg Group at Morgan Stanley. The MayerGelwarg Group works with wealthy families, privately-held businesses, retirement plans, endowments and foundations to establish family office and multigenerational programs, estate planning, insurance and investment management strategies, pension design and retirement solutions, and charitable giving.
Prior to founding The MayerGelwarg Group, Mr. Mayer was a Principal with Bernstein Global Wealth Management and its predecessor firm, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co, LLC which he joined in 1992. Before that, Mr. Mayer was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for a NYC-based $100 million privately-held company where he directed the controllership functions of the business as well as the personal investments of its Principals.
Mr. Mayer began his career in financial services at Chase Manhattan Bank where he was Vice President and Financial Controller of the Domestic Private Banking Group. This group included the bank’s Personal Trust and Investment Services arm and its subsidiaries, The Chase Manhattan Trust Company of Florida and The Chase Manhattan Trust Company of California.
Mr. Mayer received his B.A. from Rutgers University and an M.B.A. from The W. Paul Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University where he studied Finance and International Business.
Mr. Mayer grew up in Edison, New Jersey, and now resides in Bernardsville, New Jersey. He is married to Shikha and they have two sons, Grant and Daniel.
Prior to founding The MayerGelwarg Group, Mr. Mayer was a Principal with Bernstein Global Wealth Management and its predecessor firm, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co, LLC which he joined in 1992. Before that, Mr. Mayer was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for a NYC-based $100 million privately-held company where he directed the controllership functions of the business as well as the personal investments of its Principals.
Mr. Mayer began his career in financial services at Chase Manhattan Bank where he was Vice President and Financial Controller of the Domestic Private Banking Group. This group included the bank’s Personal Trust and Investment Services arm and its subsidiaries, The Chase Manhattan Trust Company of Florida and The Chase Manhattan Trust Company of California.
Mr. Mayer received his B.A. from Rutgers University and an M.B.A. from The W. Paul Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University where he studied Finance and International Business.
Mr. Mayer grew up in Edison, New Jersey, and now resides in Bernardsville, New Jersey. He is married to Shikha and they have two sons, Grant and Daniel.
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NMLS#: 1279525
NMLS#: 1279525
About Peter Gelwarg
Peter Gelwarg, co-founder of The MayerGelwarg Group at Morgan Stanley, brings a distinctive skill set to his role as a Financial Advisor. With a background in tax planning as an experienced tax professional (not practicing at Morgan Stanley) and financial management, Peter focuses on assisting high net worth clients. His practice revolves around implementing advanced wealth enhancement and asset preservation strategies. Peter takes a proactive approach, integrating advanced planning and investment strategies to help clients achieve their family's goals while seeking to preserve their hard-earned capital, considering income, estate, and gift taxes in collaboration with clients' attorneys and accountants.
Before co-founding The MayerGelwarg Group in 2011, Peter held a Principal position at Bernstein Global Wealth Management and its predecessor firm, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., since 1998. Prior to that, he served as a Partner and Director of the Tax, Estate, and Financial Planning Department at a mid-size CPA firm in New Jersey.
Peter's education includes a B.S. in Accounting from American University, followed by becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and earning the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. He further honed his skills with a Master of Science Degree in Taxation from Seton Hall University. Earlier in his career, Peter served as a public speaker at seminars for the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, focusing on integrating investment planning, wealth transfer, and tax matters for high net worth families.
Peter has been an active member of professional organizations like the NJSCPA, the New Jersey Society of CPAs Financial Planning Committee, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Peter, originally from Springfield, New Jersey, now resides in Warren, New Jersey, where he enjoys spending quality time with his wife Donna and their son Seth.
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2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Before co-founding The MayerGelwarg Group in 2011, Peter held a Principal position at Bernstein Global Wealth Management and its predecessor firm, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., since 1998. Prior to that, he served as a Partner and Director of the Tax, Estate, and Financial Planning Department at a mid-size CPA firm in New Jersey.
Peter's education includes a B.S. in Accounting from American University, followed by becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and earning the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. He further honed his skills with a Master of Science Degree in Taxation from Seton Hall University. Earlier in his career, Peter served as a public speaker at seminars for the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, focusing on integrating investment planning, wealth transfer, and tax matters for high net worth families.
Peter has been an active member of professional organizations like the NJSCPA, the New Jersey Society of CPAs Financial Planning Committee, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Peter, originally from Springfield, New Jersey, now resides in Warren, New Jersey, where he enjoys spending quality time with his wife Donna and their son Seth.
Disclaimer:
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Securities Agent: SC, PA, MO, MA, CT, WA, OH, NM, NH, MD, IL, AZ, SD, MS, IN, HI, WY, LA, DE, CO, CA, AK, NV, GA, NC, MT, FL, VA, MI, ID, TX, RI, OK, NY, NJ, VT, MN, ME, DC, VI, KY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1282759
NMLS#: 1282759
About Richard Bloom
Richard Bloom (Rich) is a Financial Advisor in The MayerGelwarg Group at Morgan Stanley. He works with our clients to gain a full understanding of their financial goals. In order to build long term investment programs, Rich takes into consideration taxes, retirement and wealth transfer strategies. Working closely with Morgan Stanley’s Family Office Resources, Rich coordinates wealth planning analyses on behalf of our clients to clarify long term financial implications of decisions they make today.
Rich is instrumental in liaising between The MayerGelwarg Group and the Morgan Stanley Consulting Group, managing the research, selection and oversight of our independent investment managers. This research is also vital for working with privately held companies to create and manage retirement solutions for business owners and their employees, including 401(k), profit sharing and defined benefit plans.
While at Morgan Stanley, Rich has received two designations that only a handful of Morgan Stanley financial advisors have been awarded; the Global Sports and Entertainment Associate and the Dedicated Equity Plan Specialist. These titles are bestowed only upon financial advisors who meet the highest criteria.
As a Global Sports and Entertainment Associate, Rich works with clients who have unique planning needs. Sophisticated investment strategies, creative financing and lending solutions, lifestyle advisory, philanthropic management, and an intuitive grasp of family and wealth dynamics are tailor-made to help our clients meet their exceptional needs, while taking unpredictable income streams into consideration.
As a Dedicated Equity Plan Specialist, Rich utilizes set of skills to help clients who receive compensation benefits in the form of company stock. His deep understanding of the tax ramifications surrounding stock awards and grants qualifies Rich to work cohesively with clients' CPAs to develop long-term, tax efficient diversification strategies.
Rich is a Certified Financial PlannerTM earning the designation through New York University, and is an active member of the Estate Planning Council of New York City and the Financial Planning Association of New York. He received a B.S. in Finance from The Pennsylvania State University. Rich currently resides in Westchester with his wife Marisa and children Harley and Jordan.
Rich is instrumental in liaising between The MayerGelwarg Group and the Morgan Stanley Consulting Group, managing the research, selection and oversight of our independent investment managers. This research is also vital for working with privately held companies to create and manage retirement solutions for business owners and their employees, including 401(k), profit sharing and defined benefit plans.
While at Morgan Stanley, Rich has received two designations that only a handful of Morgan Stanley financial advisors have been awarded; the Global Sports and Entertainment Associate and the Dedicated Equity Plan Specialist. These titles are bestowed only upon financial advisors who meet the highest criteria.
As a Global Sports and Entertainment Associate, Rich works with clients who have unique planning needs. Sophisticated investment strategies, creative financing and lending solutions, lifestyle advisory, philanthropic management, and an intuitive grasp of family and wealth dynamics are tailor-made to help our clients meet their exceptional needs, while taking unpredictable income streams into consideration.
As a Dedicated Equity Plan Specialist, Rich utilizes set of skills to help clients who receive compensation benefits in the form of company stock. His deep understanding of the tax ramifications surrounding stock awards and grants qualifies Rich to work cohesively with clients' CPAs to develop long-term, tax efficient diversification strategies.
Rich is a Certified Financial PlannerTM earning the designation through New York University, and is an active member of the Estate Planning Council of New York City and the Financial Planning Association of New York. He received a B.S. in Finance from The Pennsylvania State University. Rich currently resides in Westchester with his wife Marisa and children Harley and Jordan.
Securities Agent: VA, SC, ME, CT, TX, SD, MO, MD, KY, FL, DE, RI, NJ, MS, MN, AK, HI, OH, NV, GA, LA, IN, ID, DC, AZ, CO, CA, PA, NC, MA, IL, NM, MI, VI, MT, OK, NY, NH, WY, WA, VT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1310750
NMLS#: 1310750
About Greg Waldman
Greg offers multi-generational wealth planning with a concentration on risk mitigation and tax-efficiency. He utilizes his strong understanding of alternative investments to assist his clients in achieving their long-term financial goals. By orchestrating sophisticated tax strategies, he endeavors to enhance the financial standing of his clients, leaving a lasting impact on their generational wealth.
As a critical member of The MayerGelwarg Group, Greg diligently evaluates market trends, conducts risk analyses, and identifies meaningful opportunities to fortify the portfolios of his clients. Backed by the robust suite of Morgan Stanley services, Greg focuses on providing investment ideas to entrepreneurs and high net worth families helping them maximize their wealth through creative estate, tax, and business planning strategies.
Greg has over 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career at The New York Stock Exchange and moved on to Prudential Securities. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2001 to pursue his interest in wealth management and executive financial services, currently serving as a Senior Vice President with The MayerGelwarg Group.
A graduate of The Ohio State University, Greg received his Bachelor of Science degree in finance and sociology. Greg is married to his college sweetheart, Liz. They reside in Jericho, NY with their daughter Ariana and son Spencer. Outside the office, Greg enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, and watching college football.
As a critical member of The MayerGelwarg Group, Greg diligently evaluates market trends, conducts risk analyses, and identifies meaningful opportunities to fortify the portfolios of his clients. Backed by the robust suite of Morgan Stanley services, Greg focuses on providing investment ideas to entrepreneurs and high net worth families helping them maximize their wealth through creative estate, tax, and business planning strategies.
Greg has over 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career at The New York Stock Exchange and moved on to Prudential Securities. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2001 to pursue his interest in wealth management and executive financial services, currently serving as a Senior Vice President with The MayerGelwarg Group.
A graduate of The Ohio State University, Greg received his Bachelor of Science degree in finance and sociology. Greg is married to his college sweetheart, Liz. They reside in Jericho, NY with their daughter Ariana and son Spencer. Outside the office, Greg enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, and watching college football.
Securities Agent: NY, MO, ME, LA, KY, WA, SD, OR, IN, IA, CT, AZ, AK, WI, VI, SC, NM, DE, PA, MA, FL, VA, OH, NH, NC, MT, IL, DC, CA, TX, CO, RI, OK, MI, ID, VT, NV, NJ, MS, MD, WY, MN, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1297670
NMLS#: 1297670
About Keri Goldberg
Keri Goldberg is a Consulting Group Analyst in The MayerGelwarg Group at Morgan Stanley.
Prior to working at Morgan Stanley, Keri was a Senior Private Client Associate and Administrative Officer at Bernstein Global Wealth Management. Keri joined Bernstein in 1996 as a Private Client Assistant and has been working with Ken Mayer, one of the team’s Senior Vice Presidents, and his clients since 1997. During her 15 year tenure at Bernstein, Keri helped to manage Ken’s practice with over 250 client relationships. She also participated in Bernstein’s selective two-year Advisor Training Program, was a leader in the Senior Associate Group and mentored new associates.
Keri earned a B.S. in Finance and International Business from The Pennsylvania State University. She is Series 7 and 63 licensed.
Prior to working at Morgan Stanley, Keri was a Senior Private Client Associate and Administrative Officer at Bernstein Global Wealth Management. Keri joined Bernstein in 1996 as a Private Client Assistant and has been working with Ken Mayer, one of the team’s Senior Vice Presidents, and his clients since 1997. During her 15 year tenure at Bernstein, Keri helped to manage Ken’s practice with over 250 client relationships. She also participated in Bernstein’s selective two-year Advisor Training Program, was a leader in the Senior Associate Group and mentored new associates.
Keri earned a B.S. in Finance and International Business from The Pennsylvania State University. She is Series 7 and 63 licensed.
About Jacki Lukasik
Jacki Lukasik is a Senior Client Service Associate in The MayerGelwarg Group at Morgan Stanley with over twenty years of experience in the investment management industry. She is responsible for all day-to-day administrative aspects of the business and plays a key role in ensuring the operational efficiency of client onboarding and the ongoing management of their accounts. Jacki provides team support for scheduling, online account access, client reporting and portfolio reviews, performance analysis and tax reporting.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Jacki served as a Senior Private Client Administrator for Bernstein Global Wealth Management, assisting Ken Mayer and Peter Gelwarg in the servicing of their clients. Before that, she was a Social Welfare Examiner for Oneida County New York Department of Social Services. Jacki is a graduate of the State University of New York, Oswego with a BA in Interpersonal Communications and Spanish. She is also a Notary Public.
Jacki was raised in Utica, NY and currently resides in Manhattan with her husband Mark. In her free time, she enjoys baking, attending concerts and giving back to her community. Since 2015, Jacki has been an active volunteer with The Birthday Party Project where she plans and holds birthday parties for homeless and transitional shelter children. On Saturday mornings, you will find her volunteering at the St. Mark Food Pantry, where she helps distribute food to those who are in need.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Jacki served as a Senior Private Client Administrator for Bernstein Global Wealth Management, assisting Ken Mayer and Peter Gelwarg in the servicing of their clients. Before that, she was a Social Welfare Examiner for Oneida County New York Department of Social Services. Jacki is a graduate of the State University of New York, Oswego with a BA in Interpersonal Communications and Spanish. She is also a Notary Public.
Jacki was raised in Utica, NY and currently resides in Manhattan with her husband Mark. In her free time, she enjoys baking, attending concerts and giving back to her community. Since 2015, Jacki has been an active volunteer with The Birthday Party Project where she plans and holds birthday parties for homeless and transitional shelter children. On Saturday mornings, you will find her volunteering at the St. Mark Food Pantry, where she helps distribute food to those who are in need.
About Victor Mihaiu
As a Business Development Director with the MayerGelwarg Group, Victor is the first point of contact for our clients who seek help with account services, financial plans, and investment portfolios. Victor combines relationship management with product experience to cultivate longstanding relationships with our clients. His knowledge of administrative problem solving and portfolio analysis make Victor a meaningful contact for our clients. Victor’s self-starter mindset and willingness to go above and beyond to provide client services makes him an invaluable part of our team. With 17 years of experience as a Wealth Management Associate, Victor is able to deliver the trademark Morgan Stanley “white-glove” service to all of our clients. He holds his Series 7 and 66 Securities registrations and New York Life, Health, and Variable Annuity Insurance licenses.
Victor earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Investments from Bernard M. Baruch College. A native of Queens, NY, Victor enjoys playing hockey during his spare time.
Victor earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Investments from Bernard M. Baruch College. A native of Queens, NY, Victor enjoys playing hockey during his spare time.
About Tazmin Brumell
Tazmin started her career in the finance industry in 2013 as an intern, later becoming a Client Associate with a small Brooklyn investment firm. She then spent 5 years working at Wells Fargo Advisors in New York City where she became a Registered Client Associate, obtaining her Series SIE, Series 7 and Series 66. Tazmin continued to work as a Wealth Management Associate at Merrill Lynch before joining the MayerGelwarg Group at Morgan Stanley in January 2023.
Tazmin graduated from Berkeley College with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Services and Magnum Cum Laude Honors. She is also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Financial Management Association. In her free time, Tazmin enjoys volunteering at her church Full Gospel Assembly and spending time with family and friends.
Tazmin graduated from Berkeley College with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Services and Magnum Cum Laude Honors. She is also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Financial Management Association. In her free time, Tazmin enjoys volunteering at her church Full Gospel Assembly and spending time with family and friends.
About Seth Gelwarg
Working alongside Victor Mihaiu, Tazmin Brumell, and Jacki Lukasik, Seth serves as a primary point of contact for our clients. His knowledge of the Morgan Stanley platform, continuing development of planning concepts, and relationship building skills enable him to garner a deep understanding of our clients’ complex needs and communicate them effectively to our advisors.
Seth began his career with multiple wealth management internships, gaining early experience at both the Morgan Stanley Private Bank and the J.P. Morgan Private Bank. He graduated from Tulane University with a major in Finance and a minor in Psychology.
Seth’s interest in finance was typified by his experience as an Equity Research Analyst for Tulane’s Darwin Fenner Student Managed Fund. Leading the Large Cap Consumer Discretionary team, Seth and his teammates earned a significant allocation of school investment capital toward his purchase recommendations.
In addition to his interest in finance, Seth has dedicated much time and effort toward charitable causes. During his time as a fraternity officer at Tulane, Seth helped inaugurate a yearly fundraising event to support The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), establishing his organization as one of the most prolific yearly charitable contributors on Tulane’s campus. As a high school student, Seth co-organized a winter clothing drive, successfully delivering much needed clothing to a local homeless shelter.
Seth currently holds both his Series 66 and 7 licenses.
In his free time, Seth enjoys baking, reading, tennis, and golf, in addition to time well spent with family and friends.
Seth began his career with multiple wealth management internships, gaining early experience at both the Morgan Stanley Private Bank and the J.P. Morgan Private Bank. He graduated from Tulane University with a major in Finance and a minor in Psychology.
Seth’s interest in finance was typified by his experience as an Equity Research Analyst for Tulane’s Darwin Fenner Student Managed Fund. Leading the Large Cap Consumer Discretionary team, Seth and his teammates earned a significant allocation of school investment capital toward his purchase recommendations.
In addition to his interest in finance, Seth has dedicated much time and effort toward charitable causes. During his time as a fraternity officer at Tulane, Seth helped inaugurate a yearly fundraising event to support The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), establishing his organization as one of the most prolific yearly charitable contributors on Tulane’s campus. As a high school student, Seth co-organized a winter clothing drive, successfully delivering much needed clothing to a local homeless shelter.
Seth currently holds both his Series 66 and 7 licenses.
In his free time, Seth enjoys baking, reading, tennis, and golf, in addition to time well spent with family and friends.

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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.
13Morgan 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.
14Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
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2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
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4When 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.
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.
6Morgan 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.
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 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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10Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
11When 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.
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.
13Morgan 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.
14Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
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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:
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 Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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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