Our Story and Services

We are proud of the practice we’ve built over the years. Currently (as of September 2023), we manage:

• Approximately $1.5 billion in private wealth for individual clients
• More than $4.5 billion for institutions, including healthcare organizations, endowments and non-profits
• Nearly $400 million for offshore captive insurance companies

Through years of advising these clients, we have learned something that might not be readily apparent.

Ultra-high net worth individuals and the successful institutions they often represent have much in common.

Both have specific financial goals. An individual might be concerned about exiting a business, maximizing equity compensation or leaving a meaningful legacy without excessive taxation or family conflict. An endowment has a mission to accomplish that must be matched or exceeded by donations and investment returns. A corporation might be overwhelmed by complex fiduciary and investment responsibilities that their financial committee may or may not be prepared to assume.

For all these clients, The McEwan Group at Morgan Stanley has served as a source of knowledgeable guidance for almost 20 years. Our team is different from other Financial Advisor groups you may have encountered in the past. We focus on ultra-high net worth individual clients and the corporations and not-for-profits for which they bear weighty responsibilities.

Our efforts are enhanced immeasurably by the vast resources of Morgan Stanley and specifically, the firm’s Outsourced Chief Investment Office (OCIO). This multi-discipline team of New York-based professionals acts as an extension of our team and allows us to leverage experienced investment professionals who manage portfolios and help you reduce risk, increase liquidity and decrease cost.

Scott McEwan, the founder of The McEwan Group, is one of the relatively few Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors to have earned the firm’s Family Wealth Director designation, as well as such other impressive credentials as Corporate Retirement Director, Alternative Investment Director, and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). He and the team that bears his name are committed to helping you simplify the complexities that invariably accompany substantial personal wealth and institutional finances.


​2018-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

​Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded June 2019) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/18 - 3/31/19.

​2018-2023 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.

2015-2018 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Advisors
Source: ft.com. Data compiled by the Financial Times based the following time periods:
Awarded 2018; data 12/31/15 - 12/31/17
Awarded 2017; data 12/31/14 - 12/31/16
Awarded 2016; data 12/31/13 - 12/31/15
Awarded 2015; data 9/30/13 -9/30/14

2022 Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors
Source: ft.com. Data compiled by the Financial Times based the following time periods:
Advisor to choose appropriate years/periods from list below:
Awarded 2020; data 6/30/16 - 6/30/19

2022-2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com 2022-2024. Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.

[Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period from 3/31/22–3/31/23. (https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/)]

Financial Planning 2024 Top 40 Brokers Under 40: Financial Planning (February 2024) Data compiled by Financial Planning based on time period from 02/02/2023 – 02/01/2024. For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.financial-planning.com/list/top-40-brokers-under-40-in-2024
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Family Wealth Management

As your family grows and your wealth increases, you may face a broader and more complex set of wealth management challenges. We have the extensive experience, dedicated training and the resources necessary to help you and your family address these needs.

Private Wealth Management combines the vast resources of a global financial services firm with the individualized services of an investment boutique to address the planning, governance, liability management and investing needs of ultra high net worth families, their businesses and their philanthropic enterprises. Our goal is to help preserve and grow your financial, family and social capital so that it can have a positive impact today and for generations to come.

Resources for Select Investors

You may have heard the urban legend that our loved ones die twice - once when they pass away and once when they are forgotten. It is up to us to promote the legacy of our ancestors when they are no longer here to do it themselves. Their hard work, love, and value to posterity is something that is worth reciprocating. In following their example, we not only trace their footsteps, but also blaze our own trail. Morgan Stanley offers a plethora of tools that can help solidify your family legacy - past, present, and future:
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    Women & Wealth
    Whether you are a single woman or mother, a divorcee or widow, or a happily married woman in charge of the finances, we want to assist you in education, resources and planning to help you navigate all things financial.
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    Generation Skipping Transfer Tax
    Explore the unique considerations and implications of the Generation Skipping Transfer Tax.
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    Lifestyle Advisory
    Your family history is a crucial part of the person you have become, in more ways than you can imagine. Learning about these familial ties is a fascinating experience that can often shine a spotlight on your past and serve as a guiding light for your future. Morgan Stanley can give you access to various genealogical resources to help bring your family history to life.
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    Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
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    Family Office Resources
    Reflecting on how the most successful families create and maintain enduring legacies across multiple generations, Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources (FOR) is structured to help clients define a guiding vision, and translate that vision into effective strategies.
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    Philanthropy
    The Morgan Stanley GIFT Cures program was established to provide an opportunity for philanthropists to combine their resources to magnify the impact of their medically related giving,
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    Art Resources Team
    Your art collection may have substantial value. Art represents a growing component of many investors’ balance sheets but is often overlooked in the context of wealth management. ART at Morgan Stanley can help you address the unique considerations and implications of art as an asset.
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    How Affluent Families Can Plan for Hidden Risks
    Hidden risks abound. For affluent families, this can mean unwanted financial exposure. A simple risk assessment can go a long way to help close these gaps.
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Honors and Recognition

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    2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    The McEwan Group ranked #3 in South California for Private Wealth!

    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    2022-2025 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors
    Congratulations for Scott being named to the top 5% of Barron's National List!

    2022-2025 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)

    Source: Barrons.com 2022-2025. Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    2018-2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    Financial Planning 2022 & 2024 "Top 40 Brokers Under 40"
    Financial Planning (February 2024) Data compiled by Financial Planning based on time period from 02/02/2023 – 02/01/2024.

    For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.financial-planning.com/list/top-40-brokers-under-40-in-2024
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    2023 Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In State
    Congratulations to Scott for being name #1 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State for South California!

    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/22 - 3/31/23.
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    2020 Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors
    2020 Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors
    Source: ft.com. Data compiled by the Financial Times based the following time periods:
    Advisor to choose appropriate years/periods from list below:
    Awarded 2020; data 6/30/16 - 6/30/19
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    2018-2023 Forbes America's Top Next Generational Wealth Advisors
    Scott was named #3 on Forbes “America's Top Next Generational Wealth Advisors” 2023 National List!

    (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)

    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
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    2015-2018 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Advisors
    Source: ft.com. Data compiled by the Financial Times based the following time periods:
    Awarded 2018; data 12/31/15 - 12/31/17
    Awarded 2017; data 12/31/14 - 12/31/16
    Awarded 2016; data 12/31/13 - 12/31/15
    Awarded 2015; data 9/30/13 -9/30/14
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    Awarded President's Club 2020
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    Awarded Century Club Membership 2012 - 2019
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    Awarded Pacesetters 2009-2012
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    Awarded Blue Chip Council 2007-2009
The McEwan Group works with clients who have achieved levels of wealth that generate complex, multigenerational planning issues. We work intimately with them to develop a customized blueprint to help grow and preserve their assets. We often work with their attorneys, CPAs and other advisors to create effective trust and estate structures. We provide access to experts in estate planning, philanthropy management and a broad range of advisory services related to the affluent lifestyle. Our overall objective is not only to help our clients enhance and protect their wealth, but also to use that wealth to support the lives they want to live and secure the legacies they want to leave.

Many of our clients created their wealth as traders, hedge fund managers and private equity general partners; other clients have had very successful corporate careers. They are smart, accomplished professionals who possess a sophisticated understanding of financial matters. As investors, they look to us for good ideas and flawless execution, frequently engaging us in detailed discussions around market dynamics and the sophisticated strategies that may be best suited to their objectives.
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    Corporate Executive Brochure
    Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management focuses on the personal financial needs of the world's most prominent corporate executives and their families. Learn more about our capabilities below.
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    Executive Financial Services
    Morgan Stanley's Executive Financial Services team ("EFS") is a dedicated team that specializes in helping key corporate insiders effectively navigate the complex landscape of insider trading and reporting requirements.
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    Private Equity Principals Brochure
    Successful private equity careers tend to proceed in asymmetrical fashion. Substantial gain may follow considerable setbacks. Success itself tends to create concentration risks that may leave highly sophisticated investors in need of supplemental investment advice outside their areas of expertise.
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    Get the State of Equity Plan Management 2023 Report
    Gain insight into the current equity plan management landscape, including how companies are implementing, managing, and reimagining their equity plans.
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    Executive Roundtable Discussion: Liquidity Strategies for Venture-backed Companies
    As prolonged uncertainty threatens to drive down private market valuations, increase shareholder liquidity pressure, and create more complex fundraising conditions, how can private companies respond?
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    Morgan Stanley Equity Solutions
    Equity is more than shares. It’s a commitment to your employees. That’s why we design equity compensation solutions that can grow alongside your business and people at any stage. With tailored solutions, modern technology, hands-on guidance and dedicated service, we help you effectively administer equity while managing risk and compliance on a global scale.
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    Alternative Strategies Brochure
    Alternative strategies, such as those focused on hedge funds, private capital and real assets, have long been appealing as a potential source of higher yields, lower volatility and returns uncorrelated with stocks and bonds. Learn about the benefits of investing in alternatives and how Morgan Stanley is a leader in this industry.
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800 Newport Center Dr.
Ste 500
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Direct:
(949) 717-5300(949) 717-5300
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(800) 468-3352(800) 468-3352
1585 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
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Direct:
(949) 717-5443(949) 717-5443

Meet The McEwan Group

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Scott McEwan, CFP®, CRPS®

Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, International Client Advisor, Family Wealth Director, Alternative Investments Director, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Corporate Retirement Director, Financial Planning Specialist, CHARTERED RETIREMENT PLANS SPECIALIST
Learn more about my specialty in Equity Compensation
Phone:
(949) 717-5443(949) 717-5443
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Maggie Gallagher

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(949) 717-5449(949) 717-5449
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Olivia Gilson

Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(949) 717-5364(949) 717-5364
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Julia Ivanitski

Senior Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(949) 717-5491(949) 717-5491
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Breanna O’Hearn

Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(949) 717-5453(949) 717-5453

About Scott McEwan

Scott McEwan founded the McEwan Group at Morgan Stanley 18 years ago to help serve the highly focused needs of ultra-high net worth individuals and organizations.

The McEwan Group manages over $5.5 billion as of 12/31/23 for their clients that include high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and institutions. Scott's primary focus is on health care, cutting edge technology, start-ups, and the executives that serve them.

Scott currently resides on the West Coast. His first 15 years in the industry were in Boston and New York, of which he frequents.

In recognition of his exceptional service to clients, Scott has been named among the Barron's Top 1200 Financial Advisors (2022-2024), Financial Planning "Top 40 Brokers Under 40" (2022-2024), Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors (2018-2023), Forbes Top Next Gen Advisors (2018-2023), Forbes Top 100 Next Gen Best-in-State Wealth Advisors (2019), and Financial Times Top 401 Retirement Advisers (2015-2018). Throughout his career, Scott has strived to improve his already impressive credentials by earning such prestigious industry designations as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP™) and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS™ ). He is also one of the relatively few Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors to have earned the firm’s Family Wealth Director designation and was recently invited to join Morgan Stanley’s Alternative Investment Council.


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2022-2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2022-2024). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.

2018-2023 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.


​2018-2023 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.

2015-2018 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Advisors
Source: ft.com. Data compiled by the Financial Times based the following time periods:
Awarded 2018; data 12/31/15 - 12/31/17,
Awarded 2017; data 12/31/14 - 12/31/16,
Awarded 2016; data 12/31/13 - 12/31/15,
Awarded 2015; data 09/30/13 - 09/30/14.

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Financial Planning 2024 Top 40 Brokers Under 40: Financial Planning (February 2024) Data compiled by Financial Planning based on time period from 02/02/2023 – 02/01/2024. For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.financial-planning.com/list/top-40-brokers-under-40-in-2024
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About William Sheaffer

Will joined Morgan Stanley in 2012 and has over 10 years of financial services industry experience. Will helps clients navigate their concentrated stock positions and serves as their financial advisor, managing their entire financial picture. Education is the foundation of his relationships with clients. It’s extremely important for entrepreneurs, early employees and executives to understand the value of their private stock and company compensation structures.


Will helps clients plan for all types of life events and financial goals such as getting married, passing wealth to children or grandchildren, caring for aging parents, or giving back to the community.


Will earned his B.S. from James Madison University in Virginia. Will holds his CDFA®, Series 7 & 66. NMLS License #1297914.


Will and his wife, Jessica, live in Newport Beach, CA. Outside of the office, Will enjoys golfing, surfing, and backpacking trips throughout the West. He is an active member for the non-profit Fish for Life – an organization seeking to enhance the lives of special needs individuals through complimentary half-day fishing trips on the sea.
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Securities Agent: ME, VT, ID, FL, CA, NE, MT, IA, NH, MA, SC, SD, OR, IN, WV, DE, ND, KS, MI, OH, AL, CT, TX, HI, DC, KY, MO, AZ, NV, TN, NC, MN, WA, RI, CO, AK, WY, VA, UT, IL, WI, NY, NJ, LA, PA, GA, NM, OK, MD; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1297914
CA Insurance License #: 0K26316

About Maggie Gallagher

Maggie is responsible for implementing the team’s client service model, as well as managing the day-to-day operation and administration of the practice. She is typically the first point of contact for clients and focuses on maintaining and growing client relationships by delivering personalized service. In addition, Maggie works closely with Scott McEwan as she works toward transitioning into a chief operating officer role.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2015 as a Client Service Associate, Maggie worked as a paralegal at a Boston law firm, where she developed her research and writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle large transactions in time-sensitive situations. Maggie graduated from Westfield State University with a B.A. in political science and environmental science. She also attended Florence University of the Arts while studying in Italy.

Maggie currently resides in Newport Beach. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, watching Boston sports teams, and spending time with family and friends on Cape Cod, where she grew up. Maggie hopes to eventually complete her goal of traveling to all seven continents.

About Olivia Gilson

Olivia focuses on managing client accounts and facilitating day-to-day operations for the McEwan Group at Morgan Stanley. She is also responsible for understanding firm policies, procedures and digital capabilities that allow her to interact effectively with the team, as well as new and existing clients, and she is dedicated to enhancing the client experience.

Olivia joined Morgan Stanley in 2018 at the firm’s operations hub in Baltimore, where she worked as a Client Operations Specialist in the prime brokerage division. In that role, she provided service to both internal and external stakeholders and served as a gateway between clients and various operations teams. Her diverse background in financial operations and analytics adds a unique perspective to the McEwan Group. Prior to her professional career, Olivia was recruited on an athletic scholarship to play softball at Towson University, where she was member of the Honors College and graduated with a degree in economics and a minor in business administration.

Olivia and her husband, Chris, enjoy going to sporting events, volunteering for charities, and spending time with their family and two dogs, Brewer and Lilo. Olivia has attended a baseball game at all 30 major-league stadiums, a tradition she began with her father when she was a child and one that she is eager to share with her own family someday.

About Julia Ivanitski

Julia is a driving force behind client satisfaction and operational excellence at The McEwan Group. With six years of dedicated service and a background anchored in both academia and professional experience, Julia brings a wealth of experience to the role of Senior Registered Client Service Associate.

At the forefront of the McEwan Group's client relations strategy, Julia plays a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing connections with both new and existing institutional and retail clients. Her proactive approach ensures that client concerns are not just addressed but resolved swiftly and effectively, showcasing The McEwan Group’s commitment to unparalleled service.

Drawing from her MBA from the University of California: Irvine, Julia independently develops and refines operational procedures, streamlining processes to enhance the client experience. Her tenure at Santa Clara University laid the foundation for her unwavering dedication to excellence in every aspect of her work.

Beyond the office, Julia finds solace and rejuvenation in activities such as beach volleyball, Vinyasa Yoga, and barre classes. Her quest for continuous growth extends to the dance floor, where she explores diverse styles such as the Argentine Tango, embodying a spirit of curiosity and adventure.

About Breanna O’Hearn

Breanna is a recent college graduate of California State University Long Beach, where she graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration Management, and a B.S. in Logistics. Prior to joining the team, she had previously interned for Morgan Stanley in 2019 where she originally found a passion within the industry. She is currently a Registered Client Service Associate for the McEwan Group.
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12Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.

Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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13Municipal 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.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.

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14Morgan 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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15The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.

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16Participating in a new issue/syndicate is subject to availability. IPOs are highly speculative and may not be appropriate for all investors because they lack a stock-trading history and usually involve smaller and newer companies that tend to have limited operating histories, less-experienced management teams, and fewer products or customers. Also, the offering price of an IPO reflects a negotiated estimate as to the value of the company, which may bear little relationship to the trading price of the securities, and it is not uncommon for the closing price of the shares shortly after the IPO to be well above or below the offering price.

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