
The McLeod Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(501) 221-6140(501) 221-6140
Toll-Free:
(844) 304-6363(844) 304-6363

Our Mission Statement
As your Financial Advisor, my mission is to put your interests first. I serve as your personal CFO, offering tailored guidance, valuable resources, and practical solutions to help you achieve your financial goals and live the life you envision.
About Us
The McLeod Group of Morgan Stanley is an Arkansas-based Wealth Management Team that serves a select number of families and businesses. Our mission is to be the primary advisor for our clients as they build, protect, and distribute their wealth. Our commitment to this mission is demonstrated through three core principles:
Our Capabilities – Investments, Tax Effective and Estate Planning Strategies, Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Insurance, Lending, Trust Services
-Experience, collaboration, and determination allows for innovation and perspective
-An established risk and asset allocation framework results in outcome-based portfolios that are tied to our client’s stated objectives
-The ability to help deal with tax and estate issues provides a comprehensive view and fully integrates our client’s plans
Personal Service – Scheduled Review and Calls, Online Access and Support
-Working with a select number of clients ensures accessibility and responsiveness
-Ongoing communication based on timely, relevant information that is easy to act upon and helps you stay on track
-Consistency and a client-centric, dedicated staff help create a caring, comfortable environment.
Our clients experience the confidence that comes from having structure in their financial lives. They feel more connected and informed which can lead to a trusting relationship.
Our Capabilities – Investments, Tax Effective and Estate Planning Strategies, Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Insurance, Lending, Trust Services
-Experience, collaboration, and determination allows for innovation and perspective
-An established risk and asset allocation framework results in outcome-based portfolios that are tied to our client’s stated objectives
-The ability to help deal with tax and estate issues provides a comprehensive view and fully integrates our client’s plans
Personal Service – Scheduled Review and Calls, Online Access and Support
-Working with a select number of clients ensures accessibility and responsiveness
-Ongoing communication based on timely, relevant information that is easy to act upon and helps you stay on track
-Consistency and a client-centric, dedicated staff help create a caring, comfortable environment.
Our clients experience the confidence that comes from having structure in their financial lives. They feel more connected and informed which can lead to a trusting relationship.
Services Include
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Retirement PlanningFootnote2
- Wealth ManagementFootnote3
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote4
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote5
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote6
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote7
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote8
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote9
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote10
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote11
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote12
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote13
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Working With You
Tax Efficient Investment Management:
We bring deep expertise in delivering world-class investment services, working closely with each client to understand their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance, and personal preferences. This allows us to design a customized investment strategy tailored to their unique needs. Whether it’s stocks and bonds, tax-efficient managed portfolios, hedging strategies, or alternative investments, we combine our experience with access to Morgan Stanley’s premier global resources to help our clients build and maintain a disciplined, effective investment approach.
Managing Income and Expense:
We take a comprehensive approach to total balance sheet management, helping clients feel confident in their ability to navigate both expected milestones and unforeseen events. By analyzing each client’s net worth alongside their short- and long-term income and expenses, we provide tailored investment and lending strategies designed to meet their needs, grow core assets, and support their long-term financial goals.
Leaving a Legacy:
We connect clients with experienced professionals specializing in personal estate planning. Collaborating with your tax and legal advisors, we help develop thoughtful strategies for transferring wealth, minimizing estate taxes, exploring charitable giving opportunities, and providing comprehensive trust services tailored to your goals.
We bring deep expertise in delivering world-class investment services, working closely with each client to understand their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance, and personal preferences. This allows us to design a customized investment strategy tailored to their unique needs. Whether it’s stocks and bonds, tax-efficient managed portfolios, hedging strategies, or alternative investments, we combine our experience with access to Morgan Stanley’s premier global resources to help our clients build and maintain a disciplined, effective investment approach.
Managing Income and Expense:
We take a comprehensive approach to total balance sheet management, helping clients feel confident in their ability to navigate both expected milestones and unforeseen events. By analyzing each client’s net worth alongside their short- and long-term income and expenses, we provide tailored investment and lending strategies designed to meet their needs, grow core assets, and support their long-term financial goals.
Leaving a Legacy:
We connect clients with experienced professionals specializing in personal estate planning. Collaborating with your tax and legal advisors, we help develop thoughtful strategies for transferring wealth, minimizing estate taxes, exploring charitable giving opportunities, and providing comprehensive trust services tailored to your goals.
Location
2200 N Rodney Parham Rd
Ste 100
Little Rock, AR 72212
US
Direct:
(501) 221-6140(501) 221-6140
Toll-Free:
(844) 304-6363(844) 304-6363
Fax:
(501) 303-4108(501) 303-4108
Meet The McLeod Group
About Scott McLeod
Scott McLeod, CFP®, is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor for The Harper McLeod Group at Morgan Stanley. A veteran of the financial services industry since 1997, Scott offers financial planning, retirement and estate planning strategies, investment advice, insurance, and access to lending services to a select group of individuals.
Scott has been a member of Morgan Stanley’s President’s Club since 2001 and is listed on the Barron’s List of Top 1000 Financial Advisors. Given his extensive education and experience working with both businesses and individuals, Scott offers clients a combination of knowledge, dedication, and service. Scott graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a minor in Business.
Scott grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and spent seventeen years in Dallas, Texas, before moving back home in 1997 to work with his father, George McLeod. George was a Senior Vice President and a 40 year veteran in the investment business. Scott is a member of the Rotary Club of Little Rock, The Financial Planners Association, past Board Member of The Metropolitan YMCA, The Centers for Youth and Families, and CARTI. When away from the office, Scott enjoys reading, golfing, and spending time with his daughters, Maggie and Emily.
2025 FORBES Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2009) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2007 - Sept 2008.
Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2010) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2008 - Sept 2009.
Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2012) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2010 - Sept 2011.
Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2013) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2011 - Sept 2012.
Scott has been a member of Morgan Stanley’s President’s Club since 2001 and is listed on the Barron’s List of Top 1000 Financial Advisors. Given his extensive education and experience working with both businesses and individuals, Scott offers clients a combination of knowledge, dedication, and service. Scott graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a minor in Business.
Scott grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and spent seventeen years in Dallas, Texas, before moving back home in 1997 to work with his father, George McLeod. George was a Senior Vice President and a 40 year veteran in the investment business. Scott is a member of the Rotary Club of Little Rock, The Financial Planners Association, past Board Member of The Metropolitan YMCA, The Centers for Youth and Families, and CARTI. When away from the office, Scott enjoys reading, golfing, and spending time with his daughters, Maggie and Emily.
2025 FORBES Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2009) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2007 - Sept 2008.
Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2010) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2008 - Sept 2009.
Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2012) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2010 - Sept 2011.
Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2013) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2011 - Sept 2012.
Securities Agent: MO, AZ, PA, VA, OK, GA, FL, AL, TN, NM, MI, MD, IL, CA, TX, CO, MS, MN, IN, DC, VI, MA, AR, WA, NC, LA, SC, OH, ID, VT, NJ, ME, KY, KS, IA, HI, DE, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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AR Insurance License #: 1342357
NMLS#: 1443745
AR Insurance License #: 1342357

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By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships
About Grace Kennedy
Grace Kennedy is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, she collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, she will evaluate various alternatives and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Grace provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.
She earned her undergraduate degree from Auburn University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Grace is originally from Johns Creek, Georgia and currently resides in Johns Creek, Georgia.
She earned her undergraduate degree from Auburn University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Grace is originally from Johns Creek, Georgia and currently resides in Johns Creek, Georgia.
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Retirement
Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
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Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
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Philanthropy
Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
Financial Wellness
Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
- Reduce employee stress,
- Improve retention and engagement, and
- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The McLeod Group today.
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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.
2When 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.
3Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
4Morgan 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.
5Alternative 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.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
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 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.
8Morgan 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.
9Morgan 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.
10Morgan 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.
11Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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
13The 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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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.
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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.
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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.
2When 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.
3Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
4Morgan 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.
5Alternative 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.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
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 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.
8Morgan 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.
9Morgan 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.
10Morgan 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.
11Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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
13The 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.
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 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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