Meyer Kurt
Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Global Sports and Entertainment Director, Family Wealth Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(480) 922-7800(480) 922-7800
The MPT Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(480) 345-4712(480) 345-4712
Toll-Free:
(800) 227-3645(800) 227-3645
Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
We provide sophisticated wealth management for families, equipping them to simplify their lives and embrace the future.
Named to the Forbes
Best-In-State Wealth Management teams in 2023, 2024, 2025, & 2026
Named to the Forbes
Best-In-State Wealth Management teams in 2023, 2024, 2025, & 2026
A Shared Vision, A Common Goal
The MPT Wealth Management Group represents a team of highly committed professionals. Working together, we provide personalized, objective advice that is focused on doing what's right for you. We are structured to serve the comprehensive and diverse needs of an exclusive group of affluent families.
When you leverage our thought leadership with the global resources of Morgan Stanley, you're able to align your finances with what's most important to you. This ultimately gives you more time to focus on the pursuits and passions that give your life purpose.
The MPT Approach
We are committed to the following beliefs about wealth management that serve as the foundation of our practice. Above all, we pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our clients and their families who share these same principles. We believe the more complex your situation, the more valuable we are to you, and the more rewarding your overall experience will be.
1. Integrity, Trust & Professionalism
We build longstanding relationships, based on a commitment to these core values. We work with a select group of clients who value our depth of knowledge and experience in providing comprehensive solutions that go well beyond investments. The bonds we form with our clients are fundamental to our mission, and it is our intent that they span generations.
2. Experience Matters
In addition to our 50+ years of combined Advisory experience The MPT Wealth Management Group also includes members who have earned several prestigious industry designations including: a Chartered Financial Analyst certification and Family Wealth Director at Morgan Stanley, which reflects a small group of advisors uniquely qualified to service the sophisticated needs of ultra-high net worth clients.
3. Service Is Paramount
Successful wealth management begins and ends with personalized service. We recognize every client is different. We understand some clients seek a more "hands on" approach, while others want to understand the basics. We are committed to a client first experience and will deliver a tailored service model that aligns with you and your lifestyle.
4. Team Approach
The diversity of our backgrounds enables us to deliver fresh ideas for today's complex world. We utilize extensive analytical resources to research, evaluate and recommend appropriate strategies to address your particular goals. Our priority is to be your first call for any financial matter.
5. Knowledge Is Power
Financial education is a vital element of our practice and helps ensure continuity as wealth moves from one generation to the next. We believe it is our responsibility to assist you and family members as they face important financial challenges. We provide access to important resources and are here to answer critical questions that may impact the long-term wealth of your extended family.
6. Global Industry Leadership
We are proud to be part of Morgan Stanley and it's 85 years of rich heritage. The Firm was founded on the principles of objectivity, transparency, and accountability. Through Morgan Stanley our team has global reach, financial resources, intellectual capital, and technology platforms which allow us to provide a comprehensive wealth management service for our clients.
Services Include
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Financial PlanningFootnote2
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote3
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote4
- Business PlanningFootnote5
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote6
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote7
- Equity Compensation
- Philanthropic Services
- Donor Advised Funds
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote8
- Trust Services*
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote9
Check the background of Our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck.*
Family Wealth Planning
At Morgan Stanley, we have a select group of Financial Advisors who earned the Family Wealth Director designation. It is given to those who have extensive experience working with ultra high net worth families, and who have undergone specialized training. Family Wealth Directors have direct access to an extensive range of resources needed to help affluent families manage the complex, multigenerational challenges of significant wealth.
As your life and career evolve, so do your goals. We help you answer critical financial questions and adapt your strategy to meet your changing needs.
Estate Planning Strategies
A fully integrated, holistic analysis of your balance sheet, estate plan, and investment strategy through a collaborative process, including your Morgan Stanley Family Wealth Director, Wealth and Estate Planning Strategist and, at your request, your legal and tax advisors.
Family Governance & Wealth Education
Dedicated professionals who can help you address sensitive family issues, facilitate communication, manage conflict and achieve a shared sense of common direction in coordination with clients' outside advisors.
Access to Cash Management & Lending
Comprehensive cash management and lending solutions available to compliment your investment strategy.
Philanthropy Management
Provide strategic advisory solutions that can help our clients achieve their philanthropic goals.
Lifestyle Advisory
Provide bespoke solutions and access to knowledgeable, highly personal third-party providers to help meet your exceptional needs from the everyday to the extraordinary.
The term "Family Wealth Planning" is being used as a term of art and not to imply that Morgan Stanley and/or its employees are acting as a family office pursuant to Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Disclosures:
Lifestyle Advisory Products 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.
Owners & Executives
Business Financing & Planning
You have meaningful goals. Our Financial Advisors can help you reach them. We have worked with individuals, families, businesses and institutions—to deliver services and solutions that help build, preserve and manage wealth.
Corporate Executives
As a senior executive, you have significant responsibilities to your customers, colleague, board of directors, shareholders and members of the communities in which you do business. Our group offers a combination of experience, knowledge and insight to address your financial needs and family goals.
Pre-Liquidity Planning
Liquidity events such as an initial public offering or a merger or acquisition may provide income and estate planning opportunities. Liquidity events also magnify the need to put in place or update certain essential estate planning documents.
Employee Stock & Stock Options
Executives today are increasingly compensated with stock or stock options. However, exercising stock options presents a number of difficult—and sometimes divergent—choices. Accordingly, it is critical that an executive understand the risk of investing financial assets and the potential reward of preferential income tax treatment.
Business Succession
We will help you make well-informed personal wealth management decisions at every stage of your company's development. Our goal is to provide you with the information, insight and resources needed to help you reach your personal and professional goals.
Retirement Solutions
For your employees, retirement is more than a date in the future – it's a milestone that takes time, hard work and the right tools to achieve. Morgan Stanley at Work provides plan sponsors with a comprehensive suite of solutions and investment experience that helps your employees maximize their potential to reach their long-term goals.
Investing in Life After the Game
Careers in sports and entertainment follow unique financial trajectories that may benefit from a tailored investing approach. A planned approach with the right asset allocation framework is designed to help athletes and entertainers preserve and potentially enhance their career earnings.
Morgan Stanley's Global Sports & Entertainment is a highly specialized wealth management division, dedicated to serving the unique and complex needs of athletes, entertainers, creators and top professionals in the sports and entertainment industry.
Every sports and entertainment profession has its own unique elements, including earnings profiles and variable career spans that can have a major impact on wealth management. A sports or entertainment professional should have a Financial Advisor who knows the industry and how money flows from your work to your wallet.
As a Sports and Entertainment Director, Kurt was chosen for his experience working with athletes and/or entertainers, so he understands your total financial picture. With he and his team's credentials, experience and knowledge, they can craft financial strategies that reflect the unique challenges and dynamics that athletes and entertainers face.
How We Can Help
- Take care of your family without compromising your own future
- Help you understand the mechanics of your financial well-being
- Extend your brand or expand your footprint
- Stretch peak earnings and plan for your lifetime
- Build, buy, borrow and understand how to navigate the financial world
- Make the difference you want to see in the world
Examples of Our Services
- Developing a sustainable budget
- Determining and articulating your financial goals
- Setting financial boundaries that help safeguard your money
- Creating strategies to help preserve, grow and transfer wealth
- Analyzing investment and/or business opportunities
Awards & Designations
Through their unwavering commitment to helping business owners, athletes, entertainers, and families pursue their financial and investment goals, members of The MPT Wealth Management Group have earned the following industry awards and professional designations.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
The MPT Wealth Management Group
2023, 2024, 2025, & 2026
Forbes Magazine's Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Kurt Meyer - 2024, 2025, & 2026
Ryan Turner - 2025 & 2026
Kurt E Meyer
- Global Sports and Entertainment Director
- Senior Portfolio Management Director
- Family Wealth Director
Ryan Turner, CFA®
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
- Global Sports and Entertainment Director
- Senior Portfolio Management Director
- Family Wealth Director
Trae Farrell, CFP®, CEPA®
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor™ (CEPA®)
- Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation
- Portfolio Manager
- Financial Planning Specialist
Cody Bowman, CRPC®
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
Lisa Gomez
- Alternative Investments Specialist
- Financial Planning Specialist
Alexis Zachary, CFP®
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
- Alternative Investments Specialist
AWARD-WINNING WEALTH MANAGEMENT. FOCUSED ON YOU.
With the guidance of a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor and the strength of a five-time award-winning wealth management platform<sup> <a href="#wm-disclosure-1" class="Link--underline"> <span class="sr-only">Footnote</span> 1 </a> </sup>, you can build, preserve, and manage your wealth with precision and purpose. For every stage of your financial journey.
Tax-Smart Solutions
Leading tax optimization capabilities\<sup\> \<a href="#wm\-disclosure\-2" class="Link\-\-underline"\> \<span class="sr\-only"\>Footnote\</span\> 2 \</a\> \</sup\> designed to deliver year\-round tax management with an eye toward reducing taxes and boosting after\-tax returns.
Seamless Cash Management Integration
A comprehensive, coordinated strategy with access to competitive yields, flexible financing options, and exclusive cash management resources.
Premier Risk Management and Cyber Defense
Industry\-acclaimed risk management tools\<sup\> \<a href="#wm\-disclosure\-3" class="Link\-\-underline"\> \<span class="sr\-only"\>Footnote\</span\> 3 \</a\> \</sup\> to help drive smarter portfolio decisions. In\-house team of cybersecurity experts dedicated to help protect you from cyber threats.
Personalized Legacy Planning
Guidance from experienced professionals across estate, trust, philanthropy, and financial planning to help preserve and grow your legacy.
An Industry-Leading Platform
Expert insights from 500+ equity analysts to help unlock your portfolio's potential and investment guidance.
Liquidity When You Need It
Industry\-leading securities\-based lending solutions to help access liquidity without selling assets or disrupting your investment strategy.\<sup\> \<a href="#wm\-disclosure\-4" class="Link\-\-underline"\> \<span class="sr\-only"\>Footnote\</span\> 4 \</a\> \</sup\>
Robust Concentrated Stock Solutions
Powerful tools and strategies to help manage concentrated stock positions and look to optimize portfolio outcomes.
Alternatives & Private Markets Access
A comprehensive alternative investments platform offering tailored solutions, early access to select offerings, and competitive pricing structures. Exclusive private market and pre\-IPO opportunities that were previously reserved for institutions.
Location
14850 N Scottsdale Rd
Suite 600
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
US
Direct:
(480) 345-4712(480) 345-4712
Toll-Free:
(800) 227-3645(800) 227-3645
Meet The MPT Wealth Management Group
Ryan Turner, CFA
Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Senior Investment Management Consultant, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(480) 345-4742(480) 345-4742
Associate Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Certified Exit Planning Advisor™ (CEPA), Portfolio Manager, Financial Planning Specialist, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation
Phone:
(480) 345-4738(480) 345-4738
Cody Bowman
Investment Consultant
Phone:
(480) 922-7960(480) 922-7960
Lisa Gomez
Portfolio Associate, Financial Planning Specialist, Alternative Investments Specialist
Phone:
(480) 345-4730(480) 345-4730
Alexis Zachary, CFP®
Senior Registered Client Service Associate, Alternative Investments Specialist
Phone:
(480) 922-7855(480) 922-7855
Greg Wait
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(480) 922-7850(480) 922-7850
About Me
Kurt Evan Meyer
Global Sports & Entertainment Director
Family Wealth Director
Senior Portfolio Management Director
Financial Planning Specialist
Financial Advisor
Kurt E. Meyer is a Family Wealth Director, Global Sports and Entertainment Director, and founding partner of The MPT Wealth Management Group. For more than 35 years, he has enjoyed serving the needs of individuals and families with significant wealth, helping to empower them to achieve new levels of success through a disciplined wealth management approach and a commitment to outstanding service.
Raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, Kurt always had an interest in the financial markets. At the age of 13, he purchased his first shares of stock with his paper-route savings. He found it fascinating to learn about companies and what they did. Instead of becoming the president of one company, he realized he could own a part of many great companies. This experience inspired Kurt to pursue a career in wealth management. After earning his B.A. in finance from Arizona State, Kurt joined Merrill Lynch in 1986. Two years later, he moved to Morgan Stanley and has been an integral member of the firm ever since, being named to the firm's President's Club every year from 2000-2025.
Kurt has built his career educating and advising clients on how to better understand and manage their total financial picture. He holds several professional designations at Morgan Stanley, including Family Wealth Director, Global Sports and Entertainment Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director and Alternative Investment Director. He is among a select group of Advisors qualified to serve the specialized needs of ultra-high new worth families and those working in the sports and entertainment industries. These credentials provide Kurt and his colleagues an extensive range of resources designed specifically to help these families and professionals manage the unique challenges of significant wealth.
Kurt enjoys working with like-minded clients who value and appreciate the level of skill and service he and his team deliver. He guides them in simplifying their finances and developing a tailored plan to meet their life goals while helping them navigate the challenges of today's complex markets. Kurt receives great satisfaction knowing he is making a significant impact on the quality of his client's lives and appreciates the close personal relationship with the families he represents.
Believing balance is vital to a happy life, Kurt enjoys running marathons, travelling, playing basketball, reading classics, playing the guitar, listening to music and watching movies. He and his wife, Mary, have a beautiful home in Scottsdale and love spending time with their six grown children.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management President's Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.
Global Sports & Entertainment Director
Family Wealth Director
Senior Portfolio Management Director
Financial Planning Specialist
Financial Advisor
Kurt E. Meyer is a Family Wealth Director, Global Sports and Entertainment Director, and founding partner of The MPT Wealth Management Group. For more than 35 years, he has enjoyed serving the needs of individuals and families with significant wealth, helping to empower them to achieve new levels of success through a disciplined wealth management approach and a commitment to outstanding service.
Raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, Kurt always had an interest in the financial markets. At the age of 13, he purchased his first shares of stock with his paper-route savings. He found it fascinating to learn about companies and what they did. Instead of becoming the president of one company, he realized he could own a part of many great companies. This experience inspired Kurt to pursue a career in wealth management. After earning his B.A. in finance from Arizona State, Kurt joined Merrill Lynch in 1986. Two years later, he moved to Morgan Stanley and has been an integral member of the firm ever since, being named to the firm's President's Club every year from 2000-2025.
Kurt has built his career educating and advising clients on how to better understand and manage their total financial picture. He holds several professional designations at Morgan Stanley, including Family Wealth Director, Global Sports and Entertainment Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director and Alternative Investment Director. He is among a select group of Advisors qualified to serve the specialized needs of ultra-high new worth families and those working in the sports and entertainment industries. These credentials provide Kurt and his colleagues an extensive range of resources designed specifically to help these families and professionals manage the unique challenges of significant wealth.
Kurt enjoys working with like-minded clients who value and appreciate the level of skill and service he and his team deliver. He guides them in simplifying their finances and developing a tailored plan to meet their life goals while helping them navigate the challenges of today's complex markets. Kurt receives great satisfaction knowing he is making a significant impact on the quality of his client's lives and appreciates the close personal relationship with the families he represents.
Believing balance is vital to a happy life, Kurt enjoys running marathons, travelling, playing basketball, reading classics, playing the guitar, listening to music and watching movies. He and his wife, Mary, have a beautiful home in Scottsdale and love spending time with their six grown children.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management President's Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.
NMLS#: 1275719
CA Insurance License #: 0B66921
CA Insurance License #: 0B66921
About Ryan Turner
Ryan Turner, CFA
Senior Portfolio Management Director
Senior Investment Management Consultant
Senior Vice President
Financial Planning Specialist
Financial Advisor
A Chartered Financial Analyst®, experienced Senior Investment Management Consultant and founding partner of The MPT Wealth Management Group, Ryan Turner has dedicated his career to serving the specialized needs of successful professionals, business owners and families living throughout the country. He leads the team's portfolio management activities, which include researching and analyzing the investments for each client's portfolio. Ryan also has significant experience in corporate services, estate planning strategies and comprehensive wealth planning for the team's business owners and high net worth families.
Originally from Cincinnati, Ryan spent most of his childhood in Arizona playing soccer and cultivating his interests in finance and the markets. He brought both these passions together while attending the University of Notre Dame, earning his degree in finance, captaining the university's Division 1 Men's Soccer Team, and receiving Academic All-American honors. During his time at Notre Dame, Ryan also had the opportunity to intern with Kurt and Lisa for several summers. Shortly after graduation, he joined the team full time and has been an invaluable member of the team ever since.
Committed to professional development, Ryan holds a number of advanced industry credentials and firm certifications. The includes his Charted Financial Analyst® (CFA®) certification from the CFA Institute and his Financial Planning Specialist and Senior Investment Management Consultant designations from Morgan Stanley. These designations demonstrate Ryan's commitment to a world-class client experience. He draws upon his deep knowledge to provide clients with tailored advice based on the most effective wealth management strategies for today's complex markets.
With Ryan's extensive experience, he has developed a strong understanding of economics and is well versed in the equity, fixed income and alternative investment markets. He believes the most important aspect of investing is understanding each client's goals and their tolerance for risk. Once this is understood, Ryan identifies investments commensurate with the client's personal risk profile and goals.
He currently resides in Scottsdale, where he lives with his wife, Erin, and their two children. Continuing his love of soccer, Ryan is committed to helping shape the financial future for young athletes and their families as a coach on and off the field. He and his family enjoy supporting many local charities and are members of the Phoenix Children's Hospital Leadership Circle.
Senior Portfolio Management Director
Senior Investment Management Consultant
Senior Vice President
Financial Planning Specialist
Financial Advisor
A Chartered Financial Analyst®, experienced Senior Investment Management Consultant and founding partner of The MPT Wealth Management Group, Ryan Turner has dedicated his career to serving the specialized needs of successful professionals, business owners and families living throughout the country. He leads the team's portfolio management activities, which include researching and analyzing the investments for each client's portfolio. Ryan also has significant experience in corporate services, estate planning strategies and comprehensive wealth planning for the team's business owners and high net worth families.
Originally from Cincinnati, Ryan spent most of his childhood in Arizona playing soccer and cultivating his interests in finance and the markets. He brought both these passions together while attending the University of Notre Dame, earning his degree in finance, captaining the university's Division 1 Men's Soccer Team, and receiving Academic All-American honors. During his time at Notre Dame, Ryan also had the opportunity to intern with Kurt and Lisa for several summers. Shortly after graduation, he joined the team full time and has been an invaluable member of the team ever since.
Committed to professional development, Ryan holds a number of advanced industry credentials and firm certifications. The includes his Charted Financial Analyst® (CFA®) certification from the CFA Institute and his Financial Planning Specialist and Senior Investment Management Consultant designations from Morgan Stanley. These designations demonstrate Ryan's commitment to a world-class client experience. He draws upon his deep knowledge to provide clients with tailored advice based on the most effective wealth management strategies for today's complex markets.
With Ryan's extensive experience, he has developed a strong understanding of economics and is well versed in the equity, fixed income and alternative investment markets. He believes the most important aspect of investing is understanding each client's goals and their tolerance for risk. Once this is understood, Ryan identifies investments commensurate with the client's personal risk profile and goals.
He currently resides in Scottsdale, where he lives with his wife, Erin, and their two children. Continuing his love of soccer, Ryan is committed to helping shape the financial future for young athletes and their families as a coach on and off the field. He and his family enjoy supporting many local charities and are members of the Phoenix Children's Hospital Leadership Circle.
Securities Agent: MD, GA, UT, RI, TN, NM, CA, AZ, AL, OR, OK, IA, CT, TX, NJ, NC, IN, HI, WI, WA, MN, MA, FL, CO, PA, NV, MT, MO, DE, AR, SC, NY, MI, KS, IL, ID, VT, VA, DC, ME, OH; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1279048
CA Insurance License #: 0D13489
NMLS#: 1279048
CA Insurance License #: 0D13489
About Trae Farrell
Trae is an experienced Financial Advisor and Certified Exit Planning Advisor at The MPT Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley. He is deeply passionate about helping families navigate the intricate financial landscape they face with a highly personalized approach, delivering sophisticated investment strategies and objective advice to optimize their financial success.
Throughout his career, Trae has focused on assisting owners and entrepreneurs to solve complex issues and implement a framework for estate and legacy planning ahead of liquidity or succession events. His experience lies in developing comprehensive financial plans, providing a sense of security and confidence for both present and future endeavors.
Originally from Chester County, Pennsylvania, Trae attended Fordham University before beginning his career in finance in New York City. Joining The MPT Group and Morgan Stanley in 2021 brought him to Phoenix, along with his wife, Madison, and their two children.
Trae relishes traveling to new places near and far, connecting with his community and quality time with family and friends. As a business owner himself, Trae understands the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs and is dedicated to helping them achieve their financial goals with utmost care.
Throughout his career, Trae has focused on assisting owners and entrepreneurs to solve complex issues and implement a framework for estate and legacy planning ahead of liquidity or succession events. His experience lies in developing comprehensive financial plans, providing a sense of security and confidence for both present and future endeavors.
Originally from Chester County, Pennsylvania, Trae attended Fordham University before beginning his career in finance in New York City. Joining The MPT Group and Morgan Stanley in 2021 brought him to Phoenix, along with his wife, Madison, and their two children.
Trae relishes traveling to new places near and far, connecting with his community and quality time with family and friends. As a business owner himself, Trae understands the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs and is dedicated to helping them achieve their financial goals with utmost care.
Securities Agent: AR, ME, MA, IN, WA, RI, DE, AZ, AL, OK, HI, CA, VA, CT, VT, SC, PA, WI, NM, NJ, NC, UT, MD, TX, TN, OR, NY, NV, MN, KS, ID, FL, CO, MT, MO, MI, IL, IA, GA, DC, OH; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2235690
CA Insurance License #: 4314679
NMLS#: 2235690
CA Insurance License #: 4314679
About Cody Bowman
Cody is an Investment Consultant and Relationship Manager with the MPT Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. His focus is deepening client relationships by providing sound advice, developing customized wealth management plans and guiding individuals and families along their financial journeys. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2022, after beginning his career with Vanguard Financial, most recently serving as an Advisor with the Firm’s Emerging Wealth Solutions Team.
Born and raised in Illinois, Cody earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign, with honors. In his free time, Cody enjoys anything outdoors including hiking with his dog Drago, as well as playing various sports including basketball, softball, pickleball, and golf.
Born and raised in Illinois, Cody earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign, with honors. In his free time, Cody enjoys anything outdoors including hiking with his dog Drago, as well as playing various sports including basketball, softball, pickleball, and golf.
About Lisa Gomez
Ms. Gomez is the lead administrative associate for the MPT Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley. Lisa began her career as a Client Assistant in 1984 through predecessor firms. She attained Senior Sales Assistant status in 1994, then after completing her securities licensing, she gained the title of Registered Associate in 2000, and ultimately Senior Registered Associate in 2010.
Ms. Gomez is responsible for all client administrative and account service. Having earned the Financial Planning Associate designation Lisa assists clients with their everyday finance needs, cash management, and budgeting through the Active Asset Account® services. She coordinates client credit and lending services, facilitates with client tax reporting documents, as well as helps with digital online and mobile tools and services.
She takes great pride in providing personal and friendly client service. Ms. Gomez continued praise from their clientele. She resides in Gilbert with her husband Ernie and their two daughters.
The Active Assets Account is a brokerage account offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
Ms. Gomez is responsible for all client administrative and account service. Having earned the Financial Planning Associate designation Lisa assists clients with their everyday finance needs, cash management, and budgeting through the Active Asset Account® services. She coordinates client credit and lending services, facilitates with client tax reporting documents, as well as helps with digital online and mobile tools and services.
She takes great pride in providing personal and friendly client service. Ms. Gomez continued praise from their clientele. She resides in Gilbert with her husband Ernie and their two daughters.
The Active Assets Account is a brokerage account offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
About Alexis Zachary
Alexis is the Registered Client Service Associate for the MPT Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley. Alexis began her career as a High Net Worth Sales Consultant at Vanguard Financial where she provided advice and service regarding client portfolios for high net worth individuals. Alexis joined Morgan Stanley in 2022.
Alexis graduated with a B.S in Finance & Economics from Grand Canyon University. She resides in Gilbert, AZ. In her free time, Alexis enjoys anything active including hiking, pickleball, soccer, and tennis. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with friends/family
Alexis graduated with a B.S in Finance & Economics from Grand Canyon University. She resides in Gilbert, AZ. In her free time, Alexis enjoys anything active including hiking, pickleball, soccer, and tennis. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with friends/family
About Greg Wait
Greg is responsible for helping the team with custom reporting, investment due diligence, and portfolio analysis and implementation.
Born and raised in Nevada, Greg attended the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management, graduating with a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Sports Management and Finance. He began his career with Morgan Stanley in 2022.
Outside of the office, Greg enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, reading, and traveling.
Born and raised in Nevada, Greg attended the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management, graduating with a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Sports Management and Finance. He began his career with Morgan Stanley in 2022.
Outside of the office, Greg enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, reading, and traveling.
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2023-2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
2024-2026 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2026). 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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Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
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- Improve retention and engagement, and
- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
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.
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan 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.
7Morgan 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.
8Alternative 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.
9Morgan 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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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:
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
Awards Disclosures | Morgan Stanley
Please read the important disclosures below.
1) Morgan Stanley Wealth Management secured Money Management Institute/Barron’s Industry Awards for Wealth Manager Platform of the Year. The Wealth Manager Platform of the Year category recognizes a wealth manager platform that exemplifies innovation in delivering better outcomes for investors and Financial Advisors. This award has been secured in 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018. The winners were selected by a specially appointed MMI Industry Awards Steering Council. The Steering Council consists of representatives from all segments of the MMI membership. After carefully reviewing the nominations submitted, the Steering Council determined a slate of finalists in each award category. The primary contacts at each of MMI’s 207 member firms were eligible to vote to determine the winners. Nominations were reviewed and evaluated to determine finalists June 2024 - July 2024. Finalists were voted on to determine a winner August 2024. MMI/Barron’s does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Morgan Stanley did not pay a fee to MMI/Barron’s in exchange for its receipt of the award. Morgan Stanley is a member of MMI and pays a fee to MMI as part of its membership dues. Morgan Stanley’s receipt of this award is not indicative of any future performance. These awards were granted to Morgan Stanley based on the time period from October 2023 to June 2024. There were 6 firms considered for the Wealth Management Platform of the Year Award and 12 firms considered for the Distribution Excellence Award. The Money Management Institute (MMI) is the industry association representing financial services firms and Barron’s is a financial magazine; both groups are responsible for the award. Accolade qualifications for past years may vary; additional information available upon request.
2) Industry’s top tax-optimization technology refers to tax management capabilities developed by Eaton Vance and Parametric, affiliates of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is a leading provider of direct indexing strategies. According to Cerulli Associates’ Q1 2026 Managed Account Edition, Morgan Stanley ranked first among 15 firms in Direct Index SMA assets under management based on reported industry assets. The ranking reflects scale of assets and does not evaluate tax outcomes, performance, or quality of technology. Tax outcomes will vary and are not guaranteed.
3) The Celent Model Wealth Manager 2025 Awards for Data and Analytics and Essential and Emerging Technologies were granted to Morgan Stanley following an evaluation process conducted by Celent analysts. To be considered for this award, Morgan Stanley submitted Model Wealth Manager 2025 Nomination Award Worksheets to Celent on or about January 30, 2025. Celent judged each submission on three criteria: (1) Measurable business benefits of live initiatives; (2) degree of innovation relative to the industry; and (3) technology or implementation excellence. In order to win, the initiatives must demonstrate clear business benefits, innovation, and technology or implementation excellence. Celent does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Morgan Stanley did not pay a fee to Celent in exchange for the award. Morgan Stanley is not affiliated with Celent. Based on their submission on January 30, 2025 for Celent’s 2025 Model Awards program, Celent granted Morgan Stanley their awards in June, 2025 and publicly shared the news in June, 2025. Celent is a global financial services research and advisory firm and is responsible for determining the recipient of this award.
4) Q4 2025 Securities Based Lending McLagan Survey – 6 Firm Report. Based on both Non-Purpose Lending and total SBL balances. Borrowing against securities may not be appropriate for everyone. Clients must be aware that there are risks associated with a securities based loan, including possible maintenance calls on short notice, and that market conditions can magnify any potential for loss.
Not all products, tools, platforms, and services referenced are available to all clients. Please speak with your Financial Advisor for eligibility criteria.
Investing in securities involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Alternative investments are often speculative and include a high degree of risk. Investors can lose all or a substantial amount of their investment. They may be highly illiquid, can engage in leverage, short-selling and other speculative practices that may increase volatility and the risk of loss, and may be subject to large investment minimums and initial lock-ups. They may involve complex tax structures, tax inefficient investing and delays in distributing important tax information. They may have higher fees and expenses that traditional investments, and such fees and expenses can lower the returns achieved by investors.
Cash management and lending products and services are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
Borrowing against securities may not be appropriate for everyone. Clients must be aware that there are risks associated with a securities based loan, including possible maintenance calls on short notice, and that market conditions can magnify any potential for loss. For details please see the important disclosures below.
Important Risk Information for Securities Based Lending: Clients must be aware that: (1) Sufficient collateral must be maintained to support the loan and to take future advances; (2) Clients may have to deposit additional cash or eligible securities on short notice; (3) Some or all of the pledged securities may be sold without prior notice in order to maintain account equity at required collateral maintenance levels. Clients will not be entitled to choose the securities that will be sold. These actions may interrupt long-term investment strategy and may result in adverse tax consequences or in additional fees being assessed; (4) Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (collectively referred to as "Morgan Stanley") reserve the right not to fund any advance request due to insufficient collateral or for any other reason except for any portion of a securities based loan that is identified as a committed facility; (5) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to increase the collateral maintenance requirements at any time without notice; and (6) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to call securities based loans at any time and for any reason.
With the exception of a margin loan, the proceeds from securities based loan products may not be used to purchase, trade, or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); repay margin debt that was used to purchase, trade or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); and cannot be deposited into a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC or other brokerage account.
To be eligible for a securities based loan, a client must have a brokerage account at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC that contains eligible securities, which shall serve as collateral for the securities based loan.
Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
There is no guarantee that tax-loss harvesting will achieve any particular tax result. Clients may elect Tax Management Services for the account by notifying their Financial Advisor, and indicate what Maximum Tax or Realized Capital Gain Instruction is desired for the account, if any. The Tax Management Services Terms and Conditions attached to the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA ADV brochure as Exhibit A will govern Tax Management Services in the account. Review the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA ADV brochure carefully with your tax advisor.
Industry acclaimed risk platform refers to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s (“Morgan Stanley”) Portfolio Risk Platform. The assumptions used in the Report incorporate portfolio risk and scenario analysis employed by BlackRock Solutions (“BRS”), a financial technology and risk analytics provider that is independent of Morgan Stanley. BRS’ role is limited to providing risk analytics to Morgan Stanley, and BRS is not acting as a broker-dealer or investment adviser nor does it provide investment advice with respect to the Report. Morgan Stanley has validated and adopted the analytical conclusions of these risk models. The analysis provided is illustrative only. Morgan Stanley cannot predict a portfolio’s risk of loss due to, among other things, changing market conditions or other unanticipated circumstances. The analysis is based purely on assumptions made using available data and any of its forecasts are subject to change.
The footnotes below apply to the industry-leading claims referenced above. More information is available upon request.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
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
Morgan 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 visit us at www.morganstanley.com/wealth or consult with your Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor to read about those differences.
The sole purpose of this material is to inform, and it in no way is intended to be an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any security, other investment service, or to attract any funds or deposits. Investments mentioned may not be appropriate for all clients. Before making any investment, each investor should carefully consider the risks associated with the investment, as discussed in the applicable offering memorandum and make a determination based on their own particular circumstances that the investment is consistent with their investment objectives and risk tolerance.
© 2026 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
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.
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan 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.
7Morgan 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.
8Alternative 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.
9Morgan 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
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
Awards Disclosures | Morgan Stanley
Please read the important disclosures below.
1) Morgan Stanley Wealth Management secured Money Management Institute/Barron’s Industry Awards for Wealth Manager Platform of the Year. The Wealth Manager Platform of the Year category recognizes a wealth manager platform that exemplifies innovation in delivering better outcomes for investors and Financial Advisors. This award has been secured in 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018. The winners were selected by a specially appointed MMI Industry Awards Steering Council. The Steering Council consists of representatives from all segments of the MMI membership. After carefully reviewing the nominations submitted, the Steering Council determined a slate of finalists in each award category. The primary contacts at each of MMI’s 207 member firms were eligible to vote to determine the winners. Nominations were reviewed and evaluated to determine finalists June 2024 - July 2024. Finalists were voted on to determine a winner August 2024. MMI/Barron’s does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Morgan Stanley did not pay a fee to MMI/Barron’s in exchange for its receipt of the award. Morgan Stanley is a member of MMI and pays a fee to MMI as part of its membership dues. Morgan Stanley’s receipt of this award is not indicative of any future performance. These awards were granted to Morgan Stanley based on the time period from October 2023 to June 2024. There were 6 firms considered for the Wealth Management Platform of the Year Award and 12 firms considered for the Distribution Excellence Award. The Money Management Institute (MMI) is the industry association representing financial services firms and Barron’s is a financial magazine; both groups are responsible for the award. Accolade qualifications for past years may vary; additional information available upon request.
2) Industry’s top tax-optimization technology refers to tax management capabilities developed by Eaton Vance and Parametric, affiliates of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is a leading provider of direct indexing strategies. According to Cerulli Associates’ Q1 2026 Managed Account Edition, Morgan Stanley ranked first among 15 firms in Direct Index SMA assets under management based on reported industry assets. The ranking reflects scale of assets and does not evaluate tax outcomes, performance, or quality of technology. Tax outcomes will vary and are not guaranteed.
3) The Celent Model Wealth Manager 2025 Awards for Data and Analytics and Essential and Emerging Technologies were granted to Morgan Stanley following an evaluation process conducted by Celent analysts. To be considered for this award, Morgan Stanley submitted Model Wealth Manager 2025 Nomination Award Worksheets to Celent on or about January 30, 2025. Celent judged each submission on three criteria: (1) Measurable business benefits of live initiatives; (2) degree of innovation relative to the industry; and (3) technology or implementation excellence. In order to win, the initiatives must demonstrate clear business benefits, innovation, and technology or implementation excellence. Celent does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Morgan Stanley did not pay a fee to Celent in exchange for the award. Morgan Stanley is not affiliated with Celent. Based on their submission on January 30, 2025 for Celent’s 2025 Model Awards program, Celent granted Morgan Stanley their awards in June, 2025 and publicly shared the news in June, 2025. Celent is a global financial services research and advisory firm and is responsible for determining the recipient of this award.
4) Q4 2025 Securities Based Lending McLagan Survey – 6 Firm Report. Based on both Non-Purpose Lending and total SBL balances. Borrowing against securities may not be appropriate for everyone. Clients must be aware that there are risks associated with a securities based loan, including possible maintenance calls on short notice, and that market conditions can magnify any potential for loss.
Not all products, tools, platforms, and services referenced are available to all clients. Please speak with your Financial Advisor for eligibility criteria.
Investing in securities involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Alternative investments are often speculative and include a high degree of risk. Investors can lose all or a substantial amount of their investment. They may be highly illiquid, can engage in leverage, short-selling and other speculative practices that may increase volatility and the risk of loss, and may be subject to large investment minimums and initial lock-ups. They may involve complex tax structures, tax inefficient investing and delays in distributing important tax information. They may have higher fees and expenses that traditional investments, and such fees and expenses can lower the returns achieved by investors.
Cash management and lending products and services are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
Borrowing against securities may not be appropriate for everyone. Clients must be aware that there are risks associated with a securities based loan, including possible maintenance calls on short notice, and that market conditions can magnify any potential for loss. For details please see the important disclosures below.
Important Risk Information for Securities Based Lending: Clients must be aware that: (1) Sufficient collateral must be maintained to support the loan and to take future advances; (2) Clients may have to deposit additional cash or eligible securities on short notice; (3) Some or all of the pledged securities may be sold without prior notice in order to maintain account equity at required collateral maintenance levels. Clients will not be entitled to choose the securities that will be sold. These actions may interrupt long-term investment strategy and may result in adverse tax consequences or in additional fees being assessed; (4) Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (collectively referred to as "Morgan Stanley") reserve the right not to fund any advance request due to insufficient collateral or for any other reason except for any portion of a securities based loan that is identified as a committed facility; (5) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to increase the collateral maintenance requirements at any time without notice; and (6) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to call securities based loans at any time and for any reason.
With the exception of a margin loan, the proceeds from securities based loan products may not be used to purchase, trade, or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); repay margin debt that was used to purchase, trade or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); and cannot be deposited into a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC or other brokerage account.
To be eligible for a securities based loan, a client must have a brokerage account at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC that contains eligible securities, which shall serve as collateral for the securities based loan.
Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
There is no guarantee that tax-loss harvesting will achieve any particular tax result. Clients may elect Tax Management Services for the account by notifying their Financial Advisor, and indicate what Maximum Tax or Realized Capital Gain Instruction is desired for the account, if any. The Tax Management Services Terms and Conditions attached to the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA ADV brochure as Exhibit A will govern Tax Management Services in the account. Review the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA ADV brochure carefully with your tax advisor.
Industry acclaimed risk platform refers to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s (“Morgan Stanley”) Portfolio Risk Platform. The assumptions used in the Report incorporate portfolio risk and scenario analysis employed by BlackRock Solutions (“BRS”), a financial technology and risk analytics provider that is independent of Morgan Stanley. BRS’ role is limited to providing risk analytics to Morgan Stanley, and BRS is not acting as a broker-dealer or investment adviser nor does it provide investment advice with respect to the Report. Morgan Stanley has validated and adopted the analytical conclusions of these risk models. The analysis provided is illustrative only. Morgan Stanley cannot predict a portfolio’s risk of loss due to, among other things, changing market conditions or other unanticipated circumstances. The analysis is based purely on assumptions made using available data and any of its forecasts are subject to change.
The footnotes below apply to the industry-leading claims referenced above. More information is available upon request.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
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
Morgan 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 visit us at www.morganstanley.com/wealth or consult with your Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor to read about those differences.
The sole purpose of this material is to inform, and it in no way is intended to be an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any security, other investment service, or to attract any funds or deposits. Investments mentioned may not be appropriate for all clients. Before making any investment, each investor should carefully consider the risks associated with the investment, as discussed in the applicable offering memorandum and make a determination based on their own particular circumstances that the investment is consistent with their investment objectives and risk tolerance.
© 2026 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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