The Nasso Group

Live Life With Financial Intention

The Nasso Group works with business owners, executives, and those in "the business of family". Women and men, who have the courage and determination to transform an idea into a successful business that supports their families, employees, and our community.

Success requires sacrifice, and you want to be sure your personal finances are aligned with your business and family goals. That's where we come in. We help our clients define success and create a plan that brings intentionality to their financial decisions. We handle the heavy lifting—executing, monitoring, and adjusting the plan as needed—while providing personalized care and attention to short-term needs and long-term financial success.

'Nasso' means to count and uplift, originating from the Bible when Moses took a census of the people, accounting for available resources to plan for the future. Inspired by this, we work with our clients to take stock of their resources, understand their goals, and bring intentionality to their financial lives with clear objectives and a written plan to achieve them.

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So…what’s your retirement number

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Whether you're a business owner, attorney, or corporate executive, one thing all our clients have in common is they want to know their "number". Exactly how much will it take to retire comfortably and feel confident about the well-being of their family? That all starts with a deeper dive into financial planning.

Financial Planning
Between today's markets and the financial media it's easy for even the savviest investor to feel confused. That's why we create a detailed financial roadmap that's easy to follow. We incorporate sophisticated risk management tools to build you a plan that presents a clear path forward. So instead of getting distracted by market noise and media hype, you'll be able to focus on what you do best — growing your business.

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Investing
We believe in preserving and growing your wealth over time. The most important determinant of investment performance is making sure that your asset allocation is properly diversified. We'll meet with you regularly to ensure that your goals and allocation are consistently in sync.

Asset allocation and diversification do not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss in a declining financial market.

Lending
Strategic borrowing can create new opportunities to build wealth. Our sophisticated lending platform offers solutions that can be personalized to align your needs with your specific goals.

Trust & Estate Planning Strategies
Trust and Estate Planning really is about providing an increased comfort level for yourself and your loved ones. We work collaboratively with your attorney to help create the plan that fits your family. And for those of you with more complex estates, we offer access to our Family Office Resources team.

Insurance
We selectively recommend insurance to manage risk—and in some cases transfer wealth. You'll have access to a full array of life insurance and annuity products to meet your unique challenges.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products and annuities in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.

Guarantees and contractual obligations are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
Annuity contracts contain exclusions, limitations, reductions of benefits and terms for keeping them in force.

A CFO for your Personal Financial Life

We focus on helping business owners do more with their wealth. Everyone knows that making your first million feels great and reaching five million feels even better. And by the time you get to $10 or $25 million, you start to realize you have more than just money to manage.

Our clients have clear strategies for running companies but are often challenged when it comes to managing their personal financial lives. Our experience helps guide your growth. Our technology helps develop strategies designed to help minimize your risk and mitigate taxes. Our dashboard enables you to see all of your investments and liabilities in one place, so you'll have a vision for where you're going.

When everything works together, it can open new doors for you and your business. And most importantly, it creates an impactful legacy for your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

• Experience in managing wealth for business owners
• Sophisticated technology to help manage risk and mitigate taxes
• Tax Loss Harvesting
• Legacy planning

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If you engage in tax loss harvesting, you must also keep in mind the "wash sale" rules. Under these rules, if you purchase the same or substantially identical securities within 30 days before or after the sale of the securities that generated the loss, the loss will be disallowed. Tax-aware strategies seek to reduce capital gains. There is no guarantee that they will eliminate them.

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Providing for your family today. And for the road ahead.

Next Generation Education
By the time many of our clients reach the point where they can benefit most from our services, their kids are in their teens or finishing up college. That's a crucial time to connect with them about making money, saving money, investing, entrepreneurship, estate planning and what it means to be the beneficiary of a trust. We provide the next generation with the knowledge needed to make good financial choices and begin to "pick up the baton".

    Family Office Resources - Ultra High Net Worth

    Significant wealth raises a whole new level of complex challenges and multigenerational issues. That's why we're able to provide our Ultra-High-Net Worth clients access to Morgan Stanley's Family Office Resources. This team includes:

    • Experts in Generational Wealth Transfer
    • Strategists that help minimize tax obligations
    • Experts in philanthropic giving

    The term "Family Office Resources" 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.
    Although they may be admitted attorneys, planning directors and other wealth planning center personnel holding legal degrees are acting purely in a non-representative capacity. Neither they or Morgan Stanley provide tax or legal advice to clients or to Morgan Stanley.

    Lifestyle Advisory Group - High Net Worth

    Planning for the future is important. So is living for today. So we make it easier to enjoy your achievements through our Lifestyle Advisory Group. Our High-Net-Worth clients get to experience a range of concierge services reserved for a select few.

    • Buying, leasing or sharing a jet
    • College and admissions counseling
    • Eldercare services
    • Experiences, Travel and Luxury Vacations
    • Tickets to Theater, Concerts and Sporting Events

    Lifestyle Advisory Services: 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.

Why Hire a CFA® Charterholder to Manage Your Wealth?

Your wealth manager should be on the leading edge of every facet of your financial life, anticipating your needs and helping you create an investment strategy to achieve your goals. CFA® charterholders blend intellectual curiosity and proficiency to deliver premium advice. They are the difference you need.

Here's why:

Rigor and Knowledge - It takes an average of over 1,000 hours of rigorous study,
along with four years of professional experience, to earn the distinction of being called a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder.

Holistic Wealth Management - CFA® charterholders are trained to understand what drives value in all dimensions of your financial life. They have abilities in more than just the art and science of securities analysis and asset allocation. They also possess portfolio management skills, including the ability to integrate tax and intergenerational wealth planning.

Your Interests Come First - CFA® Charterholders recognize that trust is key to building a strong client-adviser relationship and are bound by the highest ethical standards — the CFA® Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

In a complicated world, having a CFA® Charterholder on your side who is confident, ready for tomorrow, and completely committed to your interests is a difference that matters.

© 2018 CFA Institute. All rights reserved.

Ethan Grossman
Financial Advisor, CFA®

Location

20807 Biscayne Blvd 5th&6th
Fl
Aventura, FL 33180
US
Direct:
(305) 466-4815(305) 466-4815

Meet The Nasso Group

About Ruben Benharrouch

A founding partner of the Nasso Group, Ruben Benharrouch has more than 15 years of experience helping High-Net-Worth families, especially business owners, bring intentionality to their financial lives. Ruben works closely with clients to help build wealth that can span generations.

Ruben focuses on Investments, Lending Solutions, Insurance and Estate Strategy. He also has vast international experience and can speak English and French fluently, plus Spanish conversationally. Ruben has lived on three continents throughout his life, which gives him a unique insight into today’s global economy.

Ruben started his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2011 before moving to Morgan Stanley in 2022 as Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, and Portfolio Manager. Ruben graduated from the University Paris IX Dauphine and the ENSAE (Paris Graduate School of Economics, Statistics and Finance) in 2007 with Master’s degree in Statistics and Mathematics applied to Finance. His credentials include Certified Private Wealth Advisor ®, a professional designation awarded by the Investment and Wealth institute.

As the father of four children, Ruben and his wife enjoy the people, restaurants and culture of the Miami community. His hobbies include tennis, fishing and dining out with friends and family.


Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.

Morgan 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
Securities Agent: NJ, MD, MA, TX, NY, NC, FL, PR, KY, DE, VA, IL, AL, TN, GA, CA, OR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 872652

About Ethan Grossman

Ethan takes pride in helping High-Net-Worth families, especially business owners, bring intentionality to their financial lives. Ethan’s key strength is in managing assets, mitigating tax burdens, and providing daily guidance on family issues. His team focuses on Investments, Lending Solutions, Insurance, and Estate Strategy.

Ethan started his career at Bank of America in 2005 and joined J.P. Morgan Private Bank in 2010, where he served as Vice President. Ethan became a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch in 2015 where he co-founded what is now the Nasso Group. In 2022, Ethan joined Morgan Stanley as First Vice President, Sr. Portfolio Manager and Financial Advisor. His credentials include Chartered Financial Analyst ® and Sr. Portfolio Manager.

As the father of two young children, Ethan and his wife enjoy family time. His hobbies include fishing and volunteer work. Ethan is active in his community. He serves on the Investment Committee for Miami Homes For All, and The Gary A. Glickstein Foundation of Temple Beth Sholom. He is a National Council member for the America Israel Public Affairs Committee and is an active member of the American Enterprise Institute.
Securities Agent: AL, MD, VA, KY, CO, NY, OR, PR, TX, MA, DE, GA, IL, FL, NJ, NC, CA, UT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 821374

About Jennifer Linares

I’m proud to be part of The Nasso Group at Morgan Stanley. As an expert in operations, I oversee the day-today servicing of all our accounts. I take tremendous pride in my work and am very detail-oriented. Clients have full confidence that when they call with a request, I will follow through.

I moved to the U.S. from Cuba in 2007. I graduated from Keiser University where I studied Business Administration and Accounting. My career started at Wells Fargo as a Personal Banker and then I worked as Relationship Manager at Bank of America. This last position lead me to become a Client Associate at Merrill Lynch where I discovered my passion for delivering superior customer service and helping clients achieve their financial goals.

Miami is my home and I love the culture of our community. I enjoy the beach, paddle boarding and dining out with friends and family. I also love to travel, and have recently been to Japan, England and Peru.
Wealth Management
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Portfolio Insights

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
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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
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

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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
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

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
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

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.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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