Executive Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
Phone:
(212) 503-1686(212) 503-1686
The New York Empire Group at Morgan Stanley
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(212) 503-1686(212) 503-1686
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(212) 503-2393(212) 503-2393
Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
Helping you achieve financial and investment goals
Our Story and Services
"As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices."
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Approach
Discovery Process
Investing the time to learn about you and your family; your assets and liabilities and the risk exposures, enables us to formulate strategies and customize the relationship to your needs.
Formulation of Tax, Trust and Estate Strategy
Working with your tax and legal advisors, we help analyze your income and estate tax circumstances to identify and tailor planning techniques that may be used to address your objectives.
Creation of Customized Strategic Asset Allocation
Your customized asset allocation reflects risk, opportunities and taxation across multiple entities, while integrating your investing and estate plans.
Integration of Tactical Asset Allocation
Short-term adjustments seek to capitalize on temporary market distortions. Before making adjustments, we analyze the impact of taxes and trading costs on potential returns.
Implementation of a Customized Wealth Strategy
After comprehensive due diligence and analysis of expected results across multiple market scenarios, strategies are chosen from our expansive investment platform.
Ongoing Assessment
In coordination with your other advisors, we can conduct ongoing reviews and comprehensive reporting to ensure that your strategy adapts to changing financial and family needs.
Legacy Planning
Financial planning customized to your family's needs is essential to preservation of wealth. Keeping the next generation informed is key to their future financial goals.
Financial Literacy
Financial literacy means being equipped with the knowledge to make smart financial decisions during every stage of your life. It's never too early to start improving financial literacy in your family.
Conversation Guide
Money is one of the trickiest topics to discuss. But avoiding the conversation can lead to problems. Learn how to start the dialogue with your family.
“Thoughts on the Market” Podcast
Listen in as Morgan Stanley colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
What We Provide
Our team at Morgan Stanley combines their years of expertise and knowledge to help clients of substantial wealth simplify and manage their complex financial lives so that their families can live the lifestyle that they wish. Our team's goal is to be an extension of your family.
Family Office Resources help clients and financial advisors utilize an expansive suite of highly specialized resources to address complex challenges of managing significant wealth so clients may make complicated decisions confidently.
Morgan Stanley Family Office
When it comes to providing institutional-level support for your family office, scale matters. Our offering aims to bring together specialized investment services and operational support to enhance your life and legacy.
Wealth Education
Financial Literacy means being empowered with the knowledge to make smart financial decisions during every stage of life. Discussing family finances is especially important with adult children, no matter their age. It is not always easy, but starting the conversation is a key step in long-term wealth planning.
Business Succession Planning
Selling a business should be the reward for years of entrepreneurial savvy and hard work. Here's how to make the process go smoothly.
Trust and Estate Planning
With you every step of the way. We analyze your tax and estate structures so that their tax characteristics are accurately incorporated in the asset allocation analysis performed for the client.
Resources
Our strategy leverages modern wealth tools and cutting-edge technology. By providing you with the tools you need, we can help you come one step closer to achieving your financial goals.
Morgan Stanley Online
Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
Total Wealth Tool
You can now conveniently view your accounts from other financial institutions on Morgan Stanley Online giving you a complete financial picture.
Digital Vault
Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
Location
55 East 52nd Street 10th
Fl
New York, NY 10055
US
Direct:
(212) 503-1686(212) 503-1686
55 East 52nd Street
10th Fl
New York, NY 10055
US
Direct:
(212) 503-2393(212) 503-2393
Meet The New York Empire Group
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist, Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(212) 503-2393(212) 503-2393
Douglas Badstein
Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(212) 503-2313(212) 503-2313
Louis Aldorasi
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(212) 503-2479(212) 503-2479
About Michael Scotto
Michael began his career on the floor of the NYSE in 2000, the majority of which was with Goldman Sachs. This gave him a unique perspective in dealing with high pressure and trading. He started with Morgan Stanley in 2007. He takes a conservative approach to money management emphasizing protection and risk mitigation. Michael is a great listener who is patient with clients and strives to make their investing experience a uniquely personal one. His areas of concentration are financial planning, income strategies and portfolio management.
Away from the office, Michael puts family first, as evidenced by the recent purchase of a new home adjacent to that of his parents. He has built a successful real estate portfolio and enjoys golf. Michael and his wife Kelly have a passion for world travel and feel fortunate to have visited many different countries.
Away from the office, Michael puts family first, as evidenced by the recent purchase of a new home adjacent to that of his parents. He has built a successful real estate portfolio and enjoys golf. Michael and his wife Kelly have a passion for world travel and feel fortunate to have visited many different countries.
Securities Agent: ND, CT, OR, NM, NC, NV, AZ, TX, OH, MD, SC, MA, IL, DE, MI, TN, NY, CA, NH, CO, VA, GA, WA, RI, PA, NJ, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1282412
NMLS#: 1282412
About Michael Chong
Michael is a Senior Vice President, seasoned Financial Advisor with more than 16 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management since 2011. He works with financially successful individuals and multi-generational families, delivering highly customized advice designed to help clients preserve, grow, and transition wealth across generations.
Michael has been recognized with the Forbes Best-In-State and Next Gen awards in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026—honors that reflect the quality of service delivered by Michael and his team, The New York Empire Group.
Before joining Morgan Stanley, Michael gained valuable perspective from his family’s entrepreneurial background. His family helped pioneer South Korea’s Hotel & Gaming industry for more than three decades, shaping Michael’s long-term, business-owner mindset and global outlook.
Originally from California, Michael earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, graduating with Provosts’ Honors in 2008.
Outside the office, Michael enjoys spending time on the golf course with his family. He values quality time with his wife, daughter, and son, and their two Cavapoo companions.
Michael has been recognized with the Forbes Best-In-State and Next Gen awards in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026—honors that reflect the quality of service delivered by Michael and his team, The New York Empire Group.
Before joining Morgan Stanley, Michael gained valuable perspective from his family’s entrepreneurial background. His family helped pioneer South Korea’s Hotel & Gaming industry for more than three decades, shaping Michael’s long-term, business-owner mindset and global outlook.
Originally from California, Michael earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, graduating with Provosts’ Honors in 2008.
Outside the office, Michael enjoys spending time on the golf course with his family. He values quality time with his wife, daughter, and son, and their two Cavapoo companions.
Securities Agent: AZ, CT, TN, CA, NJ, ND, MD, SC, OR, OH, NC, VA, RI, MA, WA, TX, PA, NM, NV, FL, CO, NY, NH, IL, GA, MI, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1312665
NMLS#: 1312665
About Douglas Badstein
Douglas is a Wealth Management Associate who began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2007. In 2008, he obtained his Futures and Commodities license and has spent many years helping clients navigate these investments—experience that has given him a well-rounded perspective on the markets and the broader investment landscape.
Douglas is committed to building deep, trusted client relationships and believes that successful relationships start with a clear understanding of each client’s priorities, goals, and overall financial needs. With 27 years in the financial services industry—including the past 15 years at Morgan Stanley—he brings both experience and a thoughtful, client-first approach to every engagement.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Douglas worked alongside his brother in their family business. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and staying active outdoors, especially hiking and fishing.
Douglas is committed to building deep, trusted client relationships and believes that successful relationships start with a clear understanding of each client’s priorities, goals, and overall financial needs. With 27 years in the financial services industry—including the past 15 years at Morgan Stanley—he brings both experience and a thoughtful, client-first approach to every engagement.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Douglas worked alongside his brother in their family business. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and staying active outdoors, especially hiking and fishing.
About Louis Aldorasi
Louis Aldorasi is a Client Service Associate for The New York Empire Group. In his role, Louis provides comprehensive administrative support and oversees client service operations, including money movement, paperwork processing, and digital support. He is dedicated to ensuring that clients requests are handled seamlessly and efficiently, allowing them to feel confident and supported in every interaction. With a strong attention to detail and a commitment to client satisfaction, Louis helps maintain the high standard of service that defines the team’s approach to wealth management. On his free time, he enjoys cooking, sports, spending time with family and friends and working out.
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2024-2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
The Power of Partnerships
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
Michael Catuogno
Planning Associate
About Michael Catuogno
Michael Catuogno 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, he collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, he will evaluate various alternatives and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Michael 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.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Sacred Heart University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Michael is originally from the Bronx, NY and currently resides in the Bronx, NY.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Sacred Heart University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Michael is originally from the Bronx, NY and currently resides in the Bronx, NY.
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You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
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 consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
When 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.
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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.
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.
3Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
4An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) involves risks similar to those of investing in a broadly based portfolio of equity securities traded on exchange in the relevant securities market, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The investment return and principal value of ETF investments will fluctuate, so that an investor’s ETF shares, if or when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan 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
7Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9Alternative 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.
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:
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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.
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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.
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.
3Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
4An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) involves risks similar to those of investing in a broadly based portfolio of equity securities traded on exchange in the relevant securities market, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The investment return and principal value of ETF investments will fluctuate, so that an investor’s ETF shares, if or when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan 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
7Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9Alternative 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.
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.
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CRC 4665150 (8/2025), 4763067 (9/2025)
