Michael R. Runge
Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
A relationship you can count on and a lifetime of guidance you can trust.
Our Story
A sound wealth plan involves more than seeking returns. It also includes mitigating and managing risks. The Pathway Partners Group is a wealth management team dedicated to providing customized investment strategies created for each client’s unique needs. We believe that our personalized attention is vital when matching clients’ financial goals and objectives with the right investment products and services.
With decades of experience, The Pathway Partners Group is committed to help clients reach their financial goals. We are your guide in confusing and often chaotic financial environments. Simplifying clients’ financial lives and guiding with strategies leading towards achieving their desired lifestyles and legacies are our primary goals.
Backed by the vast resources of Morgan Stanley, The Pathway Partners Group takes pride in helping clients plan for and guard against life’s hidden curves. Our experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personalized advice is the foundation of our commitment to you.
The Pathway Partners Group - A relationship you can count on and a lifetime of guidance you can trust.
TOGETHER, UTILIZING OUR TEAM’S APPROACH, WE CAN:
• Develop a comprehensive financial plan
• Diversify your portfolio across a broad range of investments
• Adhere to a long-term strategic asset allocation
• Remove the emotion in the investment process
• Minimize investment costs and taxes
• Adjust holdings in response to evolving opportunities and risk
• Maintain strict objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest
With decades of experience, The Pathway Partners Group is committed to help clients reach their financial goals. We are your guide in confusing and often chaotic financial environments. Simplifying clients’ financial lives and guiding with strategies leading towards achieving their desired lifestyles and legacies are our primary goals.
Backed by the vast resources of Morgan Stanley, The Pathway Partners Group takes pride in helping clients plan for and guard against life’s hidden curves. Our experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personalized advice is the foundation of our commitment to you.
The Pathway Partners Group - A relationship you can count on and a lifetime of guidance you can trust.
TOGETHER, UTILIZING OUR TEAM’S APPROACH, WE CAN:
• Develop a comprehensive financial plan
• Diversify your portfolio across a broad range of investments
• Adhere to a long-term strategic asset allocation
• Remove the emotion in the investment process
• Minimize investment costs and taxes
• Adjust holdings in response to evolving opportunities and risk
• Maintain strict objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest
Services Include
- 401(k) Rollovers
- 529 PlansFootnote1
- Financial PlanningFootnote2
- AnnuitiesFootnote3
- Asset Management
- Exchange Traded FundsFootnote4
- Fixed IncomeFootnote5
- Retirement PlanningFootnote6
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote7
- Certificates of DepositFootnote8
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote9
- Life InsuranceFootnote10
- Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote11
- UGMA/UTMAFootnote12
- Wealth ManagementFootnote13
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Meet Your Team
We promise to give clients exceptional service and personalized advice.
Deanna Laboy - Registered Associate
Deanna, a Registered Client Service Associate, has been with Morgan Stanley 2 years. She has a background in management, analytics, and customer service.
Alongside Vickie, Deanna will manage the team’s daily operations, administrative functions, and day-to-day needs. She is responsible for account maintenance, cash management services and client onboarding. In addition, Deanna performs analytical functions and prepares reports related to portfolio analysis and allocation for clients. She prides herself on being the main point of contact for the team and ensures that all client needs are handled efficiently. Deanna strives to provide clients the best overall experience.
Alongside Vickie, Deanna will manage the team’s daily operations, administrative functions, and day-to-day needs. She is responsible for account maintenance, cash management services and client onboarding. In addition, Deanna performs analytical functions and prepares reports related to portfolio analysis and allocation for clients. She prides herself on being the main point of contact for the team and ensures that all client needs are handled efficiently. Deanna strives to provide clients the best overall experience.
Victoria Kiehl - Senior Registered Associate
Vickie, a Senior Registered Client Service Associate, has been with Morgan Stanley for over 40 years. Her extensive experience, focus on detail and working knowledge has made her a valuable team member who has successfully navigated the rapid changes in the industry to provide clients with outstanding service.
Alongside Deanna, Vickie manages the team’s daily operations, administrative functions and day-to-day needs. Her main responsibilities include client cash management services, account maintenance and client onboarding. As a main point of contact for the team, Vickie is dedicated to ensuring all client needs are handled appropriately and in a timely manner to provide a thorough and professional experience to each client.
Alongside Deanna, Vickie manages the team’s daily operations, administrative functions and day-to-day needs. Her main responsibilities include client cash management services, account maintenance and client onboarding. As a main point of contact for the team, Vickie is dedicated to ensuring all client needs are handled appropriately and in a timely manner to provide a thorough and professional experience to each client.
Our Client Experience
Each of our client’s paths are particular to their needs. Some come to us after a sudden change, due to an unexpected life event. While others have found the need for guidance when there financial situations have become more intricate and involved, often due to newly acquired assets from inheritance or a large sale. Many families and individuals we work with have a complex structure of investments and advisors and need a team to coordinate and streamline all their financial information. Whether a corporate executive, blue collar employee, skilled professional, business owner, or a part of a multi-generational family each client has a compelling, unique story to tell and can benefit from hands on tailored path to investing and finance.
We use a four- step approach to uncover what’s most important to you. This allows us to create and implement appropriate strategies to help you take the right pathway to your future.
We use a four- step approach to uncover what’s most important to you. This allows us to create and implement appropriate strategies to help you take the right pathway to your future.
Listen & Discover
We start with a conversation to gain a thorough understanding of what is most important to you, your family, and legacy. We learn why it is important to you and analyze any challenges that may keep you from reaching your goal. Each client goal is different, that's why we believe it is crucial to figure out what matters most to you.
Analyze & Advise
In this step, we review your present financial state. We determine your likelihood of success in reaching your goals. As a team, we plan and prepare for challenges that may deter you from your goal. We then look at the entire financial picture and create a customized investment strategy and a develop a personalized financial plan that work in unison to help you achieve overall success.
Implement & Commit
Next, we present our personalized investment strategy and financial goals based plan. We all want to be on the same page and understand this roadmap inside and out. Together, we work together to strive for the highest probably of success for your to reach your goals. As always, we want to be as clear and transparent of what is expected from both parties, the Pathway Partners Group at Morgan Stanley and the client to make this customized strategy as sound as possible.
Monitor & Adapt
Lastly, we will monitor your customized financial plan and make sure your investments and savings are aligned and accurate to best reach success. This will be something we go over during our financial reviews. Plans change, and life happens, this is a living breathing document we create together and we monitor closely. If there's anything you would ever like to see change in the plan, we work together to best make it a reality. Transparency is key within our relationship, this plan is available to be viewed on a quarterly basis in your online login and upon request. Our teams main priority is to guide you, your family, or legacy down the right pathway to achieve your goals.
A FINANCIAL PLAN SPECIFIC TO YOU
Our teams wealth management process begins with you, your investment needs and financial goals. It is a comprehensive approach, it includes combining all aspects of your financial picture. This may include your investments and cash management needs. We must make sure they are aligned properly with your goals and financial plan.
With The Pathway Partners Group at Morgan Stanley, we understand that the goals you set today may change over time. We will make sure your financial plan adapts to accommodate those goals.
By utilizing our advanced assortment of digital tools, paired with Morgan Stanley's extensive resources, we can help you mange your financial future and help your achieve your goals.
Provided below are a few tools our team uses to help guide clients down the correct pathway, please click on the links if you wish to learn more about them.
With The Pathway Partners Group at Morgan Stanley, we understand that the goals you set today may change over time. We will make sure your financial plan adapts to accommodate those goals.
By utilizing our advanced assortment of digital tools, paired with Morgan Stanley's extensive resources, we can help you mange your financial future and help your achieve your goals.
Provided below are a few tools our team uses to help guide clients down the correct pathway, please click on the links if you wish to learn more about them.
Goals Planning System - Interactive Planning
Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley's proprietary financial planning tool. It was designed to be easy to understand, update daily, and adaptable. GPS makes transparency easy for clients, it allows them to view there financial plan online once we decide together to monitor what we created together. It is a quick snapshot to tell if you are "On Track" to achieve your goals.
Start Planning Today
Aladdin - Indepth Risk Management
Your investments may at risk, but how you manage that risk is what matters.
Aladdin, also known as Portfolio Risk Platform, allows us to look under the hood of your portfolio. Often there are large duplication across funds that people clients and prospects may not know. Aladdin allows for our team to gather an in-depth analysis of what you are truly holding and comprise those investments into a clear and concise formulas that measure risk. Portfolio Risk Platform gives us a clear picture of how much risk in portfolios.
Uncover MoreAladdin, also known as Portfolio Risk Platform, allows us to look under the hood of your portfolio. Often there are large duplication across funds that people clients and prospects may not know. Aladdin allows for our team to gather an in-depth analysis of what you are truly holding and comprise those investments into a clear and concise formulas that measure risk. Portfolio Risk Platform gives us a clear picture of how much risk in portfolios.
Lifeview - Comprehensive Planning
Lifeview is a financial planning software used to make intelligent decisions. Lifeview provides intricate financial planning that adheres to the same approach as Goals Planning System.
Lifeview makes complex planning strategies easy. We discern employee stock options exercise strategies and restricted stock strategies. It provides a clear picture of whether it makes sense to do a Roth IRA conversion.
Complete Our Questionnaire TodayLifeview makes complex planning strategies easy. We discern employee stock options exercise strategies and restricted stock strategies. It provides a clear picture of whether it makes sense to do a Roth IRA conversion.
Tax Efficiency - Intelligent Withdrawals
Building wealth has its drawbacks. Taxes can consume a large portion of your investment gains. We prove value by coordinating liquidation in tax efficient manner to minimize unnecessary tax implications and potentially improve investment results long term.
Not only does our team look at the best strategies for liquidation , however we have a tool that analyzes the entire portfolio to come up with the most tax efficient way to raise cash.
These are important choices that can make a long term impact when it comes to investments and your financial plan.
View Tax-Efficient Planning HereNot only does our team look at the best strategies for liquidation , however we have a tool that analyzes the entire portfolio to come up with the most tax efficient way to raise cash.
These are important choices that can make a long term impact when it comes to investments and your financial plan.
DIGITAL TOOLS TO COMPLIMENT AND PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
We offer a wide variety of digital tools to our clients to ensure transparency and compliment different areas of there financial life. Our tools allow clients to see their customized investment strategy and tailored financial plan in real time. Each tool streamlines our communication with each other, keeping us always on the same page.
Morgan Stanley Online
A live view of your investments and other financial features are at the tip of your fingertips with Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
Learn More About Morgan Stanley Online
Total Wealth
View all your finances in one place with Total Wealth. This allows you to link all assets and liabilities to there financial plan which updates daily. This is for viewing purposes only, Morgan Stanley does not have access to these accounts.
Learn More About Total Wealth
Cybersecurity
Your investments and personal information are at the forefront of our concerns, we are protecting them with our exceptional resources. See below to find out what Morgan Stanley does to keep your information safe.
Learn More About Our Cybersecurity
eDelivery
Edelivery gives you the option to view statements and other Morgan Stanley Documents electronically. This is in effort to save paper and aid in our fight to save the environment. Not only does it protect the environment, it allows us a safer method of corresponding information with one another. Clients who have an online login may sign up for Edelivery
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Digital Vault
Digital Vault keeps important documents in a easy to access protected space. If a major life event were to occur, Digital Vault makes it easy to share vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors.
Learn More About Digital Vault
Spending And Budgeting
Keep track of your budget with Morgan Stanley's Spending and Budgeting tool. Link your checking accounts and credit cards to Total Wealth to grasp your monthly financial expenditures.
You can break down purchases into different categories and monitor how much your spend in these categories. There is an option to link this budget to your Goals Planning System Financial plan.
Enroll in Spending and Budgeting TodayYou can break down purchases into different categories and monitor how much your spend in these categories. There is an option to link this budget to your Goals Planning System Financial plan.
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Meet The Pathway Partners Group
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Connor Runge
Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
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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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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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
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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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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Philanthropy
Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
Financial Wellness
Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
- Reduce employee stress,
- Improve retention and engagement, and
- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The Pathway Partners Group today.
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1Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan's investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan's flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan's investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state's own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state's tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
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.
3Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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.
5Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
10Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
11When 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.
12Morgan 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.
13Morgan 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.
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1Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan's investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan's flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan's investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state's own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state's tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
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.
3Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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.
5Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
10Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
11When 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.
12Morgan 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.
13Morgan 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.
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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.
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