Our Team

At the Rasner Daverso Group, we maintain an experienced approach to wealth management while adapting it to your family's or business's unique requirements.

Working together, our multi-generational team of advisors offers various perspectives on your wealth. Regardless of where you are in life, we can relate personally to your situation, and guide you accordingly.

Moreover, because our team of advisors are at different stages in their own careers, you can look forward to working with us to help take care of your family's goals and aspirations for many years to come.
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Working With You

At the Rasner Daverso Group at Morgan Stanley, we’ll take the time to understand all the nuances of your financial situation and how they apply to what—and who—matters most to you.

Together, we’ll develop a detailed plan for your wealth that leaves as little as possible to chance. We’ll help you try to anticipate future challenges and create a plan for your family from the unexpected, increasing your ability to achieve your goals and leave the legacy you want for your family and favored causes.
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    Financial Planning
    Your goals, assets, liabilities and other important information are gathered and analyzed. We then use our perspective and experience with other unique clients like you to make recommendations on spending, giving and living.
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    High Net Worth Individuals & Families
    The Rasner and Daverso Group works with specialized resources in trust and estate planning, family governance, wealth education, family office management and philanthropy management to help address your complex financial goals.
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    Professional Portfolio Management
    We will devise and implement investment strategies and processes to help you meet your goals and constraints, construct and manage portfolios, making decisions on what and when to buy and sell investments.
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    Business Owners
    We understand the unique circumstances that arise from owning your own business. Working with our team of experienced advisors can help set you and your business up for success by helping to make smart investment decisions that will impact your business in a positive way.
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    Estate Planning Strategies
    Estate planning is the process of making arrangements to pass down wealth and assets after a person’s death. Creating an estate plan early is crucial as it ensures that your wishes are precisely reflected in your estate plan. Proper estate planning gives careful consideration to the your future plans, preferences and goals.
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    Pre/Post Retirees
    Developing a plan for retirement is essential. Working with an experienced advising team can help with making sure you are meeting your personal retirement needs. Retirement planning can be stressful, we are here to make this stressful process as easy as possible.
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    Alternative Investments
    When you are a Morgan Stanley client you may have access to an array of alternative investments including: Hedge Funds, Funds of Funds, Managed Futures, Real Estate, Private Equity, Private Credit and Exchange Funds.
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    Corporate Retirement Plans
    We work with companies to develop and manage their corporate retirement plans. Let us bring our experience and resources to the table to take this burden off of you.

INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU

Whatever your dreams for your family, your business or yourself, we want to turn those broad dreams into a plan for potentially achieving them. Together, we hope to help you understand your opportunities, preserve what you’ve already accumulated and make financial decisions that put your goals within reach.

Your goals are a work in progress, so we’ll meet with you regularly to evaluate any changes to your life’s circumstances and goals. Together, we’ll continually update your plan and recommend the adjustments designed to help keep you on track.
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    LifeView Intelligent Planning
    LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that we can use with our clients to create a realistic, integrated strategy that incorporates the various aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs.

    LifeView provides progress-to-goals reporting and can also illustrate complex planning strategies such as methods of stock option exercise, Roth conversions and 401k early distributions.

    Fill out our questionnaire to get started.
    Lifeview Questionnaire
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    Retirement Planning
    Most of us have numerous goals, but no goal is more important than securing a comfortable retirement. It is important to look at time horizon, Risk tolerance, and current savings to structure a sound retirement plan. Here are six simple steps to help you determine whether you are on track to meet your retirement needs.
    Simple Six Step Retirement Checkup
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    Aladdin - Intelligent Risk Management
    There’s a chance your portfolio may be at risk, but how you manage that risk is what matters.

    Portfolio Risk Platform – Powered by Aladdin is a risk management platform that provides comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types. This platform provides both an overview and a detailed view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed.
    Portfolio Risk Platform – Powered by Aladdin
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    Intelligent Withdrawals
    Intelligent Withdrawal gives us the ability to look across multiple accounts and products to identify the right combination of securities and tax lots to sell so you can help meet spending needs while making the most out of your hard-earned money.
    Intelligent Withdrawals

VALUABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Our goal is simple: “To be the firm where the most talented advisors in the industry leverage cutting-edge technology and deliver customized wealth management solutions to their clients and their families to enable them to achieve their life goals.” Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients. We have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.
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    Online Security Center
    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. The firm is actively supporting multiple layers of security. Security includes the following; Strong encryption protocols designed to protect your data, continuous monitoring to help detect and prevent fraudulent activity in your accounts, routine testing of our systems to identify potential vulnerabilities, and independent reviews by outside security firms to penetration test our applications and evaluate our processes.
    Online Security Center
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    Global Investment Committee “On the Markets” Report
    Every month, Morgan Stanley’s top research analysts publish their “On the Markets” report, providing detailed market commentary on such topics as global equities, fixed income and monetary policy.
    GIC Monthly
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online digital capabilities and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App provide clients with access to their account information, enriched reporting tools, several cash management solutions and robust market research. The Morgan Stanley Mobile App provides clients with access to their accounts in just a few taps.
    Morgan Stanley Online
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    Global Investment Committee Weekly Research Report
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
    GIC Weekly
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    Total Wealth View
    The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind. This new tool allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.
    Total Wealth View
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    Thoughts on the Markets Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
    Thoughts on the Markets Podcast
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    Digital Vault
    Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors. The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
    Digital Vault
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    The Morgan Stanley Minute
    In this ongoing series of one-minute videos from our firm’s top investment thinkers, you can explore current trends and topics like green bonds, active investment, monetizing small businesses, cybercrime and more.
    The Morgan Stanley Minute

DESIGNATIONS & AWARDS

    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor
    Each year, Forbes Magazine releases a list of hand-selected and ranked advisors. In order to make this list, advisors must be nominated by their firm, researched, interviewed, and assigned a rank by SHOOK Research. Mike Rasner has made the list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for the State of New Jersey in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

    The Rasner Daverso Group is proud to have been named one of America's Top Wealth Management Teams by Forbes for 2023! Thank you to all our valued clients who made this possible. We couldn't have done it without you!
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    CFP ®
    Certified Financial Planner (CFP ®) is a professional certification for financial advisors who have met the rigorous qualifications for financial planning and have years of experience related to delivering financial planning services. CFP® professionals commit to the high ethical standards of the CFP® Board.
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    CIMA®
    Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) is a professional certification for financial advisors and investment consultants in advanced portfolio construction. The program requires completing a sophisticated investment curriculum to reflect the real-world needs of individuals and institutional investors.
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    Consulting Group Analyst
    Consulting Group (CG) Analysts help with developing customized Financial Plans /Asset Allocation proposals, and designing tailored reporting for new and existing clients. Phineas Meade, our teams dedicated CG Analyst, delivers a consistent, positive client experience helping to ensure all commitments are completed and delivered in a timely manner.
    2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020, 2021, 2022). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award. Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21 – 3/31/23. https://mgstn.ly/3wb7pSG ]

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Meet The Rasner and Daverso Group

About Michael D Rasner

Michael Rasner is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor with The Rasner Daverso Group at Morgan Stanley. Mike began his career in the financial services industry in 1987, when he joined Shearson Lehman Brothers in Philadelphia as a Financial Advisor. In over 35-years in financial services, he has built long-lasting relationships with his clients with a foundation of trust and superior service.

Growing up, Mike’s mother was a financial advisor at Dean Witter. He learned from an early age how personal finance and solid advice can help families achieve success and reach their goals. This life-long understanding of the advisor-client relationship means that Mike can become his clients’ most trusted advisor. Mike believes that developing and implementing customized financial plans are essential in helping clients reach their goals and aspirations.

Mike lives in Marlton, New Jersey, with his wife Cheryl, and he has two sons, Ryan, and Matthew and a new granddaughter. He is active in his local community, a member of both the JCC of Cherry Hill and Temple Emanuel. In his free time, Mike enjoys golfing, skiing, fishing, and volunteering with charities in his community.
Securities Agent: CO, CT, AL, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, AZ, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, NC, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
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About Joseph N Daverso

Joe Daverso is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor with the Rasner Daverso Group at Morgan Stanley. Joe has been providing financial planning and investment management advice to families, corporate retirement plans, and non-profit institutions for over 30 years. He is a graduate of Temple University. Joe furthered his education by earning both the Certified Financial Planner tm and Certified Investment Management Analyst ® designations. His education, experience, and the tools at his disposal from a world- class wealth management firm, allow him to help clients maximize their success.

Joe’s focus is gaining and maintaining an understanding of his client’s goals and motivations. After discussing your individual circumstances, he will create and monitor a comprehensive financial plan to provide guidance on decisions that impact your overall financial well-being. This includes tax planning, social security optimization, investment strategies, financing and lending options, education funding, retirement planning, charitable giving, and estate planning. His goal is to be his clients most trusted advisor in coordination with your tax and legal professionals. He wants to bring confidence and understanding to his client’s financial decisions so they can confidently focus their lives on the people and pursuits most meaningful to them. His team, The Rasner Daverso Group, is an experienced group of advisors supported by a dedicated Consulting Group Analyst and a Client Service Associate. As your financial advising team, they are readily available when the markets get tough and are proactive in preparing for market volatility.

Joe and his wife, Millie, live in Lumberton, NJ. They have five children and a new grandson. Their family is very active in their church and local community. He is a Merit Badge counselor with the Boys Scouts of America and is working towards his 5th gallon of blood donation with the American Red Cross. He serves on his parish council and volunteers with the Knights of Columbus. During his free time, he enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, playing guitar, grilling, and spending time with friends and family.
Securities Agent: ME, NJ, OR, WI, TN, LA, FL, WA, VA, TX, SC, RI, PA, OH, NY, NV, NH, NC, MS, MN, MI, MD, MA, IL, ID, GA, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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About Phineas D. Meade

As a Consulting Group Analyst and Portfolio Management Associate, Phineas participates in developing customized Financial Plans/Asset Allocation proposals and designing tailored reporting for clients. As a CG Analyst, he is also responsible for matters of technical policy and standards, presentation materials, and performance measurement for technically advanced accounts. Phineas joined Morgan Stanley's predecessor firm in 2003 and has spent his career providing advisory services and financial planning to his clients. He is Series 7, 31 and 66 licensed as well as insurance licensed. Phineas graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor's degree in economics. He and his wife, Kristy, have three children and live in Woolwich Twp, NJ. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, sports and is an active participant in his church.

About Alyssa M. Maglio

Alyssa graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a B.A in Psychology and Criminology and from Purdue University with a Masters in Forensic Psychology. From her work in the legal profession, she brings her experience, diligence and compassion to our team, supporting the clients of the Rasner Daverso Group.

Alyssa is from Toms River, NJ and when not working enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys shopping, watching movies, listening to music, and traveling.

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

About Lorry Rosado

Lorry Rosado is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Lorry began her career in financial services in 1984, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a Banking Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and a Senior Premier Client Manager at Bank of America.

She currently resides in East Brunswick, NJ with her family.

Outside of the office, Lorry volunteers as a Coach for the Fast Break Basketball Buddy Ball program, focused on providing an opportunity for disabled children and young adults to enjoy the game of basketball. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.
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Portfolio Insights

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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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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

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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.
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1Alternative 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.

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2Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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3Morgan 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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4Investors 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.

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5Morgan 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.

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6Morgan 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.

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7An 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.

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8Morgan 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.

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9Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.

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10Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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11Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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12Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.

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13When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.

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14Morgan 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.

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15When 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.

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16When 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.

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17Morgan 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.

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18Participating in a new issue/syndicate is subject to availability. IPOs are highly speculative and may not be appropriate for all investors because they lack a stock-trading history and usually involve smaller and newer companies that tend to have limited operating histories, less-experienced management teams, and fewer products or customers. Also, the offering price of an IPO reflects a negotiated estimate as to the value of the company, which may bear little relationship to the trading price of the securities, and it is not uncommon for the closing price of the shares shortly after the IPO to be well above or below the offering price.

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19Morgan 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.
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 and other legal matters.

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