Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(225) 237-3153(225) 237-3153
The Red Stick Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(225) 237-3100(225) 237-3100
Toll-Free:
(800) 666-3960(800) 666-3960
Our Mission Statement
We approach our business like we do our lives - with integrity, loyalty, trust, and strong sense of God and family.
About Us
We created The Red Stick Group at Morgan Stanley to be recognized in the Baton Rouge community as a premier wealth management group. We rely on the capabilities and experience of Morgan Stanley, one of the world's largest financial institutions. In addition to the vast resources of Morgan Stanley, we offer our clients an intensely personal experience similar to that of a small financial boutique. From planning and implementation, to constant monitoring, our relentless focus is to establish long lasting, multi-generational client relationships. We are positioned to help ensure that our clients' wealth truly serves, rather than complicates, their lives.
Services Include
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote2
- Financial PlanningFootnote3
- Retirement PlanningFootnote4
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote5
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote6
- Trust AccountsFootnote7
- Wealth PlanningFootnote8
- Business PlanningFootnote9
- Asset Management
- Certificates of DepositFootnote10
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote11
- AnnuitiesFootnote12
- Life InsuranceFootnote13
- Municipal BondsFootnote14
- 529 PlansFootnote15
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Working With You
As your dedicated wealth management team, our role is to tailor a personalized financial strategy that aims to align with your needs. In our experience working with clients, we have developed a step-by-step approach to service:
1. Introduction and Discovery Meeting(s)
Our relationship begins with an initial discussion aimed towards getting to know you, your lifestyle, and future goals. We review your current financial situation and develop strategies designed to help you pursue your financial future.
2. Financial Plan Presentation and Discussion
Financial plan presentations can help map out potential factors that can play into financial confidence. Examining all relevant financial information can help provide a holistic approach through a comprehensive financial plan.
3. Actionable items and Next Steps
After the financial plan presentation, we will follow up regarding our analysis and recommendations, which may include adjustments to your financial plan and investment allocation. We will also establish a time line and prioritize key goals.
4. Implementation Meeting
The implementation meeting focuses on creating prospective strategies custom designed for your specific needs. Recommended changes could include logistics, tax management strategies, asset allocation adjustments, and cash management modifications.
5. Ongoing Monitoring, Tracking and Adjusting
We work to continuously monitor your assets and analyze your performance tracking data seeking to ensure you are on track towards your goals and working with you to adjust accordingly when necessary. We will keep a high degree of communication with you by having regularly scheduled reviews to help address any concerns or requests.
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• Market & Liquidity Trends
• Tactical Allocation Perspectives
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Meet The Red Stick Group
Phone:
(225) 325-8909(225) 325-8909
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(225) 237-3121(225) 237-3121
Phone:
(225) 237-3130(225) 237-3130
Marketa Gautreaux
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(225) 237-3104(225) 237-3104
About Kenneth Riche
Kenneth L. Riche, Jr. is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist, and Senior Portfolio Management Director with the Red Stick Group at Morgan Stanley, bringing over three decades of experience in the financial services industry. His career began at Lehman Brothers, where he served as an Account Executive from 1994 to 1996. He then advanced to Hibernia Investments, LLC, where he held the position of Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor from 1996 to 2006.
Kenny is a United States Marine Corps Veteran, demonstrating his commitment to service and leadership. He earned a combat action ribbon in the Gulf War. Kenny holds an MBA in Financial Planning from Loyola University, New Orleans, obtained in 1999, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, completed in 1994.
Beyond his professional achievements, Kenny is deeply involved in his community. He is currently a Football Coach at his alma mater Catholic High School where he has been volunteering for the last decade. He is a graduate of the Greater Baton Rouge Leadership Class of 2008 and has served in various leadership roles, including as a prior Board Member and Treasurer for the Capital Area United Way. His dedication to youth and sports is evident beyond Catholic High through his long-term involvement with St. George Catholic Church and School, where he was a Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director from 2001 to 2017. Additionally, he has contributed to the Baton Rouge Area Sports Foundation as Board Chairman and Treasurer from 2012 to 2016. He has also been involved with the Baton Rouge CYO Board of Supervisors.
Kenneth's commitment to public service is further highlighted by his tenure as a 3 time Commission Chairman and a Treasurer for BREC – The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge from 2010 to 2016, and his role on the BREC Foundation Board of Directors from 2016 to 2018.
Kenny's extensive experience and dedication to both his profession and community make him a valuable asset to the Red Stick Group at Morgan Stanley, and the clients he serves.
Kenny is a United States Marine Corps Veteran, demonstrating his commitment to service and leadership. He earned a combat action ribbon in the Gulf War. Kenny holds an MBA in Financial Planning from Loyola University, New Orleans, obtained in 1999, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, completed in 1994.
Beyond his professional achievements, Kenny is deeply involved in his community. He is currently a Football Coach at his alma mater Catholic High School where he has been volunteering for the last decade. He is a graduate of the Greater Baton Rouge Leadership Class of 2008 and has served in various leadership roles, including as a prior Board Member and Treasurer for the Capital Area United Way. His dedication to youth and sports is evident beyond Catholic High through his long-term involvement with St. George Catholic Church and School, where he was a Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director from 2001 to 2017. Additionally, he has contributed to the Baton Rouge Area Sports Foundation as Board Chairman and Treasurer from 2012 to 2016. He has also been involved with the Baton Rouge CYO Board of Supervisors.
Kenneth's commitment to public service is further highlighted by his tenure as a 3 time Commission Chairman and a Treasurer for BREC – The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge from 2010 to 2016, and his role on the BREC Foundation Board of Directors from 2016 to 2018.
Kenny's extensive experience and dedication to both his profession and community make him a valuable asset to the Red Stick Group at Morgan Stanley, and the clients he serves.
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About Tessa A. Gautreaux
Tessa A. Gautreaux is a dedicated Financial Advisor and Vice President at the Red Stick Group, bringing over two decades of client service experience to her role. Her career in the financial industry began with Hibernia Investments, LLC, where she served as a Sales Assistant in Baton Rouge, LA. She further honed her skills at Hibernia National Bank, working in investments.
Tessa is highly credentialed, holding several key licenses that underscore her experience in the financial sector. She is a Series 7 General Securities Representative, Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Licensed, and Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Licensed professional . Additionally, she is licensed in Life, Health, and Annuity Insurance, helping enable her to provide comprehensive financial advice and services to her clients.
Her extensive experience and commitment to excellence make Tessa an invaluable asset to the Red Stick Group, where she continues to deliver exceptional service and tailored financial strategies to her clients.
Tessa is highly credentialed, holding several key licenses that underscore her experience in the financial sector. She is a Series 7 General Securities Representative, Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Licensed, and Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Licensed professional . Additionally, she is licensed in Life, Health, and Annuity Insurance, helping enable her to provide comprehensive financial advice and services to her clients.
Her extensive experience and commitment to excellence make Tessa an invaluable asset to the Red Stick Group, where she continues to deliver exceptional service and tailored financial strategies to her clients.
Securities Agent: IL, SC, OH, NV, OR, OK, NY, ME, CA, NC, MS, CO, VA, LA, NE, MD, AZ, IA, TN, FL, WA, PA, MI, AR, TX, GA, AL, MO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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About Nance Cunard
Securities Agent: OH, NY, NJ, TN, MT, GA, FL, CA, NC, MO, MI, ME, IL, IA, SC, AZ, NV, AR, AL, MD, LA, VA, TX, UT, WA, OK, MS, CO, PA, OR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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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
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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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Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
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- Qualified Retirement Plans
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Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
4When 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.
5Alternative 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.
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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
7Morgan 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.
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.
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.
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.
10Investors 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.
11Morgan 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
12Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
13Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
14Municipal 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.
15Investors 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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2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
4When 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.
5Alternative 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.
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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
7Morgan 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.
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.
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.
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.
10Investors 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.
11Morgan 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
12Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
13Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
14Municipal 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.
15Investors 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.
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.
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