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As your Financial Advisor, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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Our Process

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    Step 1: Introductory Meeting
    Our relationship begins with an initial discussion aimed towards getting to know you, your lifestyle, and your future goals.
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    Step 2: Discovery Meeting
    During the discovery meeting, we will work together to establish your financial goals by reviewing your current financial situation and developing an appropriate risk tolerance that can help you achieve the financial outcome you envision for yourself.
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    Step 3: Financial Plan Presentation
    Financial plan presentations map out essential factors that play into your financial success such as your employee and employer contributions., liquidity events and insurance coverage, Examining relevant financial information provides a holistic asset allocation analysis for your accounts helping ensure a comprehensive financial plan.
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    Step 4: Action Items/Next Steps
    After the financial plan presentation, we will follow up with you regarding our analysis and recommendations. This may include adjustments to your financial plan, investment allocation, company benefits and insurance coverage.
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    Step 5: Implementation Meeting
    The Implementation meeting focuses on creating prospective strategies custom designed for your specific needs. Recommended changes could include logistics, tax impact, asset allocation adjustments, and saving/benefit modifications
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    Step 6: Monitoring and Performance Tracking
    Finally, we will be constantly monitoring your assets and analyzing your performance tracking data seeking to ensure your financial expectations are being met and adjusted accordingly. We will keep a high degree of communication with you to make sure your concerns and requests are always met

VALUABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance virtually 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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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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    GIC Weekly Research Report
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
    Read the Latest Report
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
    Learn More About Total Wealth View
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    On the Markets Report
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy, and more.
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    Cash Plus
    Enjoy unlimited ATM fee rebates worldwide with the Morgan Stanley Debit Card, along with no foreign transaction fees, no cash advance fees, unlimited check writing, and more.
    Learn More About Cash Plus
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    2022 Global Macro Outlook
    The surge in global inflation has investors fretting about future growth, but Morgan Stanley economists say price surges will subside, making way for 4.7% global GDP growth in 2022. Here’s the view on the global economy.
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    Digital Vault
    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.
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    Thoughts on the Market
    From volatility and geopolitics to economic trends and investment outlooks, stay informed on the key developments shaping today's markets
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    E-Sign
    E-Sign is a digital, paperless alternative to the traditional means of obtaining signatures from clients on paperwork. There is no registration process for you to begin using E-Sign - all you need is a valid email address and phone number.
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    Morgan Stanley Ideas
    The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond.
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    E-Delivery
    E-Delivery allows you to securely save, print, send, and receive documents at any time from both Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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    At Scale
    Listen to Morgan Stanley's sustainability podcast as host Audrey Choi examines the challenges we face and solutions to bring a more sustainable future.
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    E-Authorization
    eAuthorizations allows you to approve transactions electronically and securely on Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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    Reserved Living and Giving
    Reserved Living & Giving is a complimentary loyalty program available to clients with a minimum of $1M in AUM, that can help them save time and money on travel, gifts, automobiles and more.
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INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU:

Regardless of what stage your life is in - moving ahead in your career, enjoying retirement, or somewhere in between - as your Financial Advisors, we can help you achieve your financial goals.

Using a suite of tools that includes goal-specific analysis, we can work with you to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of your financial life, including your investments and cash management needs.

We can create your personal roadmap to help achieve and protect your goals — a framework that makes the connection between your life goals and your financial resources, and provides a baseline for future discussions.
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    Forbes Best in State 2022, 2023 & 2024
    Forbes Best-In-State is based on in-person, virtual, and telephone due diligence meetings to measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms.

    [Source: Forbes (Awarded April 2024, 2023 & 2022). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/20-6/30/21 - 6/30/21-6/30/22 - 6/30/22-6/30/23. https://lnkd.in/eGWD2EET] ​
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    Forbes Best in State 2023
    Forbes Best-In-State is based on in-person, virtual, and telephone due diligence meetings to measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms.
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    Forbes Best in State 2022
    Forbes/Shook 2022 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list have a proven record of guiding their clients through volatile markets. Advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their approach to working with clients.

    ​Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
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    President's Club 2023 & 2024
    Eric Roth, a Managing Director, Financial Advisor in his Wealth Management office in New York City has been named to the Firm’s prestigious President’s Club, an elite group composed of the Firm’s top Financial Advisors.
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    New York Financial Leaders
    Read about Eric Roth and his Financial Leadership.
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    Portfolio Risk Tool
    The Portfolio Risk Platform integrates the leading risk analytics engine into Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s platform to help improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of the end-to-end risk management processes for the Firm and our Clients.
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    Goals Planning System (GPS)
    Goals-Based Wealth Management means that we aim to understand what is important to you and work together to map out a plan that can help you achieve your financial goals.
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    Retirement Planning
    The decisions you make about your workplace retirement plan can benefit you for years to come. We’ll help you understand and put your resources to work, so you can plan, invest, and ultimately transition to retirement with confidence.
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    Education Planning
    With education costs rising, paying for college has become a major life expense that requires smart planning.
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    Financial Planning Questionnaire
    This questionnaire will help us create a personalized
    strategy for you and can enhance our conversation
    around your long-term goals.
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    Intelligent Withdrawals
    We use state-of-the-art tools that recommend the most tax-efficient way to liquidate assets.
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    Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)
    A Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) is a globally-recognized professional designation given by the CFA Institute, that measures and certifies the competence and integrity of financial analysts.

    Candidates are required to pass three levels of exams covering areas, such as accounting, economics, ethics, money management, and security analysis.
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    Series 7
    Everyone in the Roth Group passed their Series 7 Examination.

    Passing FINRA's Series 7 Examination is a milestone in one's financial career, where the applicant demonstrates knowledge on a variety of topics including equity market and fixed income instruments, options, client suitability and more.

NAVIGATING YOUR LIFE

No matter what stage of life you are in, more than likely you or someone you know have gone through some type of major life event. Whether it was the birth of a child, the unfortunate passing of a loved one, or even the possibility of a divorce, these life events can occur when you least expect it, and can make things difficult moving forward. That is where we can help.

The Roth Group at Morgan Stanley understands that these times can be challenging, difficult, and even a little scary. There is no need to worry. Our team knows the emotional swells that are involved with these life events, and are prepared to sit down and assist you in coming up with a game plan to put you back on the road to you and your family's financial soundness.
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    Birth of a Child
    The birth of a child into the family is a joyous and exciting occasion for everyone. The addition of a new family member brings with it a new set of financial components:

    1. Costs of Birth, Adoption or Surrogacy
    2. Anticipating Unexpected Medical Expenses
    3. Understanding gifting requirements
    4. Preparing for Child Care
    5. Planning for Educational Expenses
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    Divorce
    With the right approach and the right advice, the process need not be onerous. On the contrary, it can be empowering. Here's how to manage the transition:

    1. Find a Confidante
    2. Put your team in place
    3. Get - and stay - organized
    4. Take stock of what you have, and need
    5. Be patient, but proactive
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    Death
    Dealing with death is never easy. Aside from coping with the loss of a loved one, legal matters also require immediate attention, including administration of the estate. Though it may be hard for individuals to talk about estate planning because of the heartache, addressing it promptly is crucial to saving both time and money, and to minimizing family conflict or confusion.
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    Marriage
    There are few events more exciting than when you decide to align your life with the person you love. Of course, there are conversations you should have with their partner before tying the knot. One of the most important is about money—how you’ll make it, save it, spend it and invest it. In addition, helping fund an adult child’s wedding is a goal for many parents (and grandparents). We can play an important role in helping you plan for these milestones and guiding their conversations.
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Location

55 East 52nd Street 10th
Fl 12
New York, NY 10055
US
Direct:
(212) 878-3922(212) 878-3922
Fax:
(718) 395-1570(718) 395-1570

Meet The Roth Group

About Eric Roth

Founder of The Roth Group at Morgan Stanley, Eric has spent much of his 35 year career focusing on the unique needs of corporate executives. He has been a Preferred Executive Financial Consultant at Pfizer and more recently, he and his Roth Group colleagues have been working with Zoetis, the largest global animal health company, and INROADS, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering diversity among corporations, in a financial planning capacity.

Eric started his career at The Equitable in 1989 and subsequently served as a Financial Consultant at CIBC Oppenheimer before joining a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm in 2003. He understands the challenges faced by his corporate executive clients and provides them with solutions that integrate their corporate benefits and equity compensation with estate and financial planning strategies, investments and insurance.

A longstanding member of Morgan Stanley’s President’s Club, in 2017, he qualified for the prestigious Chairman's Council ranking him as one of their top Financial Advisor's. Eric graduated from The University of Rhode Island with a BA in Communications. He volunteers with numerous charitable organizations that include the Special Olympics, Jewish War Veterans Association, New York Cares, The Opportunity Project, and the NY City Winter Adaptive Games. In addition, he is a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and served as Chapter Advisor for Rutgers University.

An avid athlete and weightlifter who was the New Jersey State power lifting champion from 1994-1996, Eric coached youth soccer, baseball, football, and basketball in Monroe Township, New Jersey where he resides his wife and two children.
Securities Agent: PA, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY, NJ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1278928
CA Insurance License #: 0F91255
AR Insurance License #: 1962843

About Eric Lee

Eric focuses on portfolio construction and analysis for The Roth Group.  He plays a critical role as the Consulting Group Analyst for the team by assisting in asset allocation, securities research on third party investments, and portfolio monitoring.Eric joined The Roth Group in 2012 after interning with the team for the previous two years. A graduate of Baruch College with a degree in Finance and Investments.  Eric holds the Chartered Financial Analyst ® (CFA ®) designation in addition to Series 7 and 66 licenses.Eric currently resides in Long Island City.  He is an avid traveler and has a passion for fine dining.

About Josephine Cottone

Josephine joined Morgan Stanley in 2012. She has more than 25 years experience in the industry and oversees the daily business operation. She joined the Roth Group in 2017.

She enjoys speaking with clients and assists them in their day to day needs. Josephine holds a general securities registration Series 7 and the Series 63.

Josephine currently lives in Brooklyn with her family. In her spare time she loves to bake, attending music concerts and broadway shows, and enjoys sharing recipes with her family and friends.

About Ashley Baros-Kabler

Securities Agent: SD, NJ, IN, CO, ME, NV, VT, KS, SC, DE, WA, PA, DC, UT, GA, VA, NC, NY, FL, OR, PR, CT, TX, CA, MA, AZ, MD, MI, AL, TN, OH, IL, WV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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Portfolio Insights

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
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

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

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

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Business Planning

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

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

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

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

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

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

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6Morgan 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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