Our Story and Services

As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to highly seasoned and respected investment professionals, premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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A COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL SUITE OF TOOLS

We want our clients to be equiped with market-leading, resilient, and secure platforms and tools to deliver customized welath management strategies. Morgan Stanley offers a comprehensive suite of digital capabilities designed to enhance every aspect of your financial life.

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    Morgan Stanley Online & Mobile App

    Staying connected to your finances should be simple. With Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App, your investments and day-to-day finances are always within reach.

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    Total Wealth View

    A clearer financial picture starts with seeing everything in one place. Total Wealth View allows you to link external account information, helping bring greater visibility, organization, and context to your overall financial life.

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    Digital Vault

    Digital Vault offers a secure, encrypted space to conveniently store, manage, and share life's most important documents and sensitive materials, from estate documents to tax records, so they are available when you need them.

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    Online Security Center

    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Explore tools, insights, and best practices to help safeguard your accounts and personal data through the Online Security Center.

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    Goals Based Planning

    Your plan should be aligned with what matters most to you. Read more about the advantages of working with Morgan Stanley's planning technology to help reach your financial goals.

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    Portfolio Risk Platform

    Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform, powered by Aladdin, offers a comprehensive view across asset classes and security types. This platform provides a holistic view, enabling you take a more informed approach towards mitigating risk.

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VALUABLE RESOURCES

Browse through our curated library of client resources and timely updates, designed to help you navigate markets and make informed decisions.

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    Morgan Stanley Insights

    Take a deeper dive into Morgan Stanley's most recent updates on markets, economies, global trends and more.

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    Thoughts on The Market Podcast

    Join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss the latest events and trends in the financial marketplace.

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    Upcoming Virtual Events

    Get insights from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders, industry trailblazers, and influential voices on what's shaping the markets and economy today.

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    Morgan Stanley Institute

    Signal that moves capital. The Morgan Stanley Institute delivers integrated insights on the defining questions for financial decision makers.

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    On the Markets Research Report

    In-depth market insights from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders, covering topics including global equities, fixed income, monetary policy, and more.

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    Alternative Investments

    Expand your investment universe with a suite of compelling alternative strategies, built on our Firm's expertise, unique network and unwavering commitment to our clients.

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Location

2600 Old Washington Road
Upper St. Clair, PA 15241
US
Direct:
(412) 854-8466(412) 854-8466

Meet The Rutkowski Group

About Michael J Rutkowski

Mike Rutkowski has been a registered Financial Advisor for over 34 years. Since 2008, he is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley in Upper St. Clair. Mike's goal is to help his clients, including individuals, businesses and private foundations, meet their financial goals. As part of the Morgan Stanley network of resources, Mike is able to access highly seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform, and a full spectrum of investment choices for the benefit of each client’s unique investment and planning needs. His services include Asset Management, Retirement Planning, Corporate Retirement Plans, Insurance Services as well as access to Cash Management and Lending.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Managerial Economics from Carnegie Mellon University. He is active in his local community of Upper St. Clair.
Securities Agent: TX, IL, CO, NC, DC, UT, ME, GA, FL, NV, AZ, MO, PA, MD, ND, VA, CA, WI, TN, MI, MA, KY, SC, NY, OH; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1301232

About Mark Rutkowski

Mark is a graduate of Kent State University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. He brings experience across sales, finance, and client-focused roles, with a strong emphasis on relationship building and long-term planning. His approach aligns closely with our team’s philosophy—listening first, staying disciplined, and helping clients make thoughtful decisions in support of their goals.

Outside of the office, Mark is passionate about the outdoors and spends as much time as possible around the water. Whether fishing, hiking, or exploring new places, he enjoys staying active and continually challenging himself—both personally and professionally.
Securities Agent: OH, IL, CA, PA, NC, GA, VA, TX, NY, UT, TN, MI, MA, KY, WI, FL, DC, CO, ND, MO, ME, SC, NV, MD, AZ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2837836
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

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
Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors
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Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors

Prolonged conflict with Iran could lead to higher oil prices, hotter inflation and greater market uncertainty.

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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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The Rutkowski Group today.
1When 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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2Morgan 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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3Alternative 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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4Morgan 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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5When 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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6Investors 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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7Morgan 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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