Melissa P Horton
Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(781) 431-6747(781) 431-6747
Michael I Schwartz
Executive Director, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor,
Alternative Investments Director,
Family Wealth Advisor
Direct:
(781) 431-6756(781) 431-6756
Toll-Free:
(800) 752-2678(800) 752-2678
My Mission Statement
In our approach, we go beyond investment management to look at not just your assets but your liabilities, not just your account statements but your total estate plan, and not just the cost of your lifestyle but the risks to it as well. Our clients deserve to receive objective and excellent guidance in the crafting, implementing and monitoring of their financial and life-planning strategy. By leading our clients through a disciplined process, we can continuously help towards meeting your financial goals while identifying any inefficiencies and offering solutions. We work very hard to establish enduring relationships with our clients built on mutual trust and respect.
My Story and Services
"As your Financial Advisor, I 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, I can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will 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."
Securities Agent: VT, NH, TN, TX, NC, MS, MN, MA, FL, DC, DE, VA, OH, NJ, KY, MD, NY, RI, PA, ME, CO, CA, IL, CT, UT, SC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 177067
NMLS#: 177067
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OUR FOUR-STEP PROCESS
Our wealth management approach focuses on you, your family and your career - where you are today and where you want to go. Working together, we develop the strategies to help get you there, navigating life's challenges and helping you make more informed decisions about your wealth.
1. Introductory Call
We begin with an informal conversation to understand your financial concerns and determine how we can add value. If we all agree to move forward, we'll schedule our next meeting and request important financial information.
2. Get To Know You Meeting
We continue the dialogue by fostering an in-depth conversation where we learn about the values that shape your decisions and identify any unique circumstances. We also review the documents you've prepared and define your priorities.
3. Analysis & Plan Development
Here, we utilize proprietary financial planning tools to develop a personalized and detailed plan with recommendations to help you grow, preserve and transfer your wealth.
4. Implementation
In this step, we present appropriate strategies that are designed to work together to achieve your goals. Upon your approval, we open new accounts for you at Morgan Stanley and initiate our investment recommendations. We'll also begin to implement other strategies we've discussed. These often encompass tax minimization strategies, as well as risk management and estate planning techniques.
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112 Worcester Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
US
Direct:
(781) 431-6756(781) 431-6756
Toll-Free:
(800) 752-2678(800) 752-2678
Fax:
(617) 457-6001(617) 457-6001
112 WORCESTER STREET
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
US
Direct:
(781) 431-6756(781) 431-6756
Meet My Team
About Melissa P Horton
Melissa graduated from the University of Vermont in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. In September of 2000 she worked with Computer Sciences Corporation as an IT Consultant. In March 2001, Melissa joined the Schwartz Group. As a Registered Associate, Melissa coordinates the group's overall day-to-day operation and implements business management systems to provide exceptional client service. She is also responsible for business marketing initiatives for existing and new wealth management clients. As a valuable asset to the team, Melissa works closely with Michael in assisting clients as they navigate through the wealth management and planning process.
Melissa enjoys spending time with family and friends, skiing, and being outdoors.
Melissa enjoys spending time with family and friends, skiing, and being outdoors.
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
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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
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
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Business Planning
Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
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Philanthropy
Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Michael I Schwartz today.
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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.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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