Our Story

For more than two decades, The Scott House Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley has helped our clients with recommendations and thoughtful advice for every financial decision.

We work with a select group of successful business leaders and their families, providing holistic wealth management, based on a clear understanding of your particular challenges and concerns. From our years of working with business leaders, we have created a process in which we explore all options, gather relevant data and present that information to clients for a decision – very similar to the way business leaders work with their staffs.

Increasingly, our clients are looking for solutions that are family-directed – issues around legacy, family governance, business succession, insurance, wealth transfer – everything that is part of multi-generational wealth management.

Our lead advisor, Scott House, is a Family Wealth Director, a coveted designation earned by fewer than 4% of all Morgan Stanley advisors as of February 2021. It reflects his knowledge and experience and provides access to resources that are important to families. We believe in making a strong commitment to every client, so we limit the number of families we serve. And we work hard to understand you, your family and your priorities, so that we can make recommendations that align with your values and goals (both financial and personal).

In a world of cookie-cutter service, we are proud of both our customized approach and the strength of our client relationships, many of which have spread across multiple generations.

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Multigenerational wealth management

With our emphasis on providing comprehensive wealth management to families, we have found that our clients are increasingly focused on issues that span generations.

While all clients want to feel secure about their financial picture for themselves and their spouses, many also include future generations as part of their wealth planning.

Common concerns include:
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    Family Governance
    We help establish goals and assist with the “tough conversations” as needed.
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    Wealth Education for Coming Generations
    We work with children and grandchildren to help them understand the importance of wealth stewardship.
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    Family Mission Statement
    Knowing what you want to accomplish with your wealth provides clear parameters for family decisions.
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    Legacy Planning
    How do you want to be remembered? We help create and maintain the appropriate strategies to fulfill your wishes.
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    Estate Planning Strategies
    We work with your trusted advisors to integrate estate planning strategies into your overall wealth management strategy.
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    Philanthropy Strategies
    There are many tactics to maximize the impact of the bequests you choose – we can help work through the intricacies as needed.
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    Business Succession Planning
    If you own a business, what are your plans for the future? We have access to services that can help.

Our four-step process begins with you

In our view, the best way to achieve any objective is to use a reliable, clearly defined process. Our clients who lead businesses understand this instinctively – following a process helps define goals, establish tactics and measure progress.

We have developed a four-step wealth planning process that we’ve used effectively for decades.
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    Step 1: Discovery
    • Identify goals
    • Specify personal and financial values
    • Clarify family situation
    • Establish risk tolerance
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    Step 2: Analysis and Recommendations
    • Identify current risks and liabilities
    • Determine action plans for all wealth objectives, such as growth, preservation and/or transfer
    • Coordinate with outside advisors around a comprehensive wealth plan
    • Create asset allocation strategy
    • Recommend investment portfolio
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    Step 3: Implementation
    • Establish trusts
    • Create philanthropy strategy
    • Articulate family mission statement
    • Execute asset management tactics
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    Step 4: Monitoring
    • Track progress toward stated goals
    • Set/follow guidelines for liquidity and asset allocation
    • Performance reporting
    • Online access
    • Rebalance portfolio to maintain allocation strategy
    • Measure performance against established benchmarks and adjust as appropriate

Client Resources

Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital resources has carefully been designed to help enhance each aspect of your financial portfolio. Take some time to learn about some of the many Modern Wealth Management resources that we offer to our clients.
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    CashPlus
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    A $695 Annual Engagement Bonus
    A $695 Annual Engagement Bonus
    For eligible Platinum CashPlus brokerage account clients with The Platinum Card® from American Express, exclusively for Morgan Stanley. Certain Morgan Stanley Debit Cardholders may also qualify. Terms apply.
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    Experian
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    Financial Literacy
    Financial literacy means being equipped with the knowledge to make smart financial decisions during every stage of your life. No matter your current priorities, a strong financial literacy foundation can help you meet your goals.
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    Cybersecurity
    Safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. We have developed tools and processes and onboarded the people and partners needed to deliver on that commitment. In Morgan Stanley, you have an ally and industry leader in cybersecurity.
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    Digital Tools
    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) allows you to seamlessly and securely view your portfolio and manage your finances all in one place. Clients can connect their non-Morgan Stanley accounts together with their Morgan Stanley accounts using the Total Wealth View tool.
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    Reserved Living and Giving
    We’re pleased to offer a complimentary program designed to help eligible clients enhance their lifestyles. Reserved Living & Giving is a loyalty program that goes beyond traditional wealth management services and provides access to one-of-a-kind experiences, discounts on popular brands, insights from thought leaders and philanthropic guidance.
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    Liquidity Access Line
    Whether you are covering expenses or seizing opportunities, a LAL account is there when you need it. It is a flexible line of credit that is based on the value of the securities in your brokerage account, exclusively for Morgan Stanley clients.
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    Home Loans
    Whether you're buying or refinancing a home, purchasing a vacation or investment property, or helping a family member realize their homeownership goals, let us help you find the best financing solution to meet your needs.
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    Alternative Investments
    Our leading alternative investments platform offers 200+ third-party and proprietary funds, including first look and exclusive opportunities, that may help qualified investors enhance returns, reduce volatility, manage taxes and generate income—while maintaining a goals-based approach for asset allocation.
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    Ultra-High Net Worth Resources
    As the level of sophistication and complexity of your estate grows, it becomes imperative that you surround yourself with a team that can provide expertise in investment policy, tax planning, wealth transfer, pre-transaction planning, and risk management. The experience within Morgan Stanley's Family Office Resources team can guide you through the decisions needed to effectively manage your wealth and your legacy.
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    Business Owners/Succession Planning
    A legacy plan ensures continuity of not just your wealth, but also serves to preserve and grow the things money can’t buy: values, ideals, integrity.
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    Estate Planning
    Analyzing detailed wealth transfer decisions can be a difficult process. Having an experienced team with the analytical tools and experience to guide you through the process can make all of the difference.
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    Retirement Planning
    Whether you are an entrepreneur with a closely held business or a family trying to cope with the complexity of multigenerational wealth, Morgan Stanley has the experience and the analytical tools to help you make financials decisions with clarity and confidence.
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    Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
    A Donor Advised Fund is a solution that may help you execute planned giving, offer an efficient way to donate complex and illiquid assets, and simplify charitable giving reporting while potentially mitigating taxes. Bring philanthropy into your wealth plan and help amplify the impact of your giving through the Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust (MS GIFT).
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    529 Education Savings Plans
    529 plans offer a flexible, tax-advantaged way to invest for education expenses while helping to improve estate planning. Gain fiduciary oversight of your education funding strategy within the context of your broader portfolio through the exclusive Morgan Stanley National Advisory 529 Plan.
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    Take a look at our brochure to learn more about our team.
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    Women and Wealth
    Whether single, married, widowed or divorced, women’s needs and obligations often differ from those of men.
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Why clients choose The Scott House Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley

Choosing a financial advisor is an important decision – you want a team that understands your specific needs, has the proper experience and knowledge, reflects your values and offers the kind of service you expect. Here are some of the reasons why our clients choose us – and stay with us – and recommend us to friends and colleagues.
Comprehensive wealth management.
Every financial decision affects every other one. Our clients contact us for thoughtful advice on any issue involving money.
Family approach.
We work with clients AND their families. Our multi-generational approach helps clients achieve the goals that are most important to them. And we offer the services that are particularly relevant to families as well as individuals.
Goal-based investing.
When you start with a goal, you can choose investments based on the right balance between risk and return. Our mission is to plan for your desired objective while minimizing downside risk.
Relationship model.
Some advisors prefer “set it and forget it” tactics. Not us. We are active managers and work with you closely to keep you informed, knowledgeable and engaged.
Exclusivity.
Because we prefer an intimate relationship with each client, we consciously limit the size of our business. This way, we are always available for whatever situation may arise.
Affiliation with Morgan Stanley.
While we are agnostic when it comes to investments, we do leverage the vast resources of Morgan Stanley, one of the leading financial institutions in the world. The firm’s intellectual capital and resources is an important benefit for our clients.

Location

7600 Broadway
Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 78209
US
Direct:
(210) 277-4450(210) 277-4450
Toll-Free:
(800) 733-3041(800) 733-3041

Meet The Scott House Group

About S. Scott House

As the leader of our team, Scott handles all investment strategy and financial planning. He believes in looking at the “big picture” to help our clients achieve their goals.

Scott has spent his entire career at Morgan Stanley, having built his business from the ground up. Today, the Scott House Group works with a limited number of successful business leaders and their families, nearly all of whom came to us through referrals.

Scott earned his B.S. from Texas A&M University, where he was a four-year member of the Corps of Cadets, and a Ross Volunteer. He was later awarded his CIMA® designation from the Wharton School of Business. Recently, he became a Family Wealth Director, a highly exclusive designation earned by fewer than 4% of all Morgan Stanley advisors as of February 2021.

Scott is married with three children. He is an elder and treasurer at Concordia Lutheran Church as well as a past board president of Child Advocates of San Antonio. In his spare time, he enjoys boating, playing tennis, collecting wine, and supporting his Fightin’ Texas Aggies.
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About Susanne Livesay

Susie focuses on the client experience, whether it’s bringing on new clients or taking care of current ones. She aims to make each client interaction meaningful. Her knowledge of the Morgan Stanley client benefits and digital tools brings an exceptional level of service to our clients.

Susie’s personal mission is to empower women on their journey to financial well-being and educate them on how to get there. With her Ladies Lunches and one-on-one hands-on training, she personalizes each client’s needs with their family’s goals in mind.

Susie is a graduate of Marymount University in Arlington, VA, where she earned a BA in Communications. Early in her career, she served on the White House staff of George H.W. Bush.

She is married with a blended family of six children, a dog and a cat. Susie is a former youth sports coach, skier, and craft beer aficionado.
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About Amy Harrison

Amy is our primary contact for day-to day client needs, handling requests and solving problems. She has been with Morgan Stanley for over 20 years. The wealth of industry knowledge she brings to the team is immeasurable.

Amy was born and raised right here in San Antonio. She is married with a daughter.

The way Amy relaxes is by keeping busy. In her spare time, she loves visiting garage and estate sales looking for old furniture to refurbish. She enjoys listening to 80’s hair bands while giving facelifts to gems she finds.

About Alonso Buitron

Alonso is the team’s Group Director and oversees the team’s daily operations. He is a graduate of Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, and his degree in Economics has led to a variety of roles in financial services.

Alonso’s career and service-based leadership style has taken him all along the I-35 corridor with stops in Dallas and Austin before returning home to San Antonio where he was born and raised. Alonso was recently a member of the management team at Morgan Stanley and the Business Service Officer for San Antonio, where he supervised all the support staff in the office. He also serves the investment industry as a FINRA arbitrator.

Alonso is married with two children. He’s a huge fan of Formula 1 racing and the Mercedes AMG team. In a former life he dabbled in amateur boxing but now enjoys the much safer sport of golf. On many weekends you can find him proudly cheering in the stands as a volleyball dad.

About Katie Karr

Katie Karr has returned to Morgan Stanley after taking an hiatus to celebrate the birth of her daughter, MK. Katie is a Philly native (go Birds!) and currently resides in Boerne. She and her husband are high school sweethearts and moved to the San Antonio area in 2012. Katie attended UTSA and graduated with a degree in Finance. She holds an Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation from The College of Financial Planning and has a passion for helping others gain knowledge and confidence around their financial goals.

Katie began her career in 2016 and originally joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. She has a wealth of knowledge around our firm’s processes and procedures and a knack for anticipating the needs of clients. She will prove to be a great addition to our team.

Katie and her family are members at Oak Hills Church. In her free time she enjoys DIY’ing around her home and keeping up her workout routine (she’s a former competitive bodybuilder). She loves a good iced coffee, playing Bunco, and sipping a marg on Friday evenings with friends every now and then, but her favorite pastime is hanging out with her family.
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