Peter Shieh, CFP®
Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, International Client Advisor, Alternative Investments Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director
Our Mission Statement
Our clients are like family to us, and we provide them with peace of mind through careful guidance, targeted solutions and exceptional service.
Who We Are
The Shieh Group at Morgan Stanley is committed to serving a select group of business owners, executives and multi-generational cross border families by building deep relationships, providing trustworthy strategies and the vast resources of a global leader in financial services.
Our team brings decades of experience through up and down markets and expertise to serving your unique needs. We will customize our resources and services based on your individual situation, always putting you, your business, and your family's best interests first.
We are dedicated to understanding the dynamics of your family and building life-long relationships. Our team recognizes the importance of being heard and feelings will always be part of our conversations. You will never wonder when you will hear from us, as regular communication is at the center of our service model. Through transparency and trust, we will walk alongside you, navigating your financial path and what lies ahead.
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Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams - 2026
Peter Shieh - Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors - 2020-2023
Disclosures:
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2022). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Services Include
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Corporate Pension Plans
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote2
- Retirement PlanningFootnote3
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote4
- Trust AccountsFootnote5
- Life InsuranceFootnote6
- Donor Advised Funds
- Long-term Care InsuranceFootnote7
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Structured ProductsFootnote8
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote9
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote10
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote11
- Foreign ExchangeFootnote12
- Exchange Traded FundsFootnote13
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote14
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Investment Process & Approach
1. Discover
- Understand your family dynamics, financial goals, obstacles and preferences
- Gather documentation
- Open dialogues with your accountant and attorney, if required
2. Propose
- Design an investment portfolio
- Create a schedule for ongoing communication and reviews
- Begin discussing a personalized financial plan
3. Implement
- Phase in the investment recommendations
- Enroll in selected services
- Review forthcoming client statements
- Initiate your financial plan when ready
4. Track
- Adjust investments and the plan when needed
- Evaluate progress according to the plan
- Inform you, your accountant and your attorney of notable developments
- Help you navigate timely options and opportunities
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Meet The Shieh Group
Jenn He
Wealth Management Associate
Gene Gloriani
Registered Client Service Associate
About Me
With more than 25 years of financial services experience, Peter joined Morgan Stanley as a Managing Director in 2023. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Citigroup as a Director of Wealth Management and served on advisory boards including structured products and on advisory councils to senior management. Peter has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional certification to keep up with the latest strategies that may be available to his clients. He is an International Client Advisor (ICA) and is among a select group at Morgan Stanley who are authorized to set up non-U.S. resident (NRA) accounts to address the wealth planning needs of NRA clients seeking global diversification, U.S. preimmigration planning, and planning for the transfer of wealth to their U.S. heirs. Peter is honored to have been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list from 2020-2023. He also was ranked in the Top 100 Advisors in Bank Investment Consultant from 2013-2019 and was ranked #1 in the country in 2016. Peter holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses. He received a B.A. in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley in 1998.
Peter lives in Irvine with his wife and three children. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with family and friends, golfing, skiing and explore different countries and cultures.
Peter lives in Irvine with his wife and three children. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with family and friends, golfing, skiing and explore different countries and cultures.
Securities Agent: CA, KY, TX, NV, ID, DC, OH, CT, HI, SD, CO, WV, WA, PA, NJ, MO, IL, TN, OR, MD, FL, MA, NY, DE, AZ, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1814706
CA Insurance License #: 0C54283
NMLS#: 1814706
CA Insurance License #: 0C54283
About Chris Ngoy
Securities Agent: CO, GA, DC, TX, NV, NJ, MO, MD, AZ, OR, NY, CA, WV, WA, OH, IL, DE, VA, TN, HI, CT, UT, SD, ID, PA, MA, KY, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2620593
CA Insurance License #: 0B87161
NMLS#: 2620593
CA Insurance License #: 0B87161
About Jenn He
As a Wealth Management Associate, Jenn provides experience in opening domestic and foreign accounts, including individual, retirement plans, offshore corporations, private holding companies, and domestic and foreign trusts. She helps manage the on-boarding process, client service requests, wires, transfers, internal journals, and updating account information. Jenn takes pride in helping clients overcome financial operational obstacles to ensure a seamless client experience. She provides clients with essential information to help safeguard their assets and monitors client accounts for suspicious activity. Jenn enjoys helping clients feel confident about their financial decisions.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Jenn worked at Citibank for 11 years as a Citigold Relationship Manager. She holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, as well as the Life insurance license. She earned a bachelor's degree in Business Economics from University of California, Riverside. Jenn speaks English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and conversational Shanghainese.
Jenn grew up in Shanghai and moved to California in 2003. Outside of the office, she enjoys meeting new friends and vacation time in Shanghai with her family.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Jenn worked at Citibank for 11 years as a Citigold Relationship Manager. She holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, as well as the Life insurance license. She earned a bachelor's degree in Business Economics from University of California, Riverside. Jenn speaks English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and conversational Shanghainese.
Jenn grew up in Shanghai and moved to California in 2003. Outside of the office, she enjoys meeting new friends and vacation time in Shanghai with her family.
About Gene Gloriani
As a Registered Client Service Associate with The Shieh Group, Gene provides comprehensive support services and is dedicated to assisting clients with their complex needs. He genuinely listens to every client to address their individual concerns and enjoys building relationships along the way. Gene takes pride in delivering a superior client experience at every point of contact.
With more than two decades of experience, Gene joined Morgan Stanley in 2023. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and U.S. Bancorp Investments. He has received several service and sales awards throughout his extensive financial services career for his dedication to client service. Gene has also earned the FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses.
Gene lives in Chino Hills with his wife and teenage son. Outside of the office, he movies, Legos and theme parks. He is also an avid Laker’s fan– with or without LeBron.
With more than two decades of experience, Gene joined Morgan Stanley in 2023. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and U.S. Bancorp Investments. He has received several service and sales awards throughout his extensive financial services career for his dedication to client service. Gene has also earned the FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses.
Gene lives in Chino Hills with his wife and teenage son. Outside of the office, he movies, Legos and theme parks. He is also an avid Laker’s fan– with or without LeBron.
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
2020-2023 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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Leo Gonzalez Souto, CFP®
Vice President, Financial Planning Director
About Leo Gonzalez Souto, CFP®
Leandro “Leo” Gonzalez Souto is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management office in Irvine, California. He is responsible for helping financial advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.
Leo began his career in financial services in 2015 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to his current position, he worked at Charles Schwab.
Leo graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington and holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CERTIFIED EXIT PLANNER ADVISOR designations. Leo lives in Huntington Beach, CA with his wife Isabel. Outside of work, Leo is an avid soccer player and enjoys traveling the world, visiting, and spending time with his family in California, Spain, and Argentina.
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Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
Leo began his career in financial services in 2015 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to his current position, he worked at Charles Schwab.
Leo graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington and holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CERTIFIED EXIT PLANNER ADVISOR designations. Leo lives in Huntington Beach, CA with his wife Isabel. Outside of work, Leo is an avid soccer player and enjoys traveling the world, visiting, and spending time with his family in California, Spain, and Argentina.
DISCLOSURE:
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
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.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
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.
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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
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
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- Asset Management
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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
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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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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
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1Morgan 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Alternative 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.
3When 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.
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 and other legal matters.
5Morgan 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.
6Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
9Morgan 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.
10When 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.
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
12GlobalCurrency is available to clients of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC with an eligible brokerage account. Before undertaking foreign exchange transactions, clients should understand the associated risks.
Engaging in foreign currency transactions entails more varied risks than normally associated with transactions in the domestic securities markets. Attention should be paid to market, credit, sovereign, and liquidity risks. The foreign exchange transactions and deposits discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all clients. The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy depends upon a client’s particular circumstances and objectives. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice.
13An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) involves risks similar to those of investing in a broadly based portfolio of equity securities traded on exchange in the relevant securities market, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The investment return and principal value of ETF investments will fluctuate, so that an investor’s ETF shares, if or when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
14Morgan 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.
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1Morgan 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Alternative 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.
3When 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.
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 and other legal matters.
5Morgan 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.
6Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
9Morgan 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.
10When 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.
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
12GlobalCurrency is available to clients of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC with an eligible brokerage account. Before undertaking foreign exchange transactions, clients should understand the associated risks.
Engaging in foreign currency transactions entails more varied risks than normally associated with transactions in the domestic securities markets. Attention should be paid to market, credit, sovereign, and liquidity risks. The foreign exchange transactions and deposits discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all clients. The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy depends upon a client’s particular circumstances and objectives. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice.
13An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) involves risks similar to those of investing in a broadly based portfolio of equity securities traded on exchange in the relevant securities market, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The investment return and principal value of ETF investments will fluctuate, so that an investor’s ETF shares, if or when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
14Morgan 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.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
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