Neil Short
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(512) 469-3441(512) 469-3441
The Short Sharpe Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(512) 469-3411(512) 469-3411
Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
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’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.
Services Include
- Wealth PlanningFootnote1
- Retirement PlanningFootnote2
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote3
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote4
- Trust ServicesFootnote5
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote6
- Life InsuranceFootnote7
- AnnuitiesFootnote8
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote9
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote10
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Location
8701 Bee Caves Rd
Suite 300
Austin, TX 78746
US
Direct:
(512) 469-3411(512) 469-3411
Meet The Short Sharpe Group
Jason Sharpe
Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(512) 469-3411(512) 469-3411
About Me
Neil Short is a Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley, where he helps friends, families, and business owners pursue their financial goals and build lasting financial security. With a career in financial services that began in 1999, Neil brings decades of experience and a deep understanding of markets, portfolio management, asset allocation, and estate planning strategies to his client relationships.
Neil’s interest in stocks, markets, and businesses began at a young age while he was still in high school. That early passion ultimately led him to a career where he could combine his enthusiasm for investing with a commitment to helping people make thoughtful financial decisions. He began his career at Charles Schwab on the active trader desk before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026.
Neil’s approach centers on comprehensive financial planning, disciplined portfolio management, and long-term estate planning strategies. He believes financial decisions should be made with a client’s full financial picture in mind, and he takes pride in helping clients create, protect, and transfer wealth. Clients often value his personalized guidance, steady perspective, and focus on aligning investment and planning strategies with their goals, risk tolerance, and long-term legacy.
Working alongside his partner, Jason Sharpe, Neil offers clients a well-rounded wealth management experience. Neil specializes in portfolio management, asset allocation, and estate planning strategies, while Jason focuses primarily on financial planning, annuities, and life insurance solutions. Having worked together for more than 18 years, they strive to deliver comprehensive advice and attentive service to the families and business owners they serve.
Neil earned his degree in Finance from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska. Outside the office, he is actively involved in the Lake Travis community and serves as Treasurer for the Lake Travis Youth Association. He is passionate about supporting youth sports and the role they play in developing teamwork, leadership, and character in the next generation.
Neil and his wife, Amanda, have two sons, Lincoln and Bentley. Much of their family life revolves around sports, coaching, attending games, playing cards, watching movies, sharing family dinners, and attending Sunday church—traditions that keep their family grounded and connected.
Neil’s interest in stocks, markets, and businesses began at a young age while he was still in high school. That early passion ultimately led him to a career where he could combine his enthusiasm for investing with a commitment to helping people make thoughtful financial decisions. He began his career at Charles Schwab on the active trader desk before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026.
Neil’s approach centers on comprehensive financial planning, disciplined portfolio management, and long-term estate planning strategies. He believes financial decisions should be made with a client’s full financial picture in mind, and he takes pride in helping clients create, protect, and transfer wealth. Clients often value his personalized guidance, steady perspective, and focus on aligning investment and planning strategies with their goals, risk tolerance, and long-term legacy.
Working alongside his partner, Jason Sharpe, Neil offers clients a well-rounded wealth management experience. Neil specializes in portfolio management, asset allocation, and estate planning strategies, while Jason focuses primarily on financial planning, annuities, and life insurance solutions. Having worked together for more than 18 years, they strive to deliver comprehensive advice and attentive service to the families and business owners they serve.
Neil earned his degree in Finance from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska. Outside the office, he is actively involved in the Lake Travis community and serves as Treasurer for the Lake Travis Youth Association. He is passionate about supporting youth sports and the role they play in developing teamwork, leadership, and character in the next generation.
Neil and his wife, Amanda, have two sons, Lincoln and Bentley. Much of their family life revolves around sports, coaching, attending games, playing cards, watching movies, sharing family dinners, and attending Sunday church—traditions that keep their family grounded and connected.
Securities Agent: CT, CA, VA, NE, WA, UT, NJ, OH, MI, SC, MS, MN, FL, AR, MA, GA, CO, TX, NV, MD, KY, PA, NY, LA, TN, NC, MO, ID, DC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
About Me
Jason Sharpe is an Associate Vice President at Morgan Stanley, where he helps clients develop thoughtful, goals-based financial plans designed to support their families, protect long-term security, and address the many moving parts of their financial lives. His approach begins with understanding each client’s unique objectives—whether planning for retirement, preparing for business succession, funding education, supporting aging loved ones, or coordinating broader wealth management needs.
Jason’s career in financial services began in 2006 at Chase Bank, where he discovered a passion for helping people navigate the complex world of banking and finance. Early in his career, he began working closely with Financial Advisor Neil Short, a professional relationship that has continued since 2007 across multiple firms. After moving with Neil to UBS in 2015, Jason and Neil joined Morgan Stanley in March 2026.
Jason’s planning process is built around each client’s individual goals. He believes that a well-defined financial plan can help personalize the wealth management experience and provide a clear framework for decision-making. From there, Jason and his team integrate portfolio management with strategies involving insurance, lending, private banking, annuities, and estate planning, when appropriate.
Working alongside Neil Short, Jason brings a complementary skill set to their client relationships. Jason focuses primarily on financial planning, life insurance and annuity solutions, lending, and private banking, while Neil’s areas of expertise include portfolio management, asset allocation, options, and estate planning strategies. Together, they strive to provide clients with attentive service and comprehensive guidance across many aspects of their financial lives.
Jason earned his degree in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin. Outside the office, he and his fiancée, Lyndse, are building a blended family with their two sons, two dogs, and two cats. They care deeply about animal adoption and rescue causes. Jason also enjoys live music, cooking and grilling for family and friends, and cheering on the Houston Astros, Houston Texans, and Texas Longhorns.
Jason’s career in financial services began in 2006 at Chase Bank, where he discovered a passion for helping people navigate the complex world of banking and finance. Early in his career, he began working closely with Financial Advisor Neil Short, a professional relationship that has continued since 2007 across multiple firms. After moving with Neil to UBS in 2015, Jason and Neil joined Morgan Stanley in March 2026.
Jason’s planning process is built around each client’s individual goals. He believes that a well-defined financial plan can help personalize the wealth management experience and provide a clear framework for decision-making. From there, Jason and his team integrate portfolio management with strategies involving insurance, lending, private banking, annuities, and estate planning, when appropriate.
Working alongside Neil Short, Jason brings a complementary skill set to their client relationships. Jason focuses primarily on financial planning, life insurance and annuity solutions, lending, and private banking, while Neil’s areas of expertise include portfolio management, asset allocation, options, and estate planning strategies. Together, they strive to provide clients with attentive service and comprehensive guidance across many aspects of their financial lives.
Jason earned his degree in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin. Outside the office, he and his fiancée, Lyndse, are building a blended family with their two sons, two dogs, and two cats. They care deeply about animal adoption and rescue causes. Jason also enjoys live music, cooking and grilling for family and friends, and cheering on the Houston Astros, Houston Texans, and Texas Longhorns.
Securities Agent: CT, NC, TX, SC, KY, OH, NJ, MS, GA, DC, NY, LA, KS, FL, UT, NV, MN, AR, PA, CO, MA, DE, WA, VA, MD, ID, MI, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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4Morgan 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.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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 and other legal matters.
6Morgan 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.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9Alternative 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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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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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.
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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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2When 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.
3Morgan 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.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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 and other legal matters.
6Morgan 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.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9Alternative 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.
10Morgan 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
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
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 Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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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