Keith W Smith, CFP®
Financial Advisor, Senior Vice President, Alternative Investments Director
Phone:
(234) 380-4811(234) 380-4811
The Smith Group at Morgan Stanley
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Our Mission Statement
To help your family fulfill its fondest financial aspirations from generation to generation
Our Story and Services
Perhaps it’s because we consider our team to be a family even though not all of us are related. Perhaps it’s because each of us has gone through life events that have altered our financial security and required us to adjust to new circumstances in our lives.
Whatever the case, The Smith Group believes that when we take on a new client, we take on his or her family and that our job is to work with that family from generation to generation.
Clients come to us for investment advice, of course, but our focus goes much further than that. Whether you’re planning for retirement, thinking about buying a new home, concerned about protecting your family from unforeseen circumstances or getting your children or grandchildren off to a solid financial start, we can provide you with guidance that encompasses virtually every aspect of your financial life.
Whatever the case, The Smith Group believes that when we take on a new client, we take on his or her family and that our job is to work with that family from generation to generation.
Clients come to us for investment advice, of course, but our focus goes much further than that. Whether you’re planning for retirement, thinking about buying a new home, concerned about protecting your family from unforeseen circumstances or getting your children or grandchildren off to a solid financial start, we can provide you with guidance that encompasses virtually every aspect of your financial life.
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Your goals, hopes and dreams are at the center of our work. That’s why we’ll plan to meet with you at length when you first begin working with us. We’ll ask smart questions and listen to what you say matters. Once we fully understand your situation, we’ll suggest ways to put your money to work.
Working with us, you can expect us to:
Develop a detailed financial strategy based on your goals
Set up a long-term wealth plan
Take the emotion out of money moves, so you can make smart decisions
Be flexible. When changes come to your life, or in the market, we’ll tweak your financial strategy.
Set up a long-term wealth plan
Take the emotion out of money moves, so you can make smart decisions
Be flexible. When changes come to your life, or in the market, we’ll tweak your financial strategy.
Some of our work is best coordinated with your other key advisors. If you like, we can connect directly with your:
Tax specialist
Trust attorney
Insurance professional
Family office
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Meet The Smith Group
Anne Marie Smith
Financial Advisor
Phone:
(234) 380-4820(234) 380-4820
Jennifer Grant
Group Director
Phone:
(234) 380-4823(234) 380-4823
Dede Elliott
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(234) 380-4807(234) 380-4807
About Keith W Smith
Senior Vice President – Wealth Management
Alternative Investment Director
Financial Advisor
When Keith entered the financial industry, he wanted to help his clients plan financially for the unexpected events in life. As a CFP®, Keith sees the value of establishing solid financial plans for his clients before those unexpected events occur. Keith has also developed experience within the areas of insurance and alternative investments, which often can provide strategies for clients and their estate plans. Keith feels strongly about educating people regarding their financial well-being, and has taught seminars in more than ten states. Keith stays involved with his community, and has served on Hudson City Council, and currently serves on the Hudson Park Board and the Screen on the Green Committee. Keith’s undergraduate degree is from Kent State University, and his master’s degree is from Rutgers University. Keith and his wife, Anne Marie, spend most of their free time with their daughters, Marianna and Cecelia.
Alternative Investment Director
Financial Advisor
When Keith entered the financial industry, he wanted to help his clients plan financially for the unexpected events in life. As a CFP®, Keith sees the value of establishing solid financial plans for his clients before those unexpected events occur. Keith has also developed experience within the areas of insurance and alternative investments, which often can provide strategies for clients and their estate plans. Keith feels strongly about educating people regarding their financial well-being, and has taught seminars in more than ten states. Keith stays involved with his community, and has served on Hudson City Council, and currently serves on the Hudson Park Board and the Screen on the Green Committee. Keith’s undergraduate degree is from Kent State University, and his master’s degree is from Rutgers University. Keith and his wife, Anne Marie, spend most of their free time with their daughters, Marianna and Cecelia.
Securities Agent: TN, IA, NC, MA, VA, VT, TX, SC, IL, WV, UT, NY, WI, PA, MT, MN, LA, GA, AZ, MI, WA, OR, NV, KY, IN, FL, RI, OH, MD, CO, NJ, MO, CT, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1463080
NMLS#: 1463080
About Anne Marie Smith
Long before she met Keith Smith and became his colleague, as well as his wife, Anne Marie enjoyed a successful and varied financial services career. She spent several years training Financial Advisors in sales and technology at AG Edwards, worked as a retirement plan specialist at Schwab and understudied a fixed income investment manager at a midwestern bank. Today, Anne Marie plays a prominent role in the team’s client acquisition and portfolio review efforts. In addition, she organizes and supervises the team’s client events.
Anne Marie grew up on a farm in rural South Dakota and graduated from University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana with a degree in Agricultural Economics. She greatly enjoys helping clients make financial decisions that may or may not have anything to do with their portfolios – should they buy a new or pre-owned car, for example. She treasures the relationships she has developed with clients and her passion for helping people is evident from her activities outside the office.
Anne Marie is an active volunteer with Leadership Hudson and PEO International. She also founded The Zonta Club’s Hudson chapter and served as that organization’s president. Last but certainly not least, she is the mother of two daughters, Cecelia and Marianna. She and her family reside in Hudson.
Anne Marie grew up on a farm in rural South Dakota and graduated from University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana with a degree in Agricultural Economics. She greatly enjoys helping clients make financial decisions that may or may not have anything to do with their portfolios – should they buy a new or pre-owned car, for example. She treasures the relationships she has developed with clients and her passion for helping people is evident from her activities outside the office.
Anne Marie is an active volunteer with Leadership Hudson and PEO International. She also founded The Zonta Club’s Hudson chapter and served as that organization’s president. Last but certainly not least, she is the mother of two daughters, Cecelia and Marianna. She and her family reside in Hudson.
Securities Agent: NC, VA, GA, CO, SC, NJ, LA, MI, CA, WV, WA, TX, OH, NY, MT, MN, MD, IA, KY, RI, PA, MA, VT, TN, IL, AZ, UT, MO, CT, WI, OR, NV, IN, FL; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2151723
NMLS#: 2151723
About Jennifer Grant
Jen began her career at a local bank in 2001, she joined a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm as a Client Service Associate in 2008. She soon realized, however, that she wanted to have more face-to-face contact with clients and help them understand how they could better pursue their financial goals. As a Group Director and Financial Planning Specialist, Jen spearheads The Smith Group’s portfolio review and financial planning process. Her extensive background in client service helps her oversee daily business operations and development of financial planning strategies.
Jen is a native Ohioan who graduated from Bowling Green University with a degree that truly matches her interests – a BA in Interpersonal Communications. Outside the office, she is active in her community, advocating for women with The Zonta Club of Hudson and is graduate of Leadership Hudson. She is especially proud of her son, Jacob, who recently graduated from Ohio State’s Fisher School of Business.
Jen is a native Ohioan who graduated from Bowling Green University with a degree that truly matches her interests – a BA in Interpersonal Communications. Outside the office, she is active in her community, advocating for women with The Zonta Club of Hudson and is graduate of Leadership Hudson. She is especially proud of her son, Jacob, who recently graduated from Ohio State’s Fisher School of Business.
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About Tyson Abert
Tyson R. Abert is a Senior Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Wisconsin, Northern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
Senior Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Tyson began his career in financial services in 2004, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Business Development Manager and a Senior Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo’s Commercial Banking Services.
Tyson is a graduate of Illinois State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting, and Lake Forest Graduate School of Management where he received a Master of Business Administration. He and his family currently reside right outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Outside of the office, Tyson enjoys golfing, hunting, boating, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Senior Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Tyson began his career in financial services in 2004, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Business Development Manager and a Senior Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo’s Commercial Banking Services.
Tyson is a graduate of Illinois State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting, and Lake Forest Graduate School of Management where he received a Master of Business Administration. He and his family currently reside right outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Outside of the office, Tyson enjoys golfing, hunting, boating, fishing, and spending time with his family.
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1Alternative 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.
2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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
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.
5Morgan 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 or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
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.
8When 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.
9The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
10Investors 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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1Alternative 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.
2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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
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.
5Morgan 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 or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
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.
8When 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.
9The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
10Investors 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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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:
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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.
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*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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