Jason Bernstein
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(713) 968-3087(713) 968-3087
The Spartan Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(713) 968-3190(713) 968-3190
Toll-Free:
(800) 359-4358(800) 359-4358
Our Mission Statement
A Purposeful Retirement Planning and Legacy Driven approach to Wealth Management - Intentional actions, centered around a focused outcome, driven by your Life
Managing to Your Life, Not The Markets
Your life is busy, and there is rarely room for the important areas. Let's start there. What is most important to you right now?
Our goal at The Spartan Group is to go beyond traditional retirement planning and investment management to positively alter the course of our clients lives. We want to help people to be good stewards of their finances. We take a family approach to brainstorm together and answer the important questions as it relates to your career, your family, and your goals. We believe that true wealth management and financial planning should start by building a trustworthy relationship and understanding the areas that are most important to you.
Our Spartan planning process is the key to everything that we do, and is a disciplined approach to help maximize the value to our clients lives. After going through the process, you will have a professional and dynamic financial plan that is designed to help bring clarity to your personal financial future. It all starts with helping you define and develop a purpose with your money. We narrow it down to focus on your NEEDS, your WANTS, and Your WISHES. The main goal is to constantly educate you along the way.
Of course what you are invested in and the strategy to achieve your goals is always important. We are well equipped in that area - We have a disciplined investment process backed by Morgan Stanley’s leading intellectual capital and years of experience. However, how we use these resources is driven by our process and what's best for you. The deeper dive that we take into your life will determine what is necessary on the investment side to help achieve your goals to-and-through retirement. Contact us and let's start the conversation.
Our goal at The Spartan Group is to go beyond traditional retirement planning and investment management to positively alter the course of our clients lives. We want to help people to be good stewards of their finances. We take a family approach to brainstorm together and answer the important questions as it relates to your career, your family, and your goals. We believe that true wealth management and financial planning should start by building a trustworthy relationship and understanding the areas that are most important to you.
Our Spartan planning process is the key to everything that we do, and is a disciplined approach to help maximize the value to our clients lives. After going through the process, you will have a professional and dynamic financial plan that is designed to help bring clarity to your personal financial future. It all starts with helping you define and develop a purpose with your money. We narrow it down to focus on your NEEDS, your WANTS, and Your WISHES. The main goal is to constantly educate you along the way.
Of course what you are invested in and the strategy to achieve your goals is always important. We are well equipped in that area - We have a disciplined investment process backed by Morgan Stanley’s leading intellectual capital and years of experience. However, how we use these resources is driven by our process and what's best for you. The deeper dive that we take into your life will determine what is necessary on the investment side to help achieve your goals to-and-through retirement. Contact us and let's start the conversation.
Together, through our team approach and unique process, we can:
- Professionally Organize and Simplify your Financial Life
- Develop a dynamic and comprehensive financial plan that adjust to your life
- Diversify your Investments to help preserve your hard earned capital
- Review the tax and cost efficiency of your current strategy, seeking to improve "Tax alpha" where possible. .
- Help you to take the emotions out of the equation and focus on areas of true importance
- Provide accountability to ensure the proper actions are executed in a timely manner
- Help to maintain optimal protection for your family, through our open architecture insurance platform.
- Proactively monitor your plan and guide you through inevitable transitions in life
Services Include
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Wealth ManagementFootnote2
- Retirement PlanningFootnote3
- Asset Management
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote4
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Stock Option PlansFootnote5
- Municipal BondsFootnote6
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote7
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote8
- AnnuitiesFootnote9
- Business PlanningFootnote10
- Cash ManagementFootnote11
- Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote12
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote13
- Lending Products
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote14
- Donor Advised Funds
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Who We Serve
Who do we serve? The short answer is that we love on everyone! As a Client of The Spartan Group, You are never simply an account or a number - you are our top priority.
Our clients, like you, are typically very busy in the day-to-day of life focusing on what is most important to them. This may be making the most of your corporate career, running your own business, or trying to make the most of precious time with your family. Regardless of where you are, there are many different questions and what we call "life transitions" that need to be carefully navigated together.
Below are several groups of people that we find are a good fit to work with us, and also a list of the questions we answer most often. If this describes you or your family, contact us and let's start the conversation.
Our clients, like you, are typically very busy in the day-to-day of life focusing on what is most important to them. This may be making the most of your corporate career, running your own business, or trying to make the most of precious time with your family. Regardless of where you are, there are many different questions and what we call "life transitions" that need to be carefully navigated together.
Below are several groups of people that we find are a good fit to work with us, and also a list of the questions we answer most often. If this describes you or your family, contact us and let's start the conversation.
Successful Corporate Employees
Whether you are still in the early stages of building your career and want to understand every aspect of your company's benefit package, or if you are in the late stages of a successful career as an executive, Our spartan process can help you.
Questions you may have:
How much should I be saving?
Should I use Roth or Pre tax 401(K)?
Help me understand my company benefits?
How to evaluate stock options and company shares?
What if I change jobs? How does it affect my retirement?
How can I improve my investment selection?
How can I preserve my hard earned capital?
Questions you may have:
How much should I be saving?
Should I use Roth or Pre tax 401(K)?
Help me understand my company benefits?
How to evaluate stock options and company shares?
What if I change jobs? How does it affect my retirement?
How can I improve my investment selection?
How can I preserve my hard earned capital?
Small Business Owners
You own your own privately held business. You often find yourself wearing a multitude of "hats" during any given day. Our goal is to help take the load off of you when it comes to the "finance" hat.
Questions you may have:
How much is my business truly worth?
What risk do I have to to protect myself from?
What is the best retirement plan to maximize my benefit as the owner?
How can I attract and retain better employees?
I recently sold my business - Now what?
What happens when I leave my business?
How can I preserve my hard earned capital?
Questions you may have:
How much is my business truly worth?
What risk do I have to to protect myself from?
What is the best retirement plan to maximize my benefit as the owner?
How can I attract and retain better employees?
I recently sold my business - Now what?
What happens when I leave my business?
How can I preserve my hard earned capital?
Families and Multi-generational Families
Family and Faith are some of the most important things in life. You work hard to get where you are in your career, and are motivated by the people you care most about and doing what is best for them. We understand that and value the same aspects. For high net worth families, having the right conversations and planning is key. Planning may start with retirement, but may develop into a strategy to increase giving and philanthropy, coordinating with other legal and tax professionals, or even preparing the next generation.
Questions You may Have:
How can I ensure that my family is taken care of?
How can I provide an education to my loved ones?
How can I maximize my giving or tithing?
How can we transition our hard-earned wealth to the next generation?
What can we do as for our aging parents?
Questions You may Have:
How can I ensure that my family is taken care of?
How can I provide an education to my loved ones?
How can I maximize my giving or tithing?
How can we transition our hard-earned wealth to the next generation?
What can we do as for our aging parents?
Navigating Major Life Transitions
You may be nearing a transition in your life that feels like you are entering "uncharted waters". During these times our clients need professional guidance to navigate and make the best decisions. Proactively planning allows for these transitions to be much less overwhelming.
Questions You May Have:
How can I manage my finances after a death in the family?
How can I navigate my divorce?
Can I afford a larger home?
What do I consider when getting married?
How can I balance retirement with my child's education?
How will future health care cost affect my plan?
How much income do I need in retirement? Where do I take it from?
When do I take Social Security?
Can I retire early? What challenges do I have?
How will I manage my inheritance?
Questions You May Have:
How can I manage my finances after a death in the family?
How can I navigate my divorce?
Can I afford a larger home?
What do I consider when getting married?
How can I balance retirement with my child's education?
How will future health care cost affect my plan?
How much income do I need in retirement? Where do I take it from?
When do I take Social Security?
Can I retire early? What challenges do I have?
How will I manage my inheritance?
Direct Indexing - It's not what you make - It's what you keep!
We utilize a combination of active and passive portfolio management, customized according to your goals and your life. Once we determine through our Spartan Planning Process the risk and return you need on your capital, the next action is to determine your custom Asset Allocation and comprehensive strategy. We seek to focus on improving your after-tax returns whenever possible. As a wise man once said, "It's not what you make, but what you keep!"
Morgan Stanley provides us with tremendous intellectual capital and resources to help us create tax-efficient strategies for our clients.
We are proud to have Morgan Stanley's resources available in the direct-indexing space, and when suitable for your financial plan, a portion of your custom strategy may utilize a leading direct indexing approach. The video above walks through this strategy concept. Our team can help you determine what, how and why this may improve your strategy and after-tax return potential.
We do not provide tax advice. All Tax Advice must come from your CPA, which we are happy to coordinate with for your overall strategy.
Morgan Stanley provides us with tremendous intellectual capital and resources to help us create tax-efficient strategies for our clients.
We are proud to have Morgan Stanley's resources available in the direct-indexing space, and when suitable for your financial plan, a portion of your custom strategy may utilize a leading direct indexing approach. The video above walks through this strategy concept. Our team can help you determine what, how and why this may improve your strategy and after-tax return potential.
We do not provide tax advice. All Tax Advice must come from your CPA, which we are happy to coordinate with for your overall strategy.
Strategies that can help add "Tax Alpha" to your custom Financial Plan
- Direct Indexing and Tax Management Overlay
- Roth Conversion Strategies
- Asset location
- Custom Charitable Gifting Strategies
- Reviewing your Corporate Benefit plans in detail
- Tax Efficient Withdrawal strategy
- Coordinating with your CPA Tax Professional
Experience Personalized Planning and Advice
Your Plan is built around Your Life, Your Goals, and Your Family. Everything starts with building a personal relationship together and determining what's most important to you. Your Financial journey is personal, and so is your Morgan Stanley Client Experience.
Backed By The Resources of a Leading Wealth Management Firm
- We are proud to work for a great firm. As a client of The Spartan Group, you have the full intellectual capital and resources of Morgan Stanley available to you. When you combine our planning process and personal touch with these resources, it helps you have tremendous clarity and confidence to make well-informed investment and financial decisions.
Location
1330 Post Oak Blvd
Suite 900
Houston, TX 77056
US
Direct:
(713) 968-3190(713) 968-3190
Toll-Free:
(800) 359-4358(800) 359-4358
Meet The Spartan Group
Tyler Thomas, CFP®
Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(713) 968-3190(713) 968-3190
Cort W. Crawley
Financial Advisor
Phone:
(713) 968-3164(713) 968-3164
Christy Sanchez
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(713) 968-3144(713) 968-3144
About Jason Bernstein
Jason brings more than 30 years of financial experience to Morgan Stanley. Jason credits his success to his in-depth understanding and deep sense of responsibility to our clients. He treats his clients as if all are family. Building long term meaningful relationships is his mission. Jason's knowledge and experience forms the core of The Spartan Group and the strategies we bring to our clients. His motto is to always "Have a great day, and have a PLAN!". He creates a daily goal of helping all that he touches make the most educated decisions possible while eliminating emotion from the investment equation.
Jason is a New York native, where he graduated from Brooklyn College, Cum Laude, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He holds the AIF, accredited investment fiduciary designation. He also holds the IPD, insurance planning director designation.
A sports enthusiast, Jason coached youth sports, where he has served as a coach and coordinator for local baseball, football, softball and soccer programs through SBMSA, Spring Branch Memorial Sports Association. He and his wife MaryAnn have three children. Alyson, a University of Houston graduate, Jordan, a graduate of the University of Texas in the Business Honors Program and Jessica, a graduate of the University of Texas, McCombs business school. He is most proud of his growing family, Granddaughter Riley and Grandson Joseph. He is a supporting lifetime member of Texas Exes. Jason is a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock and Rodeo. He and his family are active members of Eclessia Church in Houston.
Jason is a New York native, where he graduated from Brooklyn College, Cum Laude, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He holds the AIF, accredited investment fiduciary designation. He also holds the IPD, insurance planning director designation.
A sports enthusiast, Jason coached youth sports, where he has served as a coach and coordinator for local baseball, football, softball and soccer programs through SBMSA, Spring Branch Memorial Sports Association. He and his wife MaryAnn have three children. Alyson, a University of Houston graduate, Jordan, a graduate of the University of Texas in the Business Honors Program and Jessica, a graduate of the University of Texas, McCombs business school. He is most proud of his growing family, Granddaughter Riley and Grandson Joseph. He is a supporting lifetime member of Texas Exes. Jason is a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock and Rodeo. He and his family are active members of Eclessia Church in Houston.
Securities Agent: UT, SC, VA, WI, TN, TX, PA, OR, OK, OH, NV, NY, NM, WY, MT, IN, MA, MI, MS, MN, LA, KY, KS, NJ, NE, IL, ID, WA, WV, NC, GA, DE, AZ, AL, AK, IA, CO, DC, MO, CA, FL, MD, AR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1273089
CA Insurance License #: 0157876
NMLS#: 1273089
CA Insurance License #: 0157876
About Tyler Thomas
Tyler’s education at Texas A&M where he helped struggling students while getting his B.B.A. in Finance, as well as past experiences led him to find that his passion is helping people. This is the “why” that led him to Morgan Stanley, and also the “why” that drives his role in our planning process. As the team's CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Tyler's primary focus is on financial planning side to coordinate the planning efforts of the team. When you go through our process, Tyler will take the time to really talk with you to assist in organizing and gathering the information needed to build a plan that is centered around your life and what is most important. Ultimately hoping to discover your goals and purpose, or your "why", to align with your money. His number one priority is putting you first and acting with the highest level of integrity, respect, excellence, and self-less service striving to ensure we lay out a plan for a long-term successful relationship.
Tyler is also passionate about providing education: from the most complex financial topics down to the basics of saving and investing. His motto is "Save EARLY, Save OFTEN, and Save SMART". We feel that in a world of information overload, education can help people to make the best financial decision. He often connects with next generation of upcoming successful professionals, many of which are the children or grandchildren of our clients, to provide education for the entire family.
Tyler and his wife Hannah have a 2 year old daughter, Hollyn, and recently welcomed their baby boy, Archer into the world. When not helping clients to live out their passions, Tyler enjoys the outdoors. He prefers to spend his free time in a tree stand, on the side of a mountain, or on the water somewhere pursuing his true love of hunting and fishing. He stays active lifting, playing tennis and golfing. They are members at Bayou City Fellowship in Spring Branch, and spend a lot of time with family, friends and their two dogs. They have a labradoodle named Hoyt, and rat terrier named Scout.
Tyler is also passionate about providing education: from the most complex financial topics down to the basics of saving and investing. His motto is "Save EARLY, Save OFTEN, and Save SMART". We feel that in a world of information overload, education can help people to make the best financial decision. He often connects with next generation of upcoming successful professionals, many of which are the children or grandchildren of our clients, to provide education for the entire family.
Tyler and his wife Hannah have a 2 year old daughter, Hollyn, and recently welcomed their baby boy, Archer into the world. When not helping clients to live out their passions, Tyler enjoys the outdoors. He prefers to spend his free time in a tree stand, on the side of a mountain, or on the water somewhere pursuing his true love of hunting and fishing. He stays active lifting, playing tennis and golfing. They are members at Bayou City Fellowship in Spring Branch, and spend a lot of time with family, friends and their two dogs. They have a labradoodle named Hoyt, and rat terrier named Scout.
Securities Agent: ID, IA, DE, WA, CO, CA, NY, NC, MT, LA, WI, AZ, OR, NJ, MI, MD, NV, MS, GA, TX, SC, MA, WV, VA, TN, PA, FL, OK, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1563190
CA Insurance License #: 4020519
NMLS#: 1563190
CA Insurance License #: 4020519
About Cort W. Crawley
Cort joins the team as a graduate of The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor where he earned his B.B.A in Accounting. While earning his undergraduate degree, Cort had the opportunity to compete on the university’s Men's Golf team where he was awarded accolades such as All-American Scholar, Conference Champion, and Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year. After graduating, he spent the first 5 years of his career working in financial reporting. During that time, he attended The University of Houston at Clear Lake to earn his M.B.A. in Finance. Cort says that his love for numbers and relationships with people is why he is so passionate about his journey in wealth management with The Spartan Group at Morgan Stanley.
Cort is also passionate about providing education: from the most complex financial topics down to the basics of saving and investing. The Team feels that in a world of information overload, education can help people to make the best financial decision. He often connects with next generation of upcoming successful professionals, many of which are the children or grandchildren of our clients, to provide education for the entire family.
Outside of work he enjoys spending quality time with his family and close friends. Cort appreciates hobbies such as golf, pickleball, cooking, following sports, and loves watching a good movie. He is a member of Houston’s First Baptist Church where he loves to spend his Sunday mornings.
Cort is also passionate about providing education: from the most complex financial topics down to the basics of saving and investing. The Team feels that in a world of information overload, education can help people to make the best financial decision. He often connects with next generation of upcoming successful professionals, many of which are the children or grandchildren of our clients, to provide education for the entire family.
Outside of work he enjoys spending quality time with his family and close friends. Cort appreciates hobbies such as golf, pickleball, cooking, following sports, and loves watching a good movie. He is a member of Houston’s First Baptist Church where he loves to spend his Sunday mornings.
Securities Agent: MA, IA, CO, AZ, NV, UT, NC, MS, MD, WA, GA, CA, MI, ID, WV, TX, LA, VA, TN, OK, NJ, DC, PA, OR, WI, FL, SC, MT, DE, AL, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2585916
CA Insurance License #: 374013
NMLS#: 2585916
CA Insurance License #: 374013
About Christy Sanchez
Christy joined The Spartan group early in 2018, and brings with her over 16 years of financial service experience with a focus on serving affluent clients and their families. She is often called our "administrative guru" helping to implement the actions determined by your plan from an operational side. She takes pride in getting to know each client along the way to cater to your unique situation. Her knowledge allows her to help provide our new and existing clients with the highest level of personalized service. Christy is not only the first smiling face you will likely see for appointments and reviews, but she also enjoys helping with money movement, account processing, monitoring distributions or contributions, and assisting with your day-to-day needs. For new clients, from the moment you decide to consolidate your accounts and place your trust with our team, Christy helps to have a smooth transition. Christy loves to travel the world with her Husband John when not working and is happy to share her opinion before your next trip.
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Ben Cucuzza
Private Banker
About Ben Cucuzza
Ben Cucuzza is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Texas.
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.
Ben began his career in financial services in 2005, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, he was an Affluent Segment Leader at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Ben is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. He lives in Houston, Texas with his family. Outside of the office, Ben is involved in the Junior Achievement as well as the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. He also enjoys fishing, sports, and watching the Georgia Bulldogs.
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.
Ben began his career in financial services in 2005, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, he was an Affluent Segment Leader at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Ben is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. He lives in Houston, Texas with his family. Outside of the office, Ben is involved in the Junior Achievement as well as the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. He also enjoys fishing, sports, and watching the Georgia Bulldogs.
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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
12When 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.
13When 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.
14Alternative 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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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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1Morgan 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
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’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 (“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.
6Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
7When 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.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
10Morgan 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.
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
12When 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.
13When 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.
14Alternative 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.
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 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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