Richard Spencer
Executive Director, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(239) 449-7886(239) 449-7886
The Spencer Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(239) 449-7886(239) 449-7886
Toll-Free:
(800) 877-4697(800) 877-4697
Our Mission Statement
The Spencer Group is a family team of Financial Advisors that oversees the finances of a select group of individuals, families, and institutions. Our deep commitment to our clients is simple – “By leveraging our teams decades of experience and common sense approach we strive to be an essential advisor that helps to preserve, grow and distribute our client’s wealth.” Like many of our clients, we strive to be part of the community we serve.
Our Story and Services
The Spencer Group is a complete wealth management team that has the knowledge and experience to help guide our clients to achieve their financial objectives with transparency and a disciplined process. Our guidance is tailored to support our clients' current lifestyle, as well as, planning and implementing retirement income needs, legacy goals, while seeking to make them feel confident at every step. Our team is a resource for the clients that we serve.
We are a team with extensive knowledge and experience, that leverages the global resources and intellectual insights that comes with Morgan Stanley.
We work collaboratively to navigate complex issues, manage risk and help our clients preserve and grow their wealth with trust, transparency and objectivity.
Our commitment to our clients serves as the foundation for our guiding principles and is supported by our integrity and competency. We strive to be your essential advisor today and for generations to come.
Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors & Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/23 - 6/30/24.
Services Include
- Asset Management
- Cash ManagementFootnote1
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote2
- Financial PlanningFootnote3
- Municipal BondsFootnote4
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote5
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote6
- Retirement PlanningFootnote7
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote8
- Structured ProductsFootnote9
- UGMA/UTMAFootnote10
- Wealth ManagementFootnote11
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Our wealth management process begins with you and your family. Holistic in our approach, we encompass all the elements of your financial life, your investments, your cash management needs and then align them with your goals for life.
Steps:
1.Discover: Start with a conversation to gain a thorough understanding of your needs, lifestyle and family – and your goals for the future.
2.Advise: Work with you to develop portfolio strategies to help you achieve and protect the outcomes you envision.
3.Implement: Look across multiple accounts and products to help you implement solutions that are an appropriate fit for your strategy.
4.Track Progress: Help you track your progress as well as spending and savings to help ensure you remain on track towards your goals.
Goals Planning System (GPS)
The Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley's proprietary integrated planning tool. Built on the firm's intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to assess whether a client is "On Track" to achieving their financial goals.
Aladdin - Intelligent Risk Management
Portfolio Risk Platform – is a risk management platform that provides comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types. This platform provides both an overview and a detailed view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed.
The next step in our process is to introduce you to all we have to offer at Morgan Stanley.
Morgan Stanley Online
Morgan Stanley Online digital capabilities and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App provide clients with access to their account information, enriched reporting tools, several cash management solutions and robust market research.
Link Your External Accounts
Once signed up for MSO, you can link external accounts, allowing you to view your entire wealth picture all in one place. This will help ensure your complete financial picture is considered when assessing and implementing a strategy for your account with us. Once logged in to MSO, select the "Add External Accounts" option.
The Digital Vault
The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption, enabling secure, streamlined sharing of documents and information between the advisor and client for efficient collaboration.
Look for the cloud icon in the upper right corner of MSO.
Reserved Living & Giving
Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
Thoughts On The Market Podcast
Join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
Total Wealth View
Managing multiple financial accounts across different firms can be complicated. With Morgan Stanley Online, you can link your non-Morgan Stanley accounts and analyze your cash flow all in one place.
Online Transfers
Morgan Stanley Online Transfers allows you to transfer funds between Morgan Stanley accounts or between your Morgan Stanley accounts and a verified account from another financial institution.
Spending & Budgeting
The Spending and Budgeting tool helps you manage your cash flow across all of your accounts at Morgan Stanley, as well as those held at outside financial institutions.
eAuthorization for Transactions
eAuthorizations allows clients to electronically authorize domestic and international, one-time/recurring transactions through Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
Cash Management at MS
At Morgan Stanley we provide a modern alternative to banking, providing more value, more protection, and a seamless digital experience backed by your dedicated service team. You can benefit from unlimited ATM fee rebates worldwide, complimentary Identity and Credit Protection from Experian® and much more.
Identity Theft Protection Benefit
Our cash management clients get $1MM identity theft protection, complimentary, through Experian.
529 Plans
With education costs rising, paying for college has become a major life expense that requires smart planning. Commonly asked questions answered here.
Social Security Direct Deposit Setup
Direct deposit of your Social Security benefits into your Morgan Stanley Account is fast and convenient.
LifeView
LifeView can analyze clients' current investments and financial situation. Specially, LifeView is used to review your major life goals including retirement, making major purchases, saving for your children's or grandchildren's education, and funding major events.
eSign
Morgan Stanley Online digital capabilities and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App provide clients with access to their account information, enriched reporting tools, several cash management solutions and robust market research. The Morgan Stanley Mobile App provides clients with access to their accounts in just a few taps.
Giving Your CPA MSO Access
With your authorization, Our team can add your CPA to your account, with view-only access, allowing them to download tax documents as needed.
*Contact our service team to learn more
Location
8889 Pelican Bay Blvd
Ste 300
Naples, FL 34108
US
Direct:
(239) 449-7886(239) 449-7886
Toll-Free:
(800) 877-4697(800) 877-4697
8889 Pelican Bay Blvd N
Suite 300
Naples, FL 34108
US
Meet The Spencer Group
Phone:
(585) 385-5143(585) 385-5143
First Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Insurance Planning Director, Financial Planning Specialist, Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation, Alternative Investments Director
Phone:
(239) 449-7885(239) 449-7885
Nicole Marron
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(239) 449-7873(239) 449-7873
About Richard Spencer
Rich Spencer has been a registered financial advisor for 30 years. He started with the predecessor firm to Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter Reynolds, in 1989 and works with families to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions. He was born and raised in Rochester, NY and attended Bishop Kearney High School and St. John Fisher College and continues to volunteer his time at Bishop Kearney High School. Rich and his wife Kim live in Estero, FL where they are members of West Bay Club and an overseas member of Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland and Crail Golfing Society and the New Golf Club in St. Andrews Scotland. Rich enjoys spending time with his family at their summer cottage on Keuka Lake. The Spencer Team pride themselves in delivering customized solutions and timely answers to financial questions.
Securities Agent: CO, ID, VA, TX, NY, MN, GA, PA, NM, NJ, CT, VT, NC, SC, WY, NH, AL, OR, IN, IL, TN, MD, CA, WA, FL, AZ, UT, MA, DE, OH, KY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1288286
NMLS#: 1288286
About Andrew Spencer
Andrew Spencer joined Morgan Stanley in 2018 after spending several years as an account manager and sales director in the sports marketing and IT industries. He grew up and attended West Irondequoit High School eventually getting his BS degree from Bowling Green University. During his time at Bowling Green he was able to study a semester abroad in Madrid, Spain followed by working in Kandahar, Afghanistan developing living quarters on the Airfield NATO base. Andy attributes his strong work ethic and integrity to his family morals and world travels. Now a resident in the Park Avenue area of Rochester, Andy is an avid hockey player after competing at the collegiate level and enjoys golf and boating on Canandaigua Lake.
Securities Agent: ME, UT, WY, NC, PA, NV, MA, WA, VT, VA, TX, TN, SC, OR, OH, NY, NM, NJ, NH, MN, MI, MD, KY, IN, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2355785
NMLS#: 2355785
About Stephanie A Petrosini
Stephanie A Petrosini, VIce President, Financial Advisor, began her career with Morgan Stanley immediately after graduating Summa Cum Laude from LIM College, where she received a Bachelor’s of Marketing. Her passion and success has resulted in her being awarded the Five Star Wealth Manager Award for 10 consecutive years 2013-2023, highlighting her dedicated work as a goal based advisor.
Stephanie believes in working closely with clients to structure a personal, tailored strategy to manage not only their assets but also their liabilities. She continually monitors and adjusts the plan as the relationship and client goals evolve over time. This is a dynamic process that is structured to help maximize return and minimize risk.
Priding herself on explaining the advantages and disadvantages of investments Stephanie recommends, she is equally as candid in regard to the risks associated and any fees involved. She views clients as family and is rewarded by the friendships that develop.
Stephanie is deeply passionate about helping others in both her personal and professional life. She volunteers for causes close to her heart, such as Youth Haven, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Veterans through America’s Corporate Partners, where she is a mentor. Stephanie also enjoys keeping fit, playing the piano, mentoring others, playing pickleball and caring for her home in Naples.
2013-2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2013-2024) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Stephanie believes in working closely with clients to structure a personal, tailored strategy to manage not only their assets but also their liabilities. She continually monitors and adjusts the plan as the relationship and client goals evolve over time. This is a dynamic process that is structured to help maximize return and minimize risk.
Priding herself on explaining the advantages and disadvantages of investments Stephanie recommends, she is equally as candid in regard to the risks associated and any fees involved. She views clients as family and is rewarded by the friendships that develop.
Stephanie is deeply passionate about helping others in both her personal and professional life. She volunteers for causes close to her heart, such as Youth Haven, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Veterans through America’s Corporate Partners, where she is a mentor. Stephanie also enjoys keeping fit, playing the piano, mentoring others, playing pickleball and caring for her home in Naples.
2013-2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2013-2024) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Securities Agent: FL, UT, NM, AZ, SC, VA, TN, OR, NH, DE, CA, NC, ID, WY, VT, MD, MA, KY, TX, NY, GA, WA, IL, CO, PA, NJ, MN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1252909
CA Insurance License #: 0126537
NMLS#: 1252909
CA Insurance License #: 0126537
About Nicole Marron
As an Assistant Vice President with over 20 years of experience in the Wealth Management industry, Nicole strives to provide exceptional client service while also finding solutions to client needs. She has dedicated her career to help clients have confidence that their finances are treated with utmost care. Nicole graduated from Daemen College with a Bachelor’s degree in Education, and the University of Buffalo with a master’s degree in Library and Media science. When not working, you can find Nicole sitting sideline for her son’s numerous soccer games or taking her dogs on adventures with her husband.
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1Morgan 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
2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
4Municipal 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.
5When 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.
6Morgan 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.
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 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.
8Investing in the market entails the risk of market volatility. The value of all types of investments may increase or decrease over varying time periods. The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable or impact investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability and impact 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.
9Structured 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.
10Morgan 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.
11Morgan 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.
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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.
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.
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1Morgan 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
2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
4Municipal 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.
5When 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.
6Morgan 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.
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 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.
8Investing in the market entails the risk of market volatility. The value of all types of investments may increase or decrease over varying time periods. The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable or impact investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability and impact 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.
9Structured 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.
10Morgan 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.
11Morgan 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.
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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