Building Your Financial Future

Design, coordination, construction, and maintenance: all essential elements in the building of any memorable structure.

The same holds true for developing your financial house. As the architects entrusted with realizing your vision, we seek to provide the knowledge and the tools necessary for all the critical details. Every family's home is different and has its own unique requirements. Our mission is to make sure the individual rooms of wealth accumulation, risk management, education planning, and retirement funding, to name a few, coordinate with one another to stand the test of time.

We believe a properly constructed foundation will allow for evolution to occur so you or your family will not have to start over again if things change. Our goal is to craft a comprehensive plan to accommodate all your current and future needs and provide for transferring your legacy to subsequent generations.

Whether your financial house stays the same or requires modifications, our mission to simplify the process and maintain the structure without losing sight of its purpose remains constant. We are committed to helping you develop the strongest foundation possible through a customized plan which utilizes all the resources available through the Morgan Stanley organization.
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Your Holistic Wealth Management Plan

Our principles of genuine care, service, and planning are the core principles of our advisory practice. We focus on building your portfolio and financial plan in such a way that you will be able to leave a legacy that you're proud of.
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    Wealth and Estate Planning
    In portfolio construction and planning, strategy is of the utmost importance. Without a strategy, it is very difficult to achieve your goals. In developing your investment strategy we utilize thorough analysis, strategic asset allocation, and our deep knowledge and experience to create a portfolio that is tailored for you and your goals.
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    Cash Management and Lending
    Access to a full suite of cash management products and services, as well as tailored lending solutions.
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    Retirement Income Planning
    Retirement is an important financial goal to consider, whether you are just starting out in life, or are planning to retire in the near future. We work with you to understand exactly the stage in life you are in, and how to best build a retirement income plan around that.
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    Portfolio Management
    A portfolio that is built to our clients' short and long term goals.

Modern Wealth Management

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The SRP Group offers a number of online and digital tools that are designed to enhance every aspect of your modern wealth management experience. If you would like to learn more about these tools, visit the links below each tool.
Morgan Stanley Online
Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
Learn More About MSO
TotalWealthView
Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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Online Security
At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
Our Security Resources
Goal Planning System (GPS)
Our Goals Planning System is built on Morgan Stanley's intellectual capital and capabilities, to provide you with comprehensive investing and planning solutions for your individual goals. Contact us to begin your plan today.
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MSO Mobile App
The Morgan Stanley Mobile App gives you the same capabilities as Morgan Stanley Online – all from the convenience of your own phone. It also offers features to simplify your everyday finances. These include mobile check deposit and Send Money with Zelle.
Download the MSO Mobile App
eServices
Send/receive wire transfers, review your monthly statements and safely store your important documents with our suite of eServices. With eDelivery, eAuthorization, eSign and our Digital Vault you can avoid the hassle of paper and monitor your accounts from your MSO account and the MSO mobile app.
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Knowing the fundamentals of what we do and how we do it.

Being informed is extremely important, especially when it comes to your financial well-being. Below you can find factsheets on the basics of financial planning, investments, and more.
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    The Fundamentals of Investing
    It all starts with the basics. Check out this factsheet to learn more about the various asset classes, as well as some basic tenets of investing.
    The Fundamentals of Investing
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    Competent Cash Management
    Cash management is just as important as understanding the portfolio that is being built for you.
    Competent Cash Management
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    Robust Retirement Income Planning
    Every person is different, and therefore their individual financial needs and goals are different. Review this factsheet to learn the essentials of retirement income planning.
    Retirement Income Planning
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    Income and Estate Tax Planning
    Just as important as retirement income planning is tax planning, The below document has helpful information on how to tackle this important aspect of planning.
    Income and Estate Tax Planning
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    Raising Money-Savvy Kids
    Are you preparing your kids to be informed now to achieve their future financial goals and plans? The below document will guide you how to do so.
    Raising Money-Savvy Kids
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    Plan for Your Future
    Your financial future is one of the most important things you can do in life. Not sure where to start? Check out the below document for more information.
    Plan for Your Future

Location

2800 Post Oak Blvd
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Houston, TX 77056
US
Direct:
(713) 993-2780(713) 993-2780
Toll-Free:
(800) 833-5845(800) 833-5845

Meet The SRP Group

About Randall J Petrick

Randall grew up in Crosby, a small town outside of Houston. He attended the University of Texas before leaving to play guitar in a band formed while in Austin. After several years as a musician in those bands, he moved back to Houston and got a job working in men's clothing and later became a licensed real estate broker.

After 5 years, Randall returned to the men’s clothing industry and attended the University of Houston at night where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Randall joined the financial services industry in 2000 with Smith Barney, a predecessor firm of Morgan Stanley. In 2007, he earned the Certified Financial Planner™ designation which is the cornerstone to his approach to managing his clients' financial well-being.

Outside of work, Randall still enjoys playing guitar and once again, has a band. He and his wife enjoy traveling, especially to the various wine regions in California. He has two children, a son who lives in Los Angeles, and a daughter who lives in Houston.
Securities Agent: CO, OH, DC, TX, NM, NC, CT, AR, AL, LA, GA, WY, WA, AZ, ME, OR, NH, IL, CA, PA, OK, MN, SC, NY, MD, FL, VA, HI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1273073

About Mark Russell

Mark was born in Tulsa and grew up in Houston, near NASA. He attended the University of Houston, and entered into the securities business in 1980 giving equity quotes. He then became a wire operator, then moved to compliance, and to OTC trading desks. In 1983, Mark married his wife, a former flight attendant, and joined Morgan Stanley as a financial advisor 1995.

Mark is a member of the CFA Institute, the CFA Society of Houston, the Circumnavigators Club, the Traveler's Century Club, Lakewood Yacht Club. He is a board member of AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse), Jana's Campaign, and was a founding partner of Houston Social Venture Partners. In addition to being a member of these prestigious organizations, Mark has also has run 20 marathons.

Mark and his wife have been to all seven continents, most recently including the countries of the Guyana’s, Myanmar, Senegal, Ethiopia, and Kazakhstan. He and his wife have also crossed the Antarctic Circle.

Mark also enjoys boating, swimming, tennis, and dancing Argentine tango with his wife.
Securities Agent: OK, MN, IL, GA, DC, HI, WY, FL, AZ, TX, VA, NY, LA, OH, CT, CA, AL, SC, PA, OR, ME, WA, NH, NC, CO, AR, NM, ID; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1274603

About Andrea J Nelson

Andrea was born in Michigan, and moved as a young teenager to Texas for her father's work for Dow Chemical. She lived in Lake Jackson near Houston until she went to college at Trinity University in San Antonio, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Upon graduating in 1985, she took a job in the financial industry in Houston and moved to a predecessor firm of Morgan Stanley in May of 1989.

Andrea met her husband Andrew, an artist, photographer, and inventory manager for the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in May 1989. In 2001 they had a son, Alexander, who now attends the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.

In her free time, Andrea enjoys the outdoors, specifically gardening, hiking, road trips, and camping. She also likes a good murder mystery.
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Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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7Investors 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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