Jason Cunningham, CIMA®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Investment Management Consultant, Lending Specialist
Phone:
(310) 319-5288(310) 319-5288
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The Strand Group
We believe that your unique goals and objectives should be at the heart of your financial decisions and strategy. At its core, our team strives to develop a multi-generational wealth creation and wealth preservation approach that seeks to enhance, organize and simplify your financial life. We will provide you and your family with solutions and a framework that is highly focused on your needs. We draw upon our years of experience to deliver what we feel is both timely and tactical advice to help guide you along your financial path.
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Welcome to our life navigator
At The Strand Group we are here to assist you at every stage of life, from birth to legacy planning. Whether you're just starting out, raising a family, nearing retirement, or thinking about your lasting legacy, we provide tailored financial solutions to help you achieve your goals and your financial future. Explore our services and let us be your trusted advisor on life's financial journey.
Childhood and Education
Education is a major investment and expense for most of our clients—one that often requires years of careful, advanced planning. As educational costs continue to rise—from primary education through undergraduate, graduate and professional schools—we can help you approach the range of educational expenses, such as tuition, extension programs and advanced professional training, with appropriate funding strategies for your particular situations.
Understand the Basics of Financial Literacy
Career
During this stage of your life, when you find yourself thinking about finances more but have less time to focus on them we step in and help guide you in setting goals, budgeting efficiently, optimizing investments, and making the most of workplace benefits. Additionally, we help you manage debt, navigate tax strategies, and prepare for significant life events, all while ensuring your financial plan adapts to your evolving career.
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Homeownership
Purchasing a home is a significant milestone in life, but it also comes with complex financial considerations. Together we'll strategically plan your mortgage, budget for ongoing homeowner costs, and make sure your home investment aligns seamlessly with your broader financial objectives.
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Golden Years
Retirement is a significant life transition, and proper planning is essential to ensure financial security during your golden years. At the Strand Group we will work together to craft your personalized roadmap for your retirement goals by optimizing tax efficiency, navigate healthcare expenses, and adapt your plan as life evolves. We want to provide our clients with a peace of mind, allowing you to enjoy retirement without constant financial worries.
Overcoming Your 5 Biggest Retirement Challenges
Your Legacy
Though it may be hard for individuals to talk about estate planning because of the heartache, addressing it promptly is crucial to saving both time and money, and to minimizing family conflict or confusion. It involves creating and updating wills, trusts, and other legal documents to ensure your assets are distributed as intended. We'll also explore tax-efficient strategies, and regularly review your plan with your evolving legacy objectives. Your estate plan will serve as a cornerstone of the enduring legacy you leave behind.
MANAGING FAMILY & GENERATIONAL WEALTH
Managing significant family and generational wealth is complex and often raises difficult questions. See the resources below for more information about managing and preserving significant family wealth.
Importance of a Holistic Approach to Your Wealth Video
Watch the below video from Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources to learn how Morgan Stanley FOR can help integrate family values, philanthropy, and legacy into your unique wealth plan.
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Estate Planning Essentials
Discussing the end of life and what happens to your assets is never an easy conversation to have, especially with family. But this type of planning is essential if you hope to ease what can be a difficult process for the people you love and to ensure that your wishes are respected.
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The Next Generation Journey
At the Strand Group our goal is to help prepare the next generation of leaders, parents, philanthropists, innovators, trustees, executors, board members, and investors by empowering you with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve your goals.
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Wealth Education Development Plan
The Family Governance & Wealth Education group helps ultra high net worth families strive to maximize the value of their human capital by driving family wealth education, making it more likely that all members of the family will have the foundation they need to lead meaningful, fulfilled and engaged lives.
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Family Governance and Wealth Education Fact Sheet
Our mission is to help clients maximize the value of their family capital through the transfer and preservation of the family's shared values, and the creation of an enduring family legacy.
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Opening Pandora's Box: 10 Rules for Talking to Kids About Money
Discussing family wealth and financial matters with children can be daunting for families. Read the linked article from Glenn Kurlander, Head of Family Governance & Wealth Education at Morgan Stanley, for more information about navigating this delicate subject.
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Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Direct:
(310) 319-5288(310) 319-5288
Meet The Strand Group
Ben Laetsch, CFP®
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(310) 319-5220(310) 319-5220
Priscilla Canizalez
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(310) 319-5204(310) 319-5204
About Jason Cunningham
Jason is a founding member of The Strand Group in Santa Monica. He has been an advisor to families, business owners, endowments, corporations, and individuals for more than 20 years. He believes that at the core of every relationship is a foundation of trust. Jason takes the responsibility of investment management to heart – knowing that success is built upon integrity, intelligence, and hard work. Working alongside his clients’ attorneys and tax professionals, he endeavors to make certain his team’s advice adheres to their clients’ estate and financial plans. Jason also focuses on business succession and liquidity events for their clients. He believes that every client deserves his team’s best advice and focus everyday which is what separates them from the norm.
Jason was born and raised in southern California. He attended schools in Santa Barbara and San Diego with a focus on Economics and Business Management. He also received his professional Certification of Investment Management (CIMA®) at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business. He studied portfolio management and consulting at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business under some of the best minds in the field of economics. Jason and his team focus on what they believe are the 3 main tenants of managing wealth – to create and grow wealth, to protect and preserve it, and to provide the most tax advantageous strategies to distribute wealth during one’s life.
When not in the office, Jason spends as much time as he can with family. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer, and has two children. James, his son, is a freshman at Santa Clara University majoring in Economics and is a pitcher on the baseball team. Jordyn, his daughter, is freshman at Notre Dame High School. They all love to travel, try different foods, and cheer on the Los Angeles Dodgers! Jason also is attempting to regain his passion for golf and playing the guitar.
Jason was born and raised in southern California. He attended schools in Santa Barbara and San Diego with a focus on Economics and Business Management. He also received his professional Certification of Investment Management (CIMA®) at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business. He studied portfolio management and consulting at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business under some of the best minds in the field of economics. Jason and his team focus on what they believe are the 3 main tenants of managing wealth – to create and grow wealth, to protect and preserve it, and to provide the most tax advantageous strategies to distribute wealth during one’s life.
When not in the office, Jason spends as much time as he can with family. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer, and has two children. James, his son, is a freshman at Santa Clara University majoring in Economics and is a pitcher on the baseball team. Jordyn, his daughter, is freshman at Notre Dame High School. They all love to travel, try different foods, and cheer on the Los Angeles Dodgers! Jason also is attempting to regain his passion for golf and playing the guitar.
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About Ben Laetsch
Ben started his career at Morgan Stanley in 2018 as a Wealth Advisor Associate before joining The Strand Group as a Financial Advisor in 2021. His focus and expertise revolves around comprehensive financial planning, which encompasses retirement saving, estate and insurance planning, and investment management.
A native of Los Angeles, Ben grew up in Palos Verdes Estates, CA and graduated from USC with a degree in International Relations (Global Business). After graduating, he spent 6 months living in Buenos Aires, Argentina tutoring business professionals in English. During that time, he explored 4 countries and numerous cities in South America, all while enhancing his Spanish skills.
In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending sporting events and traveling. To travel to far-off locations, one of Ben’s hobbies includes collecting and using credit card points to find deals on otherwise expensive flights and hotels. So far, he has visited 22 countries and territories and has plans to see many more.
A native of Los Angeles, Ben grew up in Palos Verdes Estates, CA and graduated from USC with a degree in International Relations (Global Business). After graduating, he spent 6 months living in Buenos Aires, Argentina tutoring business professionals in English. During that time, he explored 4 countries and numerous cities in South America, all while enhancing his Spanish skills.
In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending sporting events and traveling. To travel to far-off locations, one of Ben’s hobbies includes collecting and using credit card points to find deals on otherwise expensive flights and hotels. So far, he has visited 22 countries and territories and has plans to see many more.
Securities Agent: DE, GA, DC, OK, NM, MI, IN, IA, WA, VA, MD, CO, TX, TN, PA, NC, MA, UT, NJ, MN, ID, CA, AZ, NY, MO, NV, HI, CT, WI, OR, NH, IL, FL, SC, OH, MT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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Casey Morris
Associate Private Banker
About Casey Morris
Casey Morris is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Maryland.
Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and 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.
Casey began his career in financial services in 2019 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Commercial Banker at Wells Fargo. He also served as a Market Consultant at the Hanover Research Council.
Casey is a graduate of George Mason University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He lives in Arlington, Virginia. Outside of the office, Casey enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing golf.
Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and 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.
Casey began his career in financial services in 2019 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Commercial Banker at Wells Fargo. He also served as a Market Consultant at the Hanover Research Council.
Casey is a graduate of George Mason University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He lives in Arlington, Virginia. Outside of the office, Casey enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing golf.
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Banking products and services are offered by Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC.
Morgan 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
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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
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
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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
2When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
6Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Alternative 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:
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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.
CFP Board owns the marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque 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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