Welcome

Our goal is to thoroughly understand your financial needs and then align the resources to help you meet or exceed them. We can help you evaluate near-term concerns and plan for long-term goals, be a sounding board for investment ideas, assist you in developing and executing a strategy that is precisely your own and helps you meet your needs.
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A Plan Tailored To Your Needs

At Morgan Stanley, we believe that identifying financial solutions begins with a solid understanding of each client's situation, goals, objectives and risk tolerance. After we’ve had the opportunity to learn about your unique financial goals, we will formulate a cohesive plan for the future.
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    Investment Management
    You can rely on us to design holistic and strategic financial plans that match your family’s goals.
    - Review of Portfolio
    - Asset Allocation
    - Active & Passive Strategies
    - Dollar-Cost Averaging
    - Investment Policy Statement
    - Income Strategies
    - Alternative Assets
    - Hedged Strategies
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    Retirement Planning
    We will help you develop and implement a strategy that encompasses your needs before, during and after you retire based on your personal vision of retirement.
    - Understanding Your 401(k)
    - Locating Your Retirement Savings
    - Healthcare Costs
    - IRA Contribution Limits
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    Managing Your Liquidity Needs
    We will keep an eye on your cash-flow needs as your goals and finances evolve.
    - Income Sources
    - Expenses & Budgeting
    - Debt Management
    - Emergency Funding
    - Mortgage Review
    - Planned Large Expenditures
    - Lending Solutions
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    Family Resources & Charitable Giving
    We offer resources and insight into education planning, assistance to loved ones, and charitable giving during all stages of life.
    - 529 College Savings Plans
    - Roth IRAs for Children
    - Caring for Elderly
    - Helping Children Purchase a Home
    - Gifting Strategies
    - Charitable Gifts from IRA
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    Trust, Estate & Legacy Planning
    We will help you implement your plan for passing on your assets in a way that honors your values as well as your financial commitments.
    - Strategies to Minimize Estate Taxes
    - Beneficiary Designations
    - Coordination with Attorneys
    - Trust Services

    Morgan 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.
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    Risk Management & Insurance
    We want to make sure your family is protected during difficult times.
    - Review of Existing Policies
    - Life Insurance Needs
    - Long Term Care Insurance
    - Disability Insurance
    - Health Insurance
    - Homeowner's or Renter's Insurance

    Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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    Tax Management
    We will keep you updated on all timely information related to taxes and also share strategies for tax management.
    - Review of Cost-Basis
    - Coordination with Accountants
    - Tax-Loss Harvesting
    - Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
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    Financial Literacy
    We will provide you with timely and relevant content to help guide your personal financial strategy, from Morgan Stanley experts to external market professionals.
    - Market Outlooks
    - Rate Changes
    - Historical Data
    - Client Events

What We Offer

Among many others, below are several services that Morgan Stanley has to offer, giving us the ability to design and diversify your portfolio to your exact goals and needs.
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    529 Education Savings Plans
    529 plans offer a flexible, tax-advantaged way to invest for education expenses while helping to improve estate planning. Gain fiduciary oversight of your education funding strategy within the context of your broader portfolio through the exclusive Morgan Stanley National Advisory 529 Plan.
    529 Plan Options at Morgan Stanley
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    Insured Solutions
    As a leader in the distribution of insurance and annuities, our offerings include disability, long-term care and property & casualty insurance, as well as fixed, indexed and variable annuities. Morgan Stanley offers these products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
    Morgan Stanley Insured Solutions
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    Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
    A solution that may help you execute planned giving, offer an efficient way to donate complex and illiquid assets, and simplify charitable giving reporting while potentially mitigating taxes. Bring philanthropy into your wealth plan and help amplify the impact of your giving through the Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust (MS GIFT).
    MS GIFT
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    Separately Managed Accounts
    A selection of professionally managed portfolios to align with your goals and risk tolerance, with access to institutional pricing and zero fee index SMAs.
    Alternative Investments
    Alternative Investments
    Our leading alternatives platform offers 200+ third-party and proprietary funds, including first look and exclusive opportunities, that may help qualified investors enhance returns, reduce volatility, manage taxes and generate income. From simplified vehicles available more broadly to institutional strategies, the platform supports a goals-based approach for asset allocation tailored to investor needs.
    Morgan Stanley Alternative Investments
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    Structured Investments
    Customized investment strategies —such as yield enhancement strategies and risk mitigation strategies —that serve as powerful allocation tools in modern portfolios.

Our Suite of Digital Tools

Today's digital revolution has changed the way we talk with one another, how we find and take in information, the way we buy; even how we choose and use transportation.

Here at Morgan Stanley, we want to use technology to improve how you manage your finances. Let's explore our revolutionary tech tools that can help you:
    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
    Register for Morgan Stanley Online Today
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    Financial Planning
    Morgan Stanley Financial Planning can show you a single, comprehensive snapshot of your finances. We can help you create a wealth plan that’s adaptable to the different stages of your life using our cutting edge tools- Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView.
    Morgan Stanley Goals-Based Wealth Management
    Security Center
    Security Center
    Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important cybersecurity topics to enhance your own online security.
    Visit our Security Center
    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
    Get Started Today
    eDelivery
    eDelivery
    Sign up for eDelivery today and start receiving email notifications as soon as your account documents are available on Morgan Stanley Online or the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It's quick, convenient & secure.
    Enroll Today
    Total Tax 365
    Total Tax 365
    Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax return potential, manage unrealized gains and help keep more of what you earn.
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio’s exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.
    Portfolio Risk Platform
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    Total Wealth View
    View all your external financial accounts directly in MSO or the mobile app. By linking your accounts, you'll benefit from more informed wealth planning, secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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    CashPlus
    CashPlus is a modern alternative to banking. A CashPlus Brokerage Account is designed to support clients' cash management needs and deliver a seamless digital experience.
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    Reserved Living & Giving
    Save on travel, dining, holiday gifts and more with Morgan Stanley's Reserved Living & Giving program.
    Learn More

What's Happening in Finance?

Here at Morgan Stanley, we strive to simplify complex financial ideas so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future. We are firm believers of giving our clients as many resources as possible so they can stay informed about the latest market trends, outlooks, and breakdowns. The links below provide detailed analysis on interesting topics that are affecting the finance and business worlds.
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    US Policy Pulse: OBBBA Cheat Sheet
    Morgan Stanley analysts review the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and identify some key investment and tax aspects that may impact your personal financial plan.
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    Global Investment Committee on the Markets
    A monthly publication that summarizes the Global Investment Committee's market outlook and contains thought-provoking essays that examine the forces shaping the investment landscape. Check out this month's edition here.
    GIC on the Markets Report
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    GIC Weekly
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income. Click the link below to read the full report.
    GIC Weekly Report
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    Thoughts on the Market
    Morgan Stanley's Research equity strategists, economists, and analysts share their latest views regarding the forces shaping the markets as well as insights on investment opportunities and risk across global asset classes. Click the link below to check out the latest editions.
    This Week's Podcast
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    Global Investment Office
    The Morgan Stanley Global Investment Office provides you with world-class thought leadership timely market commentary, and portfolio ideas to help guide your investment decisions.
    Morgan Stanley Portfolio Insights

Location

6055 Lakeside Commons Dr
Ste 450
Macon, GA 31210
US
Direct:
(478) 471-2275(478) 471-2275
Toll-Free:
(800) 926-2136(800) 926-2136

Meet The Stribling Gibbons Group

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Robert W. Stribling

Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Investment Management Consultant
Phone:
(478) 471-2285(478) 471-2285
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Tanya C. Garrett

Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(478) 405-3354(478) 405-3354
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Amanda McDaniel

Client Service Associate
Phone:
(478) 405-3345(478) 405-3345

About Robert W. Stribling

•46 Years Experience in the Financial Services Industry

•Morgan Stanley*
 Senior Vice President
 Financial Advisor

•1977 - Present: Morgan Stanley* and Predecessor Firms

•1973 - 1977: IBM Corporation

•BBA - Finance, 1973
 Georgia Southern University

•Director's Council Member

•Senior Investment Management Consultant

•Series 7, 63, 3, 65 & 66 Licensed

•Life, Variable Annuity & Long Term Care Insurance Licensed
Securities Agent: AL, NC, KY, DE, TN, SC, MI, WI, OH, MA, FL, VT, GA, CO, VA, NY, CA, TX, DC, CT, AZ, OK, AR, MS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1262249

About Thomas Edward Gibbons

36 Years Experience
• 2008 - Present: Morgan Stanley
• 2001 - 2008: UBS Financial Services
• 1996 - 2001: Wachovia Securities
• 1987 - 1996: Merrill Lynch

Education
• Georgia Southern University BS Technology

Associations
• Pine Pointe Hospice Advisory Board - Former Chairman
• Navicent Health Foundation - Co-Chair
• North Macon Presbyterian Church - Member
• Downtown Macon Rotary Club - Charter Member
• Georgia Southern University Alumni Association - Member
• Idle Hour Country Club - Member
Securities Agent: NM, CT, MA, TN, SD, NY, GA, DE, AR, VA, SC, PA, KS, FL, AZ, OH, NH, KY, AL, NJ, NC, MI, ME, WI, OK, LA, DC, MS, IN, CO, CA, TX; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1465520

About R. Chase Stribling

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

• 20 Years Experience in the Financial Services Industry

• Life, Variable Annuity & Long Term Care Insurance Licensed

• BBA - Finance
 Cum Laude
 Honor's Program
 The University of Georgia

• Series 7, 63, 65, 31 & 66 Licensed
Securities Agent: FL, TX, GA, CT, AR, TN, OH, NC, DE, WY, NY, AZ, WI, SC, RI, NH, MI, CO, CA, VA, KY, DC, AL, VT, LA, IN, MS, ME, OK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1253183

About Deidre Webb

• 29 Years Experience in the Financial Services Industry

• Life, Variable Annuity & Long Term Care Insurance Licensed

• Series 7, 63, 65 & 66 Licensed
Securities Agent: CO, DE, VT, NY, NC, AL, CT, TN, DC, CA, TX, OH, MS, KY, FL, WI, AZ, VA, LA, GA, AR, SC, OK, MI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1692177

About Tanya C. Garrett

• 33 Years in the Financial Services Industry

• Series 7, 9, 10 63, & 66 Licensed

About Amanda McDaniel

• 24 Years in the Financial Services Industry
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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
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

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
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Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty

When it comes to investing, even the most savvy of us fall prey to bias and emotional trades. So what triggers should you watch for?

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
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Learn More about Business Planning
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
Learn More about Philanthropy
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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The Stribling Gibbons Group today.
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