James Svigos
Executive Director, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(312) 419-3476(312) 419-3476
The Svigos Gray Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley
Our Mission Statement
We believe that while markets are unpredictable, we can always control our attitude, effort, and preparation. By combining proactive planning with personalized guidance, we empower our clients to move forward with confidence – to either gain or maintain financial independence.
Our Story and Services
Your Financial Journey, Reimagined
When you look at a person's financial life – from building a career to saving and investing – it often resembles a mountain climb. The early years are the ascent, full of drive, focus, and hard work. Along the way, having a clear plan and disciplined process helps turn that effort into real progress - ensuring each step is purposeful and aligned with your goals. Reaching retirement is a major milestone – your summit – and one worth celebrating. But the journey doesn't end there. The descent, or retirement itself, can be even more complex and demanding. That's where thoughtful retirement income planning becomes essential, and where we guide you every step of the way.
Continuity Through Trust
When families choose a wealth management relationship, they want to feel like a priority. They want a team that understands what matters most beyond the portfolio - and one that can not only help get to this point, but confidently guide them through what's next.
As your dedicated wealth management team, we lead with honesty, transparency, and respect from our very first conversation. The families we work with trust us because we always put their interests first and speak with candor, even when the conversations are tough. That trust is the foundation of everything that we do.
Our commitment extends beyond today's financial decisions - we're here to help guide your family through life's transitions, support future generations, and provide continuity as your family's goals and priorities evolve.
Make Defining Moments Work for You
For the last 10 years, James and Andrew have presented to thousands of employees at both privately held and publicly traded companies during mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transitions. That experience has shaped our team's deep expertise in helping individuals and families navigate life's most pivotal moments.
Transitions like a company sale, ESOP termination, new executive role, or retirement often arrive with urgency - and the decisions they bring can shape your family's financial future for decades. These moments demand more than just financial expertise; they require a structured process, timely action, and a team that understands the full picture. We embrace that responsibility and aim to deliver structure, insight, and conviction exactly when it matters most.
Driven by Effort, Grounded in Experience
We show up every day with the energy, discipline, and commitment our clients deserve. Whether you're navigating a major life change or planning for what's next, we bring focus and follow-through to every conversation. That level of dedication is reflected in the recognition we've received, but what matters most to us is the trust we build with the families we serve.
Call us at (312) 419-3440 – we would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your story and goals.
Services Include
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Family Wealth Mangement
Family wealth management takes a broader view than traditional wealth management, emphasizing the growth, preservation, and transfer of wealth across generations or wherever a client's legacy leads. Through our partnership with specialists from Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources, we build deep relationships that help individuals and families alike navigate their wealth with greater confidence, understanding, and intention - regardless of whether they consider themselves "wealthy" or have a traditional family structure.
The Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources team is comprised of 60+ experienced professionals that deliver comprehensive solutions across a broad range of topics including:
The Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources team is comprised of 60+ experienced professionals that deliver comprehensive solutions across a broad range of topics including:
Overview of Capabilities
- Wealth and Estate Planning Strategies offers education on various tax, trust, and estate strategies, helps facilitate the implementation of those strategies, and focuses on the integration of those strategies with your investment plans.
- Family Governance helps maximize the value of family capital through the transfer and preservation of your family's shared values, and the creation of an enduring family legacy.
- Wealth Education works alongside you and your family to develop a customized financial education curriculum based on each of your family members' goals and aspirations, existing knowledge, and learning styles.
- Philanthropy Management offers a suite of advisory services and giving platforms, including Morgan Stanley's donor advised fund, to help define and realize your family's charitable mission.
- Lifestyle Advisory creates customized solutions through industry-leading, third-party providers (e.g aircraft, cybersecurity, etc.) that help meet your exceptional needs, from the everyday to the extraordinary.
- Trust Services provides access and the ability to select an appropriate third-party corporate trustee through an "open architecture" trustee platform.
- Health and Wellness Education curates educational content and thought leadership, concierge support, and connectivity to healthcare and wellness centers of excellence.
- Single Family Office Advisory offers you customized resources and advisory services for your existing or prospective single family office, including exclusive experiences, proprietary content, and select referral services.
- Related capabilities include investment, insurance, and other risk management solutions, cash management and lending products and services, and corporate equity solutions.
Turning Events Into Opportunities
Significant financial events – like an ESOP payout, a company sale, or IPO – can create transformative opportunities for wealth creation. But they also come with complex decisions, tax considerations, and timing strategies that impact your entire financial picture.
We help individuals and families navigate these liquidity events with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re planning to monetize equity through a planned sale, diversify concentrated holdings, or receiving proceeds from an ESOP termination, our team delivers customized planning aligned with your goals, values, and long-term vision. Our approach ensures that each decision supports both your immediate needs and your family’s future.
We help individuals and families navigate these liquidity events with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re planning to monetize equity through a planned sale, diversify concentrated holdings, or receiving proceeds from an ESOP termination, our team delivers customized planning aligned with your goals, values, and long-term vision. Our approach ensures that each decision supports both your immediate needs and your family’s future.
IPO Planning
Navigating an IPO is a pivotal liquidity event that can unlock significant wealth—but it also brings complex decisions around lock-up periods, tax implications, concentrated equity risk, and long-term diversification. Our team helps executives and shareholders prepare well in advance, developing strategies to manage post-IPO holdings. From coordinating trading plans and tax-efficient disposition strategies to aligning proceeds with your broader financial goals and multi-generational vision, we work closely with families to turn this milestone into lasting opportunity.
Selling Your Business
Selling a business is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and our team helps families approach it with purpose and precision. We guide you through the critical pre and post sale decisions - structuring for tax efficiency, planning for liquidity, and designing a long-term strategy that reflects you personal and financial goals. By coordinating with your legal and tax professionals, we help turn a business legacy into lasting family wealth.
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ESOP Terminations
Our wealth management team assists families navigate the complexities of ESOP terminations by providing personalized guidance on distribution options, tax implications and reinvestment strategies. We work closely with you to ensure that your ESOP benefits align with your overall financial goals and support long-term wealth preservation.
10b5-1 Trading Plan Overview
Members of our team assist with the design and execution of 10b5-1 trading plans, helping executives strategically manage concentrated equity positions with confidence and compliance.
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Retirement Package / Severance
We can help you make the most of a retirement package or severance by reviewing your payout options, analyzing tax implications, and building a strategy to replace income and preserve assets. From consolidating retirement accounts to managing stock options and healthcare decisions, we help you transition with purpose and peace of mind.
Inheritance
Receiving an inheritance can be both emotional and complex. Our team can help you understand your options, manage taxes, and align the assets with your broader financial goals. Whether it’s investing the proceeds, handling inherited IRAs, or planning for future generations, we’re here to help you move forward with intention and financial stability.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Our team guides families through the time-sensitive decisions that come with a merger or acquisition event - helping manage concentrated equity, structure tax-efficient strategies, and align liquidity with long term goals. We coordinate with legal and tax advisors to ensure timely, informed decisions that preserve wealth and support multi-generational planning.
Strategic Planning for Equity Awards
Equity compensation plays a pivotal role in building long-term family wealth. Whether through stock options, RSUs, or other company ownership, equity-based awards often represent a significant portion of a family’s financial future. By integrating equity compensation into a broader wealth management strategy, families can make informed decisions that align with their goals – funding education, planning for retirement, or leaving a lasting legacy.
Equity compensation is more than a financial benefit – it’s an opportunity to build lasting wealth for you and your family. With purposeful guidance, these complex assets can be transformed into a powerful part of your broader wealth strategy, helping you achieve personal goals, manage tax implications, and support future generations. Our team is here to guide you through every stage – from grant to vesting to oversight – with clarity, care, and a deep understanding of your family’s vision. Equity compensation awards may include the following:
Equity compensation is more than a financial benefit – it’s an opportunity to build lasting wealth for you and your family. With purposeful guidance, these complex assets can be transformed into a powerful part of your broader wealth strategy, helping you achieve personal goals, manage tax implications, and support future generations. Our team is here to guide you through every stage – from grant to vesting to oversight – with clarity, care, and a deep understanding of your family’s vision. Equity compensation awards may include the following:
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are a promise to deliver shares of company stock to the holders upon vesting.
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Stock Options
Stock Options give employees the right, but not the obligation, to purchase shares at a fixed price. If the value of the stock increased over time, the holder can earn a profit.
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Employee Stock Purchase Plans
An Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is a stock plan that companies offer their employees as a benefit. The purpose of the plan is to encourage employee ownership.
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Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
A stock appreciation right, or SAR, is a compensation tool employers can use to attract and retain key employees.
Performance Shares
Performance stock typically provides immediate value at the time of vesting and can be an important part of your overall financial picture. Understanding what they are and your options for covering any associated taxes can help you make the most of the benefits they may provide.
Awards
We're honored to have received multiple industry accolades over the years, acknowledging our commitment to excellence and long-term client partnerships.
Morgan Stanley Masters Club Award
2020 - 2025 - James Svigos
Morgan Stanley Century Club Award
2017 - 2019 - James Svigos
Morgan Stanley Pace Setters Club Award
2010 - 2015 - James Svigos
2019 - 2025 - Andrew Gray
2019 - 2025 - Andrew Gray
Family Wealth Director Designation
2021 - James Svigos
Senior Portfolio Management Director
2025 - James Svigos
Insurance Planning Director
2020 - James Svigos
Alternative Investments Director
2022 - James Svigos
Lending Specialist
2022 - James Svigos
Executive Financial Services Director
2022 - James Svigos
Location
233 S Wacker Dr
Ste 8600
Chicago, IL 60606
US
Direct:
(312) 419-3440(312) 419-3440
Meet The Svigos Gray Wealth Management Group
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation, Senior Portfolio Manager, Lending Specialist
Phone:
(312) 419-3303(312) 419-3303
Phone:
(312) 419-3530(312) 419-3530
Sean Lirot
Client Relationship Analyst
Phone:
(312) 419-3495(312) 419-3495
Blake Holfeld
Client Relationship Analyst
Phone:
(312) 419-3414(312) 419-3414
Matthew Mangan
Client Relationship Analyst
Phone:
(312) 419-3583(312) 419-3583
About James Svigos
James Svigos is an Executive Director, Financial Advisor, and Family Wealth Director with the Svigos Gray Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley in Chicago. With over 15 years of industry experience and a track record of guiding clients through major life events, James delivers thoughtful and comprehensive wealth management rooted in clarity, strategy, and trust.
A graduate of Columbia University, James entered the financial industry at one of its most turbulent moments as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York. That early experience shaped his disciplined approach to risk management and retirement income planning – principles that remain core to his work today. James then returned to his hometown of Chicago to co-found The Svigos Gray Wealth Management Group alongside his longtime business partner, Andrew Gray.
Known for his straightforward, client-first approach, James builds highly personalized financial plans backed by institutional-level investment expertise. As the team’s Senior Portfolio Management Director, he draws on a deep understanding of equities, fixed income, alternatives, insurance solutions, and structured investments. He also works closely with Morgan Stanley’s Banking and Lending team to deliver creative liquidity strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.
James lives in Chicago with his wife and their four children. Outside the office, he prioritizes time with his family and supports organizations including The WINGS Program, Lurie Childrens Hospital, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A former NCAA Division I-AA football and rugby player at Columbia, James remains active and finds great joy in coaching his kids' sports teams.
A graduate of Columbia University, James entered the financial industry at one of its most turbulent moments as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York. That early experience shaped his disciplined approach to risk management and retirement income planning – principles that remain core to his work today. James then returned to his hometown of Chicago to co-found The Svigos Gray Wealth Management Group alongside his longtime business partner, Andrew Gray.
Known for his straightforward, client-first approach, James builds highly personalized financial plans backed by institutional-level investment expertise. As the team’s Senior Portfolio Management Director, he draws on a deep understanding of equities, fixed income, alternatives, insurance solutions, and structured investments. He also works closely with Morgan Stanley’s Banking and Lending team to deliver creative liquidity strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.
James lives in Chicago with his wife and their four children. Outside the office, he prioritizes time with his family and supports organizations including The WINGS Program, Lurie Childrens Hospital, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A former NCAA Division I-AA football and rugby player at Columbia, James remains active and finds great joy in coaching his kids' sports teams.
Securities Agent: MS, VT, AK, VA, TN, NM, NE, ID, CA, PR, MA, LA, DE, DC, WI, OR, NV, NH, AZ, SD, OH, NY, ME, MD, TX, OK, KY, KS, IN, CO, AR, UT, GA, CT, RI, PA, NJ, AL, WY, WV, WA, NC, MT, MO, MN, MI, FL, SC, IL, IA, HI, VI, ND; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1270082
CA Insurance License #: 4064007
NMLS#: 1270082
CA Insurance License #: 4064007
About Andrew Gray
Andrew Gray is a First Vice President, Financial Advisor, and Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation with The Svigos Gray Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley in Chicago. With over a decade of experience in finance and capital markets, Andrew provides clients with clarity, structure, and strategies they need to make confident financial decisions – both now and in the future.
Andrew works closely with a diverse client base that includes corporate executives, business owners, and multigenerational families. As a co-founder of The Svigos Gray Wealth Management Group, he is committed to helping each client navigate changing circumstances with a tailored financial plan that addresses retirement income, tax strategies, asset allocation, education funding, and estate planning.
After earning a degree in Finance with a minor in Accounting from Virginia Tech, Andrew began his career as a Financial Analyst in Siemens Industry’s Finance Leadership Development Program. He later became a Foreign Exchange Trader with Gelber Group, specializing in emerging market currencies. In 2017, He joined Morgan Stanley and quickly distinguished himself, earnings the firm’s Pacesetters Club award from 2019-2025.
Andrew also serves as a key portfolio strategist for the team, bringing his global market insights and disciplined approach to portfolio construction and risk management. As a Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation, he provides added guidance to executives navigating stock options, RSUs, and other forms of equity-based compensation.
Born abroad and raised in Hong Kong, Andrew brings a global perspective to every client conversation. Today, he calls Chicago home, where he and his wife live with their son. Andrew supports local organizations such as Albany Park Community Center, Streetwise, Cara Collective, and Bear Necessities. Outside of work, he’s an avid traveler and sports enthusiast who enjoys exploring Chicago’s food scene and attending as many Chicago sports games as he can. A former varsity rugby player at Virginia Tech, Andrew still values teamwork, preparation, and grit – principles that continue to guide his work with clients.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pacesetter Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.
Andrew works closely with a diverse client base that includes corporate executives, business owners, and multigenerational families. As a co-founder of The Svigos Gray Wealth Management Group, he is committed to helping each client navigate changing circumstances with a tailored financial plan that addresses retirement income, tax strategies, asset allocation, education funding, and estate planning.
After earning a degree in Finance with a minor in Accounting from Virginia Tech, Andrew began his career as a Financial Analyst in Siemens Industry’s Finance Leadership Development Program. He later became a Foreign Exchange Trader with Gelber Group, specializing in emerging market currencies. In 2017, He joined Morgan Stanley and quickly distinguished himself, earnings the firm’s Pacesetters Club award from 2019-2025.
Andrew also serves as a key portfolio strategist for the team, bringing his global market insights and disciplined approach to portfolio construction and risk management. As a Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation, he provides added guidance to executives navigating stock options, RSUs, and other forms of equity-based compensation.
Born abroad and raised in Hong Kong, Andrew brings a global perspective to every client conversation. Today, he calls Chicago home, where he and his wife live with their son. Andrew supports local organizations such as Albany Park Community Center, Streetwise, Cara Collective, and Bear Necessities. Outside of work, he’s an avid traveler and sports enthusiast who enjoys exploring Chicago’s food scene and attending as many Chicago sports games as he can. A former varsity rugby player at Virginia Tech, Andrew still values teamwork, preparation, and grit – principles that continue to guide his work with clients.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pacesetter Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.
Securities Agent: PA, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, CA, LA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1879617
CA Insurance License #: 4102740
NMLS#: 1879617
CA Insurance License #: 4102740
About Mitchell Carpenter
Mitch Carpenter, CFP, CIMA is a Financial Advisor with The Svigos Gray Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley in Chicago. With a strong foundation in executive wealth planning and relationship management, Mitch brings a comprehensive approach to helping individuals and families build clarity and confidence around their financial decisions.
A graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in Economics, Mitch has developed a deep focus working with corporate executives and company insiders. Prior to joining the Svigos Gray team in 2024, he served as a Wealth Management Associate at Morgan Stanley, where he focused on the creation and implementation of 10b5-1 trading plans and advised clients on SEC Rule 144 and Form 4 filing requirements. He also worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, guiding clients through all aspects of their personal financial planning.
Mitch holds both the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designations – credentials that reflect a rigorous commitment to technical excellence and ethical advice. The CFP designation highlights his comprehensive knowledge of personal financial planning, while the CIMA certification – granted by the Investments & Wealth Institute in partnership with the Yale School of Management – demonstrates his focus in portfolio construction, asset allocation, and risk management. Together, these designations enable Mitch to deliver advice that is both broad in scope and highly attuned to market complexities.
At Morgan Stanley, Mitch focuses on building lasting client relationships through personalized guidance, forward-thinking strategies, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by executives, entrepreneurs, and high net worth families.
Outside of work, Mitch enjoys staying active, spending time with friends and family, and exploring all that Chicago has to offer.
A graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in Economics, Mitch has developed a deep focus working with corporate executives and company insiders. Prior to joining the Svigos Gray team in 2024, he served as a Wealth Management Associate at Morgan Stanley, where he focused on the creation and implementation of 10b5-1 trading plans and advised clients on SEC Rule 144 and Form 4 filing requirements. He also worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, guiding clients through all aspects of their personal financial planning.
Mitch holds both the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designations – credentials that reflect a rigorous commitment to technical excellence and ethical advice. The CFP designation highlights his comprehensive knowledge of personal financial planning, while the CIMA certification – granted by the Investments & Wealth Institute in partnership with the Yale School of Management – demonstrates his focus in portfolio construction, asset allocation, and risk management. Together, these designations enable Mitch to deliver advice that is both broad in scope and highly attuned to market complexities.
At Morgan Stanley, Mitch focuses on building lasting client relationships through personalized guidance, forward-thinking strategies, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by executives, entrepreneurs, and high net worth families.
Outside of work, Mitch enjoys staying active, spending time with friends and family, and exploring all that Chicago has to offer.
Securities Agent: NE, AK, WA, PA, NY, MN, MA, KY, VI, OR, OH, NV, NM, NC, DE, CO, AL, WI, SD, MI, ME, MD, LA, CA, MT, CT, ND, MO, WY, WV, VA, SC, HI, AR, UT, PR, OK, IL, IA, DC, NJ, NH, KS, IN, AZ, TX, RI, MS, GA, VT, TN, ID, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2716076
NMLS#: 2716076
About Sean Lirot
Sean Lirot joined Morgan Stanley in 2021 as a Client Service Associate in the Chicago Tower Complex. As a member of the Svigos Gray Group, Sean is responsible for supporting client relationships and administrative needs.
Sean values assisting families streamline their day to day financial needs, and takes pride in the attention to detail that goes into each interaction. In efforts to further enhance the client experience, Sean assists with on-boarding, account maintenance and financial reporting.
Sean graduated from the University of Missouri earning a B.S. in Finance and Banking. After completing his degree, he transitioned into the mortgage industry before joining Morgan Stanley. Currently residing in the Chicagoland area, Sean enjoys golfing, traveling, and rooting for all Chicago sports teams.
Sean values assisting families streamline their day to day financial needs, and takes pride in the attention to detail that goes into each interaction. In efforts to further enhance the client experience, Sean assists with on-boarding, account maintenance and financial reporting.
Sean graduated from the University of Missouri earning a B.S. in Finance and Banking. After completing his degree, he transitioned into the mortgage industry before joining Morgan Stanley. Currently residing in the Chicagoland area, Sean enjoys golfing, traveling, and rooting for all Chicago sports teams.
About Blake Holfeld
Blake Holfeld joined Morgan Stanley in 2021 as a Client Service Associate in the Chicago Tower Complex. As a member of The Svigos Gray Group, Blake assists in the oversight of the team’s operational and business development initiatives.
Blake values the individuality of each client relationship, and takes pride in going the extra mile to create long-lasting relationships. Blake ensures that the team is constantly evolving by developing strategies geared toward enhancing the overall client experience.
Blake graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University earning a B.S. in Finance. After completing his degree, Blake moved back to his hometown in the Chicago suburbs to pursue a career in the financial industry at Morgan Stanley. Blake enjoys spending time with family and friends and is passionate about fitness and health.
Blake values the individuality of each client relationship, and takes pride in going the extra mile to create long-lasting relationships. Blake ensures that the team is constantly evolving by developing strategies geared toward enhancing the overall client experience.
Blake graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University earning a B.S. in Finance. After completing his degree, Blake moved back to his hometown in the Chicago suburbs to pursue a career in the financial industry at Morgan Stanley. Blake enjoys spending time with family and friends and is passionate about fitness and health.
About Matthew Mangan
Matt Mangan is a Client Service Associate with The Svigos Gray Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley in Chicago. Matt joined the team in 2024 and plays a key role in delivering the high-touch service and operational excellence that supports a seamless client experience.
Matt graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in Finance. As a former college football player at Dayton, he developed a strong foundation in discipline, teamwork, and attention to detail – qualities that now serve him well in the fast-paced world of wealth management. Whether helping clients navigate day to day account needs or supporting the team’s broader planning efforts, Matt brings a steady, solutions-oriented presence to every interaction.
Originally from Winnetka, IL Matt now lives in Chicago. Outside the office he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing basketball, watching Notre Dame football, and cheering on Dayton basketball.
Matt graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in Finance. As a former college football player at Dayton, he developed a strong foundation in discipline, teamwork, and attention to detail – qualities that now serve him well in the fast-paced world of wealth management. Whether helping clients navigate day to day account needs or supporting the team’s broader planning efforts, Matt brings a steady, solutions-oriented presence to every interaction.
Originally from Winnetka, IL Matt now lives in Chicago. Outside the office he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing basketball, watching Notre Dame football, and cheering on Dayton basketball.
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6Morgan 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.
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.
8Morgan 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.
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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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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.
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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.
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.
3Morgan 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.
4When 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.
5Morgan 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
6Morgan 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.
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.
8Morgan 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.
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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