Our Story and Services

As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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Client Resources

Below is a glimpse of the myriad of onboarding and informational resources offered here at Morgan Stanley.

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    Morgan Stanley Online

    Morgan Stanley Online has a suite of features that allow you to manage your everyday finances from paying bills and sending money to transferring funds and authorizing transactions with eAuthorization.

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    Intergenerational Wealth

    When wealth is passed from one generation to the next, families enter a delicate transition period. It can either exacerbate divisions within a family or bring members even closer together. See what Mitzi has to say about it.

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    Total Wealth View

    View all your external financial accounts directly in Morgan Stanley Online 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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    Your Guide to Life & Money

    Our Commitment to our clients span generations to help families build and protect their wealth. For resources to teach your next generation about spending and budgeting, check out the link below.

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    Goals Planning System

    Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley's own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm's intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is "On Track" to achieving their financial goals.

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    Trust & Estate Planning

    You can't take it with you, but through a trust, you can define how you want your life's work and wealth to continue to benefit the people and causes you love and care for.

    See if a trust is right for you
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    eDelivery

    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.

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    Reserved Living and Giving

    Save on travel, dining, holiday gifts and more with Morgan Stanley's Reserved Living and Giving Program.

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    Tax Loss Harvesting

    Under current U.S federal tax law, it's possible to offset your capital gains with capital losses you've incurred that tax year or carried over from a prior tax return.

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28 State Street 26th
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Boston, MA 02109
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Meet The Volk Trim Group

About Kurt Volk

Kurt Volk brings 25+ years of professional experience to families and not-for-profit entities. Kurt advises and collaborates with clients to construct and maintain customized asset allocation solutions. Kurt also provides expertise to holders of concentrated equity positions seeking tax-sensitive wealth preservation. Kurt actively manages mid and large cap equities and tax-exempt and taxable investment grade fixed income.

Kurt’s wealth management experience includes 24 years with Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns. Kurt began his career working with Ernst & Young’s audit practice. He holds an M.B.A. in Finance from Vanderbilt University, a B.S. in Accounting from Albright College and is a former practicing Certified Public Accountant.

In his spare time, Kurt enjoys watching his kids play sports and skiing with family and friends. Kurt is a member of Vanderbilt University’s Owen Emeritus Board, and has served on the fundraising committee for WriteBoston, a non-profit organization working to improve writing skills in Boston Public Schools.
Securities Agent: NY, NV, ME, UT, FL, NM, NJ, CT, MI, IN, IL, GA, DC, RI, CA, AL, WA, VA, CO, OR, NH, MD, LA, KY, PR, TN, OH, NC, VT, TX, ID, AZ, SC, PA, MA, DE; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1297770

About Christopher Trim

For over 29 years, I have assisted clients in achieving their long-term financial goals by working in collaboration with their tax and legal advisers to provide a comprehensive investment strategy and long term planning strategies.

Morgan Stanley since 1993
Paine Webber, 1991-1993
Bear Stearns internship, 1989 - 1991
B.S. Finance, Merrimack College, 1991
Securities Agent: VT, TX, FL, CO, CA, KY, AL, RI, NV, TN, NM, MA, IN, DE, PA, OH, IL, NJ, DC, AZ, SC, NH, NC, MI, ME, OR, LA, GA, CT, VA, UT, NY, MD, WA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1390867

About Faith Winslow

Faith joined Morgan Stanley in 2021 as a client service associate where she is responsible for enhancing the client experience. She transferred to the Boston office to work with us in July of 2023. Her collected personality, attentiveness, and organization skills allow her to not only provide support to the team and branch but deliver exceptional client service. She is a fully registered securities professional holding the Series 7 and 66 Licenses.

Faith began her focus on financial services at Bryant University where she received her B.S in financial services with a minor in economics. She graduated with the Honors Program and Summa Cum Laude. During her spare time in college, Faith had a variety of client service roles in various industries including financial services, real estate, retail, and education services. These positions revealed her passion for helping people, especially in the financial services industry.

Faith grew up in Maine, and now lives in Boston, Massachusetts with some close friends. She enjoys spending time outside, playing the piano, traveling and seeing family and friends.
Wealth Management
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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
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
The Robots are Coming
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The Robots are Coming

Adam Jonas, Morgan Stanley's Head of Global Autos and Shared Mobility Research, discusses the fast transition of artificial intelligence into the physical world in the form of humanoid robots.

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
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
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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The Volk Trim Group today.
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