
The Volk Trim Group at Morgan Stanley

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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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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.
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
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
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
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.
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.

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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
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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
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- Traditional Investments
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Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
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Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
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- Qualified Retirement Plans
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Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
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- Impact Investing
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