Patrick D Walsh, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Director
Phone:
(312) 419-3600(312) 419-3600
The Walsh Nickow Group at Morgan Stanley
Our Mission Statement
Innovative strategies to meet the expectations of today’s prominent business leaders. Saving families time, building trust, and implementing tax-efficient solutions.
Our Story and Services
The Walsh Nickow Group is a young, highly experienced team focusing on innovative wealth management for high-net-worth executives and their families. While our clients have relentless focus on the growth of their company, we share an equal passion to work beside them for their personal wealth management.
The Walsh Nickow Group currently serves executives from more than 50 publicly traded companies focusing on the management of equity compensation. We have a comprehensive wealth management process incorporating strategies such as 10B5-1 executive trading plans, tax management, stock concentration strategies, and customized estate plan designs.
With dedication, consistency, and superior operational execution, our team along with Morgan Stanley’s industry leading technology and resources, is positioned to meet the expectations of today’s most prominent business leaders.
The Walsh Nickow Group currently serves executives from more than 50 publicly traded companies focusing on the management of equity compensation. We have a comprehensive wealth management process incorporating strategies such as 10B5-1 executive trading plans, tax management, stock concentration strategies, and customized estate plan designs.
With dedication, consistency, and superior operational execution, our team along with Morgan Stanley’s industry leading technology and resources, is positioned to meet the expectations of today’s most prominent business leaders.
Services Include
- Stock Plan ServicesFootnote1
- Executive Benefit ServicesFootnote2
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote3
- Financial PlanningFootnote4
- Retirement PlanningFootnote5
- Asset Management
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote6
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote7
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote8
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote9
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What We Offer
Morgan Stanley Dedicated Equity Plan Specialists are financial advisors who receive unique training and education on company specific plans to service their clients’ needs. These designated advisors can help you determine how your equity compensation fits into your overall goals and financial strategy. Our team focuses on:
Equity Compensation 101
Equity compensation packages vary, and it is helpful to understand the component parts. Reviewing the types programs, equity’s lifecycle, key terms and tax impacts can ground you in the basics.
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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 (ESPPs)
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.
Click Here to Learn MoreAs your family grows and your wealth increases, you may face a broader and more complex set of wealth management challenges. We have the extensive experience, training and the resources necessary to help you and your family address these needs. We are here to help you create and implement a comprehensive wealth management plan based on your unique goals and aspirations.
Our integrated approach to planning includes family issues, wealth transfer, asset preservation and location, and business succession planning, with a focus on helping you:
• Maintain family unity across generations, focusing on family mission, governance, conflict management and family endowments
• Help ease administration burdens by managing some of the most complex aspects of your life*
• Help manage wealth with a long-term view and a unwavering focus on your family’s interests
• Help preserve your assets and transfer them efficiently to the next generation and the causes and institutions you support
• Develop strategies that pass down family values as well as family assets
• Access ultra-high net worth resources and strategies tailored specifically to your needs and goals
Our integrated approach to planning includes family issues, wealth transfer, asset preservation and location, and business succession planning, with a focus on helping you:
• Maintain family unity across generations, focusing on family mission, governance, conflict management and family endowments
• Help ease administration burdens by managing some of the most complex aspects of your life*
• Help manage wealth with a long-term view and a unwavering focus on your family’s interests
• Help preserve your assets and transfer them efficiently to the next generation and the causes and institutions you support
• Develop strategies that pass down family values as well as family assets
• Access ultra-high net worth resources and strategies tailored specifically to your needs and goals
Charitable Giving
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In The Press
By putting clients first, our team's Financial Advisors are leading the way.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2025
2025- The Walsh Group
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/23-3/31/24
Forbes Press ReleaseForbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/23-3/31/24
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
2023-2024 - Patrick D. Walsh
Source: Forbes (Awarded April 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/22-6/30/23
Forbes Press ReleaseSource: Forbes (Awarded April 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/22-6/30/23
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2024
2024- The Walsh Group
[Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period from 3/31/22–3/31/23. (https://mgstn.ly/47xqiQ1)]
Forbes Press Release[Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period from 3/31/22–3/31/23. (https://mgstn.ly/47xqiQ1)]
Forbes Top Next Gen Wealth Advisors
2020, 2021, 2022 - Patrick D. Walsh
2020-2022 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2022 AWARD WAS GIVEN). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
Forbes Press Release2020-2022 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2022 AWARD WAS GIVEN). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
2022-2023 - Patrick D. Walsh
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
Forbes Press ReleaseForbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
Forbes Top Next Gen Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
2019, 2023, 2024 - Patrick D. Walsh
Forbes Top Next-Gen Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded June 2019, 2023, 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/23-3/24.
Awards Disclosures
Forbes Press ReleaseForbes Top Next-Gen Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded June 2019, 2023, 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/23-3/24.
Awards Disclosures
Morgan Stanley’s Century Club Award
2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 - Patrick D. Walsh
Century Club Award Press ReleaseMorgan Stanley’s Pace Setters Club
2011-2016 – Patrick D. Walsh
2019-2025 - Bryan Nickow
2024 - 2025 - Therese Dolezal
Pace Setters Club Press Release2019-2025 - Bryan Nickow
2024 - 2025 - Therese Dolezal
Alternative Investments Director Designation
2020 - Patrick D. Walsh
Alternative Investment Capabilities
Financial Planning Questionnaire
The Walsh Nickow Group delivers a personalized wealth management experience that begins with a meticulously crafted financial plan. While assisting families fortify and strengthen their respective balance sheets, our planning process affords both a quantitative and qualitative backdrop to make well informed financial decisions. Engaging all areas of each client’s financial life – investments, insurance, lending needs, and more – our team works toward your financial freedom now and in retirement.
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Location
233 S Wacker Dr
Ste 8600
Chicago, IL 60606
US
Direct:
(312) 419-3600(312) 419-3600
3801 PGA Boulevard
Suite 700
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
US
Meet The Walsh Nickow Group
Bryan N Nickow, CFP®, CRPC®, QPFC
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation
Phone:
(561) 776-6461(561) 776-6461
Phone:
(312) 419-3281(312) 419-3281
Michael Wirtz
Business Development Associate
Phone:
(312) 419-3498(312) 419-3498
Sofia Diaz
Registered Associate
Phone:
(312) 419-3438(312) 419-3438
Ethan Graff
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(312) 419-3597(312) 419-3597
About Patrick D Walsh
Patrick D. Walsh is a founding partner of the Walsh Nickow Group, a highly experienced team focusing on innovative wealth management for high-net-worth executives and their families. He is also a Morgan Stanley Workplace Advisor for Equity Compensation with extensive training in workplace benefits.
Patrick works with executives using his extensive knowledge in concentrated stock positions and strategies, while managing the necessary target ownership requirements. In addition, Patrick and his team also have experience with estate and retirement planning, lending, insurance, and estate transfer strategies. Through Morgan Stanley, he has some of the world's most experienced and respected investment professionals, along with a premier trading and execution platform that includes an array of investment solutions.
Patrick and his team explore and develop customized and sophisticated investment solutions, as they utilize an objective based approach to wealth management. Coupled with Morgan Stanley’s technology, Patrick analyzes specific client goals to help create a tailored implementation strategy that encompasses wealth preservation, transfer strategies, risk management, charitable giving, and more, with the ultimate goal of achieving true financial freedom in retirement.
Patrick joined Morgan Stanley in 2007 and is a Senior Vice President in the Chicago Tower complex. Forbes Magazine recognized Patrick as a Best In State Wealth Advisor for 2022 as well as a Top Next-Generation Best In State Wealth Advisor in 2019. He became a Family Wealth Director in 2021 and received the Alternative Investment Director designation in 2020.
Patrick was also named to the Firm's prestigious Century Club, a group comprised of some of the top Financial Advisors at Morgan Stanley. These appointments recognize Patrick's excellence in providing independent and prudent wealth management services to his clients.
Patrick is a graduate of Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Political Economy and French & was captain of the men's soccer team. He currently lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois with his wife, daughter, and twin sons. In his free time, he enjoys playing bagpipes.
2020-2022 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2022 AWARD WAS GIVEN). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State 2024
Source: Forbes (Awarded Aug 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/23-3/24.
Patrick works with executives using his extensive knowledge in concentrated stock positions and strategies, while managing the necessary target ownership requirements. In addition, Patrick and his team also have experience with estate and retirement planning, lending, insurance, and estate transfer strategies. Through Morgan Stanley, he has some of the world's most experienced and respected investment professionals, along with a premier trading and execution platform that includes an array of investment solutions.
Patrick and his team explore and develop customized and sophisticated investment solutions, as they utilize an objective based approach to wealth management. Coupled with Morgan Stanley’s technology, Patrick analyzes specific client goals to help create a tailored implementation strategy that encompasses wealth preservation, transfer strategies, risk management, charitable giving, and more, with the ultimate goal of achieving true financial freedom in retirement.
Patrick joined Morgan Stanley in 2007 and is a Senior Vice President in the Chicago Tower complex. Forbes Magazine recognized Patrick as a Best In State Wealth Advisor for 2022 as well as a Top Next-Generation Best In State Wealth Advisor in 2019. He became a Family Wealth Director in 2021 and received the Alternative Investment Director designation in 2020.
Patrick was also named to the Firm's prestigious Century Club, a group comprised of some of the top Financial Advisors at Morgan Stanley. These appointments recognize Patrick's excellence in providing independent and prudent wealth management services to his clients.
Patrick is a graduate of Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Political Economy and French & was captain of the men's soccer team. He currently lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois with his wife, daughter, and twin sons. In his free time, he enjoys playing bagpipes.
2020-2022 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2022 AWARD WAS GIVEN). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State 2024
Source: Forbes (Awarded Aug 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/23-3/24.
Securities Agent: NM, SC, OK, UT, WV, WY, WI, WA, VA, TX, TN, SD, RI, PA, OR, OH, NY, NV, NJ, NH, NE, NC, MT, MS, MO, MI, ME, MD, LA, KY, KS, IL, ID, IA, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, MN, MA, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1285177
CA Insurance License #: 0H48055
AR Insurance License #: 14898041
NMLS#: 1285177
CA Insurance License #: 0H48055
AR Insurance License #: 14898041
About Bryan N Nickow
Bryan Nickow is a Morgan Stanley Senior Vice President and partner of The Walsh Nickow Group, a highly experienced team focusing on innovative wealth management for high-net-worth executives and their families. He is also a Morgan Stanley Workplace Advisor for Equity Compensation with extensive training in workplace benefits.
Bryan assists corporate executives through developing solutions for their equity compensation, including restricted stock and stock options. These fully personalized strategies focus on tax efficiency and aligning the equity compensation to the family’s unique circumstances.
He joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 and is a Senior Vice President in the Palm Beach Gardens, FL office. As a member of The Walsh Nickow Group, Bryan devotes his time to helping families connect their most important values to their wealth. This allows for meaning and purpose to be behind every decision that is made. The families that Bryan supports accept and embrace the guidance that is provided to help grow, preserve, gift, and transfer each family’s wealth as tax efficient as possible. Saving families time, building trust, and implementing tax-efficient solutions are the foundation of the help Bryan and The Walsh Nickow Group provide.
Bryan maintains the Certified Financial Planner CFP® and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor CRPC® designations. Bryan is a graduate from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. He currently lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL with his wife and two sons. In his free time, Bryan enjoys biking, running, photography and of course, the Chicago Cubs.
Bryan assists corporate executives through developing solutions for their equity compensation, including restricted stock and stock options. These fully personalized strategies focus on tax efficiency and aligning the equity compensation to the family’s unique circumstances.
He joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 and is a Senior Vice President in the Palm Beach Gardens, FL office. As a member of The Walsh Nickow Group, Bryan devotes his time to helping families connect their most important values to their wealth. This allows for meaning and purpose to be behind every decision that is made. The families that Bryan supports accept and embrace the guidance that is provided to help grow, preserve, gift, and transfer each family’s wealth as tax efficient as possible. Saving families time, building trust, and implementing tax-efficient solutions are the foundation of the help Bryan and The Walsh Nickow Group provide.
Bryan maintains the Certified Financial Planner CFP® and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor CRPC® designations. Bryan is a graduate from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. He currently lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL with his wife and two sons. In his free time, Bryan enjoys biking, running, photography and of course, the Chicago Cubs.
Securities Agent: NC, PR, TN, WV, OH, WY, VI, WI, WA, VT, VA, UT, TX, SD, SC, RI, PA, OR, OK, NY, NV, NM, NJ, NH, NE, ND, MN, MA, MT, MS, MO, MI, ME, MD, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1735613
CA Insurance License #: 4064008
AR Insurance License #: 18337310
NMLS#: 1735613
CA Insurance License #: 4064008
AR Insurance License #: 18337310
About Therese R. Dolezal
Therese Dolezal is a Financial Advisor and partner of the Walsh Nickow Group, a highly experienced team focusing on innovative wealth management for high-net-worth executives and their families.
Therese works with corporate executives to develop strategies for equity compensation, tax mitigation, estate planning and wealth transfer, and managing concentration risk from large company stock positions. Therese and her team pride themselves on an incessant attention to detail, efficiency, and streamlined processes to deliver the one thing their clients can never get enough of—time.
Therese has spent her entire 17+ year career in Wealth Management, starting with Raymond James Financial Services in Orlando, Florida. After coming to Morgan Stanley in 2011, Therese was promoted six times in 12 years allowing her the unique ability to analyze a client’s situation from multiple perspectives.
Therese earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida and was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority and women’s intramural basketball team. In 2020 she also obtained the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ designations deepening her experience in all areas of a client’s financial life.
She currently resides in Riverside, Illinois with her husband and three daughters. She is an active member of St. Paul VI Parish and St. Mary’s Catholic school in Riverside and in her free time, she enjoys weightlifting, crafting, and chasing after her three kids. On Saturdays in the fall, you can find Therese watching college football and rooting on her Florida Gators.
Therese works with corporate executives to develop strategies for equity compensation, tax mitigation, estate planning and wealth transfer, and managing concentration risk from large company stock positions. Therese and her team pride themselves on an incessant attention to detail, efficiency, and streamlined processes to deliver the one thing their clients can never get enough of—time.
Therese has spent her entire 17+ year career in Wealth Management, starting with Raymond James Financial Services in Orlando, Florida. After coming to Morgan Stanley in 2011, Therese was promoted six times in 12 years allowing her the unique ability to analyze a client’s situation from multiple perspectives.
Therese earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida and was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority and women’s intramural basketball team. In 2020 she also obtained the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ designations deepening her experience in all areas of a client’s financial life.
She currently resides in Riverside, Illinois with her husband and three daughters. She is an active member of St. Paul VI Parish and St. Mary’s Catholic school in Riverside and in her free time, she enjoys weightlifting, crafting, and chasing after her three kids. On Saturdays in the fall, you can find Therese watching college football and rooting on her Florida Gators.
Securities Agent: NE, WA, SC, UT, OR, KY, ME, NV, ID, WY, WV, WI, VT, VI, VA, TX, TN, SD, RI, PR, PA, OK, OH, NY, NM, NJ, NH, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, MI, MD, MA, LA, KS, IN, IL, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2413427
NMLS#: 2413427
About Michael Wirtz
Michael Wirtz is a Business Development Associate and member of the Walsh Nickow Group, a highly experienced team focusing on innovative wealth management for high-net-worth executives and their families.
Michael joined the Walsh Nickow Group at Morgan Stanley in 2017. He oversees the team's operational and client service initiatives and interfaces with select clients to assist with on-boarding, account maintenance, and financial reporting. Michael values the uniqueness of each client relationship, going above and beyond to ensure that day to day operations are seamless and efficiently executed.
Michael attended The Ohio State University earning a B.A. in Economics and Political Science.
Outside of the office, Michael enjoys photography, traveling to new places, and spending time with friends and family. He and his wife just celebrated getting married in September 2022.
Michael joined the Walsh Nickow Group at Morgan Stanley in 2017. He oversees the team's operational and client service initiatives and interfaces with select clients to assist with on-boarding, account maintenance, and financial reporting. Michael values the uniqueness of each client relationship, going above and beyond to ensure that day to day operations are seamless and efficiently executed.
Michael attended The Ohio State University earning a B.A. in Economics and Political Science.
Outside of the office, Michael enjoys photography, traveling to new places, and spending time with friends and family. He and his wife just celebrated getting married in September 2022.
About Sofia Diaz
Sofia Diaz is a Registered Associate and member of the Walsh Nickow Group, a highly experienced team focusing on innovative wealth management for high-net-worth executives and their families.
Sofia joined Morgan Stanley in 2023. Sofia is responsible for assisting with operational initiatives, dedicated account maintenance needs, and facilitating client relationships. Sofia is driven to make each client’s experience with Morgan Stanley unique and personal.
Sofia holds her Series 7 and Series 66 financial securities licenses and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Illinois Chicago. Sofia moved from Caracas, Venezuela to Chicago in 2020.
In her spare time, Sofia enjoys baking, painting and spending time with her friends and family.
Sofia joined Morgan Stanley in 2023. Sofia is responsible for assisting with operational initiatives, dedicated account maintenance needs, and facilitating client relationships. Sofia is driven to make each client’s experience with Morgan Stanley unique and personal.
Sofia holds her Series 7 and Series 66 financial securities licenses and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Illinois Chicago. Sofia moved from Caracas, Venezuela to Chicago in 2020.
In her spare time, Sofia enjoys baking, painting and spending time with her friends and family.
About Ethan Graff
Ethan Graff is a Registered Client Services Associate and member of the Walsh Nickow Group, a highly experienced team focusing on wealth management and financial planning solutions for high-net-worth individuals and their families.
Since joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, Ethan is responsible for enhancing client relationships and assisting with account requests, as well as supporting the needs of both our clients and advisors. Ethan ensures that each client’s experience with Morgan Stanley is unique and tailored to their story.
Ethan holds his Series 63 and Series 65 financial securities licenses, and graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.
In his free time, Ethan enjoys golfing, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on the Bears.
Since joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, Ethan is responsible for enhancing client relationships and assisting with account requests, as well as supporting the needs of both our clients and advisors. Ethan ensures that each client’s experience with Morgan Stanley is unique and tailored to their story.
Ethan holds his Series 63 and Series 65 financial securities licenses, and graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.
In his free time, Ethan enjoys golfing, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on the Bears.
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6Morgan 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.
7Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
8Morgan 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
9When 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.
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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.
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.
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1Morgan 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.
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 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.
4Morgan 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.
5When 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.
6Morgan 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.
7Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
8Morgan 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
9When 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.
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 Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame 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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CRC 6491812 (04/2024), 3582895 (6/2024)
