Edward J. McCormick, Jr., CAIA, CIMA®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(203) 221-6050(203) 221-6050
The Westport Cornerstone Group at Morgan Stanley
Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Our Story and Services
With more than 70 years of combined experience, we have helped our clients and their families plan for their future financial needs in a way that is suitable to their objectives. Our goal is to provide you with an experience that is personal, easy, and rewarding. Working together, we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth, while also providing you with guidance to help you maintain as much of that wealth when taxes come due. With us, our clients aren't just getting a single advisor - we collaborate and use each other as resources to provide our clients with guidance and strategies that are best suited to their needs.
David Meeks and Steven Evanchik are Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) who with their years of experience can take a holistic view of our client’s finances to create strategies that work in tandem with the many complex needs surrounding their finances. They help to build and maintain custom plans that encompass all your family matters – investments, risks, insurance, taxes, liquidity and credit management, and estate planning strategies.
Edward McCormick holds designations as both a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®) and a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) with the credentials and experience to conduct extensive research on alternative investments for potential inclusion in our clients' portfolios.
As we are sure you are aware, finances can be complicated. We each offer a different perspective and skillset, that when combined provide our clients with a comprehensive approach to tackle their needs. Our goal is to ultimately provide you with financial confidence knowing that you have a plan set in place to help accomplish your financial goals.
David Meeks and Steven Evanchik are Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) who with their years of experience can take a holistic view of our client’s finances to create strategies that work in tandem with the many complex needs surrounding their finances. They help to build and maintain custom plans that encompass all your family matters – investments, risks, insurance, taxes, liquidity and credit management, and estate planning strategies.
Edward McCormick holds designations as both a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®) and a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) with the credentials and experience to conduct extensive research on alternative investments for potential inclusion in our clients' portfolios.
As we are sure you are aware, finances can be complicated. We each offer a different perspective and skillset, that when combined provide our clients with a comprehensive approach to tackle their needs. Our goal is to ultimately provide you with financial confidence knowing that you have a plan set in place to help accomplish your financial goals.
Services Include
- AnnuitiesFootnote1
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote2
- 529 PlansFootnote3
- Asset Management
- Certificates of DepositFootnote4
- Corporate BondsFootnote5
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote6
- Exchange Traded FundsFootnote7
- Financial PlanningFootnote8
- Fixed IncomeFootnote9
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote10
- Life InsuranceFootnote11
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote12
- Municipal BondsFootnote13
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote14
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote15
- Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote16
- Retirement PlanningFootnote17
- Structured ProductsFootnote18
- SyndicateFootnote19
- Trust AccountsFootnote20
- Trust ServicesFootnote21
- UGMA/UTMAFootnote22
- Wealth PlanningFootnote23
- Wealth ManagementFootnote24
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Our Process
Working with our clients, we believe that it is critical to understand our clients' holistic financial picture. We want to understand your assets, your liabilities, goals, risk tolerance, priorities, and long-term needs, including those you want for future generations.
Get to know you
Our relationship begins with an initial discussion aimed at getting to know each other. This meeting will include a complimentary review of your current financial situation to determine potential opportunities and strategies. It will be a relaxed conversation and at no cost to you. Following this meeting, we want you to get a sense of what it might be like to work together.
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Form a strategy
Our next step is a series of discussions focused on forming your strategy. Depending on your financial goals and circumstances, we design suitable solutions to help achieve those goals and navigate those circumstances. Our goal is to align our strategy with your visions.
Implementation and guidance
We will set into motion a course of action that is aligned with your strategy. In our experience, we know that strategies consist of more than just asset allocation - we can also provide guidance on a myriad of complex situations, such as taxes, insurance, annuities, company retirement plans, and trusts and estates.
Discuss, update, and implement
Once your initial strategy is in motion, our next and final phase is one that is sustainable and continuous. It is likely that your strategy 5 years later will be different from the one we started with. As we oversee your strategy and progress, we may recommend adjustments over time. We will discuss new situations and new life events as they arise and update your strategy in a manner that is suitable to your goals. We will implement the changes and continue to provide guidance throughout our relationship.
Our clients include:
Multi-generational families
Trusts and estates
Individuals planning for retirement
Business professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs
Children and parents of current clients
Retirees
Our clients include:
Multi-generational families
Trusts and estates
Individuals planning for retirement
Business professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs
Children and parents of current clients
Retirees
A Plan that Works for You
Are you looking to plan for retirement, for your child's education, for a house, or leave a legacy for future generations? Whatever your goals may be, there is a plan we can put in place to help you achieve them. However, setting up a plan is just the beginning because as we all know, there will be change. As your life evolves, markets fluctuate, and laws change, it is also important to review your plan and adjust the course. Our years of experience along with a suite of analytical tools can not only help create your custom plan, but also to monitor it as life progresses.
Step 1: Discovery Meeting
During the discovery meeting, we will review your current financial situation, discuss your immediate needs, your long-term financial goals, and your risk tolerance. This is a process where we work together to develop a plan that is custom to you.
Step 2: Create Financial Plan
After assessing your financial picture, we will create a comprehensive plan that is tailored to your needs and objectives. We will formulate portfolio strategies and provide advice on how to handle complex circumstances, such as taxes, insurance, company retirement plans, trusts, and estates.
Step 3: Take Action
We then put your plan into action to start working towards your financial goals. We will constantly monitor your assets, analyze your performance, and provide you with ongoing updates to ensure you are on track with your goals.
Step 4: Adjust
As your life evolves, it is important that your financial plan evolves with it. We will review your plan and adjust the strategies when necessary.
Monitor: Goals Planning System (GPS)
Working with our team and being a client of Morgan Stanley provides you with the ability to also monitor the progress of your plan. GPS is our financial planning software that allows you to see if you're on track and if the amount you're saving, and investing is on pace to equal the money you'll need when the time comes (with some margin for error).
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Inform: Total Wealth View
Total Wealth View is a service that allows you to view all your assets and liabilities together - whether held at Morgan Stanley or elsewhere. The more you share, the more informed we are when creating your financial plan.
Learn More>Life can throw many curveballs along the way, so we help our clients plan for and guard against the unexpected. When planning your finances, we look at more than just returns - we also focus on managing risks, protecting assets, and providing income during retirement. Annuities and insurance can be incorporated into our clients' comprehensive financial plans to safeguard you and your wealth for future generations. You can always hope for the best, but it is also important to be prepared for the worst.
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The market can influence your decision of when to retire. Learn how to protect your nest egg, including the potential role of annuities in retirement.
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Insurance and Retirement Planning
Insurance isn't just for supporting dependents if something happens to you. It can also be part of a long-term retirement strategy.
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Considerations for Retirement
How you plan your finances may be just as important as the process of saving for retirement. Here are some key considerations.
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Planning for the Rising Costs of Healthcare
Health care costs are rising - especially for retirees, and some may need long term care. Learn the moves you can make to help prepare yourself.
Learn More>Working with us and being a client at Morgan Stanley provides our clients with access to Morgan Stanley's robust suite of digital tools. In today's busy world, these Modern Wealth Management tools provide our clients with simple and easy ways to access your accounts and manage your wealth effectively. We are happy to assist you in signing up for any of these services.
Morgan Stanley Online
Morgan Stanley Online provides a simple and easy way for clients to monitor and manage their account with us because it allows you to easily view your account balance, activity, and holdings. It is also the home base to many of the following features.
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Morgan Stanley Mobile App
The Morgan Stanley Mobile App gives you the capabilities of Morgan Stanley Online at the convenience of your phone. The app provides features that allow you to simplify your everyday finances, such as mobile check deposit and send money with Zelle.
Mobile App
Digital Vault
The digital vault allows you to digitally store and conveniently access your critical documents for your account. These files are stored using encryption and can be easily shared with our team with just a few clicks.
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eSign
eSign is a digital, paperless alternative to the traditional means of obtaining signatures for necessary paperwork. The eSign Portal allows our team to create and send forms to clients for their electronic signature, track the status of packages that have been sent, and take action on forms that clients have signed electronically and returned.
eSign Video
eDelivery
Through both Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App, eDelivery allows you to securely save, print, review, and send documents at any time.
eAuthorization
With eAuthorization, you can electronically authorize transactions through Morgan Stanley Online.
Location
500 Post Road East
3rd Fl
Westport, CT 06880
US
Direct:
(203) 221-6050(203) 221-6050
8889 Pelican Bay Blvd
Suite 300
Naples, FL 34108
US
Meet The Westport Cornerstone Group
David Meeks, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(203) 221-6049(203) 221-6049
Steven Evanchik, CFP®
First Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(203) 221-6048(203) 221-6048
Phone:
(203) 221-6002(203) 221-6002
Janice Loschiavo
Senior Client Service Associate
Phone:
(203) 221-6039(203) 221-6039
About Edward J. McCormick, Jr.
Ed is a Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley. With a long financial services career, Ed has built strong relationships with his clients, provided them with distinctive and timely alternatives to their investment portfolios, and takes pride in helping his clients achieve their financial goals.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley at the end of 2021, Ed spent 20 years at UBS as a Wealth Adviser. He began his career in financial services working as an Internal Auditor for Tucker Anthony and R.L Day for one year before spending the next 7 years with them working as a Financial Advisor. After, he transitioned to Prudential Securities where he worked as a Sales/Branch Manager in their flagship office at One Liberty Plaza in NYC for 10 years, which then led him to UBS.
Ed received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Providence College, class of 1982, and he also holds designations as both a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®) and a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®).
Ed grew up in Cumberland, RI, but he currently lives in Connecticut with his wife, Karen, and their dog Finn. His youngest daughter lives in Charlotte, NC as does his eldest daughter and husband. Ed has a son who lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and daughter Chloe. He enjoys playing golf and any sport with a racquet, especially tennis, paddle tennis, and pickle ball. He currently volunteers with American Corporate Partners where he assists military veterans with their transition to the civilian workforce. Past affiliations include President of the Greater Bridgeport Junior Hockey Association.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley at the end of 2021, Ed spent 20 years at UBS as a Wealth Adviser. He began his career in financial services working as an Internal Auditor for Tucker Anthony and R.L Day for one year before spending the next 7 years with them working as a Financial Advisor. After, he transitioned to Prudential Securities where he worked as a Sales/Branch Manager in their flagship office at One Liberty Plaza in NYC for 10 years, which then led him to UBS.
Ed received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Providence College, class of 1982, and he also holds designations as both a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®) and a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®).
Ed grew up in Cumberland, RI, but he currently lives in Connecticut with his wife, Karen, and their dog Finn. His youngest daughter lives in Charlotte, NC as does his eldest daughter and husband. Ed has a son who lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and daughter Chloe. He enjoys playing golf and any sport with a racquet, especially tennis, paddle tennis, and pickle ball. He currently volunteers with American Corporate Partners where he assists military veterans with their transition to the civilian workforce. Past affiliations include President of the Greater Bridgeport Junior Hockey Association.
Securities Agent: ME, CT, TN, SC, NM, MA, CO, AZ, VT, NJ, MN, MI, VA, NY, LA, OR, NH, GA, CA, TX, RI, MT, DC, NC, IL, AL, NV, FL, KY, WA, PA, MD, DE; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2310585
NMLS#: 2310585
About David Meeks
David is a Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley. With a long financial services career, David has acquired the skills and experience to navigate the many complex situations surrounding his client's needs. He takes pride in the comprehensive plans he puts together for his clients to help give them confidence in knowing their future is backed by a sound, well thought-out plan.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley at the end of 2021, David worked for UBS Financial in Westport, Connecticut for 20 years. Prior to that, he was a Sales Manager for Prudential Securities home office in New York City. David started his brokerage career at Tucker Anthony & RL Day in Stamford, Connecticut.
His financial career started in 1986 with Hartford National bank in Stamford.
David received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Redlands, Redlands, CA, class of 1982. He currently holds a designation as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) since 1990.
David grew up in Edina, MN, but he currently lives in Bigfork, MT with his wife, Melanie. He has two sons, one who lives in Steamboat Springs, CO and the other in Bozeman, MT. Outside of the office, he enjoys playing golf, hiking, and spending time with his grandkids. He is also the Assistant Coach for the Bigfork High School Golf team.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley at the end of 2021, David worked for UBS Financial in Westport, Connecticut for 20 years. Prior to that, he was a Sales Manager for Prudential Securities home office in New York City. David started his brokerage career at Tucker Anthony & RL Day in Stamford, Connecticut.
His financial career started in 1986 with Hartford National bank in Stamford.
David received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Redlands, Redlands, CA, class of 1982. He currently holds a designation as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) since 1990.
David grew up in Edina, MN, but he currently lives in Bigfork, MT with his wife, Melanie. He has two sons, one who lives in Steamboat Springs, CO and the other in Bozeman, MT. Outside of the office, he enjoys playing golf, hiking, and spending time with his grandkids. He is also the Assistant Coach for the Bigfork High School Golf team.
Securities Agent: KY, AL, NM, CA, VT, ID, TX, PA, NJ, IL, DC, VA, SC, NY, MD, DE, CT, RI, OR, NC, ME, AZ, MA, CO, MN, LA, GA, NV, NH, FL, WA, MT, MI; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2306053
NMLS#: 2306053
About Steven Evanchik
Steve is a Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Morgan Stanley. With over 15 years of experience as a Financial Advisor, Steve has helped his clients put together financial plans tailored to their goals. Steve’s prior experience of 20+ years in public accounting and corporate finance brings a distinctive perspective to guiding his clients through their financial challenges.
Before joining Morgan Stanley at the end of 2021, Steve spent the previous 15 years at UBS as a Financial Advisor. Out of college, Steve worked at Ernst and Whinney for three years as an auditor of large public firms. He then worked for Branson Ultrasonics as an accounting supervisor for two years before transitioning to his role as Vice President and Corporate Controller at Hyperion Software where he oversaw 65 staff members in 11 countries.
Steve received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Pace University in 1985. He became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 1987 (not practicing at Morgan Stanley) and then received his designation as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) in 2009.
Steve grew up in Woodside, Queens, but he currently lives in Connecticut with his wife, Gosia, and their two children. Outside of the office, Steve takes pride in being the chief cheerleader for his kid's hockey, swimming, gymnastics, and baseball games. He also enjoys playing golf, is a horticulturist, and tries to travel as much as possible.
Before joining Morgan Stanley at the end of 2021, Steve spent the previous 15 years at UBS as a Financial Advisor. Out of college, Steve worked at Ernst and Whinney for three years as an auditor of large public firms. He then worked for Branson Ultrasonics as an accounting supervisor for two years before transitioning to his role as Vice President and Corporate Controller at Hyperion Software where he oversaw 65 staff members in 11 countries.
Steve received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Pace University in 1985. He became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 1987 (not practicing at Morgan Stanley) and then received his designation as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) in 2009.
Steve grew up in Woodside, Queens, but he currently lives in Connecticut with his wife, Gosia, and their two children. Outside of the office, Steve takes pride in being the chief cheerleader for his kid's hockey, swimming, gymnastics, and baseball games. He also enjoys playing golf, is a horticulturist, and tries to travel as much as possible.
Securities Agent: VT, ME, CO, TX, NV, NM, NC, LA, FL, VA, MD, GA, AL, PA, OR, MN, MA, DE, CT, NY, NJ, NH, MT, RI, KY, SC, CA, MI, IL, DC, AZ, WA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2308530
CA Insurance License #: 0G04069
NMLS#: 2308530
CA Insurance License #: 0G04069
About Christopher Spahn
Chris is a Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. With over 30 years of experience as a financial advisor, Chris takes great pride in helping his clients plan for and achieve their financial goals. He is passionate about working with clients to find customized solutions for their unique pre- and post-retirement needs.
Chris joined the Westport office of Morgan Stanley in 2022 and before that, he was a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services for ten years. Prior to that, Chris was a financial advisor with Well Fargo Advisors and their predecessor firms, Wachovia Securities and A.G. Edwards & Sons, for 17 years. Chris started his career on Wall Street at W.J. Nolan & Company in 1991.
Chris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Providence College, Class of 1991. He has held the Certified Financial Planner (CFP ®) designation since 2007 and he earned the Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC ®) designation in 2025 formalizing his lengthy experience in retirement planning.
Chris is a native of Rockville Centre, NY and lives in Ridgefield, CT where he and his wife, Gina, raised their four children. Chris enjoys playing basketball, golf, hiking, and fishing and he is active in his church, a local high school, and his town’s travel basketball program.
Chris joined the Westport office of Morgan Stanley in 2022 and before that, he was a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services for ten years. Prior to that, Chris was a financial advisor with Well Fargo Advisors and their predecessor firms, Wachovia Securities and A.G. Edwards & Sons, for 17 years. Chris started his career on Wall Street at W.J. Nolan & Company in 1991.
Chris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Providence College, Class of 1991. He has held the Certified Financial Planner (CFP ®) designation since 2007 and he earned the Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC ®) designation in 2025 formalizing his lengthy experience in retirement planning.
Chris is a native of Rockville Centre, NY and lives in Ridgefield, CT where he and his wife, Gina, raised their four children. Chris enjoys playing basketball, golf, hiking, and fishing and he is active in his church, a local high school, and his town’s travel basketball program.
Securities Agent: GA, FL, CT, AL, NY, NC, MD, IL, DE, VT, AZ, WA, TX, PA, NV, OR, KY, MT, ID, DC, RI, NJ, ME, LA, SC, NM, NH, CA, MA, VA, MN, CO, TN, MI; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 136548
NMLS#: 136548
About Janice Loschiavo
Janice is a native of Connecticut - growing up, attending college, and still currently living there. After graduating from Sacred Heart University in 1991 with a degree in Finance and Business Administration, she began her career at Century 21 as a Real Estate Salesperson. She then worked as the Head Teller at Chase Bank, before transitioning into her role as a Registered Client Service Associate at Wachovia. She remained in this role but moved to UBS Financial Services and then joined Morgan Stanley at the end of 2021.
Janice is often the first point of contact and can assist you with many of your transactional needs that may arise on a daily basis, including account documentation, money movement, IRA distributions, and other service-related issues. When calling us, Janice's voice may often be the first one you hear.
In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling, and working around the yard.
Janice is often the first point of contact and can assist you with many of your transactional needs that may arise on a daily basis, including account documentation, money movement, IRA distributions, and other service-related issues. When calling us, Janice's voice may often be the first one you hear.
In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling, and working around the yard.
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1Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
3Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
4Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
5Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
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.
7An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) involves risks similar to those of investing in a broadly based portfolio of equity securities traded on exchange in the relevant securities market, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The investment return and principal value of ETF investments will fluctuate, so that an investor’s ETF shares, if or when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
8Morgan 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.
9Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
10Morgan 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
11Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
12Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
13Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
14When 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.
15Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
16When 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.
17When 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.
18Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
19Participating in a new issue/syndicate is subject to availability. IPOs are highly speculative and may not be appropriate for all investors because they lack a stock-trading history and usually involve smaller and newer companies that tend to have limited operating histories, less-experienced management teams, and fewer products or customers. Also, the offering price of an IPO reflects a negotiated estimate as to the value of the company, which may bear little relationship to the trading price of the securities, and it is not uncommon for the closing price of the shares shortly after the IPO to be well above or below the offering price.
20Morgan 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.
21Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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 and other legal matters.
22Morgan 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.
23Morgan 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.
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.
24Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
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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.
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1Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
3Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
4Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
5Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
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.
7An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) involves risks similar to those of investing in a broadly based portfolio of equity securities traded on exchange in the relevant securities market, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The investment return and principal value of ETF investments will fluctuate, so that an investor’s ETF shares, if or when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
8Morgan 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.
9Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
10Morgan 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
11Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
12Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
13Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
14When 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.
15Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
16When 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.
17When 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.
18Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
19Participating in a new issue/syndicate is subject to availability. IPOs are highly speculative and may not be appropriate for all investors because they lack a stock-trading history and usually involve smaller and newer companies that tend to have limited operating histories, less-experienced management teams, and fewer products or customers. Also, the offering price of an IPO reflects a negotiated estimate as to the value of the company, which may bear little relationship to the trading price of the securities, and it is not uncommon for the closing price of the shares shortly after the IPO to be well above or below the offering price.
20Morgan 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.
21Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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 and other legal matters.
22Morgan 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.
23Morgan 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.
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.
24Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
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)