Gary Gray, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(860) 313-7138(860) 313-7138
The Willow Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(860) 313-7138(860) 313-7138
Toll-Free:
(800) 243-3154(800) 243-3154
Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Welcome
As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Services Include
- 401(k) Rollovers
- 529 PlansFootnote1
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote2
- Asset Management
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote3
- Financial PlanningFootnote4
- Fixed IncomeFootnote5
- LGBT+ Planning ServicesFootnote6
- Life InsuranceFootnote7
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote8
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote9
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote10
- Retirement PlanningFootnote11
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote12
- UGMA/UTMAFootnote13
- Wealth Consulting
- Wealth ManagementFootnote14
- Municipal BondsFootnote15
- Trust AccountsFootnote16
- Trust Services*
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Location
433 South Main St.
Suite 100
West Hartford, CT 06110
US
Direct:
(860) 313-7138(860) 313-7138
Toll-Free:
(800) 243-3154(800) 243-3154
Meet The Willow Group
Trish A Zak
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(860) 313-7136(860) 313-7136
Thomas D Sullivan
First Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(860) 313-7132(860) 313-7132
Emily Page
Financial Advisor
Phone:
(860) 313-7146(860) 313-7146
Nicole Monnes
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(860) 313-7148(860) 313-7148
About Gary Gray
Gary has 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2008. Originally from Erie, PA, he graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. As an officer in the U.S. Navy stationed in San Diego, CA, he completed three overseas deployments and attained the rank of Lieutenant (O-3). His duty assignments consisted of Communications Officer on USS ELLIOT, Navigator on USS COMSTOCK, and Deputy Director of Project Handclasp, the U.S. Navy’s humanitarian relief program. After leaving the Navy, he became a Financial Advisor in La Jolla, CA and earned the CFP® designation. Being a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner requires meeting rigorous certification requirements, including post-graduate coursework and continuing education, experience standards, a 10-hour exam, and agreeing to adhere to the CFP® Board’s strict code of ethics. After building a successful financial planning business on the West Coast, Gary and his wife Kate relocated to Western Massachusetts to start a family. Gary expanded his business nationwide by joining the Springfield, MA office of Morgan Stanley and retaining his West Coast clients. After four years of building a bi-coastal business, he accepted responsibilities as Complex Business Development Manager in Northern Connecticut. For three years, he spearheaded the hiring and training of all new financial advisors, as well as consulted experienced advisors on specific business building techniques, until ultimately collaborating with the Sullivan – Zak Group in West Hartford, CT, to form The Willow Group and returning to advising clients full-time. He has earned his Series 7, 66, 9, 10, life and health insurance licenses and is a Senior Vice President with the firm. In his free time, Gary enjoys playing music and coaching youth basketball. Gary and Kate live in East Longmeadow, MA with their two sons Shane and Blake.
Securities Agent: LA, GA, AK, NC, FL, VA, RI, NV, ME, CT, CA, MA, DE, DC, TN, OH, NY, IN, PA, NJ, MT, MN, CO, WA, IL, AZ, VT, SC, NH, WI, TX, MD; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1388034
CA Insurance License #: OE94884
NMLS#: 1388034
CA Insurance License #: OE94884
About Trish A Zak
1985 - Present: Morgan Stanley*
Senior Vice President
Financial Planning Specialist
West Hartford, CT
1981 - 1985: Dean Witter
Account Executive
Melville, NY
Education:
SB Consulting Group University, 1998
Financial Planning Specialist Designation, 2002 Smith Barney
Series 3 - Commodities
Series 7 - NYSE/NASD General Securities License
Series 63 - Uniform State Exam
Series 65 - Investment Advisory Agent Life & Health Insurance License
Honors:
• CT Magazine Five Star Wealth Manager 2013-2015
"2013-2015 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2013-2015) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period. "
Senior Vice President
Financial Planning Specialist
West Hartford, CT
1981 - 1985: Dean Witter
Account Executive
Melville, NY
Education:
SB Consulting Group University, 1998
Financial Planning Specialist Designation, 2002 Smith Barney
Series 3 - Commodities
Series 7 - NYSE/NASD General Securities License
Series 63 - Uniform State Exam
Series 65 - Investment Advisory Agent Life & Health Insurance License
Honors:
• CT Magazine Five Star Wealth Manager 2013-2015
"2013-2015 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2013-2015) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period. "
Securities Agent: DC, NH, IL, MT, TN, RI, PA, NC, ME, MA, TX, SC, OR, OH, NJ, LA, CT, MD, IN, WI, VT, DE, CO, AZ, VA, NY, AK, WY, WA, NV, FL, MN, GA, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 185327
CA Insurance License #: 0K20461
NMLS#: 185327
CA Insurance License #: 0K20461
About Thomas D Sullivan
1979 - Present: Morgan Stanley
Education:
Undergraduate Studies
Northwestern Connecticut C.C.
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 63 - Uniform State Exam
Series 65 - Investment Advisory Agent
Associations:
• 103 Combat Support Squadron
• Rotary International
Past President
Paul Harris Fellow
• Granby Chamber of Commerce former Board Member
• Granby Lions Club
Melvin Jones Fellow
Honors:
• Chairman's Council - Smith Barney
• President's Council - Smith Barney
• 2004 Chamber of Commerce Humanitarian of the Year
• 2012 - 2015 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
"2012-2015 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012-2015) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period. "
Education:
Undergraduate Studies
Northwestern Connecticut C.C.
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 63 - Uniform State Exam
Series 65 - Investment Advisory Agent
Associations:
• 103 Combat Support Squadron
• Rotary International
Past President
Paul Harris Fellow
• Granby Chamber of Commerce former Board Member
• Granby Lions Club
Melvin Jones Fellow
Honors:
• Chairman's Council - Smith Barney
• President's Council - Smith Barney
• 2004 Chamber of Commerce Humanitarian of the Year
• 2012 - 2015 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
"2012-2015 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012-2015) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period. "
Securities Agent: SC, RI, GA, CA, WA, ME, AZ, OH, LA, DE, NY, MD, MA, DC, CO, NJ, NC, IN, VA, NH, AK, WI, TN, PA, NV, MT, IL, TX, MN, CT, VT, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 185351
NMLS#: 185351
About Emily Page
Securities Agent: IN, CA, RI, ME, MN, MI, IL, DE, WY, VT, AK, FL, GA, WA, SC, OR, MA, PA, DC, CO, TX, OH, NJ, NH, MT, AZ, NY, TN, NC, MD, LA, CT, AL, WI, VA, NV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2446328
NMLS#: 2446328
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- 401(k) Rollovers
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1Investors 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.
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.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
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.
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.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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.
10Morgan 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.
11When 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.
12The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
13Morgan 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.
14Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
15Municipal 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.
16Morgan 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.
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The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
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1Investors 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.
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.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
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.
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.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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.
10Morgan 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.
11When 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.
12The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
13Morgan 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.
14Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
15Municipal 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.
16Morgan 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.
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)
