Our Story and Services

We serve our clients by bringing together a dedicated team with experience, independence, and flexibility to help us meet our client’s needs. We work with our clients to develop:

An integrated investment approach that focuses on optimizing performance while managing risk.

Strategic wealth advisory strategies to help meet the needs of each client including tax planning and estate planning.

A family planning framework to help sustain unity, values and wealth through successive generations.

Thoughtful legacy and charitable planning so that each family’s beliefs and values match their charitable giving.
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The Withers Bowman Group will help form strategic relations with you and other advisors. Working with our team you will have access to strategies and solutions you will need to achieve your financial goals.

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Our Process

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    Understanding You
    This is a critical step to establishing a relationship with you. I want to understand what you value in an advisor client relationship. Then we will spend time understanding your current financial situations and your financial goals.
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    Your Goals
    The purpose of this step is to determine your needs and wants. Your goals can range from funding college, having enough for retirement, transfer of wealth, buying a home or developing an investment program to increase financial security.
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    Implementation
    In this step, we will implement the plan but first we will understand your time frame, your risk tolerance and I will provide the recommendation for the plan. Furthermore, I will provide clear communication and expectation for the plan.
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    Ongoing Review
    I believe that financial planning is living and breathing process. Your goals and financial situation may change. We want to be tactical by reviewing your plan on a timely basis to account for this and make adjustments where necessary.

VALUABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCES

We believe financial education leads to better insights into our investment strategy and discipline, and ultimately, better long-term decisions. As a result, we are committed to providing you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today's global markets. We have assembled the following resources that reinforce the fundamental investment strategies and concepts of our practice. We've provided links to these materials, where available, and hope you'll return often to learn more about the topics that impact your overall wealth.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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    Thoughts On The Market Podcast
    Join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
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    Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast
    The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond.
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    Reserved Living and Giving
    Clients with $2 million+ in assets and liabilities at Morgan Stanley are eligible to enroll in the Reserved Living & Giving program. As a Reserved member, clients will have access to exclusive partner offers and discounts, as well as thought leadership content on a variety of lifestyle and personal finance topics.
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Location

8383 Preston Center Plz
Ste 400
Dallas, TX 75225
US
Direct:
(214) 368-8555(214) 368-8555

Meet The Withers Bowman Group

About Mark N Withers

As the senior partner and Portfolio Manager for The Withers Group, Mark’s primary focus is to create the overall investment strategy and create the customized portfolios for the team’s clients.

Mark has been a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley for over 30 years. Due to his success Mark has become a member of Morgan Stanley’s Presidents Club. Mark has also been recognized by Los Angeles Magazine as a 5 Star Wealth Manager.  Mark attended the University of Southern California and studied International Relations and Business.

He has been actively involved in his community throughout his life. Mark was a member of the Tournament of Roses for 15 years and is also a member of USC’s Cardinal and Gold.

In his spare time, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife Allison and their two boys J.T. and Luke. He also enjoys playing golf and watching college football.
Securities Agent: NV, MA, CO, CA, VA, PA, OK, MT, ME, CT, WA, TN, SC, FL, AL, WI, OH, NY, NC, UT, RI, NM, MS, MO, KS, DE, TX, NJ, NE, IL, AK, MI, MD, LA, AZ, ID, HI, GA, NH, OR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1274560
CA Insurance License #: 0B52599

About Hil Bowman

Hil Bowman has more than 30 years of wealth management experience and holds Portfolio Management Director and Family Wealth Advisor designations. He has been with the firm since 2003.

After earning a BA degree from Southern Methodist University, Hil began his career in finance at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor. He later worked at UBS for 7 years before joining Morgan Stanley.

Hil is committed to helping people. He feels it is important to have a holistic view on his client’s circumstances. Being a good listener is a big part of building relationships. Hil looks to help where people need it the most.

Hil takes pride in developing a tailored, comprehensive plan for each client. Creating a roadmap helps clients navigate the financial markets many cross currents and allows them to see through all the noise. He takes pride in proactively reaching out to his clients on a regular basis and strives to form personal bonds.

When Hil is not at work he likes spending time with his wife of 27 years, Lisabeth, and his family. He also likes spending time sharing the good news of Jesus and giving back to the community. He volunteers with Watermark Community Church mentoring young married couples, St. Timothy Christian Academy, East West Ministries, and the Luis Palau Association.
Securities Agent: WI, HI, RI, GA, FL, VA, OR, NJ, MI, ID, CA, AK, UT, ME, LA, IL, CO, MD, CT, NV, NM, MS, AL, WA, TX, TN, NY, NH, PA, OK, NE, NC, DE, AZ, SC, OH, MT, MO, MA, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1264999
CA Insurance License #: 4350150

About Paula F. Scales

Paula joined Morgan Stanley in 2015. She has 30 years of industry experience and has attained her Series 7, 63 and 66 licenses. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Houston and completed her Master of Business Administration in Finance from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Working with the Withers Bowman Group, Paula uses the experience she’s gained over the years in the client service area and takes personal interest in helping clients and their families.

Paula, a native Houstonian, moved to Dallas 12 years ago and resides in North Dallas with her husband and pup named Lafayette. In her spare time, she volunteers in her community and spends time with her grandchildren.
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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5Morgan 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.
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