The Zaring Kaiser Group

As your trusted advisors, The Zaring Kaiser Group at Morgan Stanley delivers personalized financial guidance to clients. Understanding that each client we advise has a unique set of needs and desires, our group works closely with them to develop a plan to assure confidence in a successful financial future – by managing risk, addressing goals, and preserving wealth for future generations. We combine personal attention and professional focus with the intellectual capital and resources of a global financial services institution. We think of ourselves as your advisors in a lifelong journey of achieving financial sustainability.
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Goals-Based Planning

Location

7755 Montgomery Road 2nd
2nd Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45236
US
Direct:
(513) 762-5379(513) 762-5379
Toll-Free:
(800) 543-2665(800) 543-2665
Fax:
(513) 322-4575(513) 322-4575

Meet The Zaring Kaiser Group

About B Lockwood Zaring

Lockwood Zaring, Executive Director, Financial Advisor began his career in 2010. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ who counsels individuals and families in the areas of estate planning strategies, charitable giving, tax planning strategies, and investment allocation. Lockwood has knowledge in retirement planning, which he uses to prepare an individualized plan encompassing virtually all facets of a client's personal and financial goals. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Lockwood worked in his family's homebuilding business. He received his Finance degree from the University of Denver. He is involved with Cincinnati Children's Hospital through their Champions Program and various fundraising activities. Lockwood lives in Mt. Lookout, Ohio with his wife, Lisa, and their two daughters. He enjoys family activities, golf, and volunteering through his church.
Securities Agent: TX, ME, WY, KY, CA, PA, MI, CO, SC, MT, WI, NY, IN, CT, AZ, NM, NJ, VT, TN, OH, MA, GA, FL, WA, VA, LA, MO, MN, IL, UT, NC, MD; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1639900

About Melonie M. Kaiser

Melonie Kaiser is a Financial Advisor with more than 20 years of financial industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Melonie worked in the banking industry. Melonie graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a degree in Finance and is series 7, 66 and insurance licensed. She actively supports several non-profit organizations and charities. Melonie lives in Milford OH with her husband Matthew and their two children Luke and Lillian. She enjoys traveling to places she has never been and spending time with her family and friends.
Securities Agent: MN, KY, SC, MO, IL, VT, UT, IN, IA, GA, CO, FL, WI, WA, NY, MD, CA, VA, OH, MI, TN, NM, MA, CT, AZ, WY, PA, OR, NC, MT, TX, NJ, ME; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 647607

About Emma K. Rose

Emma is a Senior Registered Associate, beginning her career in the financial services industry in 2019. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked in the accounting field for four years. Emma graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a degree in Finance and currently holds her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. In 2023, she received the Financial Planning Associate designation and currently serves as a Market Service Coach, promoting wealth management strategic initiatives with peers. Emma currently lives in Ludlow, Kentucky with her husband Jacob and dog Milo. She enjoys sports, travel, fitness, and spending time with family and friends.

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
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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
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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
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Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
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Mosaic

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Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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8When 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.

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