Phone:
(301) 657-6347(301) 657-6347
The Zins-Shlaferman Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(301) 657-6347(301) 657-6347
Toll-Free:
(800) 455-6622(800) 455-6622
Our Mission Statement
Dedicated personal service and comprehensive family wealth planning to serve you and your family's unique goals.
Our Story and Services
The strength of the Zins-Shlaferman Group comes from our cohesive team approach leveraged by experience. Collectively the teams’ four financial professionals—Judy Zins, Joseph Shlaferman, Rachel Zins Heimann, Juan Vasconez—have over 100 years of combined experience. In 1986 Judy not only became a Financial Advisor who concentrated on fundamental analysis but she met Joseph, an Advisor who focuses on in technical analysis at a competing firm. Romance and then marriage led to their professional alliance when Joseph joined Judy at Morgan Stanley in 1991. Juan joined Judy and Joseph in 2001 providing a depth in client service that is unsurpassed. In 2015 Rachel became the second generation of the Zins-Shlaferman family devoted to guiding you through the process of your accumulation, preservation and transfer of wealth.
The Zins-Shlaferman Group loyalty to one another is rooted in a combination of family ties, professional respect and a like-minded mission: to hold your interests and financial goals as paramount in our daily lives. All Group members work hard on your behalf to help you create the future you want for yourself and your family.
The Zins-Shlaferman Group loyalty to one another is rooted in a combination of family ties, professional respect and a like-minded mission: to hold your interests and financial goals as paramount in our daily lives. All Group members work hard on your behalf to help you create the future you want for yourself and your family.
Services Include
- 401(k) Rollovers
- 529 PlansFootnote1
- AnnuitiesFootnote2
- Asset Management
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote3
- Trust AccountsFootnote4
- Wealth ManagementFootnote5
- Cash ManagementFootnote6
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote7
- Retirement PlanningFootnote8
- Life InsuranceFootnote9
- Donor Advised Funds
- Long-term Care InsuranceFootnote10
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Full Suite of Offerings-Tailored To You
Our team utilizes the full suite of offerings from Morgan Stanley to serve our clients. Using this suite of services, we are able to work with our clients on their many goals and in many aspects of their lives.
Financial Planning
- Retirement Income Planning
- Saving and investing strategies
- Multi-generational planning
- Tax minimizing strategies
- Net worth analysis
- Saving and investing strategies
- Multi-generational planning
- Tax minimizing strategies
- Net worth analysis
Cash Management & Lending
- Active Asset Accounts
- Online Bill Pay
- Direct Deposit and Check Writing
- Online Bill Pay
- Direct Deposit and Check Writing
Retirement Planning
- Cash Flow Management & Budgeting
- Adaptive Withdrawal Strategies
- Traditional IRAs
- Roth IRAs & Roth Conversions
- IRA rollovers
- Required minimum distributions (RMD)
- Adaptive Withdrawal Strategies
- Traditional IRAs
- Roth IRAs & Roth Conversions
- IRA rollovers
- Required minimum distributions (RMD)
Investment Management
- Asset allocation
- Traditional investments
- Alternative investments
- Sustainable investments
- Traditional investments
- Alternative investments
- Sustainable investments
Insurance Services
- Permanent life insurance
- Term life
- Long term care
- Disability
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Since life insurance and long term care insurance are medically underwritten, you should not cancel your current policy until your new policy is in force. A change to your current policy may incur charges, fees and costs. A new policy will require a medical exam. Surrender charges may be imposed and the period of time for which the surrender charges apply may increase with a new policy. You should consult with your own tax advisors regarding your potential tax liability on surrenders.
Guarantees and contractual obligations are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
- Term life
- Long term care
- Disability
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Since life insurance and long term care insurance are medically underwritten, you should not cancel your current policy until your new policy is in force. A change to your current policy may incur charges, fees and costs. A new policy will require a medical exam. Surrender charges may be imposed and the period of time for which the surrender charges apply may increase with a new policy. You should consult with your own tax advisors regarding your potential tax liability on surrenders.
Guarantees and contractual obligations are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
Trust & Estate Planning Strategies
- Wealth transfer strategies
- Inter-generational needs
- Inter-generational needs
Risk Management
- Hedging strategies
- Interest rate risk management
- Interest rate risk management
Philanthropy Management
- Charitable lead trusts
- Family foundations
- Donor-advised funds
- Family foundations
- Donor-advised funds
Location
7500 Old Georgetown Rd
10th Fl
Bethesda, MD 20814
US
Direct:
(301) 657-6347(301) 657-6347
Toll-Free:
(800) 455-6622(800) 455-6622
Fax:
(301) 760-3704(301) 760-3704
Meet The Zins-Shlaferman Group
Phone:
(301) 657-6327(301) 657-6327
Joseph Shlaferman
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(301) 657-6360(301) 657-6360
Juan Vasconez
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(301) 657-6371(301) 657-6371
About Judith Zins
Judith Zins, Executive Director is the founding member of the Zins-Shlaferman Group at Morgan Stanley. She focuses on investment research, portfolio management, and developing holistic comprehensive financial planning strategies. As a licensed financial advisor for over 40 years Judy has dedicated herself to listening to and learning about individuals to better understand their financial needs. In addition Judy strongly believes in coordinating with client’s CPA and Estate Attorney.
She is one of only several advisors in the DC metropolitan area that holds Morgan Stanley's Investing with Impact designation. One of Judy’s strong interests is to help those who interested in philanthropy to make sure their philanthropic dollars are managed at the same high quality level as the rest of their wealth. With this in mind Judy provides educational insight as to how Donor Advised Funds and Qualified Charitable Distributions can help clients achieve their philanthropic goals.
Judy has been married to Joseph since 1989 and they have a daughter, Rachel mentioned above and another daughter Hannah, who is a litigation lawyer. When Judy isn’t in the office you might find her visiting the Smithsonian Museums or reading historical biographies. Additionally, Judy is a strong supporter of Doctors Without Borders and her alma mater, Cornell University.
She is one of only several advisors in the DC metropolitan area that holds Morgan Stanley's Investing with Impact designation. One of Judy’s strong interests is to help those who interested in philanthropy to make sure their philanthropic dollars are managed at the same high quality level as the rest of their wealth. With this in mind Judy provides educational insight as to how Donor Advised Funds and Qualified Charitable Distributions can help clients achieve their philanthropic goals.
Judy has been married to Joseph since 1989 and they have a daughter, Rachel mentioned above and another daughter Hannah, who is a litigation lawyer. When Judy isn’t in the office you might find her visiting the Smithsonian Museums or reading historical biographies. Additionally, Judy is a strong supporter of Doctors Without Borders and her alma mater, Cornell University.
Securities Agent: MI, ND, IL, CA, WV, SC, ME, MA, DE, VT, UT, NY, NE, KY, NV, MT, IA, FL, DC, OH, IN, AZ, CO, WA, VA, NJ, NC, MD, OR, MN, AR, ID, CT, TX, PA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1278802
NMLS#: 1278802
About Rachel Heimann
Rachel brings over a decade of experience in the financial service industry. She joined her family's practice, The Zins-Shlaferman Group in 2015 and is dedicated to helping individuals, business owners, and families navigate their financial lives with clarity and confidence.
Rachel specializes in developing comprehensive financial plans and customized wealth management strategies tailor to each client's unique goals and values. She partners closely with her clients to create thoughtful, personalized strategies designed to help them build, preserve, and transfer wealth across generations.
Her disciplined five-step planning process includes:
-Understanding each client's goal, priorities, and vision for the future.
-Analyzing their full financial picture, including cash flow and balance sheet.
-Designing tailored strategies aligned with their specific needs.
-Implementing recommendations with care and precision.
-Providing ongoing guidance and proactive adjustments as life evolves.
Rachel is committed to building long-term relationship grounded in trust, transparency, and consistent communication.
Living in close proximity to the parents she works alongside in Bethesda, MD, Rachel values the opportunity to collaborate across generations- both in her own family and in the families she service. She resides in Bethesda with her husband Andrew and their daughter Olivia.
Rachel specializes in developing comprehensive financial plans and customized wealth management strategies tailor to each client's unique goals and values. She partners closely with her clients to create thoughtful, personalized strategies designed to help them build, preserve, and transfer wealth across generations.
Her disciplined five-step planning process includes:
-Understanding each client's goal, priorities, and vision for the future.
-Analyzing their full financial picture, including cash flow and balance sheet.
-Designing tailored strategies aligned with their specific needs.
-Implementing recommendations with care and precision.
-Providing ongoing guidance and proactive adjustments as life evolves.
Rachel is committed to building long-term relationship grounded in trust, transparency, and consistent communication.
Living in close proximity to the parents she works alongside in Bethesda, MD, Rachel values the opportunity to collaborate across generations- both in her own family and in the families she service. She resides in Bethesda with her husband Andrew and their daughter Olivia.
Securities Agent: PA, ME, MT, ID, FL, CT, VA, TX, NC, MN, MA, IN, OH, NY, IA, OR, NE, MD, WV, VT, NV, ND, AR, CA, DC, AZ, SC, MI, CO, WA, NJ, KY, IL, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1231447
NMLS#: 1231447
About Juan Vasconez
Juan Vasconez is a Portfolio Associate for the Zins-Shlaferman Group at Morgan Stanley. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. As a performance driven individual, Juan is often the first point of contact on a wide array of requests. He effectively delivers support in maintaining client accounts and servicing client request and inquires. Juan duties expand beyond the daily activities of helping clients. As a registered team member holding both his Series 7 (General Securities Representative license) and Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law license) Juan also helps in the execution of client trade request. Outside of the office, Juan and his family, including wife, Leticia and two daughters, Natalie and Gigi are active members of their church.
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Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
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- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
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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.
2Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
3Investing in the market entails the risk of market volatility. The value of all types of investments may increase or decrease over varying time periods. The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable or impact investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability and impact 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.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
6Morgan 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
7Morgan 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.
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.
9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
10Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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2Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
3Investing in the market entails the risk of market volatility. The value of all types of investments may increase or decrease over varying time periods. The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable or impact investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability and impact 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.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
6Morgan 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
7Morgan 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.
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.
9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
10Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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 Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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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