Inverness Resident Roberto Barbanente Named to Forbes Magazine's List of America's Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors

Chicago - Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Roberto Barbanente, a Vice President, Financial Advisor in the Firm's Chicago Wealth Management office, has been named to Forbes Magazine's list of America's Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors.

The Forbes listing is a select group of individuals who were born in 1980 or later, have a minimum of four years of industry experience and lead, or are viewed as potential leaders of, their teams. The ranking, developed by Forbes' partner SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, weighing factors like revenue trends, AUM, compliance records, industry experience and best practices learned through telephone and in- person interviews.

"I am pleased that Roberto Barbanente is representing Morgan Stanley," commented Mark Evans, Complex Manager of Morgan Stanley's Chicago office. "To be named to this inaugural list recognizes Roberto Barbanente's professionalism and dedication to the needs of his valued clients."

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, a global leader, provides access to a wide range of products and services to individuals, businesses and institutions, including brokerage and investment advisory services, financial and wealth planning, cash management and lending products and services, annuities and insurance, retirement and trust services.

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