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- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
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Information related to your external accounts is provided for informational purposes only. It is provided by third parties, including the financial institutions where your external accounts are held. Morgan Stanley does not verify that the information is accurate and makes no representation or warranty as to its accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. Additional information about the features and services offered through Total Wealth View are available on the Total Wealth View site on Morgan Stanley Online and also in the Total Wealth View Terms and Conditions of Use.

The Morgan Stanley Digital Vault ("Digital Vault") is accessible to clients with dedicated Financial Advisors. Documents shared via the Digital Vault should be limited to those relevant to your Morgan Stanley account relationship. Uploading a document to the Digital Vault does not obligate us to review or take any action on it, and we will not be liable for any failure to act upon the contents of such document. Please contact your Financial Advisor or Branch Management to discuss the appropriate process for providing the document to us for review. If you maintain a Trust or entity account with us, only our certification form will govern our obligations for such account. Please refer to the Morgan Stanley Digital Vault terms and conditions for more information.

The Morgan Stanley Mobile App is currently available for iPhone® and iPad® from the App Store® and AndroidTM on Google PlayTM. Standard messaging and data rates from your provider may apply. Subject to device connectivity.

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Send Money with Zelle® is available on the Morgan Stanley Mobile App for iPhone and Android. Enrollment is required and dollar and frequency limits may apply. Domestic fund transfers must be made from an eligible account at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (Morgan Stanley) to a US-based account at another financial institution. Morgan Stanley maintains arrangements with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and UMB Bank, N.A. as

NACHA-participating depository financial institutions for the processing of transfers on Zelle. Data connection required, and message and data rates may apply, including those from your communications service provider. Must have an eligible account in the U.S. to use Zelle. Transactions typically occur in minutes when the recipient’s email address or U.S. mobile number is already enrolled with Zelle. See the Send Money with Zelle® terms for details.

Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

Morgan Stanley is not affiliated with Zelle.

*Up to a daily limit of $100,000 for existing Reserved customers. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC reserves the right to change or terminate the Reserved program at any time and without notice. Reserved program participants' accounts and activity are reviewed periodically to confirm that they continue to qualify for Reserved.

Mobile check deposits are subject to certain terms and conditions. Checks must be drawn on a U.S. Bank.

Payments arrive to the payee within 1-2 business days. Check payments arrive to the payee within 5 business days. Same-day and overnight payments are available for an additional fee within the Electronic available payment timeframes.

Morgan 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 SmithBarney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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