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Forbes Lists

#5
Illinois - Chicago (High Net Worth)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data Compiled By Shook Research LLC Based On Time Period From 3/31/22-3/31/23.
#246
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21 - 3/31/22.
About Ted Davis
Ted’s primary focus revolves around goals-based financial planning and active asset management. With a deep understanding of company benefit plans, Ted grew a particular passion for helping families navigate their way to one of life’s most meaningful rites of passage, retirement. From families in the workforce who are focused on wealth accumulation to retirees who are now thinking about estate and legacy planning, Ted strives to provide thoughtful guidance every step of the way. Taking the time to understand what matters most to each of his clients allows him to provide an ongoing and adaptable... Read More
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Ted Davis' Awards

Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors (2014, 2020)
Source: ft.com. Data compiled by the Financial Times based the following time periods: Awarded 2020; data 6/30/16 - 6/30/19 Awarded 2014; dat... Read More
Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State by State (2014 to 2016 & 2020 to 2023)
(Formerly referred to as Barron’s Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State )

Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2014-2016, 2020-2023). Data comp... Read More
2019-2022 Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (2019-2022). Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2019-2022. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded
in March of the year the award was issued having commenced in March of the previous year. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ratings. These rankings are based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and these rankings may not be representative of any one client’s experience. These rankings are not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.

Source: Forbes.com (Sept 2018) 2018 Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2018. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 6/30/17 - 6/30/18. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on inperson and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com. 

2018-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (2018-2024). Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2018-2024. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in June of the previous year the award was issued having commenced in June of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and
telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.

2014 -2016, 2020 -2023 Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron’s Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State) Source: Barrons.com (2014 -2016, 2020 -2023). Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State ranking awarded in 2014 - 2016,2020 -2023. Each ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Barron’s which concluded in September of the previous year the award was issued having commenced in September of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth
Advisors paid a fee to Barron’s to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of Barron’s and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with Barron’s. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. 

All rights reserved 2014, 2020 Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors Source: ft.com Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors ranking awarded in 2014, 2020. Each ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by the Financial Times during the periods indicated below. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to the Financial Times in to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on quantifiable and objective criteria, including, but not limited to, AUM, compliance record, years of experience, AUM growth rate, industry certifications and online accessibility. Ratings are based on the opinion of the Financial Times and may not be representative of any one client’s experience nor indicative of the financial advisor’s future performance. For more on methodology please go to www.ft.com/reports. Awarded 2020; data 6/30/16 - 6/30/19 Awarded 2014; data 9/30/12 - 9/30/13

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Contact Ted
Ted.Davis@MorganStanley.com
(312) 419-3424
233 S Wacker Dr, Suite 8600, Chicago, IL 60606
Asset Summary
As of Jun, 2023
$0
Min Account Size For New Business
$450K-5M
Typical Size Of Households
$500K-6M
Typical Net Worth Of Relationships
$827M
Team Assets (Custodied)
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