Home >  Our AccountsSeparately Managed Accounts >  
 
Which Is Right For Me?
 
 

 
See which of our three basic Separately Managed Account programs is structured to fit your needs.
 

 
 
  Basic Separately Managed Account Program
 
Suitability
 
 
Suitable for most investors. Provides full-time professional investment management by internal and external investment managers. You choose the manager(s) most aligned with your style.
 
 
Fees
 
 
Upon signing an agreement with us, you begin paying quarterly installments of an all-inclusive annual fee. This fee covers your Financial Advisor's consulting services, a personalized Investment Policy Statement, the investment manager search and referral process, the investment manager(s) fee, quarterly performance monitoring, custody charges, commissions and the cost of liquidating listed stocks or bonds.
 
 
Minimum Account Size
 
 
The minimum account size is $100,000 for all asset classes. There is a $250,000 minimum, however, if your portfolio is limited to municipal bond investments.
 
 
 
  Specialized Separately Managed Account Program
 
Suitability
 
 
Geared toward investors who have unique investment needs and who require more than occasional contact with their investment manager(s). Provides full-time professional investment management by independent investment managers. You choose the manager(s) most aligned with your style. The program offers you an objective, consultative investment approach tailored to help meet your specific financial needs.
 
 
Fees
 
 
Upon signing agreements with us and with your investment manager(s), you begin making separate payments. Program fees cover the costs of a personalized Investment Policy Statement, the investment manager search and referral process, quarterly performance monitoring, custody charges, commissions and the cost of liquidating listed stocks or bonds. Investment manager fees, which are negotiated separately, are determined as follows:
 
With a based-fee option, the investment manager's fee is based on the aggregate amount of assets in your account.
With the directed brokerage option, the investment manager's fee is expressed as commission costs for transactions made in your account.

 
 
Minimum Account Size
 
 
Each investment manager sets a minimum account size. Some establish minimums of $100,000, while others set higher minimums.
 
 
 
  Mutual Fund Program
 
Suitability
 
 
Intended for investors interested mostly in mutual funds and low initial investments. Provides you with a process-oriented approach to mutual fund investing. You may invest in a structured portfolio of multiple external mutual funds. These funds offer full-time professional investment management by independent investment managers. You choose the manager(s) most aligned with your style. The program offers you an objective, consultative investment approach tailored to help meet your specific financial needs.
 
 
Fees
 
 
Upon signing an agreement with us, you begin paying quarterly installments of a comprehensive annual consulting fee. This fee covers asset allocation, fund analysis, automatic rebalancing (if you select this feature), comprehensive reporting and your Financial Advisor's personal service but does not include normal fund expenses.
 
 
Minimum Account Size
 
 
The minimum account size is $10,000.
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
  Let's work together
 
  Connect with a Financial Advisor
Get the personalized attention you deserve.
 
 
 

 
 
Branch Locator | Site Map | Privacy | Terms of Use | Disclosures | Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated Financial Statement
 
 
The Global Wealth Management Group of Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and the Smith Barney division of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. have combined into Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a new investment adviser and broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
In general, references to Morgan Stanley in this section of the site should be read as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; however, some services will continue to be provided by Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. Click here to read the Statement of Responsibilities, which explains the respective roles and functions of Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
 
The information and services provided on the website are intended for persons in the U.S. only. Non-U.S. persons are directed to our Global Offices page.
 
© 2009 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, member SIPC. All rights reserved.