In 1992, Michael joined the Morgan Stanley family as a registered financial advisor. Over the past 27 years, he has been dedicated to serving his clients through a relationship based on familiarity, integrity, and mutual trust. He focuses on providing his clients with custom-tailored financial solutions.Michael has been awarded membership in the firm’s Master’s Club in 2012 and was named one of 2015’s Five Star Managers for Houston by Five Star Professional.© 2017 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (MSSB), member SIPC (sipc.org), reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. MSSB will not accept purchase or sale orders via LinkedIn or its messaging systems. MSSB is not responsible for content posted by third-parties. MSSB does not provide tax or legal service - please consult a tax advisor. Statements and messages are for US residents only and subject to the following terms: www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.htmlThe investments listed may not be suitable for all investors. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a financial advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment will depend upon an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.Asset Allocation does not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss in a declining financial market.For more information on the ranking methodology for the awards listed above, go to www.morganstanleyfa.com/michael.kaplanNeither Morgan Stanley nor any of its Financial Advisors paid a fee in exchange for the ratings. 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. NMLS#: 1253287