Ashley Knox, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley

It's back to school season and your children are ready to work hard to achieve their dreams. Make sure your investments are doing the same. Discover what a 529 plan can do for you.

Software updates aren’t just for fancy new features did you know they make your tech more secure too? See our Online Security Center for tips on how to make your cybersecurity more robust.

The consensus is in line with our view on the peak rate of change in growth and policy. However, there is still a lot of pushback that the typical 10%-20% correction in the S&P 500 will happen this time, says MS & Co. CIO Mike Wilson:

As the Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, "The only constant is change." What are you hoping to change this autumn?

Never forget the day that changed our nation twenty years ago. Today we honor and remember the fallen victims and heroes of 9/11.

Join us on September 23 for a virtual conversation with Samantha Brown, travel expert & host of "Samantha Brown’s Places to Love" on PBS. She will share her views on how to use travel as an investment tool in life and relationships. This virtual event is part of the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Lessons in Leadership series. Register here: https://mgstn.ly/3BJp1WD

Happy Labor Day! Have a safe and enjoyable weekend.

The Alliance for Children’s Mental Health is helping teens facing mental health challenges as they return to school.

Fresh from her record-breaking Olympic performance, soccer icon Carli Lloyd joins Morgan Stanley on Aug 24 at 6:30 PM ET for the next Lessons in Leadership virtual event. Hear Carli’s game plan for long-term success and how she achieves goals on and off the field. Register here: https://mgstn.ly/3CBZcc6

America’s new boomtowns: Did the pandemic really spark a permanent exodus from cities? Morgan Stanley analysis finds that the answer is more nuanced and positive than you might think. Here’s a look at which U.S. cities are booming, which have yet to bounce back, and what it could mean for assets tied to urban living.

Personality tests are a fun way to learn about ourselves, but your responses might tell more than you think. Scammers use surveys to phish for simple, yet revealing information about your private life - like where you live and went to school. Learn how you can stay safe on social media.

Do you pay as much attention to protecting the security of your phone as your computer? Find out why you should.

Proud to share the story of colleague Fely Cieza and congratulate her on her MAKER recognition and retirement. We’re grateful for all she has done to coach, mentor and lift women of Morgan Stanley.