Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Hosts Reception and Special Presentation with Wall Street Veteran Carla Harris

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Mon Nov 2, 2009 3:28pm EST

NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney announced today that the Firm`s Wealth Management
Los Angeles Metro Region`s Financial Advisors will host a reception and special
presentation for the public with Wall Street veteran Carla Harris, Managing
Director, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, at The Luxe Hotel - Bel Air on
Thursday, November 5th at 5:30 p.m. 

The event will feature a round table discussion with Ms. Harris that will focus
on her successful career as a woman on Wall Street, her strategies on how to
maximize one`s success and leveraging partnerships in the current economic
environment. 

Ms. Harris was recently named to Fortune Magazine`s list of "The 50 Most
Powerful Black Executives in Corporate America" and has been recognized on
Fortune`s "Most Influential List" 2005, Black Enterprise Magazine`s "Top 50
African Americans on Wall Street," Essence Magazine`s list of "The 50 Women Who
are Shaping the World," Ebony`s list of "15 Corporate Women at The Top," and was
named "Woman of the Year 2004" by the Harvard University Black Men`s Forum. 

Those interested in attending this event may RSVP to Sassan Sassani at (310)
285-4825, sassan.sassani@morganstanley.com. 

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, a global leader in wealth management, provides
access to a wide range of products and services to individuals, businesses and
institutions, including brokerage and investment advisory services, financial
and wealth planning, credit and lending, cash management, annuities and
insurance, retirement and trust services. 

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing
a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth
management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including
corporations, governments, institutions and individuals from more than 1,200
offices in 36 countries. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please
visit www.morganstanley.com. 

©2009 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Investments and services offered through
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, member SIPC.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Media Relations
Christy Pollak, 914-225-6827 

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