Describe your practice.
Our wealth management team, which consists of three wealth advisors and two sales assistants, is committed to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Our four-point branding message encompasses the twelve most important wealth management issues that most families need to address.
1. We work comprehensively with our clients’ wealth management plans.
2. We are able to provide this high level of service because of our systematic 12 step wealth management process.
3. We utilize the vast resources of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney to provide this high level of service. We employ an open architecture supported by an unmatched due diligence process. We proactively implement our Global Wealth Management’s tactical asset allocation frameworks. We provide the access and advice to select the world’s most premier alternative investment advisors.
4. We deliver our service in a highly personalized way. We create a customized communication plan for each client. We orchestrate each client’s investment policy with their tailored portfolio.
What is your investment philosophy?
Instead of merely placing your money, our team actively manages your money. We have several model portfolios that vary from ultra conservative to aggressive. Our respective models represent our team’s best ideas in action. The secret sauce of these portfolios is a solid core strategy combined with a proactive tactical approach. Our overriding objective is for our model portfolios to outperform their respective benchmarks net of fees, on both a total and risk-adjusted basis. We are willing to modestly underperform in a bull market if it means we are likely to meaningfully outperform in a bear market. We work closely with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney’s Global Investment Committee, analysts, strategists, and economists throughout the world to identify the best areas of investment that reflect our asset class, sector and geographic preferences. We supplement the data and recommendations provided by MSSB and Citigroup with a copious list of outside institutions.
Do you offer financial planning?
Yes. The structure of the financial plan must be reflective of the client’s current situation, future, feelings and family dynamics. We take each client through the 12 most important wealth management issues they will face: investments, insurance, liabilities, qualified retirement plans / IRAs, stock options, business succession planning, asset protection, children/descendent and charitable gifting, titling of assets, executor/trustee and the distribution of wealth at death. We make note of the date we discussed it, what actions were taken, and the date we accomplished it.
Andy Baggs • Vice President/Wealth Advisor/Investment Management Consultant
As a Wealth Advisor with more than 10 years experience at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Andy’s focus is delivering comprehensive wealth planning utilizing the global resources of the firm. He is dedicated to helping the team’s high-net-worth clients build, manage and preserve their wealth through all stages of the planning process. In addition to assisting the team’s clients with their wealth planning needs, Andy is firmly committed to building successfullong-term relationships and continuously strives to enhance the client service.
Andy is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Masters of Agribusiness and a Bachelor of Science degree in Food and Resource Economics. He currently serves as a Vice Chairman for THE PLAYERS Championship and is on board of the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville. Andy and his wife, Leah, currently reside in South Jacksonville Beach with their three children, Redlee, Presley and Ashby. He enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, and spending time with his family.
Bill Dixon • Vice President/Wealth Advisor/Investment Management Consultant
Bill Dixon has been helping wealthy families develop a financial security plan appropriate for their specific needs since 1998. He is committed to delivering exceptional service as he counsels in the areas of financial planning, estate planning, asset protection, liability management, business succession and corporate retirement plans. Bill combines his industry knowledge and communication skills to deepen the team’s existing relationships as well as foster new introductions. Bill is an active member of the community serving as a board member of The Boys and Girls Club of North Florida. He also serves on the Gator Bowl Committee, St. Johns Rotary Club and attends Christian Family Chapel. He graduated from Valdosta State University with a BFA in Communications. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Bill resides in Julington Creek Plantation with his wife, Jenny, and their three children. Bill enjoys playing football, basketball, and golf as well as coaching youth soccer and spending time with his family.
Neil Powell • Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager
As a Wealth Advisor for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Neil brings twelve years of asset management experience to the team. In his role as Senior Portfolio Manager, he develops and implements the team’s customized investment strategies and proactively manages their tactical investment portfolios. In addition to researching information from numerous third party sources, Neil works closely with MSSB’s Global Investment Committee, strategists, and economists throughout the world. He graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a BSBA degree in Finance. He worked his way through UF as a part time assistant to the director of the Finance department. He serves his community through the American Red Cross Volunteer Lifesaving Corps and Ponte Vedra Beach Rotary.
Neil lives in South Jacksonville Beach and treasures time with his wife, Kristina, and their two young children, Marin and Davis. He is active in his parish of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Jacksonville Beach. Neil is an avid Gator fan and enjoys the Jaguars, golfing, live music and the beach.
The Baggs Craft Dixon Powell Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney 50 A1A North, Suite 112, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 • Tel. 904.273.7584 • mssb.com
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