Morgan Stanley Smith Barney announced today that Mr. C. Greg Ellison & Charles M. Ellison, Wealth Advisor and Financial Advisor in the firm's Wealth Management office in Winchester, have earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst, or CIMA professional, designation. Mr. C. Greg Ellison & Charles M. Ellison have worked at Morgan Stanley since 1978 & 2005 respectively.

As one of the premier designation in the industry, the CIMA offers an intense educational experience focusing on asset allocation, manager search and selection, investment policy and performance measurement. Candidates for the designation must successfully complete a course of study offered by the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) in conjunction with either the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania or The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. They must also adhere to the IMCA Code of Professional Responsibility and are required to undertake continuing professional education to maintain the certification.

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