Lisa Taranto Schiffer

Lisa Taranto Schiffer is a Financial Advisor with the Global Wealth Management Division of Morgan Stanley in Atlanta. The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Any information presented is general in nature and not intended to provide individually tailored investment advice. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be suitable for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Investing involves risks and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest. The views expressed herein are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the views of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, or its affiliates. Morgan Stanley and its Financial Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should seek advice based on their particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC, member SIPC.

Getting on Track Financially During Divorce

by Lisa Taranto Schiffer • January 12, 2017

As most of us are eager to start the new year and start working toward our new year resolutions, January is unfortunately also the month that typically sees as much as a 30 percent surge in divorce filings. While finances may play a big part of the negotiating process at the end of a divorce, paying…

by Lisa Taranto Schiffer • November 21, 2016

Personal finance is a popular topic in the media with stories often covering consumer spending habits and/or offering ways that individuals can improve their own finances. A recent look into consumer spending habits in light of increasing demographic shifts produced some interesting statistics of one particular group: Hispanics. While much of the media’s focus is…