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Morgan Stanley at Work stock plan accounts were previously referred to as Shareworks, StockPlan Connect or E*TRADE stock plan accounts, as applicable.

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E*TRADE Financial Corporate Services, Inc. announced in October 2023 the sale to Vestwell Holdings, Inc. of its Gradifi Solutions assets related to the Saving and Giving offerings described above.  As a result, the Saving and Giving offerings will be available soon through Vestwell. Please note, that Vestwell runs an independent business that is not affiliated with E*TRADE Financial Corporate Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, and Vestwell will be providing the Gradifi Solutions through its own systems and operational infrastructure.

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