DOL backs Morgan Stanley in deferred pay dispute

News September 15, 2025 at 01:39 PM
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What You Need To Know

  • Morgan Stanley and advisors who left the firm have been tangling for years over unvested deferred pay.
  • The advisors contend the deferred awards are subject to retirement regulations.
  • Morgan Stanley argues the pay qualifies as a bonus program, not a retirement plan.