Morgan Stanley reports 7.5% stake in OPP Series A preferred

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. Schedule 13G/A shows Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC report beneficial ownership of 4.375% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock representing 7.5% of the class.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. Schedule 13G/A shows Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC report beneficial ownership of 4.375% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock representing 7.5% of the class. The filing lists 179,288 shares with shared dispositive power.

The filing is signed by authorized signatories for Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC on 05/12/2026 and includes joint filing and Item 7 exhibits.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Institutional holder reports a meaningful preferred stake and shared control.

The filing documents that Morgan Stanley entities collectively beneficially own 4.375% Series A preferred equal to 179,288 shares and state a 7.5% class position. The submission is a joint filing with exhibit references for subsidiary allocation.

Implications hinge on trading or disposition decisions by the reporting units; subsequent filings would show any changes in position or voting intent.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 179,288 shares Percent of class: 7.5% CUSIP: 76882G206 +1 more

4 metrics

Beneficial ownership 179,288 shares Shared dispositive power reported in Schedule 13G/A

Percent of class 7.5% Reported percent of the Series A preferred class

CUSIP 76882G206 Identifier for 4.375% Series A preferred stock

Filing signatures date 05/12/2026 Signed by authorized signatories for both reporting entities

Key Terms

beneficially owned, shared dispositive power, Schedule 13G/A

3 terms

beneficially owned regulatory

"this filing reflects the securities beneficially owned, or that may be deemed to be beneficially owned"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

shared dispositive power regulatory

"Shared Dispositive Power 179,288.00"

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Item 1. Name of issuer ... Item 2. Name of person filing ... Schedule 13G/A"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

FAQ

What stake does Morgan Stanley report in OPP preferred stock?

Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC report beneficial ownership of 179,288 shares of the 4.375% Series A preferred, representing 7.5% of the class as stated in the filing.

What class of securities is covered in the Schedule 13G/A for OPP?

The Schedule 13G/A covers 4.375% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (CUSIP 76882G206), as identified in Item 2(d) and the cover information of the filing.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A for the reported holdings?

The filing is signed by authorized signatories: Claire Gordon for Morgan Stanley and David Galasso for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, each dated 05/12/2026 on the signature block.

Does the filing indicate sole voting power over the shares?

No. The filing shows shared voting and dispositive arrangements: sole voting and sole dispositive powers are reported as 0.00, while shared dispositive power is shown as 179,288 shares.

Are subsidiary allocations or additional exhibits included?

Yes. The Schedule references Exhibit 99.1 (Joint Filing Agreement) and Exhibit 99.2 for Item 7 subsidiary identification and classification, per the Item 7 note in the filing.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/12/2026 - 11:56 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

4.375% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

76882G206

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 76882G206

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Morgan Stanley

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 179,288.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

179,288.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 76882G206

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 179,288.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

179,288.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

BD, IA, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 360 S. ROSEMARY AVE, SUITE 1420, WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 33401
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: 1: Morgan Stanley 2: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1: 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 ;2: 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
(c)	Citizenship: 1: Delaware 2: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: 4.375% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 76882G206
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s).
(b)	Percent of class: 7.5 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s).
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s).
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99.2
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11. * In Accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) (the "Release"), this filing reflects the securities beneficially owned, or that may be deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain operating units (collectively, the "MS Reporting Units") of Morgan Stanley and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, "MS"). This filing does not reflect securities, if any, beneficially owned by any operating units of MS whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the MS Reporting Units in accordance with the Release.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Morgan Stanley

Signature:	Claire Gordon
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory, Morgan Stanley
Date:	05/12/2026

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC

Signature:	David Galasso
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
Date:	05/12/2026

Exhibit Information

EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBITS ------------------ ------------------------------------ 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement 99.2 Item 7 Information * Attention. Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute federal criminal violations (see 18 U.S.C. 1001).