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James George Cooper Jr.

Advisor at Morgan Stanley — Payson, AZ

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

35 years

Location

Payson, AZ

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Morgan Stanley

Institution

Total advisors

23,178

Across 1,024 offices

Clients per advisor

114 High

Avg AUM per client

$670,481 High

HNW client ratio

2% Very Low

About

James Cooper Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured planning processes and investment modeling tools.

Client services

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Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Asset allocation advice

Expertise

Based on Morgan Stanley

General estate planning guidance

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Minimum fee: Maximum fee generally $5,000, up to $20,000 for certain financial plans (effective Q1 2026); fees are negotiable and may be discounted up to 100% Fee-only: Financial planning services fees payable as a one-time lump sum fee upon delivery of the Financial Plan

Location

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Payson, AZ

Payson AZ

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Arizona · Texas

Work history

35 years of industry experience

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association

2015 - Present • 11 years

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

2009 - Present • 17 years

Scottsdale, AZ

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