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John Garvey Sanford

Advisor at Morgan Stanley — Flagstaff, AZ

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

35 years

Location

Flagstaff, AZ

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Morgan Stanley

Institution

Total advisors

23,211

Across 1,019 offices

Clients per advisor

114 High

Avg AUM per client

$670,481 High

HNW client ratio

2% Very Low

About

John Sanford is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Flagstaff, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes structured discovery processes and approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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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Flagstaff, AZ

Flagstaff AZ

Advisors at this office

7

Most active in

Arizona · California · Texas

Work history

35 years of industry experience

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A.

2015 - Present • 11 years

New York, NY

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc

2009 - Present • 17 years

Peoria, AZ

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

2007 - 2009 • 2 years

Surprise, AZ

Morgan Stanley Dw Inc.

2002 - 2005 • 3 years

Surprise, AZ

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Series 63

Flagstaff, AZ

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Active portfolio management
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Andrew M

Series 65

Flagstaff, AZ

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John L

Series 65

Flagstaff, AZ

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Wealth management Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities
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Michael G

CFP®, Series 65

Flagstaff, AZ

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Wealth management Annuities Passive / index investing Retirement income strategy General tax planning Founder/Business Owner
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Theodore D

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Flagstaff, AZ

Dwyer Financial, LLC

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Gabrielle F

Series 65

Flagstaff, AZ

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