Kelly Nelson
Advisor at Morgan Stanley
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Advisor at Morgan Stanley
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Location
Pasadena, CA 91101
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
5 years
Kelly Nelson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2018, Nelson worked at Augusta Precious Metals and the United States Postal Service. Outside of financial advising, Nelson is a self-published fiction author and engages in online retail sales through platforms such as Poshmark, Mercari, eBay, and Depop. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.
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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
55 South Lake Avenue Pasadena Towers Tower Ii, Suite 700
Pasadena, CA 91101
California · Texas
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
2018 - Present (8 years)
Augusta Precious Metals
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
United States Postal Service
2017 - 2017 (1 year)
United States Postal Service
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
United States Postal Service
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
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