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Stephen A. Arthur Ethridge

Advisor at Morgan Stanley — Pass Christian, MS

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Credentials

Series 66, Series 65

Experience

22 years

Location

Pass Christian, MS

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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

Stephen A. Ethridge is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he spent 12 years at Guardian Investment Management. 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 tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Client services

Based on Morgan Stanley

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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Pass Christian, MS

Pass Christian MS

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · Mississippi · Texas

Work history

22 years of industry experience

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A

2025 - Present • 1 year

New York, NY

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc

2025 - Present • 1 year

Pass Christian, MS

Guardian Investment Management

2013 - 2025 • 12 years

San Francisco, CA

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