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Christopher L

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Christopher Lelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously spent six years with UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

General estate planning guidance
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Lin M

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Lin Murphy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Murphy held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Murphy holds a Series 66 designation and is based in San Diego, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its advisory process.

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Mara L

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Mara Litman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. She also serves as a FINRA arbitrator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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Stephen S

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Stephen Seidel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, following a three-year tenure at American Funds Distributors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning services.

General estate planning guidance
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Gavin H

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Gavin Holmes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at RemoteLink Solutions and has experience in educational roles at San Diego State University and High Tech High Chula Vista. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

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Christopher K

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Christopher Kosmo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

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Andrew A

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Andrew Axelson is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, delivering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured planning processes and offers diverse investment services including retail and institutional solutions.

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Alexis S

Series 63, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Alexis Saucedo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, Alexis worked at Wells Fargo Bank and its related entities from 2013 to 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved planning tools and investment research.

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Jesse S

CFP®, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Jesse Starr is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Starr Ventures 1738 LLC, a real estate investment business based in Montana. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including personalized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market modeling to assist clients in their financial decisions.

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Dean P

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Dean Pfremmer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 1997, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes structured planning processes supported by advanced modeling tools.

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Virginia S

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Virginia Stagg is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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Amber S

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Amber Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following five years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the San Pasqual High School Business Advisory Council and is an assistant volleyball coach involved in organizing sports tournaments in Carlsbad, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct individual engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

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Zhi H

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Zhi Hu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials. His prior work history includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

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Jerwin P

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Jerwin Paz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. His current roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

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Thomas K

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Thomas Kokjohn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including work with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He is based in San Diego, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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Ann T

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Ann Tu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. 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 structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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Michael R

Series 63

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Michael Roberts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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Gunnar T

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Gunnar Thowsen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following 16 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Thowsen also serves as a FINRA arbitrator in Washington, D.C. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various programs, including estate planning strategies and corporate financial planning agreements.

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Thomas S

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Thomas Seidel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 1997, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

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Bradford W

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Bradford Willis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in product reviewing on Amazon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

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William S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

William Smith is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in San Diego, CA, and has 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of advising, he is a published author of motivational and financial articles and serves on the finance and philanthropy committees of Neighborhood Healthcare, as well as acting as treasurer for the Rotary Club of Escondido. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and operates both as an investment adviser and broker-dealer.

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Michael A

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Michael Andreotti is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2021, following five years at Wells Fargo Clearing and two years with Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and analytical tools.

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