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Firm-wide stats for Morgan Stanley

Total advisors

23,239

Across 1,021 offices

Clients per advisor

114 High

Avg AUM per client

$670,481 High

HNW client ratio

2% Very Low

About

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that delivers a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. In the financial planning brochure MSWM reports managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers plans both directly to individuals and under Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

MSWM’s financial planning process is centered on a structured discovery conversation and firm‑approved planning tools; the brochure notes plans may use the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes, and the service does not provide individual security recommendations as part of the standalone planning program. The brochure also emphasizes that clients are responsible for implementing and updating plans, and that MSWM generally acts in an advisory capacity for planning but will not be an ERISA fiduciary for retirement accounts unless separately engaged in writing.

Alongside the common large‑firm features described in the brochure (wrap programs, affiliated broker‑dealer, broad retail and institutional offerings), MSWM’s broader ADV disclosures point to several less common activities for firms of this type, including relationships with investment companies and private funds, an affiliated commodity pool operator (Ceres Managed Futures LLC), and principal trading and structured‑product activities through its parent. The brochure also discloses multiple regulatory settlement matters and indicates that certain other advisory arrangements described in the firm’s broader ADV filings may include performance‑based fees and additional financial product sales.

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Expertise

General estate planning guidance

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Location

233 South Wacker Drive

Chicago IL 60606

Advisors at this office

43

Advisors at this office

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Joseph M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

Joseph Mc Graw is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chicago. His prior experience includes roles at firms such as SGL Financial, Covenant Trust Company, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Fidelity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of investment programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market analyses.

General estate planning guidance
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Joseph B

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

Joseph Blanton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chicago, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he served five years in the U.S. Army and worked at Diamond Oaks Golf Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

General estate planning guidance
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William H

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

William Howton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in rental property operations in Palestine, Arkansas. 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 and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment research.

General estate planning guidance
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Jacob B

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

Jacob Boecher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chicago, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in various roles including positions in the food service and hospitality industries. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing firm-approved planning tools and models to support clients’ financial goals.

General estate planning guidance
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Mitchell C

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

Mitchell Carpenter is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chicago, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, including two years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and previously at Fidelity Investments and Coyote Logistics. 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 tools and modeling techniques.

General estate planning guidance
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Daniel D

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

Daniel Di Pangrazio is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been in the industry since 2024, with prior experience at Ccig and involvement with several country clubs and the University of Colorado Boulder. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Dennis F

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

Dennis Frantsve is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Merrill for 13 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Outside of finance, he is the sole proprietor of Elev8 Event Group, LLC, which provides wedding DJ entertainment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management delivers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools to support client decisions.

General estate planning guidance
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Madyson D

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

Madyson Dublo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Transwestern Commercial Services and Triumph Construction Services, along with academic experience at the University of Alabama. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a research-driven investment approach, serving a broad client base through both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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James K

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

James Konfrst is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Chicago, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, his background includes roles at Total Quality Logistics and Kinseth Hospitality Companies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a 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 client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Ronald M

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

Ronald Muhammad II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, he spent seven years at Goldman, Sachs & Co. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Requisite Photo, a photography business based in Chicago. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

General estate planning guidance
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Michael P

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

Michael Pawlowski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chicago, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2026 and has prior experience in educational institutions, including Dominican University and Rauner College Prep. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and broker-dealer services to both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and proprietary tools, with plans tailored through a combination of advisory programs and institutional resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Erhan T

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

Erhan Turan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chicago, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Istanbul University, Primetech Bilisim A.S., Trive Uluslararasi Danismanlik A.S., Is Investment Inc., and Ak Investment A.S. before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning tools and a broad range of retail and institutional offerings.

General estate planning guidance
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Audrey M

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

Audrey Margolies is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chicago, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her career in 2025. Her background includes roles at Federated Hermes and The General Muir, as well as a four-year period at Emory University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market projections.

General estate planning guidance
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Kaden M

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

Kaden Mc Clain is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025 and previously worked at Gold Star Mortgage Financial from 2018 to 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates to model outcomes.

General estate planning guidance
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Peyton W

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Morgan Stanley

Peyton Welch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chicago, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Peyton worked briefly at PPM America Capital Partners and Engel Volkers and has experience in the restaurant industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and comprehensive investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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