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Firm-wide stats for Morgan Stanley

Total advisors

23,206

Across 1,016 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

221 East 4th Street, Atrium Building

Cincinnati OH 45202

Advisors at this office

39

Advisors at this office

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Casey A

Series 63, Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

Casey Armstrong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, as well as prior roles at The Flaherty Consulting Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs serving both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through dedicated financial advisors and estate planning specialists.

General estate planning guidance
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Lucas B

Series 63, Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

Lucas Baker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, American Income Life, and Capital Choice Financial Group. Outside of finance, he works as a server and cook at Quatman Cafe in Norwood, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Matthew S

Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

Matthew Selker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Selker serves on the investment committee of the Cincinnati Public Library's board. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

General estate planning guidance
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Madeline H

Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

Madeline Grosse is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, she worked in various roles including at Taste Of Belgium and Amazon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

General estate planning guidance
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Benjamin S

Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

Benjamin Stacy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and currently holds roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Cincinnati Bassmasters and teaches financial literacy at Cincinnati Country Day School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides 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 modeling tools to develop client plans, operating primarily in an advisory capacity.

General estate planning guidance
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Brian D

Series 63, Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

Brian Delany is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Lincoln W. Pavey Educational Foundation, supporting educational and leadership development for members of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Cincinnati. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management delivers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

General estate planning guidance
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Elizabeth D

Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

Elizabeth Dreyer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2018 and previously held roles at Atlas Healthcare Solutions and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she leads monthly educational divorce workshops for the Boone County area through the nonprofit Second Saturday. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services that include estate planning strategies and access to diverse investment offerings.

General estate planning guidance
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Lewis A

Series 63, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

Lewis Assaley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He serves on the University of Cincinnati Department of Economics PhD Advisory Board, providing guidance on doctoral program goals and assisting PhD students with employment connections. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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John C

Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

John Carnes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Prestwicke Partners, LLC, involved in investment-related decision making and property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

General estate planning guidance
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Maryann P

Series 63, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

Maryann Pietromonaco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Pietromonaco serves as Board Chair of Aviatra Accelerators, an organization focused on education and mentoring loans to female entrepreneurs, and is involved with several nonprofit boards including the Alliance of Catholic Urban Education and the SUNY Oneonta Foundation Finance Investment Sub-Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its advisory process.

General estate planning guidance
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D.J. T

Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

D.J. Trindle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association in Cincinnati, OH. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment models as part of its financial planning process.

General estate planning guidance
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Paul M

Series 63, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

Paul Mccauley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and is currently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a variety of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Brian P

Series 63, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

Brian Pangburn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Pangburn is the chairman of the board for a foster care and adoption services organization and serves as treasurer for a local community development council; he is also an active guitarist in various bands. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools and market outcome modeling as part of its investment approach.

General estate planning guidance
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Michael L

Series 63, Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

Michael Lindow is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2026, following prior roles in various industries including brokerage services and hospitality. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and data insights.

General estate planning guidance
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Christopher S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Morgan Stanley

Christopher Sprenkle is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, having previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. His credentials also include Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

General estate planning guidance
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