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Firm-wide stats for Morgan Stanley

Total advisors

23,257

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.

Based on Morgan Stanley

Expertise

General estate planning guidance

Based on Morgan Stanley

Location

1229 Post Road

Fairfield CT 06824

Advisors at this office

19

Advisors at this office

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Jonathan G

Series 63, Series 65

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

Jonathan Gottlieb is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 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 holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers customized financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Leslie E

Series 63, Series 66

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

Leslie Eisen Abrams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. 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 and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

General estate planning guidance
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Leslie W

Series 66

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

Leslie Williams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013 and 2015, respectively, and has served on the board of Enexus Corp., an industrial manufacturing equipment company, since 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Karen K

Series 63, Series 66

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

Karen Knettel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a YouTube cooking show focused on art and culture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling in its financial planning process.

General estate planning guidance
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Lindsay P

Series 63, Series 66

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

Lindsay Pereguda is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Janney Montgomery Scott and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

General estate planning guidance
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Richard K

Series 63, Series 65

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

Richard Krollman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Steven F

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

Steven Flagg is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley, where he has been since 2022, having previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

General estate planning guidance
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Richard G

Series 63, Series 65

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

Richard Granger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner at The Land of Nod Winery LLC, involved in grape growing, winemaking, and sales. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery and modeling tools and offers a range of investment and advisory services.

General estate planning guidance
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David D

Series 63, Series 66

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

David Davidson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities, LLC for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in 2 Cottage Place, LLC. 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 that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Joseph F

Series 63, Series 65

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

Joseph Furlong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 1997 to 2022 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 using tools such as Global Investment Committee Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

General estate planning guidance
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Melissa D

Series 63, Series 66

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

Melissa De Brino is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2021 and previously was employed by UBS Financial Services from 2017 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary market models to support its advisory services.

General estate planning guidance
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Saikiran B

Series 66, Series 63

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

Saikiran Bomma is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Fidelity Investments for three years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Joseph P

Series 63, Series 65

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

Joseph Pramer III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as a trustee and executor in investment-related trusts and estate administration. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Brian L

Series 63, Series 65

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

Brian Lavigne is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2010, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Joseph M

Series 63, Series 65

Fairfield, CT

Morgan Stanley

Joseph Matthews is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Matthews also teaches at Fairfield University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research methodologies.

General estate planning guidance
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