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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

1111 Prospect Street

La Jolla CA 92037

Advisors at this office

62

Advisors at this office

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Shannon C

Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Shannon Cruz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliate for nine years, beginning her career at Morgan Stanley & Co. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and models to assist clients.

General estate planning guidance
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Claire N

Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Claire Neville is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Warner Bros. Discovery and CNN International. She serves on the board of Neville's Automotive Co., an automotive and transportation business based in Oceanside, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through various advisory and brokerage services.

General estate planning guidance
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Christopher H

Series 63, Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Christopher Hagopian is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2010 to 2017 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. He serves as a trustee for a trust based in Mill Valley, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and Monte Carlo simulations to model potential outcomes.

General estate planning guidance
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Robert C

Series 63, Series 65

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Robert Coronel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

General estate planning guidance
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William S

Series 63, Series 65

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

William Stern is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Stern is involved as an advisory director in FM JAM and has a holding company named Chateau Rum Row. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, utilizing structured financial planning tools and serving clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Cody R

Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Cody Rose is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS and Northern Kentucky University before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the girls varsity volleyball team at Cathedral Catholic High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Lawrence A

Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Lawrence Andrews III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Andrews currently serves clients from the La Jolla, CA office. 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 provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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David D

Series 63, Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

David Dains is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including its transition into Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to clients as well as through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Curran R

CFP®, Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Curran Robertson is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. He serves on the Advancement Committee for Nativity Prep Academy, a nonprofit focused on supporting first-generation college-bound students from under-resourced families. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides tailored financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a variety of programs and strategies.

General estate planning guidance
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Roberto V

Series 63, Series 65

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Roberto Vila is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley in various roles since 1995. Vila is based in La Jolla, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Lawrence A

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Lawrence Andrews Jr. is a CFP® with over 42 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having previously worked at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets LLC, and Merrill. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct individual relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Simon P

Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Simon Petro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Access Destination Services since 2015 and previously worked in event production at SD Event Production. 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 that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

General estate planning guidance
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Alexander B

Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Alexander Brewer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 license with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets, The Vanguard Group, and RiverSource. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Malu Co LLC, a retail and online sales business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

General estate planning guidance
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Rita S

Series 63, Series 65

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Rita Sanchez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. 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 through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. 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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Drew S

Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Drew Slacum is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and having 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a player in the National Pickleball League. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial plans.

General estate planning guidance
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