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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

Based on Morgan Stanley

Location

16000 Los Gatos Boulevard

Los Gatos CA 95032

Advisors at this office

23

Advisors at this office

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Dedrick R

Series 66

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

Dedrick Rhone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Rhone serves on the board of Hidden Villa, a non-profit organization in Los Altos, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Benjamin A

Series 63, Series 65

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

Benjamin Aslan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, and previously spent eight years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a sole proprietor of a rental property business. 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. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Kelly K

Series 66

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

Kelly Kesden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, previously employed by Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2018. Kelly is based in Los Gatos, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Robert C

Series 63, Series 65

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

Robert Chaykin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley and participates on advisory and investment committees for regional nonprofit and government organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning and investment programs supported by firm-approved tools and research.

General estate planning guidance
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Gerard William P

Series 66

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

Gerard William Pablo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience with U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC, and First Republic Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Michael M

Series 63, Series 65

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

Michael Mosher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Portsmouth Financial Services, NB Wealth Management, and NB Securities. 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 firm-approved tools and utilizes analyses such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes.

General estate planning guidance
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Andrew C

Series 63

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

Andrew Clift is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Morgan Stanley entities since 1997, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Michael A

Series 66

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

Michael Aoun is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, California, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at ICR Staffing for two years and spent seven years in education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Yuliya K

Series 66

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

Yuliya Kuzmenko is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within various Morgan Stanley entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a retail and online store business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process employs structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, serving clients in both advisory and brokerage capacities.

General estate planning guidance
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Joan M

Series 63, Series 66

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

Joan Masuda Cox is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a 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 under Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Thomas O

Series 66

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

Thomas Olivera is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at San Jose Earthquakes LLC and San Jose State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using proprietary tools and offers broad retail and institutional investment services.

General estate planning guidance
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William W

Series 63, Series 65

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

William Waggoner II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney starting in 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Waggoner serves as the Defensive Coordinator for the varsity football team at Los Altos High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by in-house tools and market simulations.

General estate planning guidance
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Steven A

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

Steven Anderson is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advising, he is involved in publishing related to recreation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both 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 provides services that include but do not rely on individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

General estate planning guidance
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Al B

Series 63

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

Al Barron is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and offering 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Adam S

Series 66

Los Gatos, CA

Morgan Stanley

Adam Sawkins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab and has a diverse background including roles in mortgage services and automotive sales. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, with a financial planning process rooted in structured discovery and firm-approved tools, serving clients through tailored financial plans and various investment services.

General estate planning guidance
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