Palm Desert, CA El Paseo Office

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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

74199 El Paseo, Suite 201

Palm Desert CA 92260

Advisors at this office

28

Advisors at this office

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Lori F

Series 7, Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Lori Frymark is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Desert, CA, holding a Series 7 and 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside broader investment and trading activities.

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Deborah T

Series 63, Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Deborah Tryon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Desert, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using approved tools and simulations to model outcomes.

General estate planning guidance
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Tamara S

Series 63

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Tamara Spates is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets from 2016 to 2023. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools including Monte Carlo simulations as part of its process.

General estate planning guidance
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Eric B

Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Eric Burke is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Desert, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone financial planning program.

General estate planning guidance
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Chasen K

Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Chasen Kaminsky is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Edward Jones and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of finance, Kaminsky is involved in event production and web design and also works as a DJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Andrew C

CFP®, Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Andrew Clark is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Palm Desert, CA, and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. His prior experience includes positions at Citigroup Global Markets and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by proprietary tools and research to assist clients in developing personalized financial plans.

General estate planning guidance
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Thomas N

Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Thomas Nixon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010, also working with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He is based in Palm Desert, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and analytics to support its advisory services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Tamara B

Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Tamara Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides 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 both directly and through corporate agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Christine F

Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Christine Frikken is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Desert, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2026 and previously worked at Nia Growth from 2022 to 2024. Outside of her financial advisory role, she has been involved with Fury Coaching since 2005. 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 structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Stephanie B

Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Stephanie Bautista is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Palm Desert, CA. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, totaling 12 years at the firm and 1 year of overall industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, analytics-driven planning process.

General estate planning guidance
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Tammie M

Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Tammie Mcfadden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Desert, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and 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 modeling techniques.

General estate planning guidance
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Catherine E

Series 63, Series 65

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Catherine Eklund Mares is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. She is based in Palm Desert, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and a broad range of investment services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools as part of its financial planning process.

General estate planning guidance
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Nancy S

Series 63, Series 65

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Nancy Spidell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Desert, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney beginning in 2009. 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, 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 analysis.

General estate planning guidance
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Jason G

Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Jason Gorski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Desert, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. His earlier career includes time at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

General estate planning guidance
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Gabriel A

Series 63, Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Morgan Stanley

Gabriel Aguirre is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Desert 2 Beach, LLC in Palm Desert, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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