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Firm-wide stats for Morgan Stanley

Total advisors

23,197

Across 1,020 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

3562 Round Barn Circle, 1st Floor

Santa Rosa CA 95403

Advisors at this office

51

Advisors at this office

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Nicholas M

Series 66

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Nicholas Mendelson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Fabiano G

Series 63, Series 65

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Fabiano Gomes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously held positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Marlin Adams, and Uber. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services that include the use of firm-approved tools and models to assist in planning, though clients are responsible for implementing and updating those plans.

General estate planning guidance
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Manotham W

Series 63, Series 66

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Manotham Ward is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for four years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and extensive asset management services.

General estate planning guidance
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Amanda M

Series 63, Series 65

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Amanda Mauer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 2003. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. 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 and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Aaron B

Series 63, Series 65

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Aaron Blum is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. 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. The firm’s approach involves structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, serving clients through a broad range of investment and advisory offerings.

General estate planning guidance
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Brianna O

Series 66

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Brianna O'Keefe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board, finance committee, and as treasurer for Verity, a nonprofit focused on sexual assault and human trafficking prevention, intervention, and counseling. 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 and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

General estate planning guidance
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Stephen S

Series 65, Series 66

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Stephen Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley entities since 1999. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

General estate planning guidance
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Deepinder S

Series 66

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Deepinder Sekhon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, following previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee for the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process that incorporates advanced modeling tools and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Eden W

Series 63, Series 66

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Eden Williams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Williams has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and provides services primarily in an advisory capacity.

General estate planning guidance
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Toni S

Series 66

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Toni Sprouse is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients both directly and through corporate agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Fiona D

Series 66

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Fiona Domergue is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Sonoma State University, McNears Saloon and Dining House, and Santa Rosa Junior College. 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 and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and a centralized investment committee to support its advisory process.

General estate planning guidance
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Beth W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Beth Wyatt is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Wyatt is based in Santa Rosa, California. 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 firm-approved tools and methodologies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Ernest D

Series 63, Series 66

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Ernest Dunlap is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Matthew V

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Matthew Veal is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and was previously affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney starting in 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market analysis.

General estate planning guidance
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Erin R

Series 63, Series 65

Santa Rosa, CA

Morgan Stanley

Erin Ray is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2021, following a 12-year tenure at Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is a silent partner in Brian Ray and Associates, a construction and engineering firm based in Santa Rosa, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management delivers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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