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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

4 Landmark Square, 2nd Floor

Stamford CT 06901

Advisors at this office

67

Advisors at this office

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John R

Series 63, Series 65

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

John Ryan III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. 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 supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Astonia C

Series 63, Series 66

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

Astonia Carey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at CITIGROUP for five years and Concordia College NY for five years. Outside of her advisory role, she is an ambassador for Swing Chic Golf, a retail and online brand. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, featuring tailored financial planning and extensive client asset management. The firm employs a structured planning process with firm-approved tools and serves both retail and institutional clients.

General estate planning guidance
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William B

Series 63, Series 66

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

William Budd is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as general partner of Budd Family Limited Liability Limited Partnership, which manages a family cabin. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Ryan W

Series 66

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

Ryan Williams is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for five years and Bank of America for one year before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques to support tailored financial plans.

General estate planning guidance
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Pamela K

Series 63, Series 65

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

Pamela Kiernan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2019, following previous roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Kiernan is the sole proprietor of Ware LLC, a consulting firm for which she owns a patent. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual 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 broad investment strategies through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

General estate planning guidance
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John L

Series 66

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

John Lucas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Before entering the financial sector, he spent 17 years in full-time education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of investment and planning services.

General estate planning guidance
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Mitchell I

Series 66

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

Mitchell Intrieri is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. 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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Carolina M

Series 66

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

Carolina Mcgoey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2015, including seven years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with The Real Real, Inc. and is a partner in Bayview 360 LLC, a rental property and recreation business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 alongside broad investment offerings.

General estate planning guidance
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Bo Z

Series 66

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

Bo Zhang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as an independent contractor for Uber. 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, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Catherine A

Series 63, Series 65

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

Catherine Andrade is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott, LPL Financial, and Webster Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by a structured process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services including estate planning and investment solutions across various financial products.

General estate planning guidance
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Brian J

Series 66

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

Brian Jay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2017 and was self-employed prior to that. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Project Stake, a digital currency venture, and serves as a board member of the Shippan Point Association, a community organization. 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 tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes a structured planning process with proprietary tools and offers access to investment insights from its Global Investment Committee.

General estate planning guidance
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Shauna S

Series 66

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

Shauna Simpson 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 since 2019. Prior to this, she held positions in private family offices and was involved with Birth Bungalow LLC. Outside of her advisory role, Simpson owns and operates a dog training business called Right From The Start. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Ann M

Series 63, Series 65

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

Ann Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and spent one year at Citigroup Global Markets prior to that. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes and firm-approved tools to support its financial advisors.

General estate planning guidance
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Hailey O

Series 66

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

Hailey Opperman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Pfizer and studied at Syracuse University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and a range of investment services supported by structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies.

General estate planning guidance
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Michael G

Series 66

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

Michael Gorman is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2012 and 2018, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market outcome modeling.

General estate planning guidance
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