Westlake, OH Office

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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

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Location

159 Crocker Park Boulevard, Suite 460

Westlake OH 44145

Advisors at this office

25

Advisors at this office

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Dominic N

Series 66

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

Dominic Najem is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial plans under both direct and corporate agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Caitlin G

Series 65, Series 63

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

Caitlin Gall is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westlake, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Ohio State University and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual 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 its services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Jennifer O

Series 66

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

Jennifer Oxley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and worked at Merrill from 1996 to 2023 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to support client planning.

General estate planning guidance
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Scott M

Series 66

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

Scott Masters is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio, where he has worked since 2015. He has 10 years of industry experience, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, incorporating advanced modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations.

General estate planning guidance
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James C

Series 63, Series 65

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

James Chippi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 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 services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by advanced modeling tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Christian R

Series 63, Series 65

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

Christian Riemenschneider is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a restaurant and bar business in Cleveland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment research to support its financial planning process.

General estate planning guidance
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Brady W

Series 66

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

Brady Wells is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at GreenBud, LLC and TrueGreen Global, as well as positions outside finance such as ice hockey coaching. Outside of his advisory career, Wells serves as an assistant ice hockey coach for the Cleveland Wildcats and is involved in recreational activities at Beechmont Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs for both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a combination of direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Michael B

Series 66

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

Michael Brennan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Westlake, Ohio, and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves as a board member of Ronald McDonald Charities Northeast Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

General estate planning guidance
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William L

Series 63, Series 65

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

William Laverty is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers its services directly and through corporate agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Porter V

Series 63, Series 65

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

Porter Vergon III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets Inc since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery tools and advanced modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Andrew R

Series 63, Series 65

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

Andrew Riffle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with GIANT, LLC. 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 methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that combine advisory planning with various investment and product offerings.

General estate planning guidance
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Kyle H

Series 66

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

Kyle Healy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his industry career in 2025. His prior experience includes various roles in sports clubs and educational institutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Jon W

Series 66

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

Jon Wagner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Wagner also serves on the finance committee for St. Clement Catholic Parish, advising on the use of church finances. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

General estate planning guidance
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Lynne P

Series 63, Series 65

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

Lynne Purtell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Timothy W

Series 66

Westlake, OH

Morgan Stanley

Timothy Weber is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2015. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

General estate planning guidance
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