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Firm-wide stats for Morgan Stanley

Total advisors

23,257

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

500 Post Road East, 3rd Floor

Westport CT 06880

Advisors at this office

75

Advisors at this office

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Robert P

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

Robert Panza 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 since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, as well as UBS Financial Services from 1991 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, serving clients through a broad range of advisory programs.

General estate planning guidance
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Tara O

Series 66

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

Tara O'Connor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Goodwin Procter LLP and CDM Smith, as well as roles at Northeastern University and Victoria's Secret & Co. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Aaron H

Series 66

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

Aaron Hall is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and JPMorgan Securities. He serves as a board member for the New Canaan Veterans of Foreign War Post 653. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Derek S

Series 63, Series 66

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

Derek Slovak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of 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 through both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

General estate planning guidance
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Michael W

Series 66

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

Michael Wein is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Westport, CT, and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of The Community Synagogue in Westport and leads its social committee, organizing events and fundraising activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes.

General estate planning guidance
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Louis H

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

Louis Herskovitz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley since 2022 and prior positions in other fields such as acting and yoga instruction. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that leverages firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

General estate planning guidance
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John P

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

John Probst is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 4 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at T3 Trading Group, Northwestern Mutual, and A1 Reliable Industries. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in the restaurant industry and education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and various investment strategies while serving a broad client base.

General estate planning guidance
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Michael R

Series 66

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

Michael Roman Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019. His background includes time at the University of Rhode Island and a role at The 'Port Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning facilitated by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm‑approved tools and market simulations.

General estate planning guidance
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Jon G

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

Jon Garofalo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014, including time with Morgan Stanley Private Bank. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., BNY Investment Center Inc., Banc of America Investment Services, and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Newport, Rhode Island. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management using structured processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Wendy H

Series 66

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

Wendy Hindman Hauck is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the Department of State and HomeServices Lending. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and supports clients through both direct and employer-sponsored planning services.

General estate planning guidance
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Michael T

Series 66

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

Michael Tiefenthaler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. He has also worked in roles outside the financial industry, including at Augusta National Golf Club and Shore and Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning solutions.

General estate planning guidance
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Robert M

Series 63

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

Robert Mueller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a sole proprietorship focused on real estate property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process emphasizes structured discovery and analytical tools, offering tailored advice without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

General estate planning guidance
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Matthew S

Series 66

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

Matthew Sargent is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017 and 2018, respectively, with brief prior roles at North Elm Capital and periods of unemployment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include broad retail and institutional investment solutions.

General estate planning guidance
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Kurt T

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

Kurt Tiefenthaler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 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 2012. 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 processes and firm-approved planning tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Juliana P

Series 66

Westport, CT

Morgan Stanley

Juliana Panov is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2020 after working at SIE Exam Prep and CBG Composites GmbH. She holds the Series 66 designation. 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, 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 market modeling techniques.

General estate planning guidance
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