Amanda Ragde, QPFC, CIMA®
Financial Advisor,
Financial Planning Associate
Direct:
(818) 713-4772(818) 713-4772
My Mission Statement
Defining, assessing, and achieving your financial goals
My Story and Services
As your Financial Advisor, I can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, I can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
As a Financial Planning Specialist, my motto is failure to plan is planning to fail; thus, I work with you on setting up a financial plan to help make sure you can achieve your life goals. Plato said in Laws, Book 6, Section 753e: “ἀρχὴ γὰρ λέγεται μὲν ἥμισυ παντὸς ἐν ταῖς παροιμίαις ἔργου,” meaning “For it is said in proverbs [the beginning is half of every work], “well begun is half done.”” I firmly believe that one of the easiest ways to improve your chances of success is simply beginning with adequate preparation.
Also, as a Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC), I work with business owners and companies on both new and established retirement plans for employee retention and benefits, tax planning strategies, and wealth building. I help plan fiduciaries manage their roles and responsibilities.
I am a Santa Clarita Valley native. I went to Harvard-Westlake School, American University, and attended National Chengchi University in Taipei as well as Peking University in Beijing. I am active in the LGBTQ+ community. I still live in the Santa Clarita Valley. On the weekends, you're likely to find me out adventuring with friends, working on one of my many cross-stitch projects, practicing my Tagalog, or hanging out at the farmers' market.
As a Financial Planning Specialist, my motto is failure to plan is planning to fail; thus, I work with you on setting up a financial plan to help make sure you can achieve your life goals. Plato said in Laws, Book 6, Section 753e: “ἀρχὴ γὰρ λέγεται μὲν ἥμισυ παντὸς ἐν ταῖς παροιμίαις ἔργου,” meaning “For it is said in proverbs [the beginning is half of every work], “well begun is half done.”” I firmly believe that one of the easiest ways to improve your chances of success is simply beginning with adequate preparation.
Also, as a Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC), I work with business owners and companies on both new and established retirement plans for employee retention and benefits, tax planning strategies, and wealth building. I help plan fiduciaries manage their roles and responsibilities.
I am a Santa Clarita Valley native. I went to Harvard-Westlake School, American University, and attended National Chengchi University in Taipei as well as Peking University in Beijing. I am active in the LGBTQ+ community. I still live in the Santa Clarita Valley. On the weekends, you're likely to find me out adventuring with friends, working on one of my many cross-stitch projects, practicing my Tagalog, or hanging out at the farmers' market.
Securities Agent: MA, DE, AR, UT, TN, PA, MD, KS, CA, OR, VT, VA, NY, IA, HI, WA, SD, SC, NM, DC, AZ, WI, TX, OK, MN, GA, CO, NV, NC, ME, IN, ID, CT, OH, LA, KY, RI, NJ, ND, MT, MI, IL, FL, AL, AK, WY, WV, NH, NE, MS, MO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2342781
NMLS#: 2342781
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Client Service Team
Jorge Ragde, QPFC - Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(818) 713-4771(818) 713-4771
Email:Jorge.Ragde@morganstanley.com
As your Portfolio Manager, a Morgan Stanley designated financial professional, I believe that you - as one of our most important clients - are entitled to a different kind of working relationship with the firm. In fact, it is a type of relationship that you have probably not encountered previously. While I can provide investment advice, the Portfolio Management program is designed to help meet your specific financial needs and is managed on a fully discretionary basis, bearing in mind your unique goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. As your Portfolio Manager, I take pride in being able to bring the scope and influence of the differentiating resources of Morgan Stanley to our most valued clients.
This combination of personal attention, financial possibilities, and our experience can help create opportunities for you. Your financial life requires the broadest possible scope of knowledge, and I am committed to helping you have an experience that is easier, rewarding, and furthers your financial goals.
This combination of personal attention, financial possibilities, and our experience can help create opportunities for you. Your financial life requires the broadest possible scope of knowledge, and I am committed to helping you have an experience that is easier, rewarding, and furthers your financial goals.
Securities Agent: ID, NV, ME, NJ, TN, OR, MN, CO, CA, WI, VA, CT, AL, PA, NY, NC, MI, KS, FL, UT, NM, KY, AK, GA, WY, SC, MA, IL, TX, LA, VT, OH, MT, AZ, WA, HI, MD, OK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
Linda Reigel - First Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(818) 713-4728(818) 713-4728
Email:Linda.Reigel@morganstanley.com
Business Experience:
1988 - Present: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
First Vice President
Associations
Insurance Advisory Council
Paradise Cove Homeowners Association, Board Member
Honors and Recognition
Directors Club 2003- 2008
1988 - Present: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
First Vice President
Associations
Insurance Advisory Council
Paradise Cove Homeowners Association, Board Member
Honors and Recognition
Directors Club 2003- 2008
Securities Agent: UT, MN, PA, NJ, VT, SC, GA, CA, OH, ID, ME, MD, AL, NY, WY, WA, VA, TX, NV, IL, WI, OR, NM, MA, KY, KS, CT, AZ, AK, FL, CO, NC, MI, LA, OK, MT, HI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
Tiffani Underwood - Client Service Associate
Phone:
(818) 713-4773(818) 713-4773
Email:Tiffani.Underwood@morganstanley.com
Tiffani Underwood is a Client Service Associate for Jorge Ragde at Morgan Stanley. She strives to provide a high level of service to every client and hopes to address concerns promptly and professionally. She is passionate about working with clients and believes the level of service a client receives should always be outstanding.
Prior to joining the financial industry Tiffani was in Education for 15 years. She has worked as a teacher, teacher's assistant, community liaison, childcare provider and as a residential care assistant at a group home for at-risk youth. Tiffani obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications from Michigan State University and her Master of Education degree in Special Education from Grand Canyon University.
Tiffani lives each day striving to be a better person than she was the day before. When not in the office she is a basketball mom and enjoys supporting her son and his love for the game. She also enjoys listening to a variety of podcasts, reading books, travelling (whenever she can) and spending time with her family.
Prior to joining the financial industry Tiffani was in Education for 15 years. She has worked as a teacher, teacher's assistant, community liaison, childcare provider and as a residential care assistant at a group home for at-risk youth. Tiffani obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications from Michigan State University and her Master of Education degree in Special Education from Grand Canyon University.
Tiffani lives each day striving to be a better person than she was the day before. When not in the office she is a basketball mom and enjoys supporting her son and his love for the game. She also enjoys listening to a variety of podcasts, reading books, travelling (whenever she can) and spending time with her family.
Location
21650 Oxnard St
Ste 1800
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
US
Direct:
(818) 713-4772(818) 713-4772
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3Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
5Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
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2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
3Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
5Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)
