Chris Soto, CRPS®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(949) 809-1334(949) 809-1334
Ascend Pacific Group at Morgan Stanley
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We are focused on providing you with holistic, objective advice and strive to be your trusted advisor by delivering the best of two worlds to you: the personalized service of a consulting boutique, and the resources of a global financial powerhouse.
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As your Financial Advisors, we 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 we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll 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.
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We, the Ascend Pacific Group at Morgan Stanley, offers an extensive suite of Financial Management and Holistic Investment Planning Solutions to Institutions , Families, Business Owners, Executives and more. We are your dedicated team of Financial Advisory Professionals who strive to help our clients make their goals a reality and simplify the complexities of your financial life by offering a comprehensive suite of services to meet your needs.
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At Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, we utilize exclusive access to vast resources, combined with our unique capabilities, gives us the means to support your goals at every life stage. We provide a range of solutions to meet you where you are—no matter your starting point or preferred investing approach. We understand that as family or institutional wealth increases, the implementation of investment strategies becomes increasingly complex and portfolios require close monitoring to remain within intended parameters.
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We take a holistic approach to managing your finances by identifying risk outliers and understanding the impact of market scenarios. We leverage Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform and the risk analytics integrated into their proprietary platform applications to leverage risk insights across thousands of risk factors. We are able to instantly analyze an entire portfolio, including assets held elsewhere, which helps identify and mitigate your risk.
Corporate Retirement Plans
Our team works closely with plan sponsors and clients to cultivate strong relationships and create innovative retirement plan solutions. Backed by the power of Morgan Stanley, we can help you gain confidence and efficiency in your plan management with a strong team, comprehensive services, and fiduciary support. Our goal is to design and help you administer a retirement plan that helps you last a lifetime and beyond!
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Utilizing the powerful Morgan Stanley at Work platform, the Ascend Pacific Group at Morgan Stanley is able to help build financial confidence through insightful advice, thoughtful education and cutting-edge technology across a suite of modern workplace solutions which include Retirement Solutions, Financial Wellness and Equity Solutions.
- 401(k) and 403(b) Plans
- Pension Plans
- Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans
- IRAs
- Plan Competitiveness and Fiduciary Risk Management
- Investment Selection and Monitoring
- Employee Retirement Readiness
- Plan Evaluation: We provide a needs assessment, perform benchmarking and run provider searches to help you ensure your plan is set up to achieve its goals.
- Investment Management: We help produce investment policy statements, lead investment selection and perform investment monitoring to give your employees access to money management resources.
- Plan Management: Through lead issue resolution, fiduciary audit and fee analysis, we help streamline administration and make sure your plan stays in compliance.
- Plan Participation: We provide content, seminars, and strategic planning resources to educate, engage and excite your employees about preparing for retirement.
Retirement Plan Solutions
Take care of tomorrow, so your employees can take charge of today.
Our Retirement Solutions help your company and employees maximize their benefits and make informed decisions about the future.
Financial Wellness
Inspire your employees to achieve their goals, wherever they are on their journey. Our Financial Wellness offering helps your employees reduce financial stress and build resiliency, so they can be more confident at work and in life.
Retirement Plan Consulting and Solutions
Speak with us to let us help you create, design, and plan our your retirement step by step, goal by goal.
Christopher Soto, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Corporate Retirement Director
Adrian Zuloaga, Certified Financial Planner®
Vice President, Financial Advisor
We serve a full spectrum of plan types including:
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We offer the tools, advice and support you need to manage your retirement program with confidence from every angle.
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Irvine, CA 92614
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(949) 809-1335(949) 809-1335
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Adrian Zuloaga, CFP®
Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(949) 809-1335(949) 809-1335
DJ Sobrepena, QPFC
Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(949) 809-1394(949) 809-1394
Victor Bui, CRPS®
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(949) 809-1336(949) 809-1336
Bethany Hsi
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(949) 809-1387(949) 809-1387
About Chris Soto
Chris Soto is a Financial Advisor and Corporate Retirement Director (CRD) at Morgan Stanley - Wealth Management. Only about 2% of all Morgan Stanley advisors meet the requirements to hold the Corporate Retirement Director. As of March 2025, he and his team manage over 110 retirement plans and $500+ million in assets. Since becoming a financial advisor in 2008, Chris has focused on providing business owners, corporate leaders, and families with clear, research-backed financial advice that helps them develop effective retirement strategies.
His extensive experience working with public and private entities, and the people who manage them, allows him to have an in-depth understanding of client needs at an institutional and individual level.
Chris graduated from California State University, Fullerton, and went on to earn the Chartered Retirement Planning Specialist (CRPS) designation from the International College of Financial Planning.
Based in San Juan Capistrano, Chris greatly enjoys traveling the world with his wife, Crystal, and two daughters, Sophie and Charlotte, making lasting memories and exploring new places together.
His extensive experience working with public and private entities, and the people who manage them, allows him to have an in-depth understanding of client needs at an institutional and individual level.
Chris graduated from California State University, Fullerton, and went on to earn the Chartered Retirement Planning Specialist (CRPS) designation from the International College of Financial Planning.
Based in San Juan Capistrano, Chris greatly enjoys traveling the world with his wife, Crystal, and two daughters, Sophie and Charlotte, making lasting memories and exploring new places together.
Securities Agent: DC, AZ, NY, MD, MA, UT, FL, ID, NV, AR, OH, NC, KY, CO, CA, WA, WI, VA, TX, PA, OR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2515209
CA Insurance License #: 0F04202
NMLS#: 2515209
CA Insurance License #: 0F04202
About Me
Adrian Zuloaga is a Financial Advisor and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) at Morgan Stanley - Wealth Management. After becoming a Financial Advisor in 2012, he earned his CFP® designation in 2014 from the University of Irvine. This certification serves as the standard of excellence for the financial planning profession.
Adrian is committed to providing consistent and transparent first-class service to each of his clients while supporting them on their retirement journey and taking the time to truly understand his clients’ unique needs. He focuses on utilizing the vast resources of the firm and his extensive experience to consult high net worth individuals and families.
He obtained his bachelor’s in business administration with a focus in finance from California State Polytechnic University.
Outside of the office, Adrian resides in San Clemente, CA, where he enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Brittany, and two children Luca and Micah. The family shares a passion for softball, surfing, golf, and attending live concerts.
Adrian is committed to providing consistent and transparent first-class service to each of his clients while supporting them on their retirement journey and taking the time to truly understand his clients’ unique needs. He focuses on utilizing the vast resources of the firm and his extensive experience to consult high net worth individuals and families.
He obtained his bachelor’s in business administration with a focus in finance from California State Polytechnic University.
Outside of the office, Adrian resides in San Clemente, CA, where he enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Brittany, and two children Luca and Micah. The family shares a passion for softball, surfing, golf, and attending live concerts.
Securities Agent: MD, OH, NV, TX, NC, CO, ID, WI, AZ, FL, MA, AR, WA, UT, PA, VA, OR, NY, KY, DC, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2513667
CA Insurance License #: 0I18223
NMLS#: 2513667
CA Insurance License #: 0I18223
About DJ Sobrepena
DJ Sobrepena is a Financial Advisor and a Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) at Morgan Stanley – Wealth Management. With nearly 15 years of experience in the finance industry, DJ’s previous role was at an independent RIA firm, where he was the lead advisor for 401(k) plans ranging from ~1-50 million in plan assets. He collaborated closely with plan sponsors to best understand their company’s retirement needs and implement strategies that enhanced retirement offerings and participant experience.
In his current role, he continues to work closely and effectively with Business Owners, HR Departments, and CFOs to provide advice on navigating fiduciary responsibilities on a plan level through investment monitoring, analysis, and management in conjunction with the intellectual capital from Morgan Stanley.
Graduating from the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, DJ has a strong background in finance and business. He continued his professional education by earning the Financial Planning Specialist designation.
Outside of work, DJ enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, Christina, and their 2 children. He is passionate about sports, both playing recreationally and coaching his kids’ basketball and soccer teams, fostering a love for sports and teamwork in his family.
In his current role, he continues to work closely and effectively with Business Owners, HR Departments, and CFOs to provide advice on navigating fiduciary responsibilities on a plan level through investment monitoring, analysis, and management in conjunction with the intellectual capital from Morgan Stanley.
Graduating from the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, DJ has a strong background in finance and business. He continued his professional education by earning the Financial Planning Specialist designation.
Outside of work, DJ enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, Christina, and their 2 children. He is passionate about sports, both playing recreationally and coaching his kids’ basketball and soccer teams, fostering a love for sports and teamwork in his family.
Securities Agent: OR, NY, KY, AZ, OH, FL, CA, TX, CO, AR, PA, WI, DC, UT, MD, ID, WA, VA, NV, MA, NC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2540420
CA Insurance License #: 0F78732
NMLS#: 2540420
CA Insurance License #: 0F78732
About Victor Bui
Victor Bui is a Registered Client Service Associate with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. He also holds a Chartered Retirement Planning Specialist, CRPS designation. Victor supports the Corporate retirement director team by helping analyze the fund options and working with the 401k providers as a liaison to ensure a seamless service model.
In Victor’s work with the team and clients, he ensures that client requests are met with efficiency, knowledge, and extreme attention to detail. He brings a strong work ethic to everything he does and utilizes the firm’s modern wealth digital platform to deliver cutting edge service.
Victor graduated from UC Irvine with a Bachelor of Business Economics in 2022. During his time at UC Irvine, Victor was involved with and elected as the Vice President of Internal Affairs for the Undergraduate Finance Association, allowing him to hone his leadership and organizational skills.
Apart from his professional life, Victor greatly enjoys sports, particularly basketball, swimming, and MMA. Whether playing on the court, or watching the latest game, he enjoys staying active, which reflects his competitive spirit and drive for excellence.
In Victor’s work with the team and clients, he ensures that client requests are met with efficiency, knowledge, and extreme attention to detail. He brings a strong work ethic to everything he does and utilizes the firm’s modern wealth digital platform to deliver cutting edge service.
Victor graduated from UC Irvine with a Bachelor of Business Economics in 2022. During his time at UC Irvine, Victor was involved with and elected as the Vice President of Internal Affairs for the Undergraduate Finance Association, allowing him to hone his leadership and organizational skills.
Apart from his professional life, Victor greatly enjoys sports, particularly basketball, swimming, and MMA. Whether playing on the court, or watching the latest game, he enjoys staying active, which reflects his competitive spirit and drive for excellence.
About Bethany Hsi
Bethany Hsi is a Registered Client Service Associate with Morgan Stanley - Wealth Management. In her role, she prioritizes delivering a high level of professionalism and care to clients while assisting them with their administrative, operational, cashiering, and account maintenance needs.
Initially joining the Morgan Stanley internship program, Bethany proved her skill and commitment and accepted an offer post graduation into a full-time role where she continues to support client needs.
Demonstrating both her academic aptitude and strong work ethic, Bethany earned her Bachelor of Business Management from Colorado State University in two years after graduating high school.
Outside of her career, Bethany enjoys reading and writing. She regularly seeks out opportunities to expand her knowledge both professionally and personally. She enjoys spending time at the beach and outdoors, finding inspiration and beauty in nature.
Initially joining the Morgan Stanley internship program, Bethany proved her skill and commitment and accepted an offer post graduation into a full-time role where she continues to support client needs.
Demonstrating both her academic aptitude and strong work ethic, Bethany earned her Bachelor of Business Management from Colorado State University in two years after graduating high school.
Outside of her career, Bethany enjoys reading and writing. She regularly seeks out opportunities to expand her knowledge both professionally and personally. She enjoys spending time at the beach and outdoors, finding inspiration and beauty in nature.
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Leo Gonzalez Souto, CFP®
Vice President, Financial Planning Director
About Leo Gonzalez Souto, CFP®
Leandro “Leo” Gonzalez Souto is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management office in Irvine, California. He is responsible for helping financial advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.
Leo began his career in financial services in 2015 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to his current position, he worked at Charles Schwab.
Leo graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington and holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CERTIFIED EXIT PLANNER ADVISOR designations. Leo lives in Huntington Beach, CA with his wife Isabel. Outside of work, Leo is an avid soccer player and enjoys traveling the world, visiting, and spending time with his family in California, Spain, and Argentina.
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Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
Leo began his career in financial services in 2015 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to his current position, he worked at Charles Schwab.
Leo graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington and holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CERTIFIED EXIT PLANNER ADVISOR designations. Leo lives in Huntington Beach, CA with his wife Isabel. Outside of work, Leo is an avid soccer player and enjoys traveling the world, visiting, and spending time with his family in California, Spain, and Argentina.
DISCLOSURE:
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
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You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
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3When 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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9Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan's investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan's flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan's investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state's own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state's tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
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2Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
3When 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.
4When 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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