Cynthia Lemus
Senior Client Service Associate
Phone:
(818) 713-4737(818) 713-4737
Charlie Lowe, MBA
Executive Director,
Financial Advisor,
Family Wealth Director,
Senior Portfolio Manager,
Global Sports and Entertainment Director
Direct:
(818) 713-4752(818) 713-4752
My Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
My Story and Services
Charlie Lowe is an Executive Director, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Director, Senior Portfolio Manager, and Global Sports and Entertainment Director. She brings decades of experience and some of the industry's most prestigious credentials to her work advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions — including athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, hospital foundations, and nonprofit organizations.
A graduate of Pepperdine University with an MBA in finance, Charlie has built a distinguished career spanning decades of leadership in private wealth management. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she held senior positions at UBS, Merrill Lynch, and Wells Fargo. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for delivering advanced wealth strategies to clients with highly complex financial lives, and her work has earned national recognition, including back-to-back placements on Forbes list of Best-In-State Women Advisors in 2024-2026.
Today, Charlie is directly involved in every aspect of the team's wealth management service — from macro-level asset allocation, investment planning, and multi-generational estate design to liquidity management, advanced tax strategies, insurance architecture, and philanthropic structuring. Her guidance is particularly sought after by executives and entrepreneurs with concentrated equity positions, for whom she engineers sophisticated, tax-aware diversification plans that often incorporate charitable remainder trusts, lead trusts, and other long-horizon planning vehicles that can help diversify holdings and build tax-efficient retirement income. Charlie also serves as a trusted advisor to multigenerational families, philanthropic foundations, and nonprofit institutions with long-term investment mandates.
In her role as a Family Wealth Director at Morgan Stanley, Charlie offers bespoke solutions tailored to meet the complex needs of ultra-high-net-worth families across multiple generations. She provides strategic guidance to her clients on effectively growing, safeguarding, and transitioning their wealth. As a Senior Portfolio Manager, Charlie crafts discretionary portfolios precisely aligned with each client's cash flow dynamics and legacy ambitions; while her elite Global Sports and Entertainment Director designation reflects her ability to address the unique needs of high-profile clients navigating complex, variable income streams. As an Alternative Investments Director, Charlie provides eligible individuals and institutions access to world-class investment strategies spanning private equity, real assets, private credit, hedge funds, and digital assets.
For every client, she drives a holistic wealth planning process with relentless precision, delivering a truly unparalleled, white-glove experience to help clients preserve capital, create meaningful impact, and navigate the demands of generational wealth with clarity at every stage.
Outside the office, Charlie is an accomplished endurance athlete who has conquered marathons, Spartan races, and the summit of Mount Whitney — the highest peak in the contiguous U.S. As a committed mentor and advocate, she invests in the next generation of women leaders through organizations like The W Source® and other initiatives empowering women and girls. In her free time, Charlie actively participates in her local community, supporting impactful causes such as Food Share, Habitat for Humanity, and Life Animal Rescue.
2024-2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award. (https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure)
2024-2026 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2024-2026) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in September of the year prior to the issuance of the award. (https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure)
2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2026) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 6/30/24-6/30/25. (https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure)
Securities Agent: MI, CO, MA, LA, CA, AZ, IL, OR, OH, ND, HI, AK, WY, VT, MT, MS, MD, IA, GA, OK, NJ, DE, NH, DC, RI, AL, IN, CT, UT, NE, WV, SD, SC, VA, PR, ME, NY, MO, NV, NC, WI, PA, KS, FL, AR, NM, MN, KY, ID, WA, TX, TN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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CA Insurance License #: 557671
NMLS#: 557671
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Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State 2024, 2025, 2026
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024, 2025, 2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award. (https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure)
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2026
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2026) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 6/30/24-6/30/25. (https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure)
Family Wealth Director (FWD)
Charlie Lowe is among an elite group of Financial Advisors who have earned the Family Wealth Director Designation. It is given to those who have extensive experience working with ultra high net worth families, and who have undergone specialized training. Family Wealth Directors have direct access to an extensive range of resources needed to help highly affluent families manage the complex, multigenerational challenges of managing significant wealth.
Senior Portfolio Managers
As a Senior Portfolio Manager, Charlie studies trends and developments that shape the investment environment, drive the economy and impact portfolio performance. She conducts initial and ongoing in-depth interviews with clients regarding the complications they face, their objectives, and their willingness to deal with market fluctuations, and then crafts and manages bespoke discretionary portfolios for them, based on those interviews.
Global Sports and Entertainment Directors
Global Sports and Entertainment Directors are chosen for their advanced experience working within very specific fields. They understand the total financial picture and craft creative financial strategies that account for the unique challenges and dynamics of our clients’ careers. As a Global Sports and Entertainment Director, Charlie have the dedicated experience, continuing education and access to world-class resources needed to understand the complexities and pressures facing high-achieving professionals in the entertainment and sport industries, and to help them make smart choices about how they save, spend, invest, borrow, preserve and give.
Alternative Investments Director
As an Alternative Investments Director, Charlie Lowe provides eligible individuals and institutions access to world-class investment strategies spanning private equity, real assets, private credit, hedge funds, and digital assets. The Alternative Investments Director designation honors Morgan Stanley's Financial Advisors who have significant experience in alternative investments and meet the program's rigorous standards.
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
In addition to her undergraduate degree from California Lutheran University, Charlie Lowe graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), with a concentration in Finance from the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School.
A Commitment to Preserving and Growing Family Legacies
At the heart of our practice is a deep commitment to preserving and growing family legacies. We bring a personal understanding to the importance of aligning generations and values in the stewardship of wealth.
As a Family Wealth Director, Charlie has direct access to an extensive range of resources needed to help highly affluent families manage the complex, multigenerational challenges of managing significant wealth.
As a Family Wealth Director, Charlie has direct access to an extensive range of resources needed to help highly affluent families manage the complex, multigenerational challenges of managing significant wealth.
A Unified Vision.
No legacy is built in one generation. That’s why we work with you and your family to create a Family Mission Statement — a living document that reflects your core values and long-term goals. Reassessed annually, it helps reduce conflict, streamline decision-making, and unify your family’s wealth strategy.
Beyond the Basics.
Our services go far beyond investment management. From tax optimization and estate planning to business succession and philanthropic efforts, we leverage Morgan Stanley’s Family Office resources, offering bespoke solutions such as trusts, foundations, and tailored lending strategies to ensure wealth preservation and growth.
Facilitating Strategic Family Dialogue.
We understand that family wealth can be emotionally complex. Our role is to facilitate open, honest conversations around wealth transfer, governance, and legacy. Over the years, we’ve served in many different capacities — and hosted many family board meetings — to help ensure sensitive topics are addressed thoughtfully and with care.
Education is the Cornerstone of Lasting Wealth.
We believe multigenerational success isn't just about passing down assets — it’s about helping future generations prepare to manage it responsibly. Through personal conversations and financial education, we help empower the next generation to become informed stewards of your wealth.
Case Study 1: Turning Concentration into Opportunity
A client approached us with a highly appreciated stock position they had held for years — a source of pride, but also a major tax challenge. They were philanthropic by nature, but also looking for steady income. To help meet both goals, our team introduced a solution that helped them reduce their tax liability and generate income over time — all while supporting causes they care deeply about. The result was a tax-efficient strategy that helped transform a legacy position into a long-term giving and income vehicle.
Case Study 2: A Smarter Way to Help Reduce Taxes and Reframe Insurance
A client came to us with a portfolio rich in unrealized gains and a suite of outdated strategies originally intended for tax-efficiency. With regulations and needs having shifted, our team got to work. We helped craft a targeted tax strategy to that sought to offset portfolio gains while preserving portfolio balance. Then, we helped adjust their planning to better address current priorities — shifting focus from outdated objectives to more relevant goals like long-term care and wealth preservation. Together, these moves not only helped improve their tax efficiency, but helped align their plan with current needs and goals.
Case Study 3: Navigating a Business Sale. And Everything That Comes With It.
For one of our clients, a significant financial transition marked the beginning of a new chapter for the entire family. We worked closely with the client, their partners, and Morgan Stanley’s specialists to help craft a seamless strategy for managing the event. But the work didn’t stop there. Because the transition created a host of complex family needs — from charitable giving to lending solutions. With multiple generations involved, we helped unify the family’s financial picture, hosting board-style family meetings that helped set the stage for a lasting family legacy.
UNDERSTAND, ADVISE, DELIVER... SUCCEED
As a Global Sports and Entertainment Director, Charlie Lowe has the dedicated experience, continuing education and access to world-class resources needed to understand the complexities and pressures facing high-achieving professionals in the sport and entertainment industries, and to help them make smart choices about how they save, spend, invest, borrow, preserve and give.
Built for the Big Stage.
We work with professionals who perform at the highest level — on the court, on camera, in the studio, and in the boardroom. As Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment Directors, we're deeply attuned to the unique financial demands that come with fame, fluctuating income, and fast-paced careers. Our job is to help turn peak earning years into a foundation for long-term, multigenerational wealth.
Where Star Power Meets Staying Power.
Sudden wealth, compressed earning windows, and high public visibility demand a disciplined, discreet, and highly customized approach. That's why we build sophisticated strategies around your career arc — incorporating tax mitigation, insurance planning, real estate lending, and private investments — to help you preserve what you've earned and prepare for what's next.
Your Inner Circle, Aligned.
We understand the importance of collaboration. That's why we coordinate closely with agents, attorneys, and business managers to help ensure your financial life is integrated and intentional — not just reactive. We're here to help protect your future.
From Center Stage to Stewardship.
Whether you're signing your first deal or launching a business empire, we bring the full power of Morgan Stanley's Global Sports & entertainment platform to your side — with the resources, relationships, and rigor to support you at every step.
Location
2829 Townsgate Rd
Ste 200
Westlake Village, CA 91361
US
Direct:
(818) 713-4752(818) 713-4752
Meet My Team
Stephanie Krueger
Portfolio Associate, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(818) 713-4790(818) 713-4790
Mark Drabkin
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(818) 713-4707(818) 713-4707
About Cynthia Lemus
Cynthia Lemus is a Senior Client Service Associate with The Lowe Group at Morgan Stanley. With more than two decades of experience in the financial services industry—most of it at Morgan Stanley—Cynthia plays a pivotal role in delivering the team’s signature white-glove service to a select group of ultra-high-net-worth families, entrepreneurs, and entertainers.
Cynthia began her career in 1998 at Smith Barney. Over the years, she has also held roles at Well Fargo before joining Morgan Stanley. Her depth of experience across both client service and operational support makes her an invaluable resource to clients and colleagues alike.
As a trusted point of contact, Cynthia combines professionalism and empathy to provide an exceptional client experience at every turn. She supports a wide range of critical needs, including account openings, transfers, reporting, and time-sensitive inquiries. Known for her responsiveness and attention to detail, she brings a calm, solutions-oriented approach to even the most complex service requests — helping ensure clients feel cared for and connected.
Outside the office, Cynthia is just as committed to showing up for the people around her. As a mother of two and stepmother of six, she’s a natural listener and multitasker — skills that translate seamlessly into her work. Whether she’s managing logistics behind the scenes or guiding clients through a time-sensitive need, Cynthia brings a rare blend of heart, precision, and professionalism to everything she does.
Cynthia began her career in 1998 at Smith Barney. Over the years, she has also held roles at Well Fargo before joining Morgan Stanley. Her depth of experience across both client service and operational support makes her an invaluable resource to clients and colleagues alike.
As a trusted point of contact, Cynthia combines professionalism and empathy to provide an exceptional client experience at every turn. She supports a wide range of critical needs, including account openings, transfers, reporting, and time-sensitive inquiries. Known for her responsiveness and attention to detail, she brings a calm, solutions-oriented approach to even the most complex service requests — helping ensure clients feel cared for and connected.
Outside the office, Cynthia is just as committed to showing up for the people around her. As a mother of two and stepmother of six, she’s a natural listener and multitasker — skills that translate seamlessly into her work. Whether she’s managing logistics behind the scenes or guiding clients through a time-sensitive need, Cynthia brings a rare blend of heart, precision, and professionalism to everything she does.
About Stephanie Krueger
Stephanie Krueger is a Portfolio Associate and Financial Planning Specialist with The Lowe Group at Morgan Stanley. Since joining the firm in 2017, she has focused on delivering thoughtful, responsive service while helping clients feel empowered and informed throughout their financial journey.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Stephanie earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She also brings a background in operations management, where she developed her strong foundation in process optimization, team collaboration, and systems oversight—skills that continue to influence her client service approach today. She holds both the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses and actively engages in the firm’s professional development and strategic training initiatives.
With The Lowe Group, Stephanie plays a key role in deepening client relationships and supporting the overall planning and investment efforts. She partners closely with the team’s Financial Advisors to help execute client service strategies and ensure a consistent, high-touch experience. Whether she’s assisting with account management, onboarding new clients, or preparing reports and planning materials, Stephanie brings a meticulous attention to detail and a sincere commitment to excellence.
Outside the office, Stephanie is an avid traveler who finds joy in exploring new places — especially those with breathtaking outdoor views. A lifelong learner, she’s always up for a great book, and has recently discovered a love for wine tasting, which she enjoys sharing with friends and family.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Stephanie earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She also brings a background in operations management, where she developed her strong foundation in process optimization, team collaboration, and systems oversight—skills that continue to influence her client service approach today. She holds both the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses and actively engages in the firm’s professional development and strategic training initiatives.
With The Lowe Group, Stephanie plays a key role in deepening client relationships and supporting the overall planning and investment efforts. She partners closely with the team’s Financial Advisors to help execute client service strategies and ensure a consistent, high-touch experience. Whether she’s assisting with account management, onboarding new clients, or preparing reports and planning materials, Stephanie brings a meticulous attention to detail and a sincere commitment to excellence.
Outside the office, Stephanie is an avid traveler who finds joy in exploring new places — especially those with breathtaking outdoor views. A lifelong learner, she’s always up for a great book, and has recently discovered a love for wine tasting, which she enjoys sharing with friends and family.
About Mark Drabkin
Mark began his journey with us as an intern in January 2025 and has since progressed into the Registered Client Service Associate Role. As a Client Service Associate, Mark provides comprehensive support to meet key client needs, ensuring an outstanding experience. Mark assists clients with account openings, transfers, reporting, and time-sensitive inquiries.
Mark graduated from UCLA in June of 2025 with a degree in Economics and a minor in accounting. He has also successfully obtained both the Series 7 and 66 licenses, which further enhances his ability to serve our clients effectively.
Outside of work, Mark enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and watching his favorite sports teams - especially the LA Kings and Chicago Bears.
Mark graduated from UCLA in June of 2025 with a degree in Economics and a minor in accounting. He has also successfully obtained both the Series 7 and 66 licenses, which further enhances his ability to serve our clients effectively.
Outside of work, Mark enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and watching his favorite sports teams - especially the LA Kings and Chicago Bears.
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Understanding the unique financial challenges of athletes and entertainers and how they differ from one profession to the next, we deliver the experience and resources you need to help create and implement a comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plan based on your needs, values and aspirations.
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Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
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- Improve retention and engagement, and
- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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