Our Story

The Tuebner Group has been providing financial planning services to clients in the Southern California area for nearly four decades, and has recently expanded to New Orleans, Louisiana as well. David L. Tuebner began his career as a financial advisor in Los Angeles in 1987; and Mckenzie King was promoted from an intern to a Financial Advisor in 2021.

Drawing on their own experience, the vast capabilities of Morgan Stanley, and extensive training to deliver appropriate solutions; The Tuebner Group works hand in hand with you to navigate the financial complexities of your life. Being good listeners enables them to truly understand your needs and develop a sustainable plan to grow and protect your wealth.

Being a close-knit team, they work together to form comprehensive financial plans for their affluent clients that consist of complex estate, tax, investment, and retirement needs. With every interaction, our team of professionals brings to you a breadth and depth of perspective that leads to practical and ongoing advice and guidance.
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Your Journey and Our Process

Our process is focused around listening. We ask questions about what is important to you, your family and your legacy and then we listen. Through each step, we provide objective advice and investment insights to construct a wealth management plan that is uniquely yours.
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    Introduction
    We begin with a discussion to understand your financial concerns and determine how we can add value. If we all agree to move forward, we'll schedule our next meeting and request important financial information.
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    Discovery
    In this in-depth conversation we learn about the values that shape your decisions and identify any unique circumstances. Our goal is to understand your goals, needs, and challenges so that we have all the necessary information to create a customized Financial Plan.
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    Analysis, Research, and Plan Development
    With the utilization of proprietary tools and insights from Morgan Stanley, we design your personalized financial plan that integrates your entire financial picture into one place. Taking into deep consideration your values, goals, and what you would like to accomplish, we create the plan that is right for you.
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    Financial Planning Meeting
    In this step, we meet with you to present your customized Financial Plan. We discuss appropriate strategies that are designed to integrate together to achieve your goals. Your plan will include investment recommendations and other beneficial strategies. Your plan may include tax efficient strategies, estate planning, or liability management.
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    Mutual Agreement Meeting
    At this time, we meet again to finalize our agreement to work together. We welcome you into the Morgan Stanley family and with your approval execute the transfer of your assets.
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    Implementation of Your Customized Financial Plan
    As the transfer of your assets to Morgan Stanley are finalized, we begin the meticulous process of implementing your goals-based financial plan. We frequently work with professionals in your circle such as your CPA or estate attorney to help deliver a seamless implementation of your plan.
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    Follow-Up Meeting
    This meeting is to ensure an update on the execution of your plan, as well as familiarize you to the numerous digital resources now accessible.
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    Ongoing Service
    Committed to premium service, we focus on developing a relationship that provides special value to you and your family. We set up regular portfolio review meetings to provide updates and keep your plan on track towards achieving your goals.
As your goals evolve over time, our process is designed to evolve with them- and with the changing circumstances of your life. Holistic in its approach, our planning process will encompass all the elements of your financial and personal life, making sure they align with your current and future goals.

Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, as well as decades of industry experience, our team can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals.
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    LifeView Intelligent Planning
    LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that we can use with our clients to create a realistic, integrated strategy that incorporates the various aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs.

    LifeView provides progress-to-goals reporting and can also illustrate complex planning strategies such as methods of stock option exercise, Roth conversions and 401k early distributions.

    Fill out the questionnaire to get started.
    LifeView Questionnaire
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    Aladdin - Intelligent Risk Management
    There’s a chance your portfolio may be at risk, but how you manage that risk is what matters.

    Portfolio Risk Platform – Powered by Aladdin is a risk management platform that provides comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types. This platform provides both an overview and a detailed view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed.
    Portfolio Risk Platform - Powered by Aladdin
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    Estate Planning
    Estate planning is the process of making arrangements to pass down wealth and assets after a person’s death. Creating an estate plan early is crucial as it ensures that your wishes are precisely reflected in your estate plan. Proper estate planning gives careful consideration to the your future plans, preferences and goals.

    When creating a plan for your estate there are many questions that you might need to ask yourself. We have created a list of these important questions for your reference.
    Questions To Consider For Estate Planning
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    Family Office Resources
    Ultra-high net worth individuals and families often have unique and complex planning needs. Here at Morgan Stanley, we have a variety of Family Office Resources that can assist our family office clients in assessing and coming up with solutions to their goals; no matter how complex they may be.
    Family Office Resources

Research and Market News

Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designated to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients. We have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.
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    Thoughts On The Market Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
    Listen to the latest episode
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    On The Markets Research Report
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
    Read The Latest Reports
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    Global Investment Committee Weekly Research Report
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
    Access this week's edition
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    Impact Quatient(IQ)
    The Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient™ application gives Wealth Management clients new customizable insights into the social and environmental impact of their investment portfolios.
    Impact Quotient(IQ)

Managing Your Wealth in the Digital World

Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designated to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
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    Goals Based Planning
    Working with us, paired with our technology, is a great way to access advice and build a wealth plan. Read more about the advantages of working with our planning technology in researching your financial goals.
    Learn About Planning Tools
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
    Learn More About MSO
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access and convenient connectivity.
    Learn more about Total Wealth View
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    Online Security Center
    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
    Learn More About Online Security Center
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    E-Sign
    E-Sign is a digital, paperless alternative to the traditional means of obtaining signatures for necessary paperwork. There is no registration process to begin using E-Sign – all you need is a valid email address and phone number.
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    E-Delivery
    E-Delivery allows you to securely save, print, send and receive documents at any time from both Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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    Digital Vault
    The Digital Vault allows you to build a centralized library for all your documents using encryption.
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    Zoom Calls
    Given today’s complexities, we make it easy to do face-to-face meetings from the comfort of your own home, utilizing the Zoom platform.

Location

3840 Kilroy Airport Way
Ste 400
Long Beach, CA 90806
US
Direct:
(562) 799-2243(562) 799-2243
1100 Poydras St
Suite 1900
New Orleans, LA 70163
US
Direct:
(504) 561-6861(504) 561-6861

Meet The Tuebner Group

About David L Tuebner

David joined the firm in 1987, where he started his financial advising career for Morgan Stanley in Southern California. David has been a Certified Financial Planner since 1992 and became a Senior Investment Management Consultant. David is a big believer in comprehensive financial planning, having navigated the 2001 Tech Bubble, the 2008 Great Recession, and the COVID-19 Pandemic for his clients. In 2019, David founded The Tuebner Group. David was raised in Jacksonville Florida, where he graduated from Florida State University and joined the Navy as a Deep-Sea Diver and surface warfare officer. Afterwards, David moved to California with his wife Pamela to start his career and raise their three children, Elisabeth, Katherine and Tilghman. David recently moved to New Orleans Louisiana but continues to meet with his clients from California.
Securities Agent: NC, WA, OR, LA, FL, DC, AZ, HI, CO, CT, SD, NY, NV, CA, TX, NM, GA, VA; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1290718

About McKenzie King

Mckenzie King joined Morgan Stanley in 2018 as an intern, where she then went on to become promoted to Financial Advisor in 2021. A dual major at Cal State Long Beach, Mckenzie earned degrees with a BS in Finance and BA in Economics. She then went on to earn her Chartered Retirement Planning Specialist designation. Having a passion for Women in business, she works for a philanthropical group called “Building Strong Girls,” by volunteering frequently with the nonprofit organization “Girls on The Run.” Mckenzie grew up in Sacramento with her three siblings and mother, Melody. She played competitive volleyball for six years. She is Series 7 and Series 66 licensed.
Securities Agent: SD, OR, NM, NY, WA, VA, LA, CA, AZ, NV, GA, NC, TX, FL, CT, HI, DC, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2183184
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