Biography

Dennis Zansler is a Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley serving a select number of families, retirees and business owners. I am dedicated to serving the financial needs of my client’s through collaborative discussions and a goal-based approach. My mission is to help clients achieve their financial goals and ambitions through listening, observing, analyzing and advising while building lasting meaningful relationships.

Credentials:

Morgan Stanley – 1990-Present

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management

Morgan Stanley Wealth Advisor

MBA Pepperdine University

BS Accounting Major, CSULB

Rockwell International – Financial Analyst - 1978-1990

Licenses – Series 3, 7, 63, Variable Life NV 29470, CA 0A70651, NMLS 1312552

California Jaycees – Past Treasurer, Past District Governor

Hobbies – Tennis and Golf
Securities Agent: MT, CO, WA, TN, SD, OH, MN, ID, DC, WY, TX, OR, GA, UT, MD, SC, NE, MI, CA, AK, RI, OK, NV, NC, IL, HI, FL, AZ, AR, VA, PA, NY, NM; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1312552
CA Insurance License #: 0A70651
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Why Choose Dennis Zansler

My mission is to help clients achieve their financial goals and ambitions through listening, observing, analyzing and advising while building lasting meaningful relationships. This mission is based on three core principles:

A Disciplined Focus

In-depth discovery and listening intentionally helps me understand each client’s unique situation and a sound foundation for getting to know clients

A tailored, written “financial snapshot” is developed that helps clients understand their current situation and what to consider going forward

Sound recommendations, managing performance and educating on complex issues are foundational elements to my goal-based planning approach

Helps clients maximize the potential of the wealth they’ve earned and spend more time enjoying their achievements of their life

Knowledge and Resources

Trustworthiness, transparency, and passion combined with knowledge and experience helps me maintain client focus on a consistent basis

We bring global resources to clients and strive to be the primary resource for financial issues

Guidance from a seasoned professional help clients and their families navigate the complex and emotional financial markets

Clients have confidence knowing that an experienced financial professional serves as their steward of wealth

Personalized Service

My commitment to service helps ensure accessibility and responsiveness to your needs

Proactive, ongoing communication based on timely, integrated strategies that is easy to act upon helps clients to stay on course financially

Taking a caring genuine interest in my clients’ lives builds deeper relationships and helps them focus on the most important things in life

Trusting relationships built on loyalty and integrity make clients feel more confident and connected

Working With You

I believe that managing wealth involves far more than managing an investment portfolio. It begins with developing a holistic, comprehensive understanding of who you are and the financial forces at work in your life. It means helping you understand and respond effectively to these forces. And, of course, it means helping you invest your assets in a way that reflects the realities of your life and the uniqueness of your long term goals.
   As a Wealth Advisor, I am committed to building a relationship of trust in which I can work closely with you to help you define your objectives, explore alternatives and choose the financial and investment strategies that are most appropriate for you. As our relationship evolves, I hope you will come to regard me as a valued resource and a professional who can help you make a more informed decision on any financial issue.
   My most important goal: to help you achieve your objectives, providing guidance that helps your wealth do more for you.

Location

5390 Kietzke Lane
Suite 200
Reno, NV 89511
US
Direct:
(775) 823-8622(775) 823-8622
Toll-Free:
(800) 755-6635(800) 755-6635
Fax:
(775) 329-9578(775) 329-9578
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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