My Story and Services

Drew currently serves as a Financial Advisor and works closely with clients to help them develop financial plans, covering every aspect of their financial needs. Some of the other responsibilities Drew also takes on are:

- Retirement planning
- Education funding
- Asset allocation guidance
- Access to professional Investment Managers
- Alternative investments.
- Specialized guidance on concentrated stock positions
- Estate planning
- Investment banking needs.

Morgan Stanley has been Drew’s home since 1996 and prior to coming to Morgan Stanley he worked for American National Bank in Chicago and at The Chicago Board of Trade.

Outside the office Drew loves teaching young students about finances and has volunteered for the Junior Achievement of Southern California for many years. He is very passionate about swimming and as a masters swimmer, has held numerous age group world records and been named All-American twice. Drew attended the University of Arizona, receiving his bachelor’s degree.

Drew holds his Series 3, 7, 31, 63 and 65 licenses.
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OUR PROCESS

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We believe that every family that works with us at Morgan Stanley deserves a financial plan that is regularly updated and monitored, evaluating the risks you are comfortable taking to achieve your goals and access to industry leading technology tools to ensure ongoing communication about your progress.
1. Meet with you and your family to understand your unique circumstances
2. Understand your family's financial goals
3. Utilize Total Wealth View to analyze your family's global financial picture
4. We will confirm the existence of estate planning documents such as medical directives, wills and trust documents, and offer referrals to outside professionals as appropriate
5. Complete review of all outstanding liabilities, including mortgage, business and personal loans
6. Budgeting and cash management needs
7. Bringing Morgan Stanley's network of global resources to bear to help solve even the most complex financial situations for your family or business
What You Can Expect From Us

- Regular updates about your performance, fees, investments and financial plan progress
- Continued profiling of your risk tolerance
- Periodic email updates, timely phone calls and annual in person reviews
- 24 hour response time if you leave a message for a member of the team

Our Services

When managing wealth, there are many aspects that must be covered in order to get a complete plan. Take a deeper look into what we provide:
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    Estate Planning
    When it comes to leaving your legacy to your loved ones, effective and proactive estate planning is essential. From receiving beneficial tax treatment and avoiding legal burdens to streamlining the inheritance process, estate planning makes this possible. We can help with this process and make sure that you are up-to-date when hitting milestones in your life.
    Estate Planning Brochure
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    Financial Planning
    Financial planning is a dynamic process that is based on the client’s changing wants and needs both in the short and long term. Short term goals take priority in current planning while long term goals are considerations that influence a client’s full analysis.
    Plan For Your Future
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    Retirement Planning
    Retirement Planning is a core component of wealth management. Taking into consideration potential future costs such as living expenses, travel costs, and education funding is crucial in developing an effective retirement plan. By quantifying your financial needs, creating an action plan, and tracking progress, we can assist you in implementing a plan tailored to you and your goals.
    Planning Your Goals
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    Insurance Review
    Making sure you and your family are protected from the unexpected is a very important aspect of a plan. Reviewing your policies is just as crucial, to ensure that you are getting the most protection for your premium and have enough coverage to take care of your needs.
    Understanding Insurance

MS Digital Tools

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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    With Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile app, your investments and everyday finances are never more than just a click away.
    Learn More About MSO
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your external account information, you will benefit from more informed and comprehensive wealth planning and convenient connectivity.
    Learn More About Total Wealth View
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    Morgan Stanley Reserved
    MS Reserved is a complimentary loyalty program available to Morgan Stanley Clients with a minimum of $1M in AUM. As a reserved member, clients will have access to exclusive partner offers and discounts, as well as thought leadership content and a variety of lifestyle and personal finance topics.
    Learn More About MS Reserved
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    Morgan Stanley Signature Access
    Signature Access, the highest tier of Morgan Stanley's loyalty program Reserved Living & Giving, gives clients with $10 million or more in assets at the firm access to world class services such as Private Health Advisory, Personal Cybersecurity services, Aircraft Management and more all in addition to the discounts and content available through Reserved Living & Giving.
    Signature Access Lifestyle Advisory Concierge
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    Planning
    Our team uses a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that we can use with clients to created a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of an individual's financial life, including investments and cash management needs. Our tools provide progress-to-goals reporting and can also illustrate complex planning strategies.
    Take Control of Your Financial Future Today
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    Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention
    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our extensive security measures and take advantage of our numerous resources and ideas to help you stay protected online.
    Protect Your Legacy
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform is powered by BlackRock's Aladdin risk engine, a state-of-the-art, innovative tool used by several of the world’s largest institutional asset managers, using this tool provides comprehensive risk analytics and a sophisticated view of the risk/return dichotomy across your financial portfolios.
    Manage Your Risk

Location

24300 Town Center Dr
Ste 200
Valencia, CA 91355
US
Direct:
(661) 290-2029(661) 290-2029

Meet My Team

About Joselyn Alvarado

Joselyn Alvarado brings over 12 years of experience in Consulting, Client Relations, and Project Management, exceling at strengthening client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service. She works closely with the team to open, setup, and maintain client accounts, facilitate money movement transactions, and enroll and train clients in adopting Morgan Stanley’s proprietary Modern Wealth tools. Joselyn’s strong background in strategic planning, effective communication, and detail-oriented execution, combined with her diverse industry experience, positions her as a trusted resource for clients. Her approachable and personable nature further enhances her ability to deliver outstanding service.

Joselyn is a proud graduate of the University of Southern California, Class of 2013. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, honing her golf skills, camping, and hiking with her rescue pup, Morpheus. She also loves making home-cooked meals with her fiancé.
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
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

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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