My Story and Services

Elise Mincey is a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park with The Oak Knoll Group. She creates individually tailored financial strategies for both corporate and individual investors. Areas of focus include general investment advice, retirement and financial planning, tax integration, estate planning strategies, and corporate 401(k) retirement plans. Through her exceptional service and dedication to clients, she was named to the Firm’s Pacesetter’s Club in 2018-2024, a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who demonstrate the highest professional standards and first-class client service.

Before joining Morgan Stanley, Elise was a Senior Business Consultant with Ernst & Young, where she advised financial institutions on their investment selection, trading, and risk management practices. Elise graduated summa cum laude from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where she received her B.S. in Finance, and is a holder of the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA ®) designation, as well as the Certified Financial Planner (CFP ®) certification.
Services Include
Securities Agent: CO, CA, AK, WA, VT, OH, NC, MS, TN, NV, NM, NJ, MT, IL, CT, SC, MA, KY, WY, MO, AR, AL, VA, NY, LA, ID, FL, TX, ND, GA, WV, UT, SD, OR, NH, MI, ME, OK, KS, AZ, PA, HI, DC, WI, RI, NE, MN, MD, IN, IA, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1504798
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Designations & Services

    Certified Financial Planner | CFP®

    Individuals certified by the CFP® Board have taken the extra step to demonstrate commitment and professionalism by voluntarily submitting to the rigorous CFP® certification process that includes demanding education, examination, experience, and ethical requirements. These four cornerstones set the foundation for the CFP® professional's ability in helping clients achieve their goals.

    Financial Planning

    Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytic tools, and the extensive resources of Morgan Stanley, we can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals. Below, we have provided some links that will introduce you to a few of the tools that we use, please click to learn more about them. We hope that you will return often to learn more about topics impacting your wealth.

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    Chartered Financial Analyst | CFA®

    One of the highest distinctions in the investment management profession, the Chartered Financial Analyst is a designation given to those who have completed the CFA Program and completed acceptable work experience requirements. CFA® Charter holders demonstrate a strong understanding of advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management.

    Portfolio Management

    Comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types, providing both an overview and a detailed view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed. Working with us, paired with our technology, is a great way to access advice and build a wealth plan. We will work with you to help you uncover your needs, manage risk, and build a customized plan to help you reach your financial goals.

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TAX-EFFICIENT STRATEGIES

Here at Morgan Stanley, we strive to simplify complex financial ideas so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future. We want to provide our clients with as many resources as possible so they can stay informed about the latest market trends, outlooks, and breakdowns. The links below provide detailed analysis on interesting topics that are affecting the finance and business worlds.

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    2025 Income Tax Tables

    This helpful resource outlines the 2025 tax rate schedule, education and health savings account limits, retirement contribution and deduction limits, among other information. With tax season seemingly always right around the corner, it's best to be as informed as possible.

    View the 2025 tax tables
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    Tax-Efficient Portfolios

    Portfolios are monitored, evaluated, and rebalanced to maintain diversification and react to changing market conditions. Some key benefits include tax efficiencies, clarity by combining multiple asset classes in one account, and confidence with asset allocation advice deriving from the Global Investment Committee, so your portfolio is aligned with the firm's best thinking.

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    4 Key Tax Questions for Investors to Consider

    Factoring the impact of taxes into your investment decisions can help you keep more of your hard-earned money, both now and in the future.

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    Tax-Smart Strategies for Retirement

    Looking for ideas on how to be more tax efficient when planning for your retirement?

    Read here
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    Direct Indexing strategy

    Learn more about the potential advantages of a direct indexing strategy and how it can help you meet your financial goals.

    Read here
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    How to Access Your Tax Forms
    1. Log into your account via Morgan Stanley Online
    2. Click the Accounts tab
    3. Select the Documents tab
    4. Go to the Statement drop-down tab
    5. Select Tax Documents and download
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Client Service Team

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    Paul Magliaro - Executive Director, Financial Advisor, Executive Financial Services Director
    Phone:
    (650) 838-4204(650) 838-4204
    Email:Paul.Magliaro@morganstanley.com
    Securities Agent: KS, ME, MO, MT, TN, VI, WV, WY, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, AK, AL, IA, ID; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
    NMLS#: 311849
    CA Insurance License #: 0B09882
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    Alexander M. Anstead, CPWA® - Vice President, Financial Advisor, Executive Financial Services Director
    Phone:
    (650) 234-5118(650) 234-5118
    Email:Alex.Anstead@morganstanley.com
    Securities Agent: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, MN, MI, AL, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, ME, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, MO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
    CA Insurance License #: 0L65843
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    Jordan Gomez - Wealth Management Associate
    Email:Jordan.Gomez@morganstanley.com
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    Christina Conde - Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (650) 234-5174(650) 234-5174
    Email:Christina.Conde@morganstanley.com

Location

2882 Sand Hill Rd
Ste 200
Menlo Park, CA 94025
US
Direct:
(650) 234-5144(650) 234-5144
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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