Ethan Kim
My Mission Statement
My Story and Services
Ethan is a proud Korean American who lived in Korea for 3 years and is fluent in Korean. Ethan is fully licensed holding the SIE, S7TO, and S66. Ethan finds joy in helping others by educating and counseling clients with their financial goals and is a proud member of the Volpei Zimmerman Group. He excels with tending to clients’ needs and values all the relationships he holds. Being young in the industry, Ethan is eager to learn from the team and buy into the structure and methods the team has in place.
Ethan grew up in La Canada, CA and out of the office he is a scratch golfer. He was a D1 recruit and tries to play as much golf as he can. Ethan is a cancer survivor and takes pride in running in the Relay for Life run each year to support the American Cancer Foundation. Ethan is a part of the Asian Business Association, and Bruin Alumni Organizations.
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Approach
Working With You
I work with clients to simplify the financial planning process using robust software and incremental updates. My focus is to educate on practical strategies - like tax-efficiency, investing, and legacy planning-that help them feel confident about the future.
LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that I can use with my clients to create a holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of an individual's financial life, including investments and cash management needs.
Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley's own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm's intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is "On Track" to achieving their financial goals.
With a CashPlus brokerage account, you can manage your cash and get more value, more protection, and a seamless digital experience. Contact me to discuss or click here. Terms apply.
Intelligent Withdrawal gives us the ability to look across multiple accounts and products to identify the right combination of securities and tax lots to sell so you can help meet spending needs while making the most out of your hard-earned money.
Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio's exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.
Solutions
Morgan Stanley continues to create tax efficient strategies that evolve to meet client needs.
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Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax return potential and help keep more of what you earn.
EXPERIENCE THAT TRANCENDS INDUSTRIES AND GENERATIONS
I have cultivated a dynamic practice that serves a diverse range of clients, from affluent individuals to ultra-high net worth families, including those in high-profile professions, multigenerational families, and foundations. Whether you are planning for retirement or financing a major acquisition, I provide guidance to help you achieve your goals.
Wealth Management for Professionals
Professionals across various fields, including healthcare, often encounter unique financial challenges such as fluctuating incomes, substantial debt, and complex tax situations. At Morgan Stanley, we offer tailored solutions that align with your financial goals, ensuring your strategies are well-coordinated from start to finish.
Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Whether you need assistance with the sale or transfer of your business, require advice or capital to grow, or seek a plan to safeguard your assets, Morgan Stanley is equipped to support your continued success.
Legal Professionals
With an understanding of the diverse career paths and compensation structures within the legal industry, I can help you develop a comprehensive financial plan. This plan will serve as a roadmap for your future, providing increased confidence and clarity.
Location
Portfolio Insights
Retirement
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Investing
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
Business Planning
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Philanthropy
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
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2Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
3Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan's investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan's flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan's investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state's own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state's tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
4Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
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8Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
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