Rick Fulton, CIMA®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation
Phone:
(650) 858-4818(650) 858-4818
The Fulton Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(650) 858-4876(650) 858-4876
Our Mission Statement
Helping you achieve the future you envision by getting to know what matters most to you and developing a personalized and comprehensive plan to get you there. We strive to be your cornerstone financial resource so you can attain an enriched future, and leave a lasting legacy for your loved ones
What is important to you and how can we help you achieve it?
For over 20 years, our team has provided high-net worth families with in-depth, comprehensive wealth planning strategies that we develop in partnership with our clients to ensure they stay on track to meet their financial goals. What that means for you is you will have a dedicated team behind you who understands the specific needs and challenges you might encounter. Whether it be generating cash flow to ensure a healthy retirement lifestyle, Trust and legacy planning, or managing your investments in a tax-efficient manner, we can guide and navigate you through these complex needs. We will partner with you to develop a dynamic, goals-based plan that is tailored to you and commit to reviewing that plan with you on an on-going basis to make sure you stay on track. At our core, we want to know what matters most to you and what we can do to help get you there.
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Category Of One
At The Fulton Group, we are dedicated to delivering a world class client experience. Your goals are at the center of our work. Our wealth management approach focuses on you, your family, and your career. We are here to develop a tailored strategy evolving where you are today to achieving your future aspirations. Working together we help navigate some of the most difficult life and financial challenges while guiding you to make more informed decisions.
Our Services
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Goals Analysis, Retirement Income, Debt Analysis, Special Circumstances
INVESTMENT PLANNING
Security Recommendations, Economics, Asset Allocation, Tax Efficient Investing
WEALTH PLANNING
Wills & Legal Documents, Legacy Planning/Gifting, Family Governance, Charitable Planning
EXECUTIVE PLANNING
Incentive Compensation, Stock Options, Concentrated Positions, Stock Monetization
BUSINESS OWNER PLANNING
Risk Management, Cash Management, Retirement Benefits, Succession Planning
Our Tailored Process
Step 1 → Discovery Process: We listen, learn, and identify what is important to you and your legacy
Step 2 → Develop Strategies: We determine risk and gather data to analyze current investments and create a financial plan
Step 3 → Onboarding Meeting: We present and discuss your complete financial plan
Step 4 → Deployment of Solutions: Focus on asset movement and assign responsibilities
Step 5 → Wealth Team Integration: Develop and understand your network, liquidity needs, and secondary plans
Step 6 → Strategy/Tactical Meetings: Monitor, discuss, and adjust future transitions
Planning Your Future
Our wealth management process begins with you, your goals, and your financial objectives. Holistic in its approach, our process encompasses all the elements of your financial life, and your investments and cash management needs, making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan. We understand that the goals you set today will evolve over time, your financial plan will evolve with them, and with the changing circumstances of your life.
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.
Goals Planning System
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.
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. Fill out the questionnaire to get started talking with us about creating a personalized strategy for your long-term goals.
Intelligent Risk Management
There's a chance your portfolio may be at risk, but how you manage that risk is what matters.
The Portfolio Risk Platform is a powerful risk management tool 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.
Strategic Withdrawals
Building wealth is a means to an end. Taxes can eat up a significant portion of your assets upon withdrawal. This is why it's vital to look at your entire portfolio and coordinate liquidation to help reduce the impact of taxes and potentially improve investment results.
The decisions your make today can help you save for years to come. Use the resources found in the link below to help get started.
Market Insights & Digital Tools
Financial education leads to better insights into our investment strategy, and ultimately, better long-term decisions. We are committed to providing you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today's global markets. Here is a comprehensive suite of digital tools and resources, which provide some helpful perspectives on the economy, capital markets, and Morgan Stanley.
Stay informed about the latest market trends with our collection of articles and tools from leading financial experts.
Morgan Stanley Online
Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity, including paperless documents, bill pay and secure account management and much more.
Total Wealth View
It's hard to see the complete picture with only half the details, you can now conveniently view all of your accounts from other financial institutions in one place, giving you a complete financial picture. Add your external 401K, checking/savings, brokerage accounts to see your finances all in one place.
Thoughts on the Markets Podcast
Listen to detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
GIC On the Markets
The latest edition of "On the Markets," a monthly collection of the most timely research and strategy from Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and external partners.
Personal Finance
Learn how to manage your money wisely and achieve your financial goals with our collection of personal finance articles.
Market Trend News
Stay up to date on the latest market trends and developments with our collection of trending.
Spending & Budgeting Tool
Track spending habits and manage savings by using Morgan Stanley's Spending & Budgeting Tool. This tool helps advisors monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts.
Morgan Stanley Insights
Read our perspective on what's shaping the world today, and tomorrow. We cover topics ranging from health care, sustainability, macroeconomics, and technology.
Location
1400 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
US
Direct:
(650) 858-4876(650) 858-4876
Meet The Fulton Group
Kathleen Carrion
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(650) 858-4876(650) 858-4876
About Rick Fulton
After receiving my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oregon in 1994, I went on to earn the designation of Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) from the Investment Management Consultants Association. I have also earned the Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM certification (CRPC®) by passing a comprehensive examination from the College for Financial Planning.
My experience includes 3 intensive years at Salomon Smith Barney working in a stock option sales group followed by 8 years working for Merrill Lynch in their Private Client Group. I worked for Wells Fargo Advisors in their Palo Alto office from January 2009 to October 2020. Now, I am fortunate to call Morgan Stanley home.
I strive to provide sound financial advice and exceptional service to investors by building and maintaining long-term relationships based on mutual trust and respect. I help clients develop and implement strategies for building wealth and realizing their goals by analyzing and tailoring potential solutions to their individual needs.
I am an active tennis player and a lifelong fan of the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. I reside in San Carlos, CA with my three children, Charlie, Ella, and Brooke.
My experience includes 3 intensive years at Salomon Smith Barney working in a stock option sales group followed by 8 years working for Merrill Lynch in their Private Client Group. I worked for Wells Fargo Advisors in their Palo Alto office from January 2009 to October 2020. Now, I am fortunate to call Morgan Stanley home.
I strive to provide sound financial advice and exceptional service to investors by building and maintaining long-term relationships based on mutual trust and respect. I help clients develop and implement strategies for building wealth and realizing their goals by analyzing and tailoring potential solutions to their individual needs.
I am an active tennis player and a lifelong fan of the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. I reside in San Carlos, CA with my three children, Charlie, Ella, and Brooke.
Securities Agent: TX, NH, MI, IL, VA, NM, NC, HI, AZ, PA, OR, GA, AR, KS, MN, FL, DE, CO, NJ, MT, MD, MA, WY, WI, WA, NY, CA, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 997140
NMLS#: 997140
About Kathleen Carrion
Kathleen joined our team in March of 2017 and manages the daily operational and administrative functions of our business. She’s passionate about connecting with clients and assists the team in striving to exceed client expectations through responsive service. Whether it is opening an account, processing a financial transaction, or managing your existing accounts, Kathleen is there to assist you with your requests. Diligent and reliable, her ability to handle any client request, question, or concern with confidence is an asset to the practice. As a Senior Registered Client Associate, she currently holds the SIE and Series 7 & 66 licenses. Prior to her position with our team, Kathleen served as a Conference Service Manager at Four Seasons Hotel managing client events for over 10 years.
Born and raised in California, Kathleen loves spending time outdoors in the beautiful California weather with her husband and two kids.
Born and raised in California, Kathleen loves spending time outdoors in the beautiful California weather with her husband and two kids.
Contact Rick Fulton
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
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
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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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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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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Financial Wellness
Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
- Reduce employee stress,
- Improve retention and engagement, and
- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
Mosaic
Explore ideas and inspiration with captivating, original lifestyle stories created exclusively for Morgan Stanley clients.
A Change of Greenery
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1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
2When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
3Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
4When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan 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.
6Participating in a new issue/syndicate is subject to availability. IPOs are highly speculative and may not be appropriate for all investors because they lack a stock-trading history and usually involve smaller and newer companies that tend to have limited operating histories, less-experienced management teams, and fewer products or customers. Also, the offering price of an IPO reflects a negotiated estimate as to the value of the company, which may bear little relationship to the trading price of the securities, and it is not uncommon for the closing price of the shares shortly after the IPO to be well above or below the offering price.
7Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
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The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
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2When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
3Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
4When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan 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.
6Participating in a new issue/syndicate is subject to availability. IPOs are highly speculative and may not be appropriate for all investors because they lack a stock-trading history and usually involve smaller and newer companies that tend to have limited operating histories, less-experienced management teams, and fewer products or customers. Also, the offering price of an IPO reflects a negotiated estimate as to the value of the company, which may bear little relationship to the trading price of the securities, and it is not uncommon for the closing price of the shares shortly after the IPO to be well above or below the offering price.
7Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)
