Gabriel D Hoffmann

With a distinguished 28 years at Morgan Stanley, Gabriel Hoffmann has extensive knowledge and resources to assist small businesses, individuals, and executives in managing their wealth and finances. He began his investment career at Morgan Stanley in 1996 after earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northern Arizona University. In 2022, Gabriel was promoted to Managing Director, a role in which he delivers customized guidance and advisory support to his clients. After evaluating each client's holistic situation, he provides comprehensive advice relating to Asset Allocation, Investment Solutions, Portfolio Risk Analysis, Wealth/Financial Planning, Estate Strategies, and more.

Gabriel’s interest in the financial services industry started at a young age. He was mentored by his Father and Grandfather, both of whom had successful careers in finance. His strong background in mathematics was inspired by his Grandfather, an accomplished physicist who jointly derived equations of motion with Albert Einstein. Prior to building his advisory practice at Morgan Stanley, he worked in management for the San Diego Padres Single A Minor League Baseball team.

Outside of work, Gabriel serves on the Board of Trustees for Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) ensuring the future of dance for children through scholarships and performance opportunities. He enjoys traveling, hiking, and tennis. He is also passionate about music, the performing arts and nutrition. He has been actively involved in Boy Scouts of America for over 20 years and is the proud Father of 2 ranked Eagle Scouts. He has been married to his wife Mazie since 1995. They have three children, two Sons who are soon-to-be graduates from Arizona State University and a dedicated Ballerina who danced on Broadway in over 100 performances by the age of 15 and is now dancing professionally.
Services Include
Securities Agent: NV, CO, SD, NY, AZ, WI, PA, MD, MT, HI, UT, TX, OH, NM, MN, NJ, IA, FL, CA, WA, MO, IL, AL, MI, MA, KS, ID, GA, VA, MS, TN, SC, OR, OK, NC, DC, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1339272
CA Insurance License #: 0B92744
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My Goal-Based Process

Our process focuses on what is important to you, your family and your legacy. Through each step, we provide objective advice and investment insights to construct a wealth management plan that is uniquely yours.
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    Step 1: Introduction
    We begin with an informal discussion to understand your financial concerns and determine how we can add value. If we all agree to move forward, we’ll schedule our next meeting and request important financial information.
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    Step 2: Discovery
    We continue the dialogue by fostering an in-depth conversation where we learn about the values that shape your decisions and identify any unique circumstances. We also review the documents you’ve prepared and define your priorities.
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    Step 3: Asset Transfer
    With your approval, we begin to transfer your assets to Morgan Stanley. Once transferred, we begin our goals-based financial planning process.
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    Step 4: Analysis & Plan Development
    Utilizing proprietary tools and insights from Morgan Stanley, we develop a personalized financial plan that integrates all of your available assets into one integrated plan.
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    Step 5: Plan Presentation
    In this step, we present appropriate strategies that are designed to work together to achieve your goals. Upon your approval, we will initiate the investment recommendations and begin to implement the additional strategies we’ve discussed. These often encompass risk management, as well as estate and legacy planning strategies.
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    Step 6: Ongoing Service
    Committed to premium service, we focus on developing a relationship that provides special value to you and your family. As we begin to execute each strategy, we’ll set up tools so you have immediate access to your account information. And because markets and personal needs evolve over time, we set up ongoing meetings to ensure your plan remains on schedule to achieve your goals.

Customized Solutions

As your wealth grows, so does its complexities and the resources needed to manage it effectively. We leverage our experience and relationships to deliver innovative strategies that are tailored to your needs. We look forward to speaking with you to understand your challenges, so we may map out a strategy to achieve your particular priorities and goals.
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    Wealth Management
    Wealth management brings all the dimensions of your life together. We listen carefully to understand the connections across your personal life, your family, your career, and your legacy goals to develop an integrated strategy that is uniquely yours.
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    Retirement Planning
    One of our key areas of strength is helping you prepare for and thrive in retirement. From IRAs to RMDs, we manage the complexities of your comprehensive retirement plan assets, helping you easily transition to the next phase of your life with security and confidence.
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    Alternative Investments
    Morgan Stanley’s global network affords us the ability to offer suitable clients a wide array of alternative investments to consider – from private equities and exchange funds to hedge funds and real estate investments. Our recommendations are based on your own goals and your tolerance for investment risk
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    Lending Products
    We believe it’s important to consider all aspects of your finances when building your plan for the future. We offer a broad array of lending solutions that work together to complement your existing investment strategy – from flexible lines of credit and home mortgages to state-of-the-art cash management systems.
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    Estate Planning
    Delivering an estate to the next generation or favorite charity requires more attention than families often realize. We coordinate with your estate and tax professionals to align your legacy goals with the appropriate asset titling and beneficiary designation requirements, incorporating best practices to help enhance results.
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    Business Succession Planning
    Owning a business represent years, if not decades, of hard work and entrepreneurial savvy. Yet, even the most astute business owners are often unfamiliar with the complexities that go into a successful succession strategy. We understand your succession in the context of your overall financial picture. We also work closely with your other advisors to help ensure your priorities are reflected in your succession strategy.
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    Life Insurance
    Life’s risks can manifest themselves in many ways – from loss of life to loss of health – and have the potential to impair the efficiency of a thoughtfully developed plan. We proactively help address these concerns in a number or ways, ranging from insurance reviews to liquidity strategies.
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    Planning For Education Funding
    Helping meet the educational costs of children and grandchildren may be one of the most personal fulfilling investments you can make. We are here to help you develop strategies and investment recommendations that can help ensure the people in your life get the education they need to succeed.
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    Endowments & Foundations
    Committees and administrators are faced with the complex task of developing appropriate investment policy statements, understanding how to assess performance and finding superior fund managers. I help you and your investment committee reduce risk and increase returns, so you can preserve principal and generate income to be used for your philanthropic endeavors
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    Socially Responsible Investing
    Many investors are seeking meaningful ways to create positive economic, social and environmental impact through the investments they make in their portfolio. Socially Responsible Investing focuses on aligning financial goals – which are driven by economic fundamentals – with impact goals – which are driven by personal values and mission. We can help you integrate these themes into your investment strategy.

Managing Your Money in A Digital World

We offer a comprehensive suite of tools to manage your wealth more effectively in today’s busy world. We are happy to assist you in signing up for any of these services.
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    Goals Planning System (GPS)
    GPS is our financial planning software. It helps define what you want out of life, so we can create a financial framework to bring these goals to fruition.
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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    When you sign up for MSO, you can conveniently and securely manage your account online or on your mobile device.
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    Digital Vault
    The Digital Vault allows you to build a centralized library for all your documents using encryption.
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    Total Wealth View
    With this service, you can view all your assets and liabilities together – whether held at Morgan Stanley or elsewhere – in one place for a comprehensive overview of your assets.
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    Morgan Stanley Mobile App
    The Morgan Stanley Mobile App gives you the same capabilities as Morgan Stanley Online – all from the convenience of your own phone. It also offers features to simplify your everyday finances. These include mobile check deposit and Send Money with Zelle, a convenient way to send and receive money
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    E-Authorization
    With E-Authorization, you no longer need to sign a paper Letter of Authorization (LOA) to authorize a wire transfer request.
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    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors of 2023
    Disclosure:
    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22.
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    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors of 2022
    Disclosure:
    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
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    President’s Council – Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (2017-2022)

Client Service Team

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    Sherell Passey - Sr. Client Service Associate
    Email:sherell.passey@morganstanley.com
    Sherell Passey was born and raised in Southern California, where she worked in a variety of management positions, owned several businesses, and raised her family. She began her career in the financial services industry in 2010 and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013.
    Sherell leverages her extensive experience to provide outstanding customer service experience for all clients. She enjoys finding fast and efficient solutions for client’s requests and any issue that may arise.
    She values each client and enjoys getting to know them each personally. Most important to her is that personal relationship.
    In her spare time Sherell enjoys gardening, hiking, and all kinds of DIY home projects. Sherell and her husband have 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren. She can be found most weekends involved in one of her grandchildren’s various activities.
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    Samantha Duke - Registered Client Service Associate, Financial Planning Associate
    Phone:
    (480) 368-6527(480) 368-6527
    Samantha Duke joined Morgan Stanley in January of 2020 as a Registered Client Service Associate, after relocating to Scottsdale, AZ from Saint George, UT. She worked within the financial service industry for nearly a decade, and held multiple roles during this time, including a Small Business Specialist position at Wells Fargo Bank, Annuity & Sales Representative at TD Bank, and Investment Client Associate at TD Ameritrade and Merrill Lynch. She obtained her Series 7 & 66 in 2017 and her Financial Planning Associate designation in January of 2022. Samantha has a sincere passion for helping others, learning about clients and their families, and of course, providing exceptional client service.

Location

14850 N Scottsdale Rd
Suite 600
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
US
Direct:
(480) 345-4731(480) 345-4731
Toll-Free:
(800) 347-5107(800) 347-5107
Fax:
(480) 345-4777(480) 345-4777
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.

Mosaic

Explore ideas and inspiration with captivating, original lifestyle stories created exclusively for Morgan Stanley clients.
A Change of Greenery
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A Change of Greenery

Houseplants add oxygen, flair, and warmth year-round, and the right one in the right space can do just as much for a room as any painting or side table.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Gabriel D Hoffmann today.
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1Alternative 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.

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2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.

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Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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4Morgan 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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5Morgan 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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6Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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7When 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.

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8When 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.

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