Houston-Westlake Branch Office

Maher “Mike” Husseini, a Vice President at Morgan Stanley, has been with the firm since 2023. As the Producing Branch Manager of the West Lake office, Mike leads a team of seasoned advisors offering a broad spectrum of client services, including individualized services and 401k plan management for organizations.

Mike's journey in the financial industry began in 1992, driven by his early interest in market strategy. His passion for assisting clients in making informed financial decisions has been a cornerstone of his career, enabling them to achieve their long-term goals. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri, Mike started his career at BNP Paribas as a Senior Relationship Manager, focusing on the Middle East market. This role helped him develop key skills such as adaptability, communication, and resilience, which continue to serve him well.

Following his tenure at BNP Paribas, Mike joined JP Morgan as an advisor, where he spent 16 years. During this period, he expanded his expertise by obtaining various licenses, including the 7, 66, 63, 53, 24, 4, and 31. His career at JP Morgan was marked by a commitment to integrity and the cultivation of long-term relationships, values that eventually led him to Morgan Stanley. Initially joining as an advisor in 2023, Mike transitioned to his current role as Producing Branch Manager in 2024.

Outside of his professional life, Mike is dedicated to his family, spending quality time with his three sons. He enjoys traveling and engaging in water-related activities such as boating and fishing. Additionally, Mike is fluent in both English and Arabic.

Nick began his career at Legg Mason in April of 2004 as a Client Service Associate. He has since served in a variety of capacities through mergers with Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley, including Service Associate, Market Business Service Officer, and his current role as Business Service Officer. Nick attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and is an avid supporter of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns athletic department. He has served as public address announcer in various sports over the course of twenty years.

Lauren is currently an Assistant Vice President and serves as the Risk Officer for the Greater Houston Market. She started her career in the financial services industry in 2010 and has over 15 years of experience in both service and sales prior to joining management. Most recently, she joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 and is responsible for a wide variety of supervisory, compliance and risk functions for the market. Lauren lives in Katy, Texas with her husband, James, two year old son, Isaiah, and two rescue dogs. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, new food experiences, hiking, The Astros, F1 and spending as much time with family and friends as she can.