
Inna L Kelly

My Mission Statement
Inna Kelly
Financial matters are rarely confined to just one individual, rather they impact the whole family or even community. I spend a lot of time with my clients and their children. I am a Family Wealth Director providing advice across generations. I help my clients plan for all types of life events and financial goals such as getting married, passing wealth to children or grandchildren, caring for aging parents, or giving back to the community.
I am a Barron's Hall of Fame advisor, and I am honored to be recognized in Working Mother's "Top Wealth Advisor Moms," Forbes Magazine's "Top Women Wealth Advisors," Barron's "Top 100 Women Financial Advisors," Forbes Magazine's "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors," and Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors."
I spend my time split between San Francisco and San Diego with clients in both areas. In my free time, I hang with my family - my husband and three lively girls!
Award Disclosures:
Barron's Hall Of Fame 2025 List
Source: The Barron's "Hall of Fame" list, published throughout 2025. Based on Barron's rankings received over the prior 10 years
2017-2021 Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research's Top Wealth Advisor Moms
Source: Workingmother.com (Awarded October 2017-2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was given.
2017-2025 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2017-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2016-2025 Barron's Top 100 Women Financial Advisors
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded June 2016-2025). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
2018-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2018-2022, 2024-2025 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State) Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2018-2022, 2024-2025). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Asset Management
- Financial PlanningFootnote2
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote3
- Trust Services*
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote4
- Executive Benefit ServicesFootnote5
- Business PlanningFootnote6
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote7
- Retirement PlanningFootnote8
- Divorce Financial AnalysisFootnote9
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote10
- Philanthropic Services
NMLS#: 1282442
IN THE PRESS
Barron's Hall of Fame
Inna Kelly has been inducted into the Barron's Hall of Fame, a distinction awarded to advisors who consistently earn a spot on the Barron's rankings for a decade or more.
2016 - 2025 Barron's Top 100 Women Financial Advisors
Inna Kelly was included in the rankings for Barron's Top 100 Women Financial Advisors for ten consecutive years.
2017 - 2025 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors
Inna Kelly was named a Top Women Wealth Advisor by Forbes Magazine for nine consecutive years.
2018 - 2022, 2024-2025 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors State-by-State
Inna Kelly was included in the rankings for Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors for seven years.
2018 - 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Inna Kelly was named a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes Magazine for eight consecutive years.
2017-2021 Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research's Top Wealth Advisor Moms
Inna Kelly was named to Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research's Top Wealth Advisor Moms for five consecutive years.
2016-2025 Morgan Stanley Chairman's Club
Inna Kelly has been a member of the firm's prestigious Chairman's Club, an elite group composed of the Firm's top Financial Advisors, for ten consecutive years.
Disclosures
Barron's Hall Of Fame 2025 List
Source: The Barron's "Hall of Fame" list, published throughout 2025. Based on Barron's rankings received over the prior 10 years
2016-2025 Barron's Top 100 Women Financial Advisors
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded June 2016-2025). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
2017-2025 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2017-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2018-2022, 2024-2025 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2018-2022, 2024-2025). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
2018-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2017-2021 Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research's Top Wealth Advisor Moms
Source: Workingmother.com (Awarded October 2017-2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was given.
Location
Portfolio Insights
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
Financial Wellness
- Reduce employee stress,
- Improve retention and engagement, and
- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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6Morgan 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.
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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
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 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.
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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
10The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
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