Nicole N. Sams, CRPC®
Senior Vice President, Branch Manager
Phone:
(949) 955-7500(949) 955-7500
Morgan Stanley
Irvine Branch Office
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1901 Main Street
Ste 700
Irvine, CA 92614
US
Branch:
(949) 955-7500(949) 955-7500
Toll-Free:
(800) 533-3402(800) 533-3402
Branch Manager
Nicole N. SamsPhone:
(949) 809-1234(949) 809-1234
About Morgan Stanley Irvine Branch
Our Financial Advisors strive to earn the trust of many individuals, families and institutions while helping them achieve their goals. With a full suite of services, our objective is to deliver the resources that can best accomplish each client’s unique goals.
We look forward to working together.
We look forward to working together.
Services Provided
- Retirement PlanningFootnote1
- Lending SolutionsFootnote2
- Insurance ServicesFootnote3
- Legacy PlanningFootnote4
- Family Mission Statements
- Succession PlanningFootnote5
- Traditional Investments
- Cash Management SolutionsFootnote6
- Maintaining Cash Flow
- Long-term Care InsuranceFootnote7
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote8
- Investing with ImpactFootnote9
- Next Generation EducationFootnote10
- Saving for CollegeFootnote11
Our Team at Morgan Stanley Irvine Branch
Viveka Sharma
Vice President, Business Service Officer
Phone:
(949) 809-1212(949) 809-1212
Peter Byeon
Vice President, Risk Officer
Phone:
(949) 365-5324(949) 365-5324
Leslie Quintanilla
Phone:
(949) 809-1288(949) 809-1288
Sandra Rutan
Vice President, Risk Officer
Phone:
(949) 365-5376(949) 365-5376
About Nicole N. Sams
Nicole Sams is a Senior Vice President and Market Manager in Morgan Stanley’s South Coast Complex. Personable and conscientious, her main responsibilities include helping existing Financial Advisors maximize the Firm’s global capabilities for the benefit of their clients, which are ultra-high net worth individuals, families, and their foundations, both in the US and abroad.
When Nicole started at Morgan Stanley in 2010, she was a Financial Advisor Associate, educating plan participants about investments in their corporate retirement plans. She then became an Associate Complex Manager and a Business Development Manager in Pasadena, California. From there, Nicole was promoted to Branch Manager in the Beverly Hills Complex, where she formed strong relationships with Financial Advisors helping to support them in broadening their business.
Known for her warmth and results-driven approach, Nicole is adept at connecting people to needed resources to achieve their goals. She is highly skilled at relating to others, analyzing situations quickly, and finding sound solutions. Much of her success comes from being able to build trust with those with whom she works.
“Ours is a relationship business, and for any business to be successful you need to be deeply invested in the professionals whose careers you are charged with overseeing,” she says. “I am very dedicated to our Financial Advisors and guiding them on their path forward every step along the way.”
Additionally, Nicole is a self-acclaimed team player who especially enjoys the collaborative nature of her job. During her scholastic career, she competed in several sports, most notably track and field. She likes to make things happen for others and to assume a leadership role in pursuing goals.
In her spare time, she enjoys playing golf, running, snowboarding, and volunteering. Currently, she sits on the boards of three non-profit organizations: The Williams Institute, a think tank that conducts independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and policy; Girls, Inc., which encourages all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy; and Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica, which gives kids and teens what they need to succeed, providing a safe and nurturing environment to develop socially, succeed in school, stay physically active, and prepare for positive futures. She is also the Co-Chair of Women in Wealth at Morgan Stanley.
When Nicole started at Morgan Stanley in 2010, she was a Financial Advisor Associate, educating plan participants about investments in their corporate retirement plans. She then became an Associate Complex Manager and a Business Development Manager in Pasadena, California. From there, Nicole was promoted to Branch Manager in the Beverly Hills Complex, where she formed strong relationships with Financial Advisors helping to support them in broadening their business.
Known for her warmth and results-driven approach, Nicole is adept at connecting people to needed resources to achieve their goals. She is highly skilled at relating to others, analyzing situations quickly, and finding sound solutions. Much of her success comes from being able to build trust with those with whom she works.
“Ours is a relationship business, and for any business to be successful you need to be deeply invested in the professionals whose careers you are charged with overseeing,” she says. “I am very dedicated to our Financial Advisors and guiding them on their path forward every step along the way.”
Additionally, Nicole is a self-acclaimed team player who especially enjoys the collaborative nature of her job. During her scholastic career, she competed in several sports, most notably track and field. She likes to make things happen for others and to assume a leadership role in pursuing goals.
In her spare time, she enjoys playing golf, running, snowboarding, and volunteering. Currently, she sits on the boards of three non-profit organizations: The Williams Institute, a think tank that conducts independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and policy; Girls, Inc., which encourages all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy; and Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica, which gives kids and teens what they need to succeed, providing a safe and nurturing environment to develop socially, succeed in school, stay physically active, and prepare for positive futures. She is also the Co-Chair of Women in Wealth at Morgan Stanley.
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About Viveka Sharma
Securities Agent: ND, MO, OK, RI, VT, WY, TX, WV, WI, WA, VI, VA, UT, TN, SD, SC, PR, PA, OR, OH, NY, NV, NM, NJ, NH, NE, MD, NC, MT, MS, MN, MI, ME, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, ID, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK, IA; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
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
3Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
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
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Alternative 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.
9The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability 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.
10Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. 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. 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.
11Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. 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. 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.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
The investments and products listed may not be appropriate for all investors. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments or products, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment or product will depend upon an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
© 2022 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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