Welcome

As a financial advisor with more than 30 years in the industry, I combine a wealth of experience with a practical, hands-on approach to financial planning. Before becoming a financial advisor, I successfully owned and operated a small business, gaining invaluable insights into areas like financing, accounting, and taxes. This business acumen allows me to provide strategic, tailored advice to families, individuals, and business owners alike.

I pride myself in taking an educational approach and am committed to helping clients understand the investment process, making it more accessible and less intimidating. This approach fosters trust and long-term relationships because individuals and families will feel more confident and informed about their financial decisions.

My service model is designed to deliver a high level of personalized attention. Clients benefit from the combined experience of my team, along with access to the resources of one of the leading firms in the investment industry. All of this is to ensure thoughtful, customized financial guidance to address every unique need.

Outside of work, I have been a longtime resident of Anaheim Hills, where I live with my wife, Kelly. Together, we have raised four children and are now proud grandparents of two granddaughters. I have also been active in my community, coaching my children’s youth sports growing and up supporting local charities like the Alzheimer’s Associate, Share Our Selves, and Working Wardrobes.
Services Include
Securities Agent: CO, TN, HI, CA, WA, PA, OH, NV, UT, TX, MT, NY, NJ, NC, MN, AZ, VA, MA, IL, GA, FL, ID, OR, NM; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1312841
CA Insurance License #: 0A53705
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Education

  • BA - Business Management, 1988 California State University - Fullerton Fullerton, CA
  • Series 63 - Securities Agent, 1994
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative , 1994
  • Series 31 - Managed Futures, 1998
  • Series 65 - Investment Advisory Agent, 1994

Experience

1994 - Present: Morgan Stanley*

First Vice President
Financial Advisor
Irvine, CA

1991 - 1994: Diamond Case Designs

Business Owner
Anaheim, CA

Digital Tools and Resources

Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital resources has been designed to enhance every aspect of your financial portfolio and experience. Please read below to learn about some of the many Modern Wealth Management tools offered to our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are available from your personal device with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley mobile app. Manage your account from anywhere and be able to do tasks such as send money, pay bills, and transfer funds.
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial portfolio with Total Wealth View. Link your external accounts information and reap the benefits of more holistic wealth planning and convenient connectivity.
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    Morgan Stanley Reserved
    Reserved Living and Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards clients with over million dollars in assets and liabilities at the firm. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
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    Digital Vault
    Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give those you love. The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
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Important Financial/Market Information

Make sure that you are always updated and informed with the latest financial/market information available. See below for a few resources about significant topics that could shape your financial future.
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    Required Minimum Distributions
    Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are likely to play an important role in your finances in retirement. Planning ahead for what you want to do with the money may help reduce taxes and increase options for re-investing.
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    2024 Tax Tables
    This document outlines the 2024 tax rate schedule, education and health savings accounts limits, retirement contribution and deduction limits, among other information.
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    The GIC Weekly
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shallett provides a weekly look at markets, asset class performance, and fixed income.
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    Thoughts on the Market Podcast
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy, and more.
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    Artificial Intelligence
    Artificial intelligence has reached an inflection point as it offers game-changing innovations in technology for consumers. Make sure you know how artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize online search, commerce, and content.
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    Guide to Tax-Efficient Planning
    The tax decisions you make today can help you save for years to come. Consider these smart tax strategies for your financial plan.
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Client Service Team

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    Christina Parushev - Portfolio Associate
    Phone:
    (949) 955-7564(949) 955-7564
    Email:Christina.Parushev@MorganStanley.com
    PH: (949) 955-7564
    Email: christina.parushev@morganstanley.com

Location

1901 Main Street
Ste 700
Irvine, CA 92614
US
Direct:
(949) 955-7516(949) 955-7516
Toll-Free:
(800) 533-3402(800) 533-3402
Fax:
(949) 833-3542(949) 833-3542
Wealth Management
From My Desk

Michael Wilson: Monthly Investment Perspectives Webcast


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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

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.
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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.

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3Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.

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4Morgan 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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5Morgan 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

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6Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.

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7An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) involves risks similar to those of investing in a broadly based portfolio of equity securities traded on exchange in the relevant securities market, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The investment return and principal value of ETF investments will fluctuate, so that an investor’s ETF shares, if or when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

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8Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.

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9Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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10When 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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11Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.

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Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024)