Jeff D. Antoniotti Managing Director, Wealth Management

has celebrated 27 years with Morgan Stanley and manages $1 billion in client assets. He began his career in wealth management in 1995 with UBS and was recruited to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 1997. With years of investment experience Jeff has achieved many designations and awards.

He has earned the designations of Senior Investment Management Consultant, Portfolio Manager, Family Wealth Advisor, Lending Specialist, and Financial Planning Specialist. Jeff was named to the firm's prestigious Presidents Club, an elite group composed of the firm's leading financial advisors. Throughout his career, Jeff has been consistently recognized as a top advisor by leading financial publications such as Forbes and Financial Times.

He and his dedicated team are passionate about guiding their clients in achieving their vision of continued financial success. He has been qualified by his firm to manage his client’s assets by proper training, experience and commitment to exceptional client service. Jeff has developed and implemented innovative strategies that truly address his individual client’s needs. He believes that client relationships are built on trust and integrity and he strives to exemplify these values daily. 

Jeff was born and raised in Southern California and has been a resident of Ventura County for over 25 years. He and his wife Veronica are raising two beautiful children Ashlyn and Ashton. Jeff credits his success to both his work ethic and the love and support of his family. He looks forward to continue working and raising his family in the community.





2019-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (2019-2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

Source: ft.com (Awarded Mar 2018) Data compiled by the Financial Times based on time period from 6/30/15 - 6/30/17.
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CA Insurance License #: 0B96200
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• Forbes Magazine "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" - 2024
• Forbes Magazine "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" - 2023
• Forbes Magazine "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" - 2022
• Forbes Magazine "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" - 2021
• Forbes Magazine "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" - 2020
• Forbes Magazine "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" - 2019





2019-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (2019-2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors
Source: ft.com (Awarded Mar 2018) Data compiled by the Financial Times based on time period from 6/30/15 - 6/30/17.

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

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With a diverse and talented workforce, extensive resources, sophisticated capabilities and global reach, we have a distinctive approach in helping you with your unique life goals. Our relationship begins with a thorough understanding of your needs, priorities and goals for the future and then we deliver a tailored plan to help achieve and protect the outcomes you seek. Next we help you implement the strategy and we will help monitor your progress and make adjustments as life evolves.

Family Wealth Education

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The Family Governance & Wealth Education group helps ultra high net worth families strive to maximize the value of their human capital by driving family wealth education, making it more likely that all members of the family will have the foundation they need to lead meaningful, fulfilled and engaged lives.

Planning for What You Can Control: Retirement

Retirement takes work. Even without unexpected developments, financial strategies today need to anticipate supporting a retirement that could last 20 or 30 years, or more. We develop a tailored road map to help you achieve and protect the outcomes you seek.

Client Service Team

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    Donna L. Herme
    Portfolio Associate
    tel: (805) 374-8156
    fax: (805) 200-3601
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    Jesse G. Mazza
    Vice President Private Banker
    tel: (818) 713-4764
    fax: (213) 785-1712
    jesse.mazza@morganstanley.com

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Ste 200
Westlake Village, CA 91362
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(805) 494-0200(805) 494-0200
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(800) 654-5954(800) 654-5954
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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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