My Story and Services

It all started with a library book...

When we first moved to the US, my sister discovered the wonderful world of public libraries. One of the books she brought home happened to be a personal finance book, which I ended up reading instead of her. The rest was history! Since then, I have not stopped devouring books, podcasts and blogs on money, wealth, and investments. My biggest take away in my lifelong learning and education is that a healthy financial life can be achieved with the right mindset and hard work.

As your Financial Advisor, and fierce advocate, I strive to relieve you of your money mental burden and anxieties by creating clarity around the why, what, and how of your money and wealth. We discover your financial goals, create an actionable road map, and implement strategies that are specific to you, your values, and your life. We will explore delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve.

I believe in a holistic approach to your financial life – deeply understanding your lifelong goals, addressing risks, finding blind spots, and discovering opportunities in all things money.

I look forward to showing you the vast array of solutions and services we have available. You will have access to some of the world's most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.

My Methodology... What Can You Expect?
  • A deep dive into your current situation (understanding incomes, expenses, what you own, and what you owe)
  • Unpacking your money fears and exploring your feelings about risk
  • Defining what success means to you and forming the picture of financial peace
  • Plotting where you want to go, exploring the roads and the ways we can get there
  • Monitoring your progress on the path to your destination
Services Include
Securities Agent: GA, DC, CO, AZ, SC, NJ, FL, WY, WA, VA, NV, IL, OR, NE, MO, ID, HI, AR, TX, MI, ME, NY, MN, NM, NC, UT, PA, MA, CA, MD, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2583461
CA Insurance License #: 0I22108
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Client Service Team

    Natasha Fikhman, CFP® - Portfolio Associate
    Phone:
    (818) 382-5748(818) 382-5748
    Email:natasha.fikhman@morganstanley.com
    Caitlin Bloom - Registered Associate
    Phone:
    (818) 382-5701(818) 382-5701
    Email:caitlin.bloom@morganstanley.com

Location

15260 Ventura Blvd
Ste 1900
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
US
Direct:
(818) 382-5742(818) 382-5742

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Londyn Crowder-Maree

Londyn Crowder-Maree is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in California.

Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Londyn began her career in financial services in 2008, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Regional Bank Private Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. She also served as a Wealth Management Banker and an Internal Sales Specialist at Merrill Lynch.

Londyn is a graduate of Rutgers University, where she received Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Masters of Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. She lives in Valencia, CA with her daughter Jonah. Outside of the office, Londyn enjoys fashion, music as well as dedicating time to her church and philanthropic outreach programs.
NMLS#: 800266

About Helen Zhao

Helen Zhao is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director, serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in the Woodland Hills market in Greater Los Angeles area. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.

Helen began her career in financial services in 2007 and has spent over ten years at Morgan Stanley. Prior to her career in finance, Helen was a practicing CPA with Deloitte Tax LLP and Ernst & Young.
Helen graduated from Pepperdine University with an MBA and holds her Certified Financial Planner® and Chartered Financial Analyst designations. Helen lives in west Los Angeles and teaches personal financial planning part time at UCLA Extension.
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.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)