
Jessica C Lee, CFP®

My Mission Statement
My Story
Jessica Lee, CFP®, is dedicated and works closely to meet the financial needs of Chinese/Taiwanese and Chinese/Taiwanese American clients, including those born in the US, and EXPATS. With more than 20 plus years' experience, Jessica is focused on helping clients devise optimal and customized financial plans, implementing and minimizing risk. Jessica ensures that her team delivers an outstanding overall wealth management experience. As a designated international advisor, Jessica manages and advises high net worth international clients with their unique financial needs. With ongoing education and many professional designations, she holds, Jessica is well equipped to assist on the complexities that come with investing.
Placing clients in the center of the financial plan, Jessica's primary goal is to develop a clear roadmap based on their needs, lifestyle, and goals for their future. This process includes monitoring investments and conducting reviews with clients to make sure their financial plans keep pace with changes in their lives and make necessary adjustments along the way.
Jessica joined Smith Barney, the predecessor of Morgan Stanley in 1999. She graduated from University of Florida with an MBA in finance. In her spare time, she has volunteered in her boys' high school volleyball team for consecutive six years. She enjoys reading, cooking and appreciates life!
Jessica speaks English, fluent in Mandarin and Taiwanese.
Awards & Recognition:
Forbes has recognized Jessica Lee as one of the Forbes Best-In-State Top Women Wealth Advisors for 2025 & 2026.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2026 & Feb 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/24 - 6/30/25 & 9/30/23 - 9/30/2024.
Awards Disclosures: https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote1
- Retirement PlanningFootnote2
- Wealth ManagementFootnote3
- Divorce Financial AnalysisFootnote4
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote5
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote6
- 401(k) Rollovers
- 529 PlansFootnote7
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote8
- Cash ManagementFootnote9
- Lending Products
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INTERNATIONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Part of a global financial legacy that dates back over 150 years, Morgan Stanley is one of the few truly global institutions with the scale, scope, and commitment to serve the international investor. We serve among the world’s most capitalized institutions and stand as one of the largest wealth management firms in the world.
Morgan Stanley International Wealth Management (IWM) harnesses the extensive capabilities of the firm to serve investors located outside the United States. Functioning as a specialized group within Morgan Stanley, IWM is staffed by specially trained International Client Advisors and managers who understand your wealth management needs. Our International Client Advisors are familiar with the investment challenges and opportunities that are unique to your part of the world and can recommend highly customized strategies to help you address your specific goals.
Estate Planning
Consider the following key questions:
- Do you have significant assets outside of your IRA and primary residence?
- Would you like a set of instructions to be followed if you become incapacitated?
- Are you interested on effectively managing your assets during your lifetime while ensuring benefits for your loved ones, especially children with special needs?
- Have you given thought to the most tax-efficient strategies for transferring your wealth?
Let's explore together how we can help create a personalized plan that aligns with your goals and eases the eventual transition of your assets.
• Objectively educate you about income tax and estate planning strategies
• Analyze planning techniques in relation to your goals
• Implement the estate plan to the extent that you are comfortable but we do not provide tax or legal advice
• Integrate investment and estate planning strategies - combining “asset location” with “asset allocation”
Location
Awards and Recognition


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.
1Morgan 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.
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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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6Morgan 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 and other legal matters.
7Investors 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.
8Morgan 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.
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