About Julia DiFiglia
Julia DiFiglia brings over 25 years of experience to the industry, with a career built on client advocacy, retirement planning expertise, and advanced portfolio construction. She began in 1998 at First Albany Corp as an Investment Executive, where she developed a strong foundation in client service, retirement strategies and investment planning. In 2001, she joined Merrill Lynch as an Investment Associate, further strengthening her expertise in portfolio support and relationship management. She earned the CRPC® designation in 2006, underscoring her focus on retirement planning strategies.
Julia joined Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor in 2014. Her career reflects consistent advancement, including promotions to Associate Vice President (2020), Vice President (2021), Senior Portfolio Manager (2022) and First Vice President (2023). In 2024, she earned the CIMA® designation, demonstrating advanced proficiency in investment consulting and portfolio construction. She was named a Portfolio Management Director in 2025 and, as of February 18, 2026, holds the title of Senior Vice President.
Julia is known for her thoughtful, planning-driven approach — integrating sophisticated investment strategies with personalized wealth planning to help clients pursue long-term financial security.
Securities Agent: MI, UT, PA, NH, CT, CA, NJ, MA, VT, OH, ND, MD, DE, AZ, WA, TX, SC, RI, MS, KY, AL, NV, ME, VA, CO, OR, MT, IL, FL, NY, LA, WY, NC, GA, DC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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