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John is a Managing Director, Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley; and has been with the firm or its predecessor firms for over 35 years. He began his career on Wall St. in New York City after graduating from St. Bonaventure University with a degree in Business.

He has been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with many high net worth clients. He provides individuals, corporations and institutions with comprehensive wealth management solutions, focusing on helping grow and preserving their wealth in addition to offering thoughtful advice on any financial or investment concern that might arise.

John’s professionalism, dedication, knowledge and experience has earned him the following recognitions: named to Forbes 2026 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in New Hampshire (9 consecutive years.)

John is an active supporter of some of the Seacoast’s non – profit organizations: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of NH, Gather NH, Coastal Conservation Association, Little Harbor Charitable Foundation and Prescott Park Arts Festival.

He is an avid outdoorsman, loves hunting (former registered hunting guide), fishing, hiking, scuba diving (certified) and boating (earning his U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s license in 2019.)

John and his wife Kelly have travelled extensively to over 40 countries and some of their favorite adventures include: hiking the Inca Trail in Peru, floating down the Amazon River, exploring the Galapagos Islands, hiking and fishing in Patagonia, diving the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, trekking with the mountain gorillas in Uganda, photographing the “big 5” of the Serengeti and celebrating turning “50” by running with the bulls in Pamplona.

John and his wife live in Rye NH and enjoy spending time with their 3 amazing children and 5 incredible grandchildren, their most challenging and favorite adventure.

Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018 – 2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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Securities Agent: NC, IL, FL, AZ, AL, UT, NH, CT, CA, WI, PA, DE, NY, NJ, IA, RI, PR, OH, MI, ME, LA, HI, DC, MT, VA, TX, MS, WA, SC, NE, MD, CO, TN, NV, MN, MA, GA, VT; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
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My goal is to understand your financial needs and then align those needs with the resources of the firm and my years of experience to help you meet or exceed them. I will help you evaluate near-term concerns and plan for long-term goals, be a sounding board for investment ideas, assist you in developing and executing a strategy that is precisely your own and helps you meet your needs.

In an effort to help ensure that you are receiving the best possible service, I need to know what matters most to you. Having wealth can create complex needs, which is why this website you are now reading may be a valuable resource to you. This site is updated consistently to inform you about significant topics in wealth planning and today's market and can serve as a starting point for our discussions about what is most important to you.

I look forward to speaking with you regarding any questions you may have and about how I can help you with any aspirations or plans in the making. I appreciate your confidence and support and look forward to a long and successful relationship with you.
  • 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in New Hampshire. Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018 – 2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award
  • 2009-2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors Rankings by State Source: Barrons.com (2010 – 2024). Data compiled by Barron’s based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
  • President's Club - Morgan Stanley
  • Coastal Conservation Association, Board of Directors
  • Seacoast United Way, Previous Chairman
  • Seacoast American Red Cross, Previous Director
  • Gather NH, Board of Directors

Location

1 Harbour Place
Ste 125
Portsmouth, NH 03801
US
Direct:
(603) 422-8901(603) 422-8901
Toll-Free:
(800) 961-4956(800) 961-4956
Fax:
(603) 422-8986(603) 422-8986

Meet My Team

About Christopher J. Levin

Chris started his career in finance and investments after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management, cum laude from Salve Regina College in 1986. As your Portfolio Management Associate Director, his main responsibilities encompass developing customized Financial Plans/Asset Allocation proposals and analyzing investment portfolio holdings. He engages in interactive dialogue with clients and prospects to determine investment objectives, current portfolio status, risk tolerance, and other information necessary to craft comprehensive financial strategy in conjunction with the Financial Advisor. He also provides individualized recommendations to the Financial Advisor regarding client situations and their investment time horizons.

Chris holds the Certified Financial Planner ® designation, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner® Board of Standards. Chris has been with Morgan Stanley since 2006 and has held Securities licenses since 1998. Specifically Series 7: General Securities; Series 63: Uniform Securities Agent State Law and Series 65: Uniform Investment Adviser Law. He is also Life, Accident & Health Insurance licensed.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Chris has served as a financial analyst with Raytheon, an Independent Investment Advisor, Registered Representative and Trust Administrator with Citizens Bank and, Retirement Specialist at Fidelity Investments. He also served as the Trustee of the Trust Funds for a small NH municipality in the late 1990’s and he owned a retail gourmet café and specialty shop that earned a spot in NH Magazine’s “Best of New Hampshire” awards in 2004.

He and his wife Maureen have been married for 40yrs. Chris played hockey throughout his childhood and at the college level, he still enjoys the game as well as many outdoor sporting activities and summer days at the beach. Growing up in a tourist resort area, he has extensive knowledge of the food and beverage/hospitality industry and maintains interest in the culinary arts. Chris is an active member of the Elks. He and Maureen spend a great deal of their free time entertaining friends and family.

About Kelly A. Curley

Kelly started in the financial industry working as a Client Service Associate at Smith Barney back in 1997. In 2017, she joined John’s team, bringing her extensive knowledge and talents. With over 25 years of financial industry experience, Kelly prides herself on ensuring that clients receive the highest level of service.

Kelly is often the first voice that many hear when they call the office. With her exceptional administrative and organizational skills, she manages the daily operational functions for the team. Her comprehension of policies and procedures makes her an invaluable resource for our team and our clients. As a Portfolio Associate, Kelly holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations.

Kelly lives in Haverhill, MA along with her husband James and their 3 daughters; Erin, Anna and Ciara and Labradoodle Toby. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, especially supporting her girls in their sports and school activities. She loves cooking & baking, traveling, golf and reading.
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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
5 Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement
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5 Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement

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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
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Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors

Prolonged conflict with Iran could lead to higher oil prices, hotter inflation and greater market uncertainty.

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
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.

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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