John Mathews
Senior Vice President,
Financial Advisor,
Senior Portfolio Manager
Direct:
(650) 853-4020(650) 853-4020
Toll-Free:
(800) 755-8081(800) 755-8081
My Mission Statement
Helping you with wealth planning strategies for your life and legacy
My Story and Services
John uses a team based approach, whose sole focus and mission is empowering clients to make sound financial decisions. Our comprehensive, planning-based holistic process provides clients with increased comfort, so they can spend more time doing the things they love.
Our clients have built highly successful businesses, careers and professional practices and they rely on our team to help them preserve what they have worked so hard to earn – and we are honored to help them do so. John brings his 30+ years of experience to advise, plan and invest with the sole objective of meeting our client’s unique individual needs, while striving to meet expectations by providing outstanding service and straightforward, objective advice.
Our clients have built highly successful businesses, careers and professional practices and they rely on our team to help them preserve what they have worked so hard to earn – and we are honored to help them do so. John brings his 30+ years of experience to advise, plan and invest with the sole objective of meeting our client’s unique individual needs, while striving to meet expectations by providing outstanding service and straightforward, objective advice.
Services Include
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Retirement PlanningFootnote2
- Wealth PlanningFootnote3
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote4
- Wealth ManagementFootnote5
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Trust ServicesFootnote6
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote7
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote8
- Asset Management
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote9
Securities Agent: CO, ID, TX, WA, NY, FL, NV, AZ, UT, OR, NH, IL, HI, CA, AK, VT, PA, MD, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1282938
CA Insurance License #: 0D15047
NMLS#: 1282938
CA Insurance License #: 0D15047
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Our Future
It is no secret that our economy and our world are evolving at a rapid pace, and with that, we must be cognizant of the changes taking place in how we invest. Take a look at these futuristic sectors and click on the links to learn more.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Technology seems to be getting smarter by the minute, and artificial intelligence is on the verge of becoming a more common presence in our everyday lives. Learn about how robots and other forms of AI are taking the world by storm with their new and innovative technology.
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Autonomous, Shared Mobility, and Electric Vehicles
The future of movement appears to be in electric vehicles, which have taken a larger and larger portion of the transportation marketplace as of recent. This has the potential to create a massive shift in how we get from point A to point B, and can possibly lead to other electric means of transportation, as well, such as trains and planes.
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The Future of Agriculture
With the global population rapidly on the rise, the way in which we feed our planet is changing. Take a look at this insightful Morgan Stanley report on the future of food, which delineates interesting sustainable tactics that can be used to combat global malnutrition.
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ESG Investing
Those who want their investing to properly reflect their values may consider implementing ESG-conscious strategies into their financial plan, which can be mindful of a variety of social causes and sectors.
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Cybersecurity
In a world that is now more virtual than ever, cybersecurity is of the utmost importance. Maintaining safe practices online requires a multifaceted and well-informed approach - something that can be grasped by learning to be more careful and astute in your digital practices.
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Space and Quantum Communication
Space is the next frontier, and we are now closer than ever to breaking this extraterrestrial barrier. As has happened with each age of exploration, there is potential for the economy to expand into new sectors.
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Healthcare
Healthcare has been on our minds more than ever as of recent, and it is clear that there is a huge economy behind this massive industry, ranging from pharmaceuticals to research and much more. The future of medicine has the potential to shape our economy and the ways in which we live.
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Thoughts on the Market Podcast
Mike Wilson's Thoughts on the Market is one of Morgan Stanley's most popular podcasts. Join Mike Wilson as he dives into the market, explaining complex topics in a concise, easy-to-understand way.
Click here to learn moreOur Clients
I help people just like you, in every stage of life.
Whether you need help tackling college costs or taking full advantage of your stock options and retirement plan, I have solutions.
Whether you need help tackling college costs or taking full advantage of your stock options and retirement plan, I have solutions.
My satisfied clients include:
- Business owners (including family businesses)
- Corporate executives
- High net worth young investors
- Mid-career professionals and their families
- Nonprofit organizations
- People getting close to or already retired
What We Offer
I leverage experience and relationships to deliver innovative strategies that are tailored to your specific needs and goals. We look forward to speaking with you to understand your challenges, so we may map out a strategy to help achieve your priorities and ambitions.
Wealth Consulting
Wealth consulting brings virtually all of the dimensions of your life together. We listen carefully to understand the connections across your personal life, your family, your career and your faith to develop an integrated strategy that is uniquely yours.
Financial Planning
We're here to help manage the stress around financial decisions by offering knowledge and thoughtful guidance. As your life evolves, so do your goals; our approach allows you to look across your assets and liabilities to help you adapt your strategy in an effort to meet those changing demands. Whether it is saving for retirement and other expenses, securing retirement income, healthcare planning, taxes, education, or legacy planning, we’re here for you.
Learn More About Our Goals Planning System
Portfolio Management
We study investment trends and leverage the global resources of the firm to develop a personalized investment strategy. We’ll develop a personalized portfolio to help you meet your requirements for growth, income or wealth conservation within your risk constraints.
Socially Responsible Investing
Many investors seek meaningful ways to create a positive impact through the investments they make in their portfolio. Socially Responsible Investing focuses on aligning financial goals – which are driven by economic fundamentals – with impact goals – which are driven by personal values and faith-based principles. We can help you integrate these themes into your investment strategy.
Education Funding
Helping meet the educational costs of children and grandchildren may be one of the most personal fulfilling investments you can make. We can help you access appropriate investment vehicles and determine the best possible strategies for helping achieve this goal.
Learn More About Our Offerings & Insights
Retirement Planning
Planning for retirement has never been easy, but in recent years, it’s become increasingly difficult. We’re here to help you create a well-rounded planning approach for retirement. We’ll help you identify your personal goals, track your progress toward achieving them and work together to create a customized plan.
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Estate Planning Strategies
Delivering an estate to the next generation or favorite charity requires more attention than families often realize. We coordinate with your estate and tax professionals to align your legacy goals with the appropriate asset titling and beneficiary designation requirements, incorporating best practices to help enhance results.
Global Sports and Entertainment
Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment is a highly specialized wealth management division, dedicated to serving the unique and complex needs of athletes, entertainers, creators and top professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. We're here to provide you distinctive financial strategies that match your lifestyle and career trajectory. Connect with us to learn more about our offerings to successfully serve you.
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Endowments and Foundations
Committees and administrators are faced with the complex task of developing appropriate investment policy statements, understanding how to assess performance and finding superior fund managers. We help you and your investment committee reduce risk and increase returns, so you can preserve principal and generate income to be used for your philanthropic endeavors.
401(k) Rollovers
If you have a 401(k) from a previous job, we make it easy to consolidate your assets into one account so you can monitor your progress and investment results all in one place. This helps simplify your financial life, keeps you organized and helps make your money work harder for you.
Location
245 Lytton Avenue
Suite 200
Palo Alto, CA 94301
US
Direct:
(650) 853-4020(650) 853-4020
Toll-Free:
(800) 755-8081(800) 755-8081
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
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
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
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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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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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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact John Mathews today.
1Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
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.
3Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
4Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
5Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan 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.
7Morgan 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.
8Morgan 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.
9Morgan 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.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
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.
3Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
4Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
5Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan 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.
7Morgan 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.
8Morgan 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.
9Morgan 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.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)