Kevin Simon
Financial Advisor,
Executive Director, Wealth Management,
Senior Portfolio Management Director
Direct:
(714) 990-5203(714) 990-5203
My Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
My Story and Services
Kevin became a Financial Advisor because he wanted to make a difference in people's lives. While financial planning is critically important, many people fail to address it. Kevin encourages his clients to make planning a priority so that they can pursue their cherished dreams. His ultimate goal is to help people provide the life they envision for current and future generations of their family.
Kevin works with senior Fortune 500 executives to navigate their financial challenges and grow and protect their wealth. He has a deep understanding of corporate benefits, equity compensation, and cash flow planning. Kevin's holistic approach encompasses retirement income planning, tax management strategies, and wealth transfer for multigenerational families.
His background as an attorney (currently non-practicing) enables Kevin to think strategically and design solutions to the problems that face successful individuals and families.
• Credentials that build confidence
- J.D., Rutgers University School of Law, Camden
- Estate attorney (currently non-practicing) , commercial litigation and prosecutor
- B.S., sociology and criminal justice, University of Maryland
- Forbes/SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Advisor, CA, 2021
("Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2021) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/19 - 6/30/20. ")
• Outside the office
- Loves the outdoors and enjoys running in 10K races
- Is an avid hiker and likes to spend time at his climbing gym in Santa Ana
- Lives in Fullerton with his son, Eli Lazer, and daughter, Ava Max
- Is actively involved in the PTA at his children's school and coaches youth sports in his free time.
Kevin works with senior Fortune 500 executives to navigate their financial challenges and grow and protect their wealth. He has a deep understanding of corporate benefits, equity compensation, and cash flow planning. Kevin's holistic approach encompasses retirement income planning, tax management strategies, and wealth transfer for multigenerational families.
His background as an attorney (currently non-practicing) enables Kevin to think strategically and design solutions to the problems that face successful individuals and families.
• Credentials that build confidence
- J.D., Rutgers University School of Law, Camden
- Estate attorney (currently non-practicing) , commercial litigation and prosecutor
- B.S., sociology and criminal justice, University of Maryland
- Forbes/SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Advisor, CA, 2021
("Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2021) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/19 - 6/30/20. ")
• Outside the office
- Loves the outdoors and enjoys running in 10K races
- Is an avid hiker and likes to spend time at his climbing gym in Santa Ana
- Lives in Fullerton with his son, Eli Lazer, and daughter, Ava Max
- Is actively involved in the PTA at his children's school and coaches youth sports in his free time.
Securities Agent: WA, VA, UT, TX, PA, OR, OK, NY, NV, NM, NJ, NC, WI, MD, MA, LA, KS, IN, ID, SC, HI, GA, FL, ME, DC, CO, CA, AZ, MI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2360816
CA Insurance License #: 0F56904
NMLS#: 2360816
CA Insurance License #: 0F56904
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Location
Ten Pointe Dr
Suite 400
Brea, CA 92821
US
Direct:
(714) 990-5203(714) 990-5203
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 Kevin Simon today.
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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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