Our Team

We are a dedicated team of knowledgeable and experienced investment professionals, with a focus on the core disciplines of investment and wealth management for affluent families and their foundations. We serve as our clients' Chief Investment Officer by integrating and coordinating their multi-dimensional financial needs.
About Kevin Templeton:
  • Kevin joined Morgan Stanley in 1996 as a Vice President. He focuses on wealth management for some of the firm’s wealthiest private clients, foundations, and mid-level institutions. For over 30 years he has consulted with families and their trusted advisors to craft customized investment solutions designed to best meet the clients’ unique long-term objectives. Kevin manages both discretionary and non-discretionary equity and fixed income portfolios. Equity management includes: Core U.S., International Large Cap, and special situation/opportunistic trading. Kevin also handles restricted stock sales, lending, hedging and monetization for senior corporate executives and holders of concentrated equity positions. Fixed Income management includes both taxable and tax free portfolio management. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Kevin was an Investment Advisor at UBS Paine Webber. Kevin received his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Manitoba, Canada. Kevin was born in Canada, he now lives in Palos Verdes with his wife and son. He and his wife are involved with various local charities in the South Bay/Palos Verdes area. His interests include golf, skiing, sport fishing, and the outdoors.
Securities Agent: NY, AZ, ID, SD, TX, LA, NV, OR, MA, FL, HI, NJ, CT, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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About PWM

Founded in 1977, Private Wealth Management is the division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management that is dedicated to serving the firm’s most affluent clients, including some of the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, executives and stewards of multigenerational wealth. Functioning as an exclusive investment boutique within a global financial firm, we deliver sophisticated solutions that leverage the intellectual capital and insight of Morgan Stanley’s substantial global resources. Drawing on a deep understanding of your financial life, our goal is to help you:
  • Manage investments with an unwavering focus on your financial strategy and personal goals
  • Create comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plans based on your needs, challenges and the values that guide your life and legacy
  • Simplify financial complexity to help you achieve clarity and control
Private Wealth Management Highlights
  • Approximately 300 teams specialized in assisting individuals and families with $20MM+ in investable assets
  • Over $1.2 trillion in AUM
  • Comprising 26% of the Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors list for 2025
  • Direct access to ultra high net worth experts in philanthropy, family dynamics, wealth transfer, lifestyle advisory and other areas of interest to ultra high net worth families
1 Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, September 2025

Source: Barron's (Awarded March 2025) This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Barron's for the period Oct 2023-Sept 2024. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to Barron's to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on an algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the assessment of Barron's and may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with Barron's. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved.

FAMILY OFFICE RESOURCES

Morgan Stanley’s Family Office Resources help clients and Private Wealth Advisors by providing a large suite of uniquely specialized resources. These resources assist with various complex challenges of controlling significant wealth to aid you in making complicated decisions. Below are some of our resources and capabilities:

    Firm Resources

    At Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management, we use analysis from our market research experts to provide you with digestible financial information. The links below provide further insight with our Global Investment Committee’s views on the markets as well as our extensive suite of digital tools.
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      GIC On the Markets
      The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett broadcasts Morgan Stanley’s monthly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
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      Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
      With Morgan Stanley Online, you can easily and securely manage your finances at any time and anywhere. MSO allows you to make transfers and trades online or on the app while also monitoring performance and account information.
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      Total Wealth View
      What comes with high-net worth is sometimes many accounts at various institutions. With Morgan Stanley Online and Total Wealth View, you are able to link your non-Morgan Stanley accounts and analyze your net worth easily.
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      Tax Management
      Taxes for ultra high-net worth individuals can be complicated and vast.
      We use various intricate tax strategies to ensure you are paying the least amount possible. Read more from Morgan Stanley's Tax Management site below.
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      Portfolio Risk Platform
      Powered by BlackRock's Aladdin risk engine, Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform is a state-of-the-art, innovative risk engine that provides us with extensive risk analytics and an intricate view of the risk/return dichotomy across all of your various financial portfolios. With this tool, we can make the most educated investment decisions to minimize risk while keeping track of returns.
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    Location

    1999 Ave Of The Stars
    Ste 2400
    Los Angeles, CA 90067
    US
    Direct:
    (310) 788-2179(310) 788-2179

    Meet My Team

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    Carina Atoyan

    Private Wealth Management Associate
    Phone:
    (310) 788-2174(310) 788-2174

    About Carina Atoyan

    Carina joined Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management in 2005. She started her career in the financial industry in 1996 at Josephthal & Co. (Israel), a boutique firm where she managed back office operations. Then she served as a VP of Operations at CIBC Oppenheimer (Israel). Carina manages all administrative, analytical and operational aspects of the team’s business. She is also responsible for trading and providing client service support. Carina received a BA in English Literature from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from California State University (CSUN).
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    Portfolio Insights

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    Private Wealth Management Podcast

    Bringing you engaging stories and key insights surrounding the complexities associated with significant wealth, including:
    • Intergenerational Planning
    • Philanthropic Giving
    • Non-Traditional Assets
    • Managing Family Wealth
    Learn More about Private Wealth Management Podcast
    LISTEN | Passion Assets: Investing in Art
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    LISTEN | Passion Assets: Investing in Art

    When a passion for collecting evolves into something of considerable value, new issues are raised. Hear what the professionals have to say about the best practices and pitfalls of collecting art and collectibles.

    Managing Significant Wealth

    • Investment Management
    • Wealth Transfer & Philanthropy
    • Cash Management & Lending
    • Family Governance & Wealth Education
    • Lifestyle Advisory
    • Business Services
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    Compensation Practices of Investment-Focused Family Offices
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    Compensation Practices of Investment-Focused Family Offices

    Competitive compensation is key to attracting and retaining the best talent for your single family office. Discover the latest trends on relevant pay, benefits and bonus structures in Morgan Stanley's 2025 benchmarking report.

    Insights and Outcomes

    Thought Leadership for our ultra high net worth clients, which contains thought-provoking articles, authored by leading experts from Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources.
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    Larry Fitzgerald Jr.'s Playbook on Leadership and Values
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    Larry Fitzgerald Jr.'s Playbook on Leadership and Values

    The renowned NFL wide receiver shares insights on aligning your investments with your values.
    We look forward to discussing your needs and goals, and the exceptional resources we can place at your disposal.
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