My Story and Services

As your Financial Advisor, I can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, I can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Services Include
Securities Agent: VA, UT, NY, NC, MI, HI, AZ, OH, NJ, DC, WY, NH, IA, AR, TX, OR, GA, FL, DE, WA, TN, PA, NM, MN, MD, CT, NV, LA, IL, MT, CA, MA, ID, CO, WI; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 731557
CA Insurance License #: 0H78220
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My wealth planning process is a 5 step approach, and I will work with you to construct a financial and investment plan that is customized for your situation so you can move closer to your financial freedom, dreams, and goals with confidence.
Discovery
Our conversation is focused on what’s important to you and your family, your financial goals, your values, and overall financial picture. This step enables me to get more insight into your situation and customize our relationship based on your needs providing the foundation for a productive, long-term relationship.
Plan Development
With the additional insight you provide, I develop the financial plan that outlines the actionable steps to put you in the best possible position to achieve your defined goals.
Implementation
Once we review the financial plan, it becomes the roadmap for your investment allocation. The investment recommendations are also based on our conversations, your risk profile, and time horizon. My goal is to make sure that clients understand why we are utilizing the chosen investments and provide any education they may have
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Monitor Plan Progress
We will regularly review your plan so that you are aware of the progress you have made towards your goals and to ensure that the plan stays on track.
Ongoing Needs Assessment
Life brings with it many changes, and no plan is static. During this process, we will address any changes that occur to your financial situation, so we can properly plan for them and make all necessary updates to your strategy.

Kristen Kaczmark’s Biography

Kristen Kaczmark is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, Calif. She has been in the financial services industry for more than 20 years, during which time she has firmly established a stellar reputation for integrity and professionalism. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked 17 years for Charles Schwab.

Deeply devoted to her clients, Kristen serves a broad range of investors, including high net worth individuals, business owners, and tech industry professionals. Regardless of their industry, many of her clients are successful, with a common goal of achieving financial freedom by having their assets work as hard as they do.

Kristen helps them achieve that goal by creating custom, highly diversified financial plans. She spends considerable time getting to know each client in great detail before making any specific recommendation. The investments she offers clients are best suited for their individual situation and those which she feels will best help them reach their financial goals.

Known for her passionate work ethic and strong desire to help others, Kristen places significant importance on forging relationships built on transparency and trust. She communicates directly in a language that is easy to understand and is always available to clients to answer any questions they may have.
Given her long tenure in financial services, Kristen has worked in virtually every type of market and economic environment. This extensive experience – and having ready access to Morgan Stanley’s vast resources and global capabilities -- enables her to give clients prudent council when conditions turn volatile.

In addition to having broad knowledge of traditional equities and fixed-income investments, she has an in-depth understanding of myriad types of securities and strategies employed by large institutional investors and private clients with substantial resources.

In her free time, Kristen enjoys cooking, hiking and running as well as spending time at the beach with her Chocolate Lab, Rosie. Kristen holds a degree in Finance from the University of Maryland.

Client Service Team

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    Sammi Sekhon - Registered Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (707) 524-1058(707) 524-1058
    Email:Sammi.Sekhon@morganstanley.com
    Sammi was born and raised in Santa Rosa, CA. She attended the University of California, Santa Cruz, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Astrophysics. Since then, she has shifted gears to pursue a career in finance, obtaining her Series 7 & 66, as well as her insurance license. She is now living in Windsor, CA with her partner, cats, and backyard chickens. When she is not in the office she enjoys stargazing, gardening, and dancing west coast swing.
    Securities Agent: AR, SC, PA, MI, IN, HI, GA, DC, CT, WI, NM, FL, AZ, MD, LA, KS, VA, UT, NJ, NH, CO, WY, NC, ME, KY, IL, VT, TN, OH, MT, MO, DE, NY, MN, MA, OR, WA, TX, ID, IA, CA, NV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
    CA Insurance License #: 4267723

Location

3562 Round Barn Circle 1st
Fl
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
US
Direct:
(707) 524-1059(707) 524-1059

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Farbod Farman

Farbod Farman is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in California.

Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Farbod began his career in financial services in 2015, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was an Associate Banker at Citi Private Bank. He also served as a Brokerage Associate at Wells Fargo.

Farbod is a graduate of the Hawaii Pacific University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business, and Missouri State University – West Plains, where he received his Associate in Arts degree in General Studies. He lives in San Rafael, California with his spouse. Outside of the office, Farbod enjoys working out, playing video games, watching movies, spending time with his family, volunteering and traveling. Farbod played basketball in college in the US, and for the Iranian National Team and represented them in many international tournaments including Asian Championship Cup and the World Cup.
NMLS#: 1619986
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
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

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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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

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.

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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Kristen Kaczmark today.
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