My Story and Services

With a decade’s experience spanning across investment management, wealth planning and private bank lending, Lucy Yan serves an elite clientele that often has cross-border wealth management, legacy planning and risk mitigation needs for their assets.

Lucy has been successful in working with distinguished entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capitalists, and art collectors. A statistician by training, she relies on a data-driven approach and rigorous research to help clients select investment solutions. Lucy, who is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, is well versed in the wealth preservation and transfer needs of HNW global families and the cultural and regulatory environment in Asia. For clients seeking liquidity, Lucy assists in structuring creative lending facilities, leveraging her previous underwriting experience and the firm’s private bank capability.

Lucy started her career in Morgan Stanley as an investment analyst in New York. While serving as the cross-asset strategist for the Chief Investment Officer, she worked with the most esteemed clients of the firm across Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the US. Prior to rejoining Morgan Stanley in 2022, She spent four years as a private banker at East West Bank where she built a private bank lending portfolio across real estate, fine art, private equity, and other esoteric asset classes. She was also instrumental in starting the bank’s art lending practice in 2020.

Lucy holds a Master of Science Degree in Statistics and Economics from University College London, and a Master’s Degree in Operations Research from Columbia University. She has been a CFA charter holder since 2017. In her free time, Lucy enjoys classical music and contemporary art, she is also an avid gardener and a new cross-fit athlete.
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International Wealth Management

International Wealth Management is a specialized area within Morgan Stanley Wealth Management that is dedicated to serving individuals, families, family offices, entrepreneurs, corporate executives and corporate stock plan managers who live outside the United States. We also serve US citizens living and working abroad as well as those who are relocating to the United States or otherwise changing domicile.

We are based in offices throughout the United States, but often specialize in a specific country or region, and typically speak the client's language, understand the culture and have a deep knowledge of the markets we serve. Combining our investment knowledge with the resources and intellectual capital of Morgan Stanley, we deliver targeted solutions that help our clients pursue their goals and address their unique financial needs.

We may be able to provide you access to:

  • An open architecture platform that includes leading asset management firms, giving you access to unaffiliated third party managers and their teams.
  • Thematic investing ideas and asset allocation models from Morgan Stanley's Global Investment Committee, guiding your overall portfolio allocation.
  • Customized lending solutions from Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, addressing your financing needs.
  • Dedicated specialists in wealth transfer, philanthropy, family dynamics, concierge and lifestyle advisory services, and other family office capabilities, supporting the non-financial needs you may have.

Disclaimer:
Not all products and services are available to clients outside of the United States.
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.
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LONGHAVEN GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY

Inspired by the spirit of the Dragon (pronounced "long" in Chinese), a symbol of power, wisdom, good fortune, and strength, the LongHaven Group embodies these qualities in its mission to grow and safeguard family wealth across generations, regardless of market cycles.

Navigating Volatile Markets and Life's Complexities
Financial markets are volatile, life brings its own challenges. At LongHaven Group, we believe the right partner can help you navigate complex decisions and optimize your well-being. We care deeply. We work hard. We strive to bring you financial peace of mind so you can focus on what matters most to you.

Tailoring Wealth Management for Global Families
With our diverse backgrounds and intimate understanding of Asian cultures, we cater to UNHW global families with net worths ranging from $20 million to $2 billion, delivering tailored wealth management services that transcend borders. Our native Mandarin and Cantonese speaking advisors, investment analysts, and service professionals seamlessly connect our clients' unique needs with Morgan Stanley's premier offerings worldwide.

Ensuring Financial Legacy for Generations
Our team is skilled in working across generations to support the goals and aspirations of our clients and their families. Wealth transfer is a complex process, especially when clients face the added challenge of navigating multi-jurisdiction and tax regime differences among family members. We collaborate with top tier international tax attorneys and CPAs who specialize in simplifying this process, effectively ensuring financial success and security for generations.

Harnessing Morgan Stanley's Investment Resources
Our team, leveraging Morgan Stanley's vast intellectual capital and global resources--including highly rated analysts, economists, and strategists-- strengthens our investment process. With over 60 years of collective experience in macro research, asset allocation, hedge fund trading, and private markets, we are well-equipped to navigate through market cycles and volatilities. Investing over the long-term requires both patience and courage; as trusted partners, we deliver value through our extensive research capabilities and market experience, maximizing the full potential of Morgan Stanley's resources.

Please reach out if you would like to learn more about working with us.

Not all products and services are available in all jurisdictions or countries.

Approach

Discovery Process
Investing the time to learn about you and your family; your assets and liabilities and the risk exposures, enables us to formulate strategies and customize the relationship to your needs.
Formulation of Tax, Trust and Estate Strategy
Working with your tax and legal advisors, we help analyze your income and estate tax circumstances to identify and tailor planning techniques that may be used to address your objectives.
Creation of Customized Strategic Asset Allocation
Your customized asset allocation reflects risk, opportunities and taxation across multiple entities, while integrating your investing and estate plans.
Integration of Tactical Asset Allocation
Short-term adjustments seek to capitalize on temporary market distortions. Before making adjustments, we analyze the impact of taxes and trading costs on potential returns.
Implementation of a Customized Wealth Strategy
After comprehensive due diligence and analysis of expected results across multiple market scenarios, strategies are chosen from our expansive investment platform.
Ongoing Assessment
In coordination with your other advisors, we can conduct ongoing reviews and comprehensive reporting to ensure that your strategy adapts to changing financial and family needs.

Modern Wealth Tools & Investor Resources

Please find below links to some Morgan Stanley modern wealth tools and resources you may find useful as you familiarize yourself with the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management platforms. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.
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    Alternative Investments
    Our leading alternatives platform offers 200+ third-party and proprietary funds, including first look and exclusive opportunities, that may help qualified investors enhance returns, reduce volatility, manage taxes and generate income—while maintaining a goals-based approach for asset allocation.
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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    Tax, Trust and Estate Planning Strategies
    The Firm's Wealth and Estate Planning Strategists look at all aspects of an estate to understand the potential income tax and individual’s estate planning attributes of the vehicles.
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    Guide to Tax-Efficient Planning
    The tax decisions you make today can help you save for years to come. Consider these smart tax strategies for your financial plan.
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    Executive Financial Services
    We understand the regulatory challenges you face as an executive and a key insider when trying to access the assets within your corporate equity compensation plan. We partner with the experienced professionals on our Executive Financial Services (EFS) team to deliver specialized guidance and tailored solutions to help you meet your unique needs.
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    Concentrated Positions Toolkit
    Concentrated positions can increase investment risk. The simplest way to reduce that risk is to diversify your portfolio. However, many investors may be unable or unwilling to sell their concentrated position. Therefore, you may want to discuss potential hedging and monetization strategies outlined in this brochure with your Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
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    eSign
    eSign allows you to simply and easily sign account opening and transaction forms electronically. It is completely digital, so your personal information never has to be printed or emailed, making it more secure than traditional methods like email, paper, or fax. Once you receive an email from "Morgan Stanley via DocuSign," you simply follow the instructions and sign your documents.
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    eAuthorizations
    With eAuthorizations, you can electronically authorize domestic and international, one-time/recurring transactions through Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App within minutes.
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform is powered by BlackRock's state-of-the-art Aladdin risk engine. It provides you with comprehensive risk analytics and a sophisticated view across your financial portfolios. This helpful tool can assist you in making educated investment decisions with increased confidence.
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    Security Center
    Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important cybersecurity topics to enhance your own online security.
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Location

2775 Sand Hill Road
Suite 120
Menlo Park, CA 94025
US
Direct:
(650) 926-7155(650) 926-7155
Wealth Management
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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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

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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
Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors
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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.

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.
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