Maha Saffarini
Vice President,
Financial Advisor
Direct:
(703) 556-8132(703) 556-8132
My Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
My Story and Services
My passion for helping others was inspired by my dad, who is a medical doctor, admired and loved by his patients and peers alike. For more than 12 years, I have had the privilege to serve in the financial field to families, individuals, and institutions. I aspire to engage with clients who have worked hard their entire lives to create wealth and focus on helping them preserve it for today and for future generations.
I take a comprehensive approach to investment planning and examine every element of a client's financial life, including debt management, cash reserves, insurance, estate, investment planning and tax implications. I also help my clients understand their rights and options on Medicare, understand long-term care, as well as grow their tax free, cash reserves. I am currently a CFP candidate.
I started my career in the financial field in 2010 and moved my practice to Wells Fargo advisors in 2015. I focus on having conversations about the main pillars of investment planning and constructing a dynamic plan that can be adapted to the inevitable changes in peoples lives. Prior to joining the financial services industry, I earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from Butler university and an MFA in writing from Vermont College of fine arts in my previous career in investigative journalism, producing and presenting syndicated television programs, I developed a keen skill of asking all the right questions that today help me in assessing the needs and basis for financial planning in a palatable and effective way.
I take a comprehensive approach to investment planning and examine every element of a client's financial life, including debt management, cash reserves, insurance, estate, investment planning and tax implications. I also help my clients understand their rights and options on Medicare, understand long-term care, as well as grow their tax free, cash reserves. I am currently a CFP candidate.
I started my career in the financial field in 2010 and moved my practice to Wells Fargo advisors in 2015. I focus on having conversations about the main pillars of investment planning and constructing a dynamic plan that can be adapted to the inevitable changes in peoples lives. Prior to joining the financial services industry, I earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from Butler university and an MFA in writing from Vermont College of fine arts in my previous career in investigative journalism, producing and presenting syndicated television programs, I developed a keen skill of asking all the right questions that today help me in assessing the needs and basis for financial planning in a palatable and effective way.
Securities Agent: FL, CO, TN, IN, DC, MA, AZ, MD, GA, NC, VA, ME, PA, AR, WV, TX, CA, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1444693
NMLS#: 1444693
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Client Service Team
Ben Brennan - Group Director
Email:Ben.Brennan@morganstanley.com
As Group Director of the MSCT, Ben is responsible for oversight of all client service-related matters, client relationship management, account maintenance, and practice management. Ben is committed to delivering the highest level of professionalism and exemplary service in every client interaction. He prides himself on understanding clients’ specific needs, developing solutions collaboratively, and communicating those solutions efficiently with the client.
Ben is a 2014 graduate from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA with a major in Business and a minor in Economics. After graduation, he became Series 7 and 66 registered, insurance licensed, and has held the CFP® designation since 2018. Ben has 10+ years of experience with Morgan Stanley as a registered client service associate, with particular interest in business development and financial planning.
Ben has one son, Theo, and is happiest when spending time with his family!
Ben is a 2014 graduate from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA with a major in Business and a minor in Economics. After graduation, he became Series 7 and 66 registered, insurance licensed, and has held the CFP® designation since 2018. Ben has 10+ years of experience with Morgan Stanley as a registered client service associate, with particular interest in business development and financial planning.
Ben has one son, Theo, and is happiest when spending time with his family!
Van Tran - Wealth Management Associate
Email:Van.Tran@morganstanley.com
Van joined Morgan Stanley in summer 2025 right after her graduation from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, located upstate New York, with a double major in Economics and Mathematics. Originally came from Vietnam, Van has a diverse background and can speak fluently English, Vietnamese, and conversational level of French.
Joining the Wealth Management team, Van serves as a Client Services Associate to support the team and clients. She is currently holding the SIE, the Series 66, and the Series 7. Outside of work, Van loves working out, hanging out with friends and families, travelling, and exploring different local cuisines.
Joining the Wealth Management team, Van serves as a Client Services Associate to support the team and clients. She is currently holding the SIE, the Series 66, and the Series 7. Outside of work, Van loves working out, hanging out with friends and families, travelling, and exploring different local cuisines.
Joey Veizaga-Soto - Wealth Management Associate
Email:Joey.Veizaga-soto@morganstanley.com
Joey Veizaga-Soto
Joey received his bachelor’s degree in economics from James Madison University in the summer of 2024. He joined Morgan Stanley as a Registered CSA and is part of the Wealth Management team. He grew up in Falls Church, VA. He holds his SIE license, Series 66 license, Series 7 license and VA Life, Annuity, and Health Insurance license. Joey is committed to providing the highest level of professionalism and service when it comes to having those client interactions. He is also fluent in Spanish.
Outside of work, Joey plays soccer on weekends and weekdays as he's part of an FXA team. He loves to spend time with his family and loves to eat his mom’s homemade food every afternoon. He loves spending time with his dog Milo, especially when they go on their daily long walks.
Joey received his bachelor’s degree in economics from James Madison University in the summer of 2024. He joined Morgan Stanley as a Registered CSA and is part of the Wealth Management team. He grew up in Falls Church, VA. He holds his SIE license, Series 66 license, Series 7 license and VA Life, Annuity, and Health Insurance license. Joey is committed to providing the highest level of professionalism and service when it comes to having those client interactions. He is also fluent in Spanish.
Outside of work, Joey plays soccer on weekends and weekdays as he's part of an FXA team. He loves to spend time with his family and loves to eat his mom’s homemade food every afternoon. He loves spending time with his dog Milo, especially when they go on their daily long walks.
Deji Onitiri - Wealth Management Associate
Email:Deji.Onitiri@morganstanley.com
Deji graduated from New York University in 2023, with a major in Sports Management. He was born in England and currently resides in Rockville, Maryland. He holds his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of work, Deji enjoys watching documentaries, trying new restaurants, and staying physically active.
Location
1650 Tysons Blvd
Suite 1000
McLean, VA 22102
US
Direct:
(703) 556-8132(703) 556-8132
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
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
Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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CFP Board owns the marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque 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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