My Story and Services

Marc Rodriguez is a financial advisor and financial planning specialist with over 15 years of experience in the finance industry. He is passionate about helping clients navigate the complex world of wealth management through an analytical approach.

Marc’s prior career experiences has allowed him to incorporate both sides of clients' balance sheets. He understands the crucial role of incorporating liabilities within the financial planning process. His unique approach of beginning with a Financial Plan is important to the success of the overall investment strategy. He has found that many clients have done a good job of building wealth, but at times, some of their investment strategies overlap or are insufficient. As a financial advisor, Marc helps families understand how to manage the different aspects of their wealth and provides tailored solutions specific to each client's financial picture.

Marc started his career in banking in 2005 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2019. He is licensed with his Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and California life insurance license. He is also fluent in Spanish, which allows him to effectively communicate with a diverse group of clients.

Marc’s professional accomplishments couple with and stem from him being a family man. He has been married to his wife, Kristina, for eight years, and they have three children, Hannah, Dominic, and Vivienne. Marc enjoys coaching his kids' sports teams, specifically baseball and soccer, and finds joy in seeing the smile on kids' faces when they achieve what they once thought was impossible. Seeing his family and clients succeed is why Marc does what he does. In his spare time, he trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu two to three days a week.
Services Include
Securities Agent: OH, AR, TX, OR, KS, NC, IL, ID, FL, UT, CT, NY, LA, CA, WA, TN, NV, NH, AZ, VA, MO, MN, HI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 794100
CA Insurance License #: 0L58988
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Digital Tools

Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients. We have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Beyond viewing your account balance and activity, Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a suite of features that allows you to manage your everyday finances from paying bills and sending money, to transferring funds and authorizing transactions with one click using eAuthorizations.
    MSO
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    Total Wealth View
    The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind. Log into Morgan Stanley Online or download the Morgan Stanley Mobile App to link and add external accounts.
    Total Wealth View
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    Digital Vault
    Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors. The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you and your clients to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
    Digital Vault
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    LifeView
    LifeView is a suite of planning tools that creates a realistic, integrated strategy meant to incorporate aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs. It also provides progress-to-goals reporting which illustrate complex planning strategies.
    LifeView
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery. Currently, documents available through eDelivery include statements, trade confirmations and prospectuses, general correspondence, selected Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved tax documents, syndicate offerings, shareholder communications, and portfolio reports.
    eDelivery

Annuities & Insurance

A sounds wealth plan involves more than just seeking returns. It also involves mitigating and managing risks, helping clients when the unexpected occurs. Insurance and annuities are often used to help clients plan for an guard against life's hidden curves-helping protect their assets and their family's well-being.

Marc Rodriguez works with his clients on liability management and how it can be incorporated into their comprehensive wealth plan.
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    Planning for the Rising Costs of Health Care
    Health care costs are rising—especially for retirees, and some may need long-term care. Learn the moves you can make to help prepare yourself.
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    You're Ready for Retirement. Is Your Portfolio?
    The market can influence your decision on when to retire. Learn how to help protect your nest egg, including the potential role of annuities in retirement.
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A financial plan made for you

Our wealth management process begins with you, your investment objectives and your financial goals. Holistic in its approach, it may encompass all the elements of your financial life - your investments and your cash management needs - making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan.

At Morgan Stanley, we understand that the goals you set today will evolve over time. Your plan will evolve with them - and with the changing circumstances of your life.

Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytic tools, as well as the extensive resources of Morgan Stanley, we can help you take charge of your financial future an achieve your goals. Below, we have provided some links that will introduce you to a few of the tools that we use, please click to learn more about them. We hope that you will return often to learn more about topics impacting your wealth.
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    eDelivery
    Sign up for eDelivery today and start receiving email notifications as soon as your account documents are available on Morgan Stanley Online or the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It's quick, convenient & secure.
    Enroll Today
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    Aladdin - Intelligent Risk Management
    There’s a chance your portfolio may be at risk, but how you manage that risk is what matters.

    Portfolio Risk Platform – Powered by Aladdin is a risk management platform that provides comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types. This platform provides both an overview and a detailed view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed.
    Learn More Here
    Alternative Investments
    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.
    Morgan Stanley Alternative Investments
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    Spending and Budgeting Tool
    One way to manage savings is by using Morgan Stanley’s Spending and Budgeting tool. These tools help advisors monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts. It also tracks spending patterns and produces an income and expense analysis to help clients achieve their goals by adjusting their spending behavior when necessary.
    Start Using the Tool Today

Tax-Efficient Strategies

Here at Morgan Stanley, we strive to simplify complex financial ideas so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future. We want to provide our clients with as many resources as possible so they can stay informed about the latest market trends, outlooks, and breakdowns. The links below provide detailed analysis on interesting topics that are affecting the finance and business worlds.
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    4 Key Tax Questions for Investors to Consider
    Factoring the impact of taxes into your investment decisions can help you keep more of your hard-earned money, both now and in the future.
    Explore the Questions Here
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    How to Access Your Tax Forms
    How to Access Your Tax Forms
    1. Log into your account via Morgan Stanley Online
    2. Click the Accounts tab
    3. Select the Documents tab
    4. Go to the Statement drop-down tab
    5. Select Tax Documents and download them
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    Tax Filing Checklist: How to Prepare to File Your Income Tax Returns
    This year, you can get ahead of filing your taxes. To effectively prepare, you should get organized as early as possible. Below is a checklist to help guide your preparation.
    See the Checklist Here
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    2024 Tax Tables
    If you are interested in seeing the updated tax tables and other details for 2024, see all additional information here.
    View the 2024 Tax Tables Here
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    Tax-Efficient Portfolios
    Morgan Stanley Portfolio Solutions/Parametric Tax Efficient Portfolios are designated for high-net-worth investors seeking a tax-managed, diversified portfolio. Portfolios are monitored, evaluated, and rebalanced to maintain diversification and react to changing market conditions. Some key benefits include tax efficiencies, clarity by combining multiple asset classes in one account, and confidence with asset allocation advice deriving from the Global Investment Committee, so your portfolio is aligned with the firm's best thinking.
    Learn More About the Portfolios Here

Location

55 South Lake Ave
Ste 700
Pasadena, CA 91101
US
Direct:
(626) 584-3428(626) 584-3428

Meet My Team

About Kathleen A. Burns

Kathleen began her wealth advisory and portfolio management career in 1983 and with more than three decades of experience brings trust, experience and a clear vision to your investment journey. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2020 after 11 years at UBS Financial Services. Dedicated to providing wealth planning strategies at the highest level, Kathleen earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification through the College of Financial Planning. Her license includes series 7, 31, 63, and 65 security licenses as well as insurance licenses for life, health, annuities, and long-term care.

Kathleen earned her Bachelor's degree in International Relations and History from The University of Southern California and a Master's degree in International Finance from Boston University.

Outside the office, Kathleen lives in Valencia with her husband Bob and their son, Devon. They enjoy traveling around the world, eclectic music choices and watching their beloved Trojans. Kathleen and Bob have two rescue Abyssinian cats, Frankie and Elliot. Kathleen is also an active Board member for the USC Board of Governors and the USC Dornsife Alumni Advisory Council. Currently, Kathleen is volunteering with Town & Gown of USC as well as the USC Newman Guild. She is also a past Board member of the Glendale Memorial Health Foundation.
Securities Agent: NH, NC, CA, TX, IL, OR, FL, VA, NV, KS, AR, UT, MO, AZ, OH, LA, CT, TN, NY, ID, HI, WA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
CA Insurance License #: 0B34489

About Eric Chu

Eric Chu is a Registered Client Service Associate devoted to helping individuals and families achieve their life goals while being financially confident. Eric began his journey in finance 6 years ago, starting as a banker at a top national bank where he developed his passion for client service and relationship-building. From there, he learned the importance of looking at the entire picture to develop a robust strategy for each individual’s unique circumstances.

Eric joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 and has since bolstered his ability to assist households requiring more complex, tailored wealth management solutions. He takes pride in providing white-glove service to clients with all different backgrounds and experiences. His licenses include series 6, 7, 63 & 66 and he is proficient in Mandarin Chinese.

Eric’s greatest joy is travelling the world with his wife to find the best bites of food. He also enjoys playing basketball and golf in his free time and marathoning Netflix shows with his family.
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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Marc Rodriguez today.
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.

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