Gene L GLoriani
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(949) 809-1270(949) 809-1270
Michael Algarin, CEPA®
Vice President, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor
Direct:
(949) 955-7895(949) 955-7895
My Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
My Story and Services
Michael is a dedicated financial advisor at The Johnson Group, working with affluent individuals, families and businesses to help achieve their financial success. He initiates this process by thoroughly understanding each client's unique financial situation to collaboratively develop a personalized strategy aligned with their vision for the future.
Committed to empowering clients through knowledge, Michael guides the development and management of their investments. His primary goal is to ensure clients feel confident navigating significant life events, providing insightful weekly email market updates and prioritizing clear communication through regular meetings.
Michael's core objective is to simplify financial complexities and align clients' resources with their long-term priorities. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, and brings over 17 years of dedicated experience in financial services, preceded by work in film and television talent representation.
Outside of his profession, Michael actively volunteers with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Ana and Long Beach. He enjoys art, theater, and an active outdoor lifestyle through golf, running, surfing, and snowboarding. A long-time resident of Orange County, he currently resides in Costa Mesa, CA.
Education:
BA- California State Long Beach
Previous Career Experience:
Talent representation in Film and Television. Agent Trainee at major talent agency in Beverly Hills
Over 17 years in financial services industry experience
Committed to empowering clients through knowledge, Michael guides the development and management of their investments. His primary goal is to ensure clients feel confident navigating significant life events, providing insightful weekly email market updates and prioritizing clear communication through regular meetings.
Michael's core objective is to simplify financial complexities and align clients' resources with their long-term priorities. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, and brings over 17 years of dedicated experience in financial services, preceded by work in film and television talent representation.
Outside of his profession, Michael actively volunteers with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Ana and Long Beach. He enjoys art, theater, and an active outdoor lifestyle through golf, running, surfing, and snowboarding. A long-time resident of Orange County, he currently resides in Costa Mesa, CA.
Education:
BA- California State Long Beach
Previous Career Experience:
Talent representation in Film and Television. Agent Trainee at major talent agency in Beverly Hills
Over 17 years in financial services industry experience
Securities Agent: OK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WY, AR, PR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2062728
CA Insurance License #: OF91379
NMLS#: 2062728
CA Insurance License #: OF91379
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Working With You
Mike is committed to providing first-class service, solutions, and advice so his clients feel confident that the decisions they are making are the best ones for them & their families.
Mike fully understands & respects the amount of time, effort and skill that his clients put into attaining their wealth. He also fully understands & respects that each of their clients have their own unique set of goals, objectives and risk tolerance. For that reason, he takes a collaborative approach to develop an in-depth understanding of what is truly important to them & their families, and what they want to achieve with their wealth.
Mike and his team members then combine this knowledge with their experience and the full scope of the firm’s resources to provide a comprehensive investment and wealth plan and, with ongoing communication, a steady flow of creative ideas and timely solutions over time. It is their ultimate goal to provide their clients clarity and confidence that they can achieve financial success during their lifetimes, as well as efficiently pass their wealth and principles onto future generations.
Mike fully understands & respects the amount of time, effort and skill that his clients put into attaining their wealth. He also fully understands & respects that each of their clients have their own unique set of goals, objectives and risk tolerance. For that reason, he takes a collaborative approach to develop an in-depth understanding of what is truly important to them & their families, and what they want to achieve with their wealth.
Mike and his team members then combine this knowledge with their experience and the full scope of the firm’s resources to provide a comprehensive investment and wealth plan and, with ongoing communication, a steady flow of creative ideas and timely solutions over time. It is their ultimate goal to provide their clients clarity and confidence that they can achieve financial success during their lifetimes, as well as efficiently pass their wealth and principles onto future generations.
Goals Planning System
Morgan Stanley's Goals Planning System (GPS) helps you assess where your personal finances stand. Looking at your full financial picture we can help you determine how likely you are to reach your financial goals. Our process helps you adapt your strategy in a way that can best reach your goals and respond to changes in the market or in your life.
Watch the Goals Planning System VideoSUITE OF DIGITAL TOOLS
Digital technology is centered on how people communicate, consume, transact, travel and learn. Our comprehensive suite of digital tools is designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life.
Morgan Stanley Online
Beyond viewing your account balance and activity, Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a suite of features that allow you to manage your everyday finances from paying bills and sending money to transferring funds and authorizing transactions with one click using eAuthorizations.
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Total Wealth View
We've launched a new tool that allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.
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.
Link and Add External AccountsThe 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.
Goals Planning System
Our Goals Planning System (GPS) is an innovative platform built on Morgan Stanley's intellectual capital and capabilities, to provide our clients with comprehensive investing and planning solutions for their individual goals.
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Portfolio Risk Platform – Powered by Aladdin
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 a holistic view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed.
Learn How We Mitigate Client RiskWHO AND WHAT IS A DEDICATED EQUITY PLAN SPECIALIST?
Morgan Stanley Dedicated Equity Plan Specialists are financial advisors who receive unique training and education on company specific plans to service their clients' needs. These designated advisors can help you determine how your equity compensation fits into your overall goals and financial strategy; they utilize the resources and tools of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management including goals based strategies, personalized financial plans and customized solutions.
Dedicated Equity Plan Specialists are positioned to service and educate on the full suite of workplace benefits and can help you address questions related to grants/awards, vesting events, restricted stock units, and more. Some common types of equity compensation include: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Stock Options, and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs). Companies may offer a combination of equity compensation offerings to employees. For many, equity in their company is an important piece of their full financial picture and since everyone's situation is unique, a Morgan Stanley Dedicated Equity Plan Specialist can help create a plan that caters specifically to your needs and goals.
Dedicated Equity Plan Specialists are positioned to service and educate on the full suite of workplace benefits and can help you address questions related to grants/awards, vesting events, restricted stock units, and more. Some common types of equity compensation include: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Stock Options, and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs). Companies may offer a combination of equity compensation offerings to employees. For many, equity in their company is an important piece of their full financial picture and since everyone's situation is unique, a Morgan Stanley Dedicated Equity Plan Specialist can help create a plan that caters specifically to your needs and goals.
Equity Compensation 101
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I believe financial education leads to better insights into our investment strategy and discipline, and ultimately, better long-term results. As a result, I am committed to providing you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today's global markets.
Investing with Impact
Our Investing with Impact Platform offers a diverse range of funds and other investments designed to advance environmental, economic and social goals — while striving for competitive performance. We make it easy to craft an investment portfolio of any size that is tailored to meet the impact goals of your choice.
How to Build a Green Portfolio
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Sustainable Funds Outperform Peers in 2020 During Coronavirus
Sustainable funds outperformed traditional peer funds and reduced investment risk during coronavirus in 2020, according to the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing.
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Cryptocurrency
Investing in Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin is back in the headlines after a three-year respite. It’s discussed on CNBC daily, and political figures, financial gurus and regulatory officials are repeatedly asked for their opinion. But is Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency something you should consider for your portfolio? This report reviews the basics on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and analyzes how they fit into the bigger financial picture.
Investing in CryptocurrencyBitcoin is back in the headlines after a three-year respite. It’s discussed on CNBC daily, and political figures, financial gurus and regulatory officials are repeatedly asked for their opinion. But is Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency something you should consider for your portfolio? This report reviews the basics on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and analyzes how they fit into the bigger financial picture.
Bitcoin, Crypto, and Digital Currencies
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Direct:
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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
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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Michael Algarin today.
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