Robert S. Runyan
Phone:
(209) 576-3215(209) 576-3215
Welcome to the Modesto Branch!
Morgan Stanley
Modesto Branch Office
You define success, we help you achieve it
1020 10th Street, 2nd
Floor
Modesto, CA 95354
US
Branch:
(209) 526-3700(209) 526-3700
Toll-Free:
(800) 752-3215(800) 752-3215
Branch Manager
Robert S. RunyanPhone:
(209) 576-3215(209) 576-3215
About Morgan Stanley Modesto Branch
Our Financial Advisors strive to earn the trust of many individuals, families and institutions while helping them achieve their goals. With a full suite of services, our objective is to deliver the resources that can best accomplish each client’s unique goals.
We look forward to working together.
We look forward to working together.
Services Provided
- Retirement PlanningFootnote1
- Saving for CollegeFootnote2
- Maintaining Cash Flow
- Long-term Care InsuranceFootnote3
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote4
- Insurance ServicesFootnote5
- Investing with ImpactFootnote6
- Legacy PlanningFootnote7
- Succession PlanningFootnote8
- Family Mission Statements
- Next Generation EducationFootnote9
- Lending SolutionsFootnote10
- Cash Management SolutionsFootnote11
Our Team at Morgan Stanley Modesto Branch
Gail G. Brown, CFP®, CPWA®
Vice President, Financial Planning Director
Phone:
(702) 737-8109(702) 737-8109
About Robert S. Runyan
Bob Runyan is an Executive Director who joined Morgan Stanley’s predecessor firm Smith Barney in 1993. In addition to being a Financial Advisor, he is also the Branch Manager of Morgan Stanley’s Modesto, California, office. Bob graduated with a degree in Finance from California State University, Stanislaus in 1990, and upon graduation, began working as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch.
Bob was born and raised in the Turlock/Denair area, and still lives there today. He and his wife, Natalie, have four children: Bobby, Madeline, Tessa, and Joe. Bob is an active member of his community, where he is a member of the Lighthouse Family Church. In his free time, Bob enjoys snow skiing, scuba diving, cycling, and hunting.
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Bob was born and raised in the Turlock/Denair area, and still lives there today. He and his wife, Natalie, have four children: Bobby, Madeline, Tessa, and Joe. Bob is an active member of his community, where he is a member of the Lighthouse Family Church. In his free time, Bob enjoys snow skiing, scuba diving, cycling, and hunting.
2025 Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors & Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors & Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/23 - 6/30/24.
Securities Agent: AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, MA, MN, MO, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WY; Investment Advisor Representative; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative
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CA Insurance License #: 0A51263
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CA Insurance License #: 0A51263
About Gail G. Brown
Gail G. Brown, CFP® CPWA® is Assistant Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Central California and Las Vegas. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.
Gail began her career in financial services in 2005 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. Prior to her current position, she worked in array of financial services to include; lending, business banking, risk management and investment advisory services. Her broad experience has demonstrated to her, the importance of developing a financial plan, that ensures all aspects of our clients’ financial world align and complement one another.
Gail graduated from University of Nevada Las Vegas and holds her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Personal Wealth Advisor® designations.
Gail is a native of Las Vegas and enjoys serving on the board of the local Summerlin Rotary Club. She loves international travel adventures where she can immerse herself in other cultures, camping and getting her hands dirty in her home garden. Gail truly enjoys her work; she finds purpose in providing clarity and peace of mind to our amazing clients and their families.
Gail began her career in financial services in 2005 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. Prior to her current position, she worked in array of financial services to include; lending, business banking, risk management and investment advisory services. Her broad experience has demonstrated to her, the importance of developing a financial plan, that ensures all aspects of our clients’ financial world align and complement one another.
Gail graduated from University of Nevada Las Vegas and holds her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Personal Wealth Advisor® designations.
Gail is a native of Las Vegas and enjoys serving on the board of the local Summerlin Rotary Club. She loves international travel adventures where she can immerse herself in other cultures, camping and getting her hands dirty in her home garden. Gail truly enjoys her work; she finds purpose in providing clarity and peace of mind to our amazing clients and their families.
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Branch Address
1020 10th Street, 2nd
Floor
Modesto, CA 95354
US
Branch:
(209) 526-3700(209) 526-3700
Toll-Free:
(800) 752-3215(800) 752-3215
Fax:
(209) 576-3297(209) 576-3297
1When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
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2Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. 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. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
3Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
4Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
5Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
6The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
7Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
8Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
9Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. 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. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
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Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
11Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
The investments and products listed may not be appropriate for all investors. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments or products, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment or product will depend upon an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
© 2025 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. 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. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
3Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
4Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
5Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
6The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
7Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
8Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
9Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. 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. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
10Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
11Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
The investments and products listed may not be appropriate for all investors. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments or products, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment or product will depend upon an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
© 2025 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
Awards Disclosures | Morgan Stanley
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