Our Team at Morgan Stanley South Coast Market

About Lance Million

Lance Million is a Managing Director, Market Manager heading up Morgan Stanley Wealth Management branch offices in Orange County, CA. The South Coast Market, as it’s called, consists of five branch offices with over 350 Financial Advisors, Client Service Associates and staff.

Lance began his investment career in 1987 working in the mailroom and in operations while completing his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Park University in Kansas City. Lance went on to build a successful “club” level advisory practice and held Sales Manager responsibilities beginning with Edward Jones and then Wells Fargo from 1988 – 2001. From there, Lance took over his first Complex position for Wells Fargo covering the Hudson River Valley of New York, in Albany, before joining Morgan Stanley to cover Northern Ohio in 2008 as Market Manager. With the consolidation of Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney, Lance was asked to take over the South Coast Market covering Orange County California in 2010 as Market Manager. During his tenure with Morgan Stanley, Lance has served on the National Branch Manager Advisory Council, Co-chaired the Branch Manager Empowerment Committee, conducted “peer-to-peer” training and currently serves on the National Recruiting Advisory Committee. In 2020, Lance became a Managing Director of the Firm.

Lance resides in San Clemente, California with his wife, two cats and a Bulldog named Lulu. He has three adult children and a growing grandchild count. Giving back to the community is an important aspect of his personal and professional life. Lance is an avid Crossfit member and enjoys snow skiing, golf, travel and socializing with family and friends.

About Robert M. Rettig

Robert M. Rettig is an Associate Market Manager serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices across the South Coast Market in the Pacific Region. Robert began his career in financial services in 1999. Prior to his current role, Robert served as Associate Regional Manager for Morgan Stanley Private Bank in Central Region and Region Manager for the Great Lakes and Southeast Regions at the firm. Prior to joining the firm, Robert was as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch.

Robert lives in Irvine, California with his family. Outside of the office, Robert volunteers his time to working with various organizations dedicated to helping the underprivileged in both the United Sates as well as developing countries around the world. He enjoys motorcycle riding, scuba diving, and traveling.

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28202 Cabot Rd
Ste 500
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Branch:
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Branch Manager

Jonathan Varenchik
Phone:
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Ten Pointe Dr
Suite 400
Brea, CA 92821
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Branch Manager

Glenn Wiessner
Phone:
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Branch Address

28202 Cabot Rd
Ste 500
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Branch:
(949) 365-1775(949) 365-1775
Toll-Free:
(888) 523-5497(888) 523-5497
Fax:
(949) 365-5398(949) 365-5398

Branch Manager

Jonathan Varenchik
Phone:
(949) 365-5388(949) 365-5388

Branch Address

1901 Main Street
Ste 700
Irvine, CA 92614
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Branch:
(949) 955-7500(949) 955-7500
Toll-Free:
(800) 533-3402(800) 533-3402
Fax:
(949) 756-8908(949) 756-8908

Branch Manager

Nicole N. Sams
Phone:
(949) 809-1234(949) 809-1234

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Branch Address

2677 North Main Street
Ste 1000
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Branch:
(714) 836-5181(714) 836-5181
Toll-Free:
(800) 733-5181(800) 733-5181

Branch Manager

James Owens
Phone:
(714) 648-3405(714) 648-3405

South Coast Branch

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Branch Address

800 Newport Center Dr.
Ste 500
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Branch:
(949) 717-5300(949) 717-5300
Toll-Free:
(800) 468-3352(800) 468-3352
Fax:
(949) 717-5333(949) 717-5333

Branch Manager

Lance Million
Phone:
(949) 717-5414(949) 717-5414
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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

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