My Story and Services

Nicolas is a Global Sports and Entertainment Director and Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA. With over 13 years of experience at the firm, he has built a reputation for helping clients achieve financial success while maintaining a focus on wealth preservation and growth. Drawing from his own background in professional tennis in his younger years, Nicolas learned first hand the importance of discipline, trust and effective communication. These values, which shaped his athletic career, now guide his approach to advising clients. He is committed to applying these principles to create tailored financial strategies, helping individuals in the sports and entertainment industries secure their financial futures with confidence and clarity. Nicolas resides in Los Angeles with his wife Sarah, their daughter Zoe, and their two dogs, Dolce and Skye.
Services Include
Securities Agent: DE, ID, VA, NV, CO, CA, OR, TX, TN, NY, FL, WA, AZ, GA, PA, NC, CT, AL, KS, OH; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1279216
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Global Sports and Entertainment

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    What Moves You

    Winning in sports requires dedication, collaboration, and the right financial resources. That's why Morgan Stanley is proud to partner with the Women's Tennis Association on What Moves You, a financial empowerment program for U.S.-based WTA players. Discover how we're helping players explore possibilities for the future and define a path forward.

    What Moves You
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    Selling Your Music Catalog: 5 Questions to Ask

    Recording artists are tapping their catalogs for cash as the market for investible music rights grows. What should musicians know about the benefits and drawbacks?

    Selling Your Music Catalog: 5 Questions to Ask
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    Travel Cybersecurity: Protect Like a Pro Athlete

    While you might want to emulate an all-star player on the field, it's just as important to handle your cybersecurity like a seasoned professional.

    Travel Cybersecurity: Protect Like a Pro Athlete
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    Athletes Turned Entrepreneurs: Transition Tips

    Many athletes think about their careers after sports, with some choosing to become entrepreneurs. Learn how a trusted Financial Advisor can help plan for success.

    Athletes Turned Entrepreneurs: Transition Tips
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    Living Abroad: Money Tips for Athletes and Entertainers

    The excitement of living in a foreign country is one of the perks of working abroad—but there are financial challenges, too. Before you pack your bags, read these essential money tips.

    Living Abroad: Money Tips for Athletes and Entertainers

Ultra-High Net Worth

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    Philanthropic Planning

    There's more to charitable giving than you may realize. A Donor Advised Fund is one method that provides flexibility and can help maximize your impact.

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    Intergenerational Wealth Planning

    Wealthy families are more than investment accounts and trusts. They are comprised of people who feel all the affections, fears and resentments that underpin human relationships—here playing out under the stress of dealing with complex challenges that less wealthy families seldom have to face.

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    Signature Access

    A broad range of specialty services are available to enrich and enhance the health, safety, comfort, and interests of affluent families, from private aviation, personal security, art advisory, and household staffing, to private health advisory services and advisory services for single family offices.

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    Tax-Efficient Investing

    Smart tax planning can help you save more for retirement and keep more of what you've already saved. Consider these tax-efficient retirement planning strategies.

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    Wealth Education

    Financial Literacy means being empowered with the knowledge to make smart financial decisions during every stage of life. Discussing family finances is especially important with adult children, no matter their age. It's not always easy, but starting the conversation is a great first step to short and long-term financial.

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    Preserving Wealth Through Risk Mitigation

    Hidden risks abound. For affluent families, this can mean unwanted financial exposure. A simple risk assessment can go a long way to help close these gaps.

Morgan Stanley Client Resources

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    Morgan Stanley Online

    With Morgan Stanley Online, enjoy the freedom to manage your wealth on your own devices while collaborating with your Morgan Stanley team. It's accessibility at its finest.

    Morgan Stanley Online
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    Total Wealth View

    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.

    Total Wealth View
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    Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Capabilities

    At Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, our Financial Advisors start with you, focusing on your success and remaining committed to helping you grow your wealth and pursue your financial goals.

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    Digital Vault

    Upload important documents online and automatically share them with your Morgan Stanley advisor.

    Digital Vault

Location

15260 Ventura Blvd
Ste 1900
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
US
Direct:
(917) 227-4710(917) 227-4710
1111 Coast Village Road
Montecito, CA 93108
US
Direct:
(818) 382-5781(818) 382-5781
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Wealth Management for Athletes and Entertainers

Understanding the unique financial challenges of athletes and entertainers and how they differ from one profession to the next, we deliver the experience and resources you need to help create and implement a comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plan based on your needs, values and aspirations.
  • Investment Management
  • Wealth Transfer & Philanthropy
  • Private Banking Solutions
  • Family Governance & Wealth Education
  • Lifestyle Advisory
You are your Own CEO: Build a Dream Team for Your Career
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You are your Own CEO: Build a Dream Team for Your Career

Assembling a team of trusted professionals to manage your career—and your money—is essential to help best position you to thrive. Here’s how.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Nicolas Blatsiotis today.
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