My Story and Services

Paul, an Executive Financial Services Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director, and Financial Advisor for The Oak Knoll Group at Morgan Stanley, possesses a deep commitment for building strong client relationships. His mission is to simplify the complexities of managing risk and growing wealth by leveraging financial planning and simplifying investment management, through prudent, tactical decision-making, Paul collaborates with his clients help them meet their unique financial goals.

With a career spanning over three decades in the financial services industry, Paul's experience extends to executive financial services, particularly in assisting corporate executives in managing their investment portfolios. His strategic insights encompass a variety of approaches, including tailored strategies related to restricted stock and executive compensation.

Paul's dedication to his clients goes beyond their transactions. Paul managed an office was the Producing Manager of the Burlingame, CA office for over 12 years where he learned that servicing a client is a team effort, requiring care, enthusiasm, and creativity. As a natural entrepreneur, he has always taken an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to his work which was clearly displayed when he took the reins to create a unique 10B5-1 practice at Morgan Stanley, expanding his reach with clients to better serve their needs.

A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ, Paul joined Morgan Stanley in 2002, after working at Hambrecht & Quist and Robertson Stephens in San Francisco. His passion for sports and exercise finds a home in Menlo Park, CA, where he resides with his wife, Cara, and their three children: Jack, a student at BC, Kate attending UW, and Elena in high school. As a dedicated community leader, Paul actively engages in education-related philanthropy, particularly focusing on the needs of first-generation college students. By serving on the board of the Peninsula College Fund for six years. Paul's commitment to giving back, coupled with his love for the business, fuels his enthusiasm for his work at The Oak Knoll Group.
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Securities Agent: KS, ME, MO, MT, TN, VI, WV, WY, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, AK, AL, IA, ID; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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Helping You Realize Your Vision

With exceptional wealth comes exceptional complexity. Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management combines the vast resources of a trusted global financial services firm with the individualized services of an investment boutique for a hands-on tailored approach to help families, foundations and individuals manage the multiple facets —and legacy—of their wealth.
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    Family Office Resources
    Family Office Resources at Morgan Stanley can help you articulate and memorialize your family philosophy. Watch to see how we can help integrate philanthropy and family values into your wealth plan.
    Managing Your Needs
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    Alternative Investments
    As a leading provider of alternative investment strategies, Morgan Stanley delivers differentiated offerings and custom alternative investment programs to help meet the unique needs of ultra-high net worth clients. Our expertise spans private equity, real assets, private credit, hedge funds and digital assets.
    A Culture of Investment Excellence
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    Enhanced Client Offerings
    As a Reserved Living & Giving member, you will have access to exclusive partner offers and discounts, as well as thought leadership content on a variety of lifestyle and personal finance topics. Clients who qualify for our highest tier, Signature Access, are connected to a vetted network of professionals who can craft custom solutions for your family's exceptional needs such as Art Advisory, Private Health Advisory, Cybersecurity, and bespoke travel services.
    About Morgan Stanley Reserved Living & Giving
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    Tax Efficient Charitable Giving Strategies
    Many of us prefer to combine our support for the causes and people we care about with a desire to save on taxes. Fortunately, there are strategies that may help us accomplish both. Whether you want to donate to charity or invest in a loved-one’s future, consider these tax‐smart ways to help make your giving go further.
    Tax-Savvy Ways to Give
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    Multi-Generational Wealth Planning
    We will round out all of the issues that your family might have to address while dealing with your wealth management needs. It is critical to open the lines of communication within your family so that the needs and goals of current and future generations are addressed in your family's wealth plan.
    A Holistic Approach

Meeting Your Needs

I understand the regulatory challenges you face as an executive and key insider when trying to access the assets within your corporate equity compensation plan.
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    Equity Compensation
    Your employee stock and options can be a significant part of the wealth you've built over time to help meet the goals that matter to you. Converting that wealth to enable your dreams if often complex, and options can add another element of complexity due to their varying tax implications and vesting rules.
    Employee Stock & Options Analysis
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    Restricted & Control Stock
    As an executive and key contributor to your company’s success, you are often awarded restricted or control stock to acknowledge your contributions. While such rewards are beneficial and offer opportunities for personal financial growth, they do carry certain limitations. We will work together to comply with SEC rules governing your stock to ensure a seamless approach to managing your securities.
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    10b5-1 Transactions
    Corporate executives frequently come into possession of material non-public information and face quarterly or special blackout periods that restrict market access to trading their company stock. As a result, they are often left with narrow windows and sometimes unpredictable opportunities to execute transactions. Morgan Stanley’s 10b5-1 Preset Diversification Program® (PDP) was designed specifically to address these issues.
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    Rule 10b-18 "Safe Harbor Purchases"
    SEC Rule 10b-18 provides a “safe harbor” against claims of market manipulation when you purchase shares of your company’s stock in the open market. We will work together to utilize this rule and take advantage of market opportunities while meeting regulatory requirements.
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    Retirement Plan Options
    You have several choices for what to do with your qualified retirement plan when you leave a job. Deciding among them is an important step in managing your retirement savings over time.
    Understand the Possibilities
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    You Work Hard, Make Your 401(k) Plan Work Harder
    It’s important to determine how much money you may need to save for a comfortable retirement. Here are three 401(k) retirement strategies to consider.
    401(K) Planning

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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of digital features that help you keep track of your finances. They include mobile check deposit, paying your bills online, sending money through Zelle®, and accessing current market data, research, company profiles and quotes.
    Morgan Stanley Online
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    Outsmarting Volatility
    We may feel like a 1000 point move in the DOW is unprecedented, but now, its a 1-2% move now. The true value of advice stresses diversification and strategic tactics for managing wealth and achieving goals based on your personal circumstances.
    Lisa Shalett - How to Manage Volatility
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    How to Create a Budget
    While following a budget might seem limiting, when used as a guide, it can be incredibly empowering. Having a good understanding of your monthly saving and spending habits helps you make smart financial decisions that can position you for success in the long run.
    Five Key Steps
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    10 Ways Investors Can Drive Positive Change
    At Morgan Stanley, we’re celebrating 10 years of helping clients invest with impact. Here are 10 ways our innovative platform can help you pursue your environmental, social, and financial goals.
    Impact Investing
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    Staying Safe at College
    As you prepare to start your first year at college, you have so many things to consider, and they’re all mixed in with a combination of excitement and apprehension about embarking on this new chapter of your life. However, college students can be prime targets for cybercriminals. See how to protect yourself.
    How to Protect Yourself
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    Fend Off Phone Porting, Robocalls and Robotexts
    Do you pay as much attention to protecting the security of your phone as your computer?

    You should because your phone is a gateway to your financial, social media, email and other personal accounts. Fraudsters are continually devising new schemes to take control of your phone to perpetrate identity theft and fraud—and if they succeed, the damage can be significant.
    Cybersecurity 101

A Global Suite of Services

We seek unique situations where we have deep expertise, strong sourcing advantages and the ability to create value by leveraging the unparalleled resources of Morgan Stanley. We take pride in the depth and breadth of our platforms and solutions to help our clients achieve their goals.
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    Morgan Stanley's Core Values
    Long-term and enduring success lies in having a strong culture and talented employees who live our values. At Morgan Stanley, our culture guides our employees, and our values inform everything we do
    Our Core Values
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    A Track Record of Success
    Watch various episodes that capture Morgan Stanley's success during eras of both prosperity and strife throughout our 87 year history.
    Morgan Stanley Docu-Series
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    Protecting Your Wealth & Information
    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online. Bookmark this page for the latest cybersecurity and fraud prevention tips.
    How We Protect You
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    Thoughts On The Market Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
    Check Out The Latest Episode

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The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Financial Advisers can conduct their business in several ways: individually, as a member of a team of Financial Advisors, or through the formation of a Strategic Partnership with another Financial Advisor or team of Financial Advisors. A Strategic Partnership is an arrangement between a Financial Advisor or a team of Financial Advisors with another Financial Advisor or team of Financial Advisors that has a unique focus or knowledge regarding a specific business concentration, product area, and/or client type. If your account is with an individual Financial Advisor, that Financial Advisor services all facets of your account. If your account is with a Financial Advisor who is a member of a team, any Financial Advisor on the team can service your account. If your Financial Advisor is part of a Strategic Partnership, his or her role in that Strategic Partnership may be limited to a specific business and/or product area and may not cover all facets of your account. The use of the terms “Partner” or “Strategic Partner” and/or “Partnership” or “Strategic Partnership” are used as terms of art and not used to imply or connote any legal relationship.

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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
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

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 Paul Magliaro today.
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