Welcome

I run my business as a Morgan Stanley Family Wealth Director the same way I did my ship in the Navy. My role on the bridge was to keep a billion dollar ship and her crew on course and safe from harm.

Today, I advise on the billion dollar wealth of my combined clients and I report to them on the progress they are making in achieving their life goals. Critical aspects of my former work were strong communication, situational awareness, and the ability to manage numerous complex ship ‘evolutions’ at the same time. These same capabilities are critically important when you seek an experienced advisor to trust, put your interests first and lead on complex wealth questions when working with their legal and tax experts.

As a Family Wealth Director, a Morgan Stanley designated financial professional, I believe that you - as one of our most important clients - are entitled to a different kind of working relationship with the firm. I bring the scope and influence of the additional resources Morgan Stanley provides to our most valued clients. This combination of personal attention and financial possibilities can help create unique opportunities for you. Your financial life requires the broadest possible scope of knowledge, and we are committed to helping you have an experience that is easier and rewarding.

Recognizing my commitment to my clients for over 24 years, Barron’s Magazine has recognized me as a top 1200 US advisor in 2017-2025, the Financial Times honored me as a top 400 US advisor in 2018, and Forbes Best in State 2018-2025.

Contact me today to discover how I help successful individuals and families navigate the challenges of wealth.

2017-2025 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2017-2022). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.

2018-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors
Source: ft.com (Awarded Mar 2018) Data compiled by the Financial Times based on time period from 6/30/15 - 6/30/17.
My Clients and Process
  • I work with successful individuals and their families who are mostly made up of senior executives and business owners. It is very normal for my clients to have worked closely with my team and me for 15-20 years where we have helped them and their families achieve their goals.
  • As a client of ours, we start by reviewing your financial and lifestyle goals, look at your balance sheet, and then complete a tailored action plan. With your plan, we set out to complete all of the activities needed to move you toward your goals with detailed quarterly discussions on what needs to be done.
  • This continues over the years as our relationship with you grows.
Capabilities
Securities Agent: WI, WY, WV, WA, VT, VI, UT, TX, TN, SD, SC, RI, PR, OR, OK, OH, NV, NM, NJ, NE, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, NH, CA, AZ, AR, NY, AL, AK, VA, PA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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About PWM

Founded in 1977, Private Wealth Management is the division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management that is dedicated to serving the firm’s most affluent clients, including some of the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, executives and stewards of multigenerational wealth. Functioning as an exclusive investment boutique within a global financial firm, we deliver sophisticated solutions that leverage the intellectual capital and insight of Morgan Stanley’s substantial global resources. Drawing on a deep understanding of your financial life, our goal is to help you:
  • Manage investments with an unwavering focus on your financial strategy and personal goals
  • Create comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plans based on your needs, challenges and the values that guide your life and legacy
  • Simplify financial complexity to help you achieve clarity and control
Private Wealth Management Highlights
  • Approximately 350 teams1 specialized in assisting individuals and families with $20MM+ in investable assets
  • Over $980 billion in AUM1
  • Comprising 23% of the Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams for 2024
  • Direct access to ultra high net worth experts in philanthropy, family dynamics, wealth transfer, lifestyle advisory and other areas of interest to ultra high net worth families
1 Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, December, 2024

Source: Barron's.com (May 2024) 2024 Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams awarded in 2024. The teams are ranked on a variety of factors, including their size and shape, their regulatory records and credentials of their members, and the resources they have at their disposal to serve their client bases. The rankings are meant as a starting point for clients looking for an advisor—a first-pass vetting that can help investors narrow a search. Every advisor will have his or her own approach to investing, financial planning, and other services. Clients are encouraged to approach a search for an advisor the way they would a search for a doctor—interviewing multiple professionals and getting opinions from multiple third parties. Rankings are based on the opinions of Barron's and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with Barron's. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved.

Awards

In 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Paul was voted one of the top 1200 Financial Advisors in the United States by Barron's Magazine, published by Dow Jones & Company.

Paul's other awards and achievements include:

      - Forbes Best in State 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
- Financial Times top 400 Advisor 2018
      - Chairman's Council 2008 - Current
      - President's Council 2006 - 2007
      - Century Council 2004 - 2005

2017-2023 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2017-2023 ). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.

2018-2023 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2023 ). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors
Source: ft.com (Awarded Mar 2018) Data compiled by the Financial Times based on time period from 6/30/15 - 6/30/17.

Resource Center

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Client Service Team

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    Heather Flemming - Wealth Management Associate, Financial Planning Specialist
    Phone:
    (425) 453-6914(425) 453-6914
    Email:heather.a.fleming@morganstanley.com
    Has been at Morgan Stanley for 27 years and has been recognized by our clients for exceptional service on many occasions.
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    Nalini Ramesh - Wealth Management Associate
    Phone:
    (425) 453-5393(425) 453-5393
    Email:nalini.v.ramesh@morganstanley.com
    Has been at Morgan Stanley for 22 years and manages a unique client engagement and communication program.
    Daisy Zhu, MBA - Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (425) 453-6918(425) 453-6918
    Email:Daisy.Zhu@morganstanley.com
    Daisy joined Morgan Stanley Bellevue Complex in 2021. Prior to joining the firm, Daisy had vast client service experience in the financial services and hospitality industries.

    Daisy is a graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago, where she earned a MBA degree, concentrated in Finance Market and Risk Management. She also earned her bachelor’s degree in Hotel management from University of Houston.

    She lives in Mercer Island, WA with her husband Kevin and their son Aiden. She enjoys reading, travelling, wine appreciation, swimming, playing violin, and social events.

WORKPLACE FINANCIAL BENEFITS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

Our mission is to help your company elevate your workplace financial benefits—helping you to attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end solutions support your company and employees at any stage of growth through a powerful combination of modern technology, insightful guidance, and dedicated service.

    Equity Solutions

    Equity ownership is a powerful motivator. Streamline equity management through our leading-edge technology and provide global audit-ready reporting and insights, alongside customizable participant experiences to engage and educate your employees on how to make the most of their benefits. Our global solutions support private and public companies at any stage of growth.

    • Equity Administration and Financial Reporting
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    Retirement

    For your employees, retirement is more than a date in the future—it's a milestone that takes time, hard work, and the right tools. Through our consultative process, we strive to assist with the management of your fiduciary responsibilities and risk, simplify plan management, and help you improve retirement readiness for your employees.

    • Defined Contribution Consulting
    • Solutions-Oriented Plans
    • Fiduciary Investment Oversight

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    Deferred Compensation

    Access a range of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plan services or pick the ones that best fit your needs. We provide recordkeeping and plan design, portfolio construction services, and plan education for your executive talent. We help you determine the appropriate plan design and inform a funding strategy through a needs-based assessment and consultative approach.

    Services include:

    • Recordkeeping and Plan Design
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    Executive Services

    Our dedicated team provides concierge-level support for your executives' equity compensation plans, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, so helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty:

    • Equity Compensation Services
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    • Specialized Solutions
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    Saving and Giving benefits can make a real difference in your employees' lives as they can support the things that matter most to them—like saving for education and repaying student loans. Show that you are committed to your employees' priorities with leading-edge solutions that help them chart a path toward financial well-being.

    • College Savings
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    We offer Financial Wellness with every solution we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and guidance, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of your employees and empower their financial journey at every stage. Give your employees the confidence to take charge of their finances.

    • Financial Education
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Location

500 108th Ave NE
Ste 1900
Bellevue, WA 98004
US
Direct:
(425) 453-5746(425) 453-5746
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(800) 328-2802(800) 328-2802
Fax:
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Equity Compensation

Helping you make the most of your equity awards and better understand how it may fit into your your larger financial picture – today and tomorrow.

  • Vesting events
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  • Restricted stock units
  • Tax implications

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
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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
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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
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Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
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  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
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  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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  • Lifestyle Advisory
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