Ravi A. Shah, CFP®
First Vice President,
Financial Advisor
Direct:
(925) 730-3813(925) 730-3813
My Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
My Story and Services
I’m a CFP® professional with over 14 years of experience in financial services, including 8 years as a Financial Advisor. I collaborate with individuals and families to assist them in making confident decisions across the areas that matter most—working to build and preserve wealth, planning for life’s milestones, and navigating change with clarity and discipline. I was born and raised in the Bay Area and have a strong understanding of dynamics in business and technology. I have a specialty in planning with concentrated stock positions and executive compensation plans, with an emphasis on tax management.
My approach is grounded in thoughtful planning, transparent communication, and a commitment to understanding what’s most important to each client. I believe strong advice starts with listening, then translating goals into a practical strategy that can adapt as markets and life evolve.
Ultimately, my goal is to assist with clients working towards peace of mind—knowing they have a plan, a advisor they can rely on, and a steady process to guide them through both opportunities and uncertainty. Aside from competence, conviction, and compassion, I pride myself on availability and flexibility, its what my clients expect and what I strive to provide when working with me.
Outside of work, I am very active and place a large emphasis on self-care. I play team sports like soccer and basketball (although I am unfortunately not as fast as my mid 20s self), and try to compliment it with strength training. My friends and colleagues joke about my sub-par golf ability, but its something I'm working on. Longevity is the goal for me, and for me to be the best version of myself physically and mentally, I feel that it all begins with healthy habits.
It would be an honor and a privilege to work with you and your family.
My approach is grounded in thoughtful planning, transparent communication, and a commitment to understanding what’s most important to each client. I believe strong advice starts with listening, then translating goals into a practical strategy that can adapt as markets and life evolve.
Ultimately, my goal is to assist with clients working towards peace of mind—knowing they have a plan, a advisor they can rely on, and a steady process to guide them through both opportunities and uncertainty. Aside from competence, conviction, and compassion, I pride myself on availability and flexibility, its what my clients expect and what I strive to provide when working with me.
Outside of work, I am very active and place a large emphasis on self-care. I play team sports like soccer and basketball (although I am unfortunately not as fast as my mid 20s self), and try to compliment it with strength training. My friends and colleagues joke about my sub-par golf ability, but its something I'm working on. Longevity is the goal for me, and for me to be the best version of myself physically and mentally, I feel that it all begins with healthy habits.
It would be an honor and a privilege to work with you and your family.
Securities Agent: LA, ID, AL, WY, CA, AZ, TX, TN, MO, IN, NV, NC, PA, RI, NM, MT, MN, IL, IA, HI, CT, VT, UT, MD, SC, WI, ME, MI, MA, KS, GA, FL, DE, CO, OK, NH, DC, NY, NJ, OR, OH, NE, WA, VA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1023458
NMLS#: 1023458
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Location
4309 Hacienda Drive
Ste 200
Pleasanton, CA 94588
US
Direct:
(925) 730-3813(925) 730-3813
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
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
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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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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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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
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Ravi A. Shah today.
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Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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