Robert Shaw, QPFC
First Vice President,
Financial Advisor,
Qualified Plan Financial Consultant,
Senior Portfolio Manager
Direct:
(949) 809-1239(949) 809-1239
My Mission Statement
40 years of experience, coupled with Morgan Stanley intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals.
My Story and Services
Starting his career in financial services in 1985 at Morgan Stanley, Robert Shaw has accumulated over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry and is currently a First Vice President. As a Senior Portfolio Manager and Qualified Plan Financial Consultant, Rob has seen many market cycles, investment fads, and economic environments that has prepared him to help his clients navigate their financial lives and achieve a competitive risk adjusted rate of return that helps them meet their goals.
Rob firmly believes that all clients deserve a financial roadmap to achieve the goals they set out to achieve. He utilizes the best of breed asset management teams to build durable, long-term portfolios. Working with two Certified Financial Planners in his office, he is able to offer strategies in estate planning, insurance, lending, and cash management. Rob’s favorite part of the financial planning process is performing an analysis of the investments chosen for a client, as well as leveraging other professionals he works with to deliver a thorough service to his clients. The most impactful result that Rob gets out of his practice is the gratitude he receives from clients when they realize that they have achieved their goals or made substantial progress towards them.
Being a local to Laguna Beach California since 1974, Rob can be found outside of the office catching waves at Laguna Beach, or cycling in Laguna Hills. Rob also supports the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Foundation with an emphasis to assisting first generation college students that are working towards environmental sustainability within the College of Agriculture and Environment Sciences, as well as local homeless support and environmental foundations. Rob feels blessed to be able to spend his time with family and wife Krista, who together recently celebrated 31 years of marriage.
Rob firmly believes that all clients deserve a financial roadmap to achieve the goals they set out to achieve. He utilizes the best of breed asset management teams to build durable, long-term portfolios. Working with two Certified Financial Planners in his office, he is able to offer strategies in estate planning, insurance, lending, and cash management. Rob’s favorite part of the financial planning process is performing an analysis of the investments chosen for a client, as well as leveraging other professionals he works with to deliver a thorough service to his clients. The most impactful result that Rob gets out of his practice is the gratitude he receives from clients when they realize that they have achieved their goals or made substantial progress towards them.
Being a local to Laguna Beach California since 1974, Rob can be found outside of the office catching waves at Laguna Beach, or cycling in Laguna Hills. Rob also supports the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Foundation with an emphasis to assisting first generation college students that are working towards environmental sustainability within the College of Agriculture and Environment Sciences, as well as local homeless support and environmental foundations. Rob feels blessed to be able to spend his time with family and wife Krista, who together recently celebrated 31 years of marriage.
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NMLS#: 1255519
CA Insurance License #: #0A50313
NMLS#: 1255519
CA Insurance License #: #0A50313
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Email:Spencer.Brooksby@morganstanley.com
Spencer Brooksby joined Morgan Stanley in 2021 and transferred to Irvine, CA from Gilbert, AZ, where he obtained his Series 7, 66, 9 and 10 licenses. Spencer worked with the Shareworks department to assist individuals with their company equity plans. Spencer's focus is on service and providing the best client experience.
Spencer grew up in Arizona, but currently resides in Laguna Beach with his wife Kenzie and their dachshund Finley. Outside of work, he loves trying new foods with his wife and staying active outdoors through fishing, hiking and softball.
Spencer grew up in Arizona, but currently resides in Laguna Beach with his wife Kenzie and their dachshund Finley. Outside of work, he loves trying new foods with his wife and staying active outdoors through fishing, hiking and softball.
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