My Story and Services

Morgan Stanley serves many of the world’s most sophisticated investors, and our firm is one of the nation’s leading firms to help clients with their personal wealth. As your Financial Advisor, I have experience with the unique challenges, styles and strategies that distinguish wealthy investors. I will work with you to help you preserve and grow your wealth, relying on the insights of seasoned investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Securities Agent: LA, MI, DE, VA, OH, KY, AL, TX, NJ, SC, OK, HI, NC, PA, OR, NY, ME, FL, CO, NV, MA, GA, CT, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1288115
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Biography

A life of experience and hard work shape my expertise.

Years Registered: 29 Years At Morgan Stanley*: 19

Education:
University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Florida International University, Master of Business Administration

Distinctions:
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
Portfolio Manager

Working Together

I believe that identifying financial solutions begins with a solid understanding of each client’s situation, goals, objectives and risk tolerance. I follow a disciplined process that enables us to work with you to craft a solution that helps to meet your individual financial needs:

• Develop a thorough understanding of your financial goals and objectives
• Review and analyze your current financial situation
• Identify and tailor solutions that can help you meet your individual needs
• Implement your customized strategy, including personalized services and benefits
• Review your strategy, meeting periodically to discuss your goals and needs

Whatever your financial goal—whether to grow your wealth, preserve it or pass it on to others, you can count on us to help you with a strategy that is:

• Personal
Highly individualized and committed to helping you achieve financial success
• Flexible
Responsive to changes in your life and in your priorities over time
• Comprehensive
Covering a broad array of investment products and services, with preferred benefits tied to your valued status with us

Financial Solutions

Through Morgan Stanley, my clients have access to a broad range of financial solutions. These solutions may include both the firm's product and service offerings, as well as those from third-party providers like insurance companies and mutual fund families. As your Financial Advisor, I will work with you to identify appropriate investments that are specific to your individual needs and circumstances. Please contact me to learn more about my areas of focus.

Planning
Careful planning can be crucial to nearly any financial goal. Whether you want to comfortably retire, save for your children or grandchildren's college, or maximize the legacy you can leave your heirs, I can assist you with reviewing your situation and help determine appropriate strategies. My planning services include:
Estate Planning
Life Insurance
Retirement Planning
Corporate and Business Solutions
For sole proprietors, business owners and corporations--including their employees and key executives--we can provide access to a variety of retirement plans, corporate equity solutions, and business banking services to meet the needs of your organization.
401(k) Plans
Business Cash Management and Lending
Profit Sharing and Money Purchase Plans
SEP, SIMPLE and SAR-SEP Plans
Investments, Cash Management and Lending
I offer an array of solutions for both your near-term priorities and long-term objectives.
529 Plans
Annuities
Equities
Fixed Income
Managed Accounts and Advisory Solutions
With our Managed Accounts and Advisory Solutions, we will work with you to develop and monitor an individual portfolio that is tailored to your personal objectives. Our solutions provide customized portfolio construction and asset allocation, as well as professional portfolio management. You can select from a wide range of programs--each with their own unique features, and all based on the firm's consultative approach to investing.
Separately Managed Account Programs
Personal Retirement Planning
I can work with you to identify your individual retirement needs and create an action plan for achieving the retirement lifestyle you imagine.
IRA Rollovers

Location

20807 Biscayne Blvd
Suite 100
Aventura, FL 33180
US
Direct:
(305) 937-6860(305) 937-6860
Toll-Free:
(800) 327-2048(800) 327-2048
Fax:
(305) 935-3272(305) 935-3272

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

About John Fanning

John Fanning is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Florida.

Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

John began his career in financial services in 1992, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 as a Financial Advisor. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Commercial Banker at SunTrust Bank (now Truist Bank) and Bank United. He also also served as a Finance Manager at Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services.

John is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his family. Outside of the office, John enjoys coaching and watching his sons excel in sports, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on all South Florida sports team.
NMLS#: 803783
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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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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
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

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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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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
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)