Matthew Ricketts
Senior Vice President, Branch Manager
Phone:
(415) 482-1536(415) 482-1536
Morgan Stanley
San Rafael Branch Office
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1101 5th Avenue
Ste 275
San Rafael, CA 94901
US
Branch:
(415) 460-6207(415) 460-6207
Toll-Free:
(800) 777-3489(800) 777-3489
Branch Manager
Matthew RickettsPhone:
(415) 482-1536(415) 482-1536
About Morgan Stanley San Rafael Branch
Welcome to the Morgan Stanley San Rafael Branch, where we are committed to empowering individuals, families, and institutions to achieve their financial aspirations. Our focus is on striving to enhance and preserve your wealth, optimizing tax strategies, and establishing a legacy for future generations.
Morgan Stanley offers a comprehensive Wealth Management ecosystem designed to support clients and corporations at every stage of their financial journey. Our services encompass Retirement Planning, Saving for College, Maintaining Cash Flow, and Long-term Care Insurance. We also focus on Traditional and Alternative Investments, Insurance Services, and Investing with Impact.
Our experienced Financial Advisors are dedicated to earning your trust by helping you meet your financial goals. With the full backing of our firm, we provide tailored solutions for your company, executives, and employees, including Legacy Planning, Succession Planning, Family Mission Statements, Next Generation Education, Lending Solutions, Wealth Transfer, and Cash Management Solutions.
We invite you to reach out to us to explore how we can assist you. Our priority is to understand your unique goals, aspirations, and challenges as you plan for the future. Together, we will develop a strategy aimed at maximizing your opportunities and enhancing your overall well-being. Your well-being is our top priority, and we are committed to acting in your best interest.
Morgan Stanley offers a comprehensive Wealth Management ecosystem designed to support clients and corporations at every stage of their financial journey. Our services encompass Retirement Planning, Saving for College, Maintaining Cash Flow, and Long-term Care Insurance. We also focus on Traditional and Alternative Investments, Insurance Services, and Investing with Impact.
Our experienced Financial Advisors are dedicated to earning your trust by helping you meet your financial goals. With the full backing of our firm, we provide tailored solutions for your company, executives, and employees, including Legacy Planning, Succession Planning, Family Mission Statements, Next Generation Education, Lending Solutions, Wealth Transfer, and Cash Management Solutions.
We invite you to reach out to us to explore how we can assist you. Our priority is to understand your unique goals, aspirations, and challenges as you plan for the future. Together, we will develop a strategy aimed at maximizing your opportunities and enhancing your overall well-being. Your well-being is our top priority, and we are committed to acting in your best interest.
Services Provided
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote1
- Cash Management SolutionsFootnote2
- Family Mission Statements
- Insurance ServicesFootnote3
- Investing with ImpactFootnote4
- Legacy PlanningFootnote5
- Lending SolutionsFootnote6
- Long-term Care InsuranceFootnote7
- Maintaining Cash Flow
- Next Generation EducationFootnote8
- Retirement PlanningFootnote9
- Saving for CollegeFootnote10
- Succession PlanningFootnote11
- Traditional Investments
Our Team at Morgan Stanley San Rafael Branch
Shawn P. Travers
Vice President, Business Service Officer
Phone:
(415) 482-1542(415) 482-1542
Kari Collins
Branch Administrator
Phone:
(415) 482-1533(415) 482-1533
Dave Cave
Vice President, Risk Officer
Phone:
(415) 482-2702(415) 482-2702
About Matthew Ricketts
Matthew R. Ricketts is a Senior Vice President and Branch Manager of Morgan Stanley's office in San Rafael, California. With over 20 years of experience, Matthew brings the best of Morgan Stanley to clients and Advisors by helping them find novel solutions to age old dilemmas while navigating the often-choppy waters of the financial markets.
A graduate of Colorado State University with a bachelor's degree in Agriculture Economics, Matthew began his career with Morgan Stanley in 1998 as a Financial Advisor in Denver CO. before becoming a Branch Office Manager in the North Bay Area. Matthew spent 12 years at UBS as a Director prior to his role now with the Firm.
Matthew is passionate about his community work in North Bay with events that support youth education, wellness, and children with rare childhood diseases. Outside of the office, Matthew makes every effort to ski or fly fish in the mountains. Matthew currently resides in Novato, CA with his wife and their 3 children.
A graduate of Colorado State University with a bachelor's degree in Agriculture Economics, Matthew began his career with Morgan Stanley in 1998 as a Financial Advisor in Denver CO. before becoming a Branch Office Manager in the North Bay Area. Matthew spent 12 years at UBS as a Director prior to his role now with the Firm.
Matthew is passionate about his community work in North Bay with events that support youth education, wellness, and children with rare childhood diseases. Outside of the office, Matthew makes every effort to ski or fly fish in the mountains. Matthew currently resides in Novato, CA with his wife and their 3 children.
About Shawn P. Travers
Drawing on more than 20 years of industry experience, Shawn is responsible for a wide array of supervisory, staffing and service functions for the San Rafael market. He focuses on HR, business practices and provides coaching and guidance on workflow and procedures to ensure an exceptional client experience for financial advisors, the branch staff, and clients of Morgan Stanley.
A graduate of West Virginia University with degrees in Journalism & Psychology– Shawn has earned several important licenses throughout his career, including his Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 53 and 66. He began his career at Paine Webber in New Jersey prior to moving to the West Coast in 2000. Shawn spent 15 years at Wells Fargo prior to joining Morgan Stanley’s Oakland office in 2018. Shawn has two adult children that live in Templeton, CA.
A graduate of West Virginia University with degrees in Journalism & Psychology– Shawn has earned several important licenses throughout his career, including his Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 53 and 66. He began his career at Paine Webber in New Jersey prior to moving to the West Coast in 2000. Shawn spent 15 years at Wells Fargo prior to joining Morgan Stanley’s Oakland office in 2018. Shawn has two adult children that live in Templeton, CA.
About Kari Collins
Kari is an Alumni of both Golden Gate University and Dominican University where she earned her Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology. She excelled as a collegiate soccer player. Kari has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2011 in a variety of roles in the North Bay. In her current role she enjoys team building and interaction, client engagement and managing the operational and administrative needs of the San Rafael office. She loves living and working in San Rafael with her spouse and two sons. In her free time she likes spending time with her family, rooting for her kids, enjoying the outdoors, watching a good Netflix series, and loves sports, especially our Bay Area SF Giants, SF Niners & GS Warriors. Kari is well connected to the local community having grown up here in Marin County.
About Dave Cave
With over 25 years in Risk Management with firms such as Bear Stearns, JP Morgan, Merrill, and others, Dave brings a variety of experience to the role as Risk Officer. He is a seasoned veteran of several of Wall Streets most challenging times such as the 80's crash and the 2000 meltdown. Dave has a wealth of experience dealing with the everchanging regulatory climate. He is a graduate of Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University and has spent all of his life in Northern California. Dave is an avid motorsports enthusiast, he lives in Vallejo and participates in numerous auto and motorcycle events throughout the year. He has 2 grown children.
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Branch Address
1101 5th Avenue
Ste 275
San Rafael, CA 94901
US
Branch:
(415) 460-6207(415) 460-6207
Toll-Free:
(800) 777-3489(800) 777-3489
Fax:
(415) 482-2750(415) 482-2750
1Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
3Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
4The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
9When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
10Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
11Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
The investments and products listed may not be appropriate for all investors. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments or products, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment or product will depend upon an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
© 2025 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
3Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
4The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
9When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
10Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
11Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
The investments and products listed may not be appropriate for all investors. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments or products, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment or product will depend upon an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
© 2025 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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