My Story and Services

My approach to wealth management is centered on simplifying complex systems into digestible information. Building portfolio allocations or structuring financial plans are important processes that all clients should be comfortable with, especially when it’s their own strategy. I have found that the more that clients understand about these topics, the more at ease it puts them about their financial wealth and health. The opportunity to help my clients feel emboldened to tackle their greatest financial and life ambitions is one of the most rewarding aspects of my profession.

There are two major contributors in my life that help me frame conversations with clients. First and foremost is my background in electrical engineering. As an engineer, you are trained to seek out and understand the basic building blocks of any system which allow you to easily communicate ideas and solve problems as they arise. I have applied this philosophy throughout all aspects of my business. The second is my passion for teaching. My mother was a teacher and she instilled in me a way of communicating that I believe is crucial to helping clients. I make an effort to keep things as simple as possible and consistently check in for feedback from my clients.

Outside of the office, my family is at the center of everything that I do. I strive for a work-life balance that allows me to spend time with my wife and two daughters, maintaining avid winter expeditions to Lake Tahoe, playing tennis, and golfing. In my spare time, I enjoy electronics and wood working, having found a passion in restoring old Arcade games from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.
Services Include
Securities Agent: WA, DC, TX, SC, OR, MI, AZ, NM, NJ, MO, MD, LA, ID, GA, RI, NV, KS, IL, CT, VA, OH, NH, CO, NY, MA, TN, PA, ME, IA, DE, MN, CA, UT, NE, MT, HI, VT, WI, OK, NC, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1383199
CA Insurance License #: 0I15429
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One Step At A Time

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    Step 1: Introductory Meeting
    Your first meeting will consistent of an in-depth conversation about what is important to you and your loved ones. I want to understand your passions, your values, and what you envision your life looking like in both the short and long-term future.
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    Step 2: Discovery Meeting
    The next phase consists of a thorough review of all your finances including your assets, liabilities, insurance and any tax-related items. Your full financial profile will serve as the foundation of your financial plan.
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    Step 3: Present Your Plan
    The first draft of your financial plan will serve as your roadmap for success. With your risk-tolerance and time-horizon in mind, we will consider multiple scenarios to ensure that your plan fully captures your unique circumstances.
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    Step 4: Monitoring Performance
    Once your financial plan is implemented, our work together has only just begun. Your financial plan is consistently revisited in conjunction with your financial and personal circumstances to ensure that we remain on-track towards achieving your goals.
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Making A Difference

People's values and interests help draw them to sustainable investing, and investor familiarity is at an all time high. More than 8 in 10 U.S individual investors (85%) now express interest in sustainable investing, while half take part in at least one sustainable activity. As your Financial Advisor, I'm committed to understanding your personal values and impact preferences so that we can work together to achieve both your personal and financial goals.

    Client Service Team

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      Jennie Shaw - Senior Client Service Associate
      Phone:
      (925) 730-3864(925) 730-3864
      Email:Jennie.Shaw@morganstanley.com
      Jennie holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California Los Angeles. She has many years of industry experience, the last ten of them spent at Morgan Stanley. She is a native of the East Bay and lives in Castro Valley, CA with her husband and daughter.
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      Christine Rezk - Client Service Associate
      Phone:
      (925) 730-3816(925) 730-3816
      Email:Christine Rezk
      Christine was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, Christine and her family moved to Ripon in 2004. She majored in Organizational Communication at National University before starting a career in banking at Wells Fargo in 2013. And, as mentioned above, Christine decided to leave Wells three years ago and joined us here at Morgan Stanley. In her spare time, Christine enjoys spending time at the beach, hiking, and playing soccer.

    Location

    4309 Hacienda Drive
    Ste 200
    Pleasanton, CA 94588
    US
    Direct:
    (925) 730-3878(925) 730-3878
    Toll-Free:
    (800) 949-5199(800) 949-5199
    Fax:
    (925) 478-5049(925) 478-5049
    Wealth Management
    Global Investment Office

    Portfolio Insights

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    4Morgan 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 and other legal matters.

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    7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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    8When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.

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    10When 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.

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    11Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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