My Story and Services

Seth Haye is a Managing Director, Financial Advisor, and Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley. Within this capacity, Seth serves as the senior partner of The Oaks Group at Morgan Stanley. Since 2004, Seth has provided leadership and guidance regarding all financial matters that impact the lives of his clients.

Seth was ranked by Forbes as the #1 Next-Gen Wealth Advisor in America in 2019, and The Oaks Group is currently ranked #1 by Forbes on the Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2025. Additionally, Barron’s has named Seth to the list of Top 1200 Financial Advisors In America each consecutive year since 2020 and The Oaks Group has been named to the list of America’s Top Wealth Management Teams for 2024.

Seth has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jolyn, since 2001. The couple met in Seattle and both attended Pepperdine University. They were engaged while spending an academic year in Florence, Italy and now live with their two children and one dog in Westlake Village, California.

Seth and Jolyn have been involved with multiple boards and organizations both domestically and abroad. Seth currently serves on the Board of Regents at Pepperdine University, where the couple has endowed a student scholarship and supported multiple strategic priorities of the president. Seth and Jolyn also consult and provide funding for several non-profit organizations in the Conejo Valley that support underprivileged youth. The Haye family has been actively involved in their local church for more than twenty years.

2016-2019 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2016-2019). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.

2018-2025 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

2020-2025 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2020-2025). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.


2018-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

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Services Include
Securities Agent: ME, FL, CT, WI, SD, UT, NM, NE, WA, NJ, IL, GA, TX, TN, PA, OR, ND, MO, ID, CO, AZ, NV, IA, HI, VT, VA, RI, OH, CA, IN, DE, AR, MT, MD, MA, LA, KS, DC, WY, NY, NH, MN, MI, KY, SC, OK, NC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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In The Press

2018-2022 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2022). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

2020-2022 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2020-2022 ). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.

2016-2019 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2016-2019). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.

Working With You

Our Consultative Process 
 
Charting a prudent course to financial independence requires a well-conceived, personalized plan with defined long-term goals. Our wealth advisory consultative process can help you design a cohesive plan for the future that includes:

1 Discovery
We will begin by exploring many questions to try to capture what matters most to you and fully understand what you want to accomplish with your wealth. We will talk about you, the kind of lifestyle you enjoy, what worries you and what you are passionate about.

2 Analysis and recommendation

Based on our discussion, the team will analyze your personal and financial information, including liabilities, and assess risks and identify potential threats to your financial health. We will present you with a personalized plan.  

3 Implementation

After you have approved your wealth plan, we will work closely with you to implement it, bringing an objective approach, and paying special attention to how the various parts of your plan can affect, enhance and integrate with each other. Whatever approach we decide on, the team will help you keep your investments on track.

4 Reviewing objectives

We believe that ongoing communication is a vital component of our ongoing relationship, and we are committed to keeping abreast of your changing financial needs. Your financial documents provide the foundation for regular meetings, and the team will review your portfolio at your request and whenever you feel that your circumstances have changed.

WORKPLACE FINANCIAL BENEFITS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

Our mission is to help your company elevate your workplace financial benefits—helping you to attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end solutions support your company and employees at any stage of growth through a powerful combination of modern technology, insightful guidance, and dedicated service.

    Equity Solutions

    Equity ownership is a powerful motivator. Streamline equity management through our leading-edge technology and provide global audit-ready reporting and insights, alongside customizable participant experiences to engage and educate your employees on how to make the most of their benefits. Our global solutions support private and public companies at any stage of growth.

    • Equity Administration and Financial Reporting
    • Liquidity Events
    • 409A Valuation Services and Cap Table Management

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    Retirement

    For your employees, retirement is more than a date in the future—it's a milestone that takes time, hard work, and the right tools. Through our consultative process, we strive to assist with the management of your fiduciary responsibilities and risk, simplify plan management, and help you improve retirement readiness for your employees.

    • Defined Contribution Consulting
    • Solutions-Oriented Plans
    • Fiduciary Investment Oversight

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    Deferred Compensation

    Access a range of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plan services or pick the ones that best fit your needs. We provide recordkeeping and plan design, portfolio construction services, and plan education for your executive talent. We help you determine the appropriate plan design and inform a funding strategy through a needs-based assessment and consultative approach.

    Services include:

    • Recordkeeping and Plan Design
    • Portfolio Construction
    • Wealth Management Services
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    Executive Services

    Our dedicated team provides concierge-level support for your executives' equity compensation plans, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, so helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty:

    • Equity Compensation Services
    • Equity Award Analysis
    • Specialized Solutions
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    Saving and Giving

    Saving and Giving benefits can make a real difference in your employees' lives as they can support the things that matter most to them—like saving for education and repaying student loans. Show that you are committed to your employees' priorities with leading-edge solutions that help them chart a path toward financial well-being.

    • College Savings
    • Student Loan Repayment and Refinancing
    • Charitable Giving
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    Financial Wellness

    We offer Financial Wellness with every solution we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and guidance, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of your employees and empower their financial journey at every stage. Give your employees the confidence to take charge of their finances.

    • Financial Education
    • Digital Tools
    • Financial Guidance

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Portfolio Insights

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Equity Compensation

Helping you make the most of your equity awards and better understand how it may fit into your your larger financial picture – today and tomorrow.

  • Vesting events
  • Option expirations
  • Restricted stock units
  • Tax implications

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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7Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.

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9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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10Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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11Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024)