Our Story and Services

Our highly experienced financial advisory team combines over 100 years of experience advising client families utilizing a disciplined client reporting process. We believe success in achieving important financial goals starts with a comprehensive wealth strategy. We will help you define what is most important to you and then formulate the strategies that are appropriate for your needs, whether you are accumulating wealth or investing for income, solidifying your retirement plan or devising a distribution approach that helps meet your lifestyle and legacy goals.
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Modern Wealth Management Tools and Resources

Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital resources has carefully been designed to help enhance each aspect of your financial portfolio. Take some time to learn about some of the many Modern Wealth Management resources that we offer to our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley mobile app! Access your finances and invest in an instant with the help of this handy resource that is available 24/7.
    Learn more about Morgan Stanley Online
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial profile with Total Wealth View. By linking your external account information, you will benefit from more educated and holistic wealth planning, and convenient connectivity.
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform is powered by BlackRock's Aladdin risk engine, a state-of-the-art, innovative risk engine used by several of the world’s largest institutional asset managers, providing you with comprehensive risk analytics and a sophisticated view of the risk/return dichotomy across your financial portfolios. This helpful tool can assist you in making educated investment decisions with increased confidence.
    Learn more about the Portfolio Risk Platform
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    MS Reserved
    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards clients with over one million dollars in assets and liabilities invested at the firm. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
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A Financial Plan Made for You

Our wealth management process begins with you, your investment objectives and your financial goals. Holistic in its approach, it may encompass all the elements of your financial life - your investments and your cash management needs - making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan.

At Morgan Stanley, we understand that the goals you set today will evolve over time. Your plan will evolve with them - and with the changing circumstances of your life.

Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytic tools, as well as the extensive resources of Morgan Stanley, we can help you take charge of your financial future an achieve your goals. Below, we have provided some links that will introduce you to a few of the tools that we use, please click to learn more about them. We hope that you will return often to learn more about topics impacting your wealth.
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    LifeView- Intelligent Planning
    LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that we can use with our clients to create a realistic, integrated strategy that incorporates the various aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs. Fill out the questionnaire to get started talking with us about creating a personalized strategy for your long-term goals.
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    Goals Planning System
    Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley’s own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm’s intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is “On Track” to achieving their financial goals.
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    Strategy - Intelligent Withdrawals
    Building wealth is a means to an end. Taxes can eat up a significant portion of your assets upon withdrawal. This is why it's vital to look at your entire portfolio and coordinate liquidation to help reduce the impact of taxes and potentially improve investment results.

    The decisions your make today can help you save for years to come. Use the resources found in the link below to help get started.
    View tax-aware strategies here
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    Spending and Budgeting Tool
    One way to manage savings is by using Morgan Stanley’s Spending and Budgeting tool. These tools help advisors monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts. It also tracks spending patterns and produces an income and expense analysis to help clients achieve their goals by adjusting their spending behavior when necessary.
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Women and Wealth

We want to highlight some important topics around this theme. Now more than ever, success in the workplace requires a balance of skills, knowledge, and confidence.
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    Planning Your Financial Future
    Armed with education and a plan, women can feel more
    confident about their financial goals and how they’ll
    achieve them.
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    Career Advice From Successful Women in Finance
    Morgan Stanley women share how they are navigating
    through and thriving in the competitive world of financial
    services.
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    Embracing Equity this Women's History Month
    Learn from Fina Perez and Samantha Woggon,leaders in Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, as they share
    their thoughts on Women’s History Month.
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Location

1999 Harrison St
Suite 2200
Oakland, CA 94612
US
Direct:
(510) 891-0555(510) 891-0555
Toll-Free:
(800) 755-1579(800) 755-1579

Meet The 8 Bridges Bay Area Group

About Mark Sanchez

Mark R. Sanchez is a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Management Director with over three decades of experience in the financial sector. Since beginning his career in 1987, he has been at the helm of the 8 Bridges Bay Area Group, focusing on discretionary portfolio management. Mark serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, offering a comprehensive suite of services such as trading, advisory, and the design and management of tailored active investment strategies.

His approach is firmly rooted in Modern Portfolio Theory and Fundamental Analysis, with a keen awareness of prevailing economic and market dynamics. Mark earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics from San Jose State University, equipping him with a solid foundation for his expertise in investment management.
Securities Agent: MN, IA, MO, KS, CO, AZ, VA, ME, ID, NV, NM, MT, AL, UT, SC, IL, GA, DC, MI, WA, TX, OR, NE, NC, HI, WI, OH, LA, TN, NY, NJ, CA, PA, OK, MA, FL, AK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1364452
CA Insurance License #: 0A63647

About David Bail

David Bail, Portfolio Management Director, Senior Vice President of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, the 8 Bridges Bay Area Group

David Bail joined Morgan Stanley in 1989, when he began working as an intern in the mail room. Hired as a Financial Advisor in 1991, David become a Senior Vice President in 2000, Portfolio Manager in 2009 and has been a Portfolio Management Director since 2015. His process focuses on a pragmatic approach to macroeconomics, fundamental research and technical analysis encompassed within the application of modern portfolio management theory.

Throughout his career, David has worked with many partners, clients, good friends, teachers, confidants and mentors. They have taught and inspired him thru these collaborations. He is always charismatic and enthusiastic about working with his clients and new people. In 2019, David became a mentor and coach to new advisors in Oakland at Morgan Stanley.

In his personal life, David values family, friendship, and community. He cherishes his two sons, daughter and spouse. His philanthropic endeavors have been a large part of who he is and what the Bail family represents. David is a lifelong youth sports advocate and coach. Having coached and managed 33 baseball and football seasons combined since he was 17. He is a founding member of numerous youth sport organizations. He is a former member of the Bishop O’Dowd High School Board of Regents where he served as chairman of the finance committee for over 6 years. David also is a volunteer speaker for career development at local high schools and is a volunteer for organizations such as Project Aware and the Alameda County Community Food Bank.

Born and raised in Alameda, in 1987, he graduated from Bishop O’Dowd High School in Oakland, CA. In 1991, he graduated from University of Southern California with a B.S. in Investment Finance. David Bail has been a positive impact in Alameda County and the greater world at large through his charismatic nature, educational background, personal life balance, and ample work experience. Hel is constantly starting new projects and has an oceanic view on life with a willingness to help anyone he crosses paths with. He recently founded a nonprofit which has combined his love for LEGO toys and his philanthropy.


david.bail@morganstanley.com
(510) 891-0511
Securities Agent: AL, WA, SD, IL, IA, WI, OK, NE, MT, GA, CT, VA, TX, OH, NY, MN, ME, NV, NJ, AK, MI, DC, PA, NM, LA, HI, CA, AZ, NC, UT, TN, OR, MD, CO, SC, FL, MO, MA, KS, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1262318
CA Insurance License #: 0B54680

About Tim Sanchez

Tim Sanchez is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor and Investment Management Consultant for the 8 Bridges Bay Area Group at Morgan Stanley.  In this capacity, he is responsible for co-managing the financial, investment, and estate planning strategy needs for high net worth individuals, corporations, and non-profit organizations.  Tim concentrates on portfolio management, alternative investments, and investment manager review and selection. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from St. Mary’s College of California in Business Management. Tim joined Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms in 2001 to help form the Sanchez Group.  In the twelve years previous to his employment at Morgan Stanley, Tim served as the Regional Branch Manager for Transworld Systems, Inc. a subsidiary of OSI, Inc. Tim resides in Concord with his wife Amy and three children.
Securities Agent: UT, PA, MT, MA, FL, OR, OK, NC, MO, ME, KS, DC, AK, IL, HI, TN, NY, NJ, WA, SC, AL, OH, TX, CA, NM, GA, WI, VA, MN, LA, IA, AZ, NV, NE, MI, ID, CO; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1265181
CA Insurance License #: 0D45616

About Kevin M Cardenas

Kevin brings over 30 years of financial experience to the team. He joined Morgan Stanley in 1986 after graduating with his BS from California State University- East Bay.

He has since completed his CIMA® certification and is an active member of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA®) and the Association of Investment Consultants (APIC).

Kevin is an active member in his community and is involved with several charitable organizations, including Saint Vincent's Day Home, Bishop O'Dowd High School, and the Oakland Police Department.
Securities Agent: OK, MN, VA, TN, ME, MD, LA, MA, AL, WA, UT, PA, NY, FL, OH, KS, HI, GA, CO, OR, NM, NJ, MI, SC, ID, DC, CA, WI, NV, MT, IL, IA, AZ, TX, NE, NC, MO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1390802
CA Insurance License #: 0A31293

About Wesley Williams

A Santa Cruz native, Wesley Williams is a Financial Advisor whose skills lie at the intersection of financial planning, client relations, and talent management. Wesley has extensive experience in constructing comprehensive financial planning strategies that compliment the client's needs; which include retirements, college saving plans, and home buying initiatives.

In gathering information from the client and understanding their investment goals and risk profile, Wesley develops financial plans designed to align with his clients' financial goals.

When he isn't helping families achieve their financial goals, Wesley is a mentor to young adults who are interested in pursuing finance careers at Sonoma State University, where he received his B.S. in Finance. As the youngest member of the group, Wesley is continuously looking for new ways to sharpen his intellect, while creating opportunities for those who come after him.
Securities Agent: HI, AZ, AK, OR, MD, GA, UT, MI, FL, WI, NM, NC, DC, MO, LA, AL, VA, OH, MA, CA, NV, NE, SC, OK, MN, IA, CO, WA, TN, PA, NY, NJ, MT, IL, ID, TX, ME, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2187234

About Egan Brown

Egan Brown is a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager who focuses on goals-based planning. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017 and has been recognized as a member of the Pacesetters Club from 2019 through 2024.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Egan worked as a Program Manager at a tax-centric financial services company. He also served as a Board Member of the Financial Planning Association of the East Bay.

Egan received his Bachelor's degree in business-finance from Morehouse College, where he also played on the football team. Egan then received his MBA from the University of Texas-Austin. He was born and raised in the Bay Area.

When he is not working with clients, Egan is an active pickleball enthusiast.
Securities Agent: ME, LA, HI, GA, AL, UT, NY, MO, IL, FL, CT, OR, OH, NV, MI, CA, WA, TX, MA, CO, AZ, VT, OK, NM, DC, KY, IN, VA, PA, NJ, NH, TN, MT, MD, IA, SC, NE, KS, ID, WI, NC, MN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1719822
CA Insurance License #: 0M41042

About Marical Williams

Marical Williams is a Senior Client Service Associate who has nearly 20 years of industry experience. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 and holds a BA in Economics from San Francisco State University.

Marical directs day to day administrative items for the team; including account transfers, securities and cash movement, and appointment maintenance.

When Marical isn’t supporting clients, she enjoys cooking and trying new recipes with friends and family. Marical currently resides in Orinda with her husband Derek, their two children, and their dog, Zero.

About Julie Flieder

Julie brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry to the team. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she spent eight years with Oppenheimer in client services, fostering strong client relationships while assisting one of the top producers. She has also managed customer service groups at both the Pacific Options Exchange and in the Chairman’s Division at Charles Schwab. Julie spent time as an equity trader at William Blair and as a financial analyst in Global Finance at Goldman Sachs. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa and holds both the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

Julie grew up in the Chicago area, and besides the Bay Area, has lived in Dallas, New York and Phoenix. She loves to travel and is an avid movie buff.
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Portfolio Insights

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?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

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
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

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 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

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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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.
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