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Andrea brings a heart-centered awareness to every relationship, emphasizing listening, empathy, and emotional clarity. This focus on heart coherence helps create an environment where clients feel truly seen and understood. Michael complements this with a disciplined, analytical approach — applying logistics, financial engineering, modeling, and structured planning to bring ideas into reality. Together, this blend of awareness and precision allows us to thoughtfully guide both the human and technical sides of wealth.
We often think of our work like the formation of a pearl: born from challenge, shaped over time, and ultimately revealing lasting beauty. Our clients’ journeys open into an expansive sea of opportunity, where thoughtful guidance helps navigate change and growth. Like water — the source of all life — we believe financial planning connects us all, flowing through generations, goals, and values. It is our privilege to help steward that flow with care, intention, and purpose.
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote1
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote2
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote3
- Financial PlanningFootnote4
- LGBT+ Planning ServicesFootnote5
- Wealth ManagementFootnote6
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote7
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote8
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote9
Diversity and Inclusion

We proudly serve the LGBTQ+ community with personalized financial strategies designed to help you build the life you envision. Our team values diversity and works to create a safe, affirming space where every voice is heard and every journey is honored. Together, we help you navigate your financial future with confidence and care.
LGBTQ+ couples can benefit significantly from professional financial advice to navigate the complexities of financial planning. Working with an inclusive financial advisor can help couples optimize their financial strategies and take full advantage of available benefits. Learn what to consider when planning a financial future together.
Women have the potential to be a powerful financial force, but they face unique challenges that require thoughtful financial planning. By setting clear goals and engaging in strategic financial planning, women can secure their financial future and achieve their personal vision of success.
Morgan Stanley has selected 29 startups and 4 nonprofits to join its 2025 cohort for two accelerators, the MSISV Lab and Collaborative. These organizations are provided with funding, mentorship, and a network of investors to foster growth and innovation in sectors such as healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and sustainability. The MSISV 2025 cohort aims to empower innovators with the resources and mentorship needed to tackle pressing global challenges, ensuring the next generation of leaders can create a lasting impact in their respective fields.
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About Andrea Atanay
Andrea is a Vice President, Portfolio Management Director, Family Wealth Advisor and member of The Blue Ocean Pearl Group at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena. She focuses on helping families work through unique and complicated financial planning matters. She enjoys helping clients organize, prioritize and solve complex wealth management issues.
As a working mother of two, she understands the importance of work life balance and setting aside time for creativity. Andrea is passionate about the arts and is also a mixed media artist. She has earned degrees in jewelry design & fabrication from GIA – Gemological Institute of America.
Andrea is a current board member for Pasadena Beautiful Foundation. She grew-up in the San Gabriel Valley and graduated from Westridge School for Girls in Pasadena. She went on to attain her bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz.
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About Michael Co
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Michael was an Equity Research Analyst advising institutional investors on stock selection. His analytical and methodical approach to wealth management help his clients remain calm during volatile economic periods. Whether you are trying to manage the finances of your company or your family, Michael and the resources at Morgan Stanley are here to help you find a solution.
Michael is a graduate of USC earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree inn East Asian Area Studies, with an emphasis on: International Business. He has spent time traveling the world and living & working in Hong Kong. Michael is passionate about his family and driven to create remarkable opportunities for his young son Colin.
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About Joy Quiza
Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and 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.
Joy began her career in financial services in 2007, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Joy is a graduate of Centro Escolar University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication. She lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband. Joy is the founder of Alexis Louise Quiza (ALQ) Children’s Foundation, and past president of the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale – Greater Los Angeles from 2018-2019. Outside of the office, Joy volunteers in various community events serving the AAPI community. She and her husband love to travel and enjoy the joy their daughter and three dogs bring in their lives.
About Hasan Dossaji
He earned his undergraduate degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and received the Financial Planning Specialist® Designation from the College for Financial Planning. Hasan is originally from Schaumburg, Illinois and currently resides in Chicago, Illinois.
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