About Christopher Petralli
As of October 2025, Christopher Petralli joins The Bopp Montalvo Group at Morgan Stanley, bringing with him a rich history of dedication and experience in the financial services industry. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Chris has consistently demonstrated a passion for empowering clients to achieve financial confidence.
Chris embarked on his financial career in 2007, quickly obtaining Series 7, 66, and insurance licenses by 2008. His professional journey began at Wells Fargo, where he developed a strong foundation in financial advising from 2007 to 2013. This was followed by a tenure at Morgan Stanley from 2013 to 2017, and subsequently, a role at Wells Fargo Advisors starting in May 2017. Now, Chris is excited to return to Morgan Stanley, bringing his extensive experience and client-focused approach back to the firm.
Central to Chris' approach is a commitment to building lasting relationships with clients. He believes in more than just crafting financial plans; he focuses on understanding each client's unique goals and guiding them toward their desired future. This client-first philosophy ensures personalized attention and support, fostering lifelong relationships.
Residing in El Dorado Hills since childhood, Chris is deeply connected to his community. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, skiing, golfing, and spending quality time with his family. Chris and his wife, Ashley, have been married since 2018 and are proud parents to two children, Drake and Jaymes. Their daughter, Jaymes, was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) shortly after birth and received life-changing treatment, making her one of the few children without symptoms.
Chris holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Miami, FL, and is a certified Portfolio Manager. His educational background and professional experience helps him to provide exceptional financial guidance to clients.
With a steadfast dedication to client success and a personalized approach, Chris is poised to make a significant impact at The Bopp Montalvo Group at Morgan Stanley.
Securities Agent: AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, NV, NY, NC, OR, TN, TX, WI, AK, AL, AR, DE, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, OK, PA, PR, SC, UT, VA, WA, WY; General Securities Representative
Securities Agent: AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, NV, NY, NC, OR, TN, TX, WI, AK, AL, AR, DE, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, OK, PA, PR, SC, UT, VA, WA, WY; General Securities Representative