The KLT Group

Jimmy Klein, a Private Wealth Advisor, has worked in the investment management industry since 1995. After graduating from Loyola High School, Jimmy received his BA in Economics from Stanford University in 1994, while playing on the football and volleyball teams.

Jimmy joined Merrill Lynch’s Private Banking and Investment Group in 1995, where he worked for thirteen years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2008. Jimmy was named to the 2018-2024 Forbes Magazine’s List of America’s Best in-State Wealth Advisors, 2017-2022 Barron’s list of America’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State by State, 2016 Financial Times Top 400 Advisors, and was #2 in the 2006 On Wall Street Top 40 advisors under 40. He is a member of the inaugural class of Morgan Stanley Sports and Entertainment Directors.

Jimmy is a member of the Los Angeles Country Club, the Bel Air Bay Club, the Napa Valley Reserve, and resides in Pacific Palisades.



Disclosures
2016 Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors Source: ft.com (Mar 2016) 2016 Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors awarded in 2016. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by the Financial Times during the period from 9/30/13 - 9/30/15. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to the Financial Times in to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on quantifiable and objective criteria, including, but not limited to, AUM, compliance record, years of experience, AUM growth rate, industry certifications and online accessibility. Ratings are based on the opinion of the Financial Times and may not be representative of any one client’s experience nor indicative of the financial advisor’s future performance. For more on methodology please go to www.ft.com/reports. ©2022 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.

2018-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors.
Source: Forbes.com (2018-2024). Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2018-2024. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in June of the previous year the award was issued having commenced in June of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com. ©2023Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.

2017-2022 Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State.
Source: Barrons.com (2017-2022). Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State as identified by Barron's magazine, using quantitative and qualitative criteria, and selected from a pool of over 6,000 nominations. Advisors in the Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list have a minimum of seven years of financial services experience. Qualitative factors include, but are not limited to, compliance record and philanthropic work. Investment performance is not a criterion. The rating may not be representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the Financial Advisor's future performance. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors pays a fee to Barron's in exchange for the rating. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved.

#2 in the 2006 On Wall Street’s Top 40 Under 40
On Wall Street’s Top 40 Under 40 asks brokerage firms to nominate their top young brokers. Of those nominated, ON Wall Street bases its rankings on quantitative and qualitative criteria. Financial Advisors are ranked by their annual trailing 12-month production (as of Sept 30, 2006). The rating is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its financial advisors pay a fee to ON Wall Street in exchange for the rating.



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Rick Keller is a Private Wealth Advisor in Southern California. He is responsible for advising clients on personal wealth management and delivering the firm’s investment, generational planning, trust, cash management and lending services.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2016, Rick was a Managing Director in the Private Bank at JP Morgan for more than a decade. Before joining JP Morgan, he was a Partner at Vantis Capital Management LLC, a Global- Macro hedge fund, where he was a senior member of both the equity research and client development teams. Rick began his career with Bank of America’s Commercial Banking Division.

Rick received his BA from the University of California, Berkeley and his MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. He serves as a Trustee of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and is Chairman of the Investment Committee for the Museum’s $180,000,000 foundation. Rick is also a Trustee of the St. Paul the Apostle School Foundation. He is a member of the Los Angeles Country Club, Newport Harbor Yacht Club, and the Santa Monica Beach Club. He lives with his wife and three children in Los Angeles.


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Since 1998, Bobby has been providing strategic investment strategies to a select group of ultra-high net worth individuals, their families and foundations. Bobby received his BA in Economics from Columbia University in 1998 and graduated from Loyola High School in Los Angeles.

While at Columbia, Bobby was the recipient of the Robert Kraft Scholarship and was a two-year starter at quarterback. In 1998 Bobby joined the Wealth Management Division of PaineWebber in New York before taking a position with Merrill Lynch’s Private Banking and Investment Group in 1999. He worked at Merrill Lynch for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley in May 2008. Bobby was ranked #21 in the 2016 On Wall Street Top 40 advisors under 40 and was named to the 2021-2024 Forbes Magazine’s List of America’s Best-in-State Wealth Advisors

Bobby is a member of the inaugural class of Morgan Stanley Sports and Entertainment Directors. He serves on the Board of the St. James Inn and is a member of the Los Angeles Country Club and the Jonathan Club.



2021-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (2021-2024). Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2021-2024. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in June of the previous year the award was issued having commenced in June of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com. ©2023 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.

2016 On Wall Street's Top 40 Under 40
On Wall Street “Top 40 Advisors Under 40” list, published on December 1, 2006. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30, 2005. The ranking for the “Top 40 Advisors Under 40” list is compiled using data solicited from the advisors’ employers. Advisors considered must be under 40 years old and work at an employee brokerage firm. Individual trailing 12-month production for each advisor was the primary ranking criteria. On Wall Street is a national publication serving the wealth management industry and retail brokers working in the employee channel for wirehouses and regional broker-dealers. Rankings and recognition from On Wall Street are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results, and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor. On Wall Street is a trademark of SourceMedia. All rights reserved.

Bob Lord has worked in the investment management industry since 1999. Bob received his BBA in Accounting from James Madison University in 1991 and his MBA in Analytic Finance from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 1999.  

Prior to graduate school, Bob worked as a manager for Price Waterhouse, in a career focused on international capital market development in Poland, Russia and Ukraine. After graduate school, Bob joined Merrill Lynch’s Private Banking and Investment Group. He worked at Merrill Lynch for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley in May 2008. Bob was named to the 2022 and 2024 Forbes Magazine's List of America's Best-In-State Wealth Advisors.

Bob’s responsibilities include evaluating liquidity/diversification strategies for low-cost basis shareholders, formulating customized asset allocation strategies, evaluating money managers, evaluating alternative investments such as real estate, private equity and hedge funds, and acting as a liaison with our clients’ accountants.

Bob is a member of the Jonathan Club.



2022-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (2022-2024). Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2022-2024. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in June of the previous year the award was issued having commenced in June of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com. ©2023 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.


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Benn has over 30 years of experience in wealth management and capital markets. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he spent 25 years at the J.P. Morgan Private Bank, relocating to Los Angeles in 2000 to head the Ultra High Net Worth investment desk. In addition to client coverage. Benn was a key part of the leadership team responsible for managing the LA market.

Benn has been a Managing Director since 2003. Benn works with multi- generational families, public company executives as well as private equity, real estate and hedge fund principals. Benn advises on asset allocation and portfolio construction, restricted stock, options/10b5-1, alternative assets, liquidity/lending and philanthropic and estate planning strategies.

Benn's philanthropic interests center on at-risk women and children and helping those in the foster care system through organizations such as GO Campaign and A Sense of Home. Benn has also served as a Mentor in The Fellowship Initiative, a program that provides intensive academic and leadership development for young men of color and has taught financial literacy in underserved communities.

Benn graduated from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business with a BBA in Finance in 1988 and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with an MBA in Finance in 1993. He lives in Pacific Palisades with his wife Linda and has four children. Benn is a member of the Bel-Air Country Club and the Bel Air Bay Club and enjoys travel, mountain biking, cooking, skiing and fishing.


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Emma Olcott is a Private Wealth Advisor Associate within Morgan Stanley’s Private Wealth Management division in Los Angeles. With nearly a decade of experience servicing ultra-high net worth individuals, families and foundations, her efforts are focused on delivering the extensive capabilities of the firm in a customized manner. Emma is also a member of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Foundation and 100 Women in Finance.

Emma dedicates herself to growing the KLT Group at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management’s strategic partnership initiative internally. She works to provide support to the team’s asset aggregation and reporting tool needs. This effort has grown over the last 3 years and as of 10/31/23 has run reports on over $30B in assets nationally.

Before her tenure at Morgan Stanley, Emma graduated with honors from Loyola Marymount University, earning a BA in Entrepreneurship. While at Loyola, she was a key member of the Entrepreneurship Society and co-creator of LMU's financial literacy program. Emma's commitment to mentorship endures, as she continues to guide LMU students within the entrepreneurship program. Emma is also dedicated to educating and empowering women and the next generation in the realms of financial literacy and wellness.

Emma and her husband reside in Culver City, CA. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors by participating in activities such as hiking and skiing. Emma also cherishes the opportunity to visit family in San Francisco, Stockholm, London, and Tokyo.


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Joe is a Private Wealth Advisor with Morgan Stanley’s Private Wealth Management Group where he is responsible for implementing and managing client portfolios in addition to assisting self-directed clients in the execution of opportunistic investment strategies. His key areas of concentration include investment management, portfolio construction, alternative investments, and liability management.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Joe spent 10 years with J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank where he oversaw more than $3.2B of client assets. He spent the majority of his career with J.P. Morgan's largest team in New York City as an Investment Specialist before moving to the Los Angeles Private Bank office in 2018.

Joe is a CFA Charterholder and graduated with honors from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a B.S. in Business Administration with a Finance emphasis. He lives in Santa Monica, is an avid golfer, a competitive cyclist, and long-distance triathlete.


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Dan Thomason has worked in the investment management industry since 2000. Dan received his BS in Finance from Boston College in 2000. After graduating Boston College, Dan joined Dimensional Fund Advisors in Santa Monica as Trading Assistant in the US Equity and Fixed Income divisions. In 2005, Dan joined Merrill Lynch's Private Banking and Investment Group as the Senior Trader for the KLT Group. He worked at Merrill Lynch for 2 ½ years before joining Morgan Stanley in May 2008. Dan's responsibilities include executing equity, fixed income and option trades for clients, as well as assisting in analyzing fund managers. Dan also assists clients managing their investments in syndicate products. 

He resides in Westchester, CA with his wife Brooke and four children, Jack, Charlie, Luke and Harper.


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Andrew joined Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management in 2021 as a Client Service Associate. Previously, he worked as a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch’s flagship office in midtown Manhattan where he started his career during the summer of 2017. He holds his series 7 and series 66.

Andrew graduated from Providence College in Rhode Island where he earned a degree in Accounting and Finance. Andrew resides in Santa Monica. Andrew enjoys his time outside of work by going to the beach and playing roller hockey with friends and colleagues.


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Tina joined Morgan Stanley in 2005.  Prior to joining KLT, Tina has held various management positions including Branch Administrator and Control Administrator at the Westwood Branch.  Her other professional experience includes working at Citibank, N.A. as a Client Financial Analyst and at Oppenheimer Asset Management as the West Coast Regional Marketing Representative.  

Tina received a B.A. from UCLA and M.B.A. from University of San Francisco.  Tina enjoys baking and spending time with her family.  She lives in Palos Verdes with her husband, Hans, and her three daughters, Cadence, Alyssa and Mia.


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April Bernardoni is a Portfolio Associate, who joined the Los Angeles team in 2016. She has been in the financial industry for 26 years working on ultra-high net worth teams within Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo Advisors.

Throughout her long and successful career, April is focused on providing personalized, high touch service. April holds a B.A. in English from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Masters of Public Policy from Pepperdine. She also holds Series 7 and 66 licenses.

April lives in Sherman Oaks with her husband and enjoys socializing with her friends, hiking, and traveling.


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In 2019, Ema joined Morgan Stanley as a Corporate Service Consultant where she provided a variety of administrative functions for 3 business units. In 2021, she joined Morgan Stanley’s Los Angeles PWM Complex as a Service Associate. During her time with PWMLA, she assisted over 15 teams with items such as onboarding, trade corrections, securities processing, and daily operations.

Ema obtained her series 7 and 66 licenses and joined the KLT team at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth
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Ema holds a BA in Television, Film, and Media Studies from the California State University of Los Angeles. Ema resides in Downtown Los Angeles and enjoys her time outside of work by traveling and trying new restaurants and coffee shops.


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Donatella Mancinone joined Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management in August 2024 as a Registered Client Service Associate. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Ms. Mancinone served as a Registered Client Service Associate at UBS Financial Services. Before her time at UBS, she worked as a Client Service Associate at First Republic Investment Management where she started her career in January 2023. She holds her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.

Ms. Mancinone graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, MA in 2022, with a degree in Business Administration and Finance. She currently resides in West Hollywood, CA. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she has a strong interest in hiking, U.S. history, and exploring the diverse offerings of Los Angeles.


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