Our Story and Services

The Manhattan Beach Group is a dedicated team focused exclusively on the wealth management needs of our valued clients. With over 45 years of combined experience, we are privileged to serve a range of high-net-worth retirees, business owners, and engineers, managing assets to give them more time to focus on what they value most. We're proud to work with clients here in Southern California and across the country, supporting their families, and businesses with personalized wealth management strategies.

We take the time to understand each client's unique values, goals, and financial landscape. By leading with financial planning, we ensure our recommendations are always aligned with what matters most to our clients, putting their goals and priorities first at every step.

David Lin, our senior partner, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to our team, leveraging the extensive resources of Morgan Stanley. Together, we provide personalized financial planning, investment management, and ongoing guidance through life's major events. By collaborating with our clients' attorneys and tax advisors, and drawing on Morgan Stanley's resources, we offer an integrated wealth management experience that is uniquely tailored to client's values.

We take pride in the service model and culture we've developed to provide exceptional support and personalized solutions. From our ongoing partnership with clients' legal and tax advisors to the dedicated access we provide to Morgan Stanley's extensive network of private banking, investment, and trust resources, we are here to empower our clients to live confidently and pursue their aspirations.
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Comprehensive Financial Planning

Regardless of what stage your life is in - moving ahead in your career, enjoying retirement, or somewhere in between - as your Financial Advisors, The Manhattan Beach Group is here to help you achieve your financial goals.

Using a suite of tools that includes goal-specific analysis, we can work with you to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of your financial life, including your investments and cash management needs.

We can create your personal roadmap to help achieve and protect your goals - a framework that makes the connection between your life goals and your financial resources, and provides a baseline for future discussions.
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    2024 Tax Tables
    This helpful resource outlines the 2024 tax rate schedule, education and health savings account limits, retirement contribution and deduction limits, among other information. With tax season seemingly always right around the corner, it's best to be as informed as possible.
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    Manage Debt
    We thoroughly review your mortgage, car loans, credit cards, and any other debts that you may have in order to help determine where you can save on interest and create a timeline for your debt payments by prioritizing which ones should be paid off first.
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    Insurance
    We take an extremely close look at your financial profile to decipher what type(s) of insurance most fit your needs, and determine if your current insurance policies are best suited for you and your goals.
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    Retirement Planning
    Have I saved enough for retirement so I can maintain my current lifestyle without worrying I'll run out of money? What is the best way to re-invest my 401(k) when I get ready to leave my company and retire? Leading up to and through retirement, we help you identify the most appropriate ways to obtain the income you need and help ensure that you are on track to achieve for financial goals.
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    Estate Planning Strategies
    Regardless of your current financial circumstances, it is crucial to have a backup plan for your money. We regularly review your finances with you and coordinate with your estate attorney to help ensure that your wishes are met in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.
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    Managing Investments
    We take care of your retirement accounts and other investments based on your comfort level with risk and your current tax circumstances, tailoring your financial strategy to your unique situation, needs and goals.
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    Spending & Budgeting
    Track spending habits, categorize expenses and create budgets across your Morgan Stanley and external financial accounts with our Spending and Budgeting Tool. We make it easy for you and your financial advisor to oversee trends in your financial life.
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    Financial Planning
    Life is constantly changing. How do I prepare for a more secure future knowing that certain events - like a divorce or a death in the family - can dramatically impact my plans?
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    Managing Risk
    Life's risks can reveal themselves in many ways - from loss of life to loss of health. How do I protect myself and my family from life's unknowns?
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    Professional Portfolio Management
    I have so many things I want to do with my life. I have assets spread across multiple organizations and platforms. How can one investment strategy balance them all?
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    Socially-Responsible Investing
    Is there a way to incorporate my personal values into the way I invest without giving up performance?
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    Charitable Giving
    Are my charitable donations have the impact I want them to have?
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    Growing Older
    Given extended life expectancy, how do I make certain I can afford the health services I may need?
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    Family Office Resources
    Ultra-high net worth individuals and families often have unique and complex planning needs. Here at Morgan Stanley, we have a variety of Family Office resources that can assist our family office clients in assessing and coming up with solutions to their goals, no matter how complex they may be.
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    GIC Weekly Research Report
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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    On the Markets Report
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
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    2024 Global Outlook
    Morgan Stanley Research expects slowing global growth as central banks walk a fine line between inflation and recession.
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    Digital Vault
    The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
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    E-Sign
    E-Sign is a digital, paperless alternative to the traditional means of obtaining signatures from clients on paperwork. There is no registration process for you to begin using E-Sign - all you need is a valid email address and phone number.
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    The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond.
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    Reserved Living & Giving is a complimentary loyalty program available to clients with a minimum of $2M in AUM, that can help them save time and money on travel, gifts, automobiles, and more.
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Location

2141 Rosecrans Ave
Ste 3100
El Segundo, CA 90245
US
Direct:
(310) 297-3788(310) 297-3788

Meet The Manhattan Beach Group

About David E Lin

David E Lin is a financial advisor with over 39 years of experience helping individuals and families reach their financial goals. He currently resides in Manhattan Beach California with his wife Anne and children Arianna and Andrew. He graduated from The University of Chicago in 1984 with a degree in Economics.

His passions in life, besides his family, include playing the cello, sailing, golf, travel, good food, and Porsche sports cars.
Securities Agent: NV, TX, NY, MO, ME, NJ, AZ, TN, NC, LA, WA, PA, NM, MT, GA, FL, HI, CA, VA, OH; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1279518
CA Insurance License #: 0A03625

About David Flores

David Flores is a dedicated Financial Advisor with a passion for helping clients preserve and grow wealth through personalized financial strategies and genuine care. He began his academic journey at the University of Boulder, Colorado before completing his Bachelor's Degree in Business at Southern New Hampshire University. Born and raised in the South Bay, David has a deep connection to the community he serves, working with families, business owners, and athletes who call the area home.

In 2022, David joined The Manhattan Beach Group, a family practice founded by his father-in-law over 40 years ago. Rooted in family values, David views wealth management as far more than just managing finances and recognizes it's about understanding the unique stories and values that have shaped his clients' lives. By taking a thoughtful, multigenerational approach to financial planning, David and his team ensure that both the wealth and the legacy of their clients are carefully preserved and seamlessly passed down to future generations.

David currently lives in Hawthorne with his wife, Arianna, daughter, Mila, and son, Leo. When he's not in the office or spending time with family, you'll find him on the golf course, staying active, or keeping up with his favorite sports teams.
Securities Agent: NM, WA, TN, NY, NV, MO, CA, VA, PA, NJ, ME, HI, MT, GA, OH, NC, AZ, TX, OR, FL, LA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2561306

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Megan Cornille

Megan Cornille is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in California.

Private Bankers partner with 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.

Megan began her career in financial services in 2010, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase. She also served as a Personal Banker at U.S. Bank.

Megan is a graduate of the University of California - Irvine, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology. She lives in Torrance, California with her family. Outside of the office, Megan enjoys running, traveling with her family and volunteering at her son’s school.
NMLS#: 606638

About Molly Sakahara

Molly Sakahara is an Assistant Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in the Los Angeles area. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and prospects' financial planning needs.

Molly began her career in financial services in 1999 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015. Prior to her current position, she held positions in wealth management and private banking with an emphasis on helping individuals achieve long term life goals and understanding client’s value system in relation to their wealth.

Molly graduated from UCLA and holds her Certified Financial Planner® designation, California insurance state licensing, and Series 7 and 65. She currently resides in South Pasadena, California with her spouse and two children. Outside of work, she is a squash coach at PlayLA, a committee volunteer with UCLA Chancellor’s Society, is the founder and administrator of Buy Nothing Group for her local city, and serves on the Board of Directors for SoCal Squash Association.
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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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  • Traditional Investments
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  • Impact Investing
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Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
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Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
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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.

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
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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.

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