

The McCann Vincent Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(760) 931-4646(760) 931-4646
Toll-Free:
(800) 676-0460(800) 676-0460

Our Mission Statement
To understand your vision, preferences and unique circumstances so that we can work with you to develop an overall wealth management strategy that meets your needs.
Welcome
There comes a point when managing your assets can easily turn into a full-time job or even become an overwhelming challenge. As your life evolves, not only does your financial strategy become more complex, but your options for implementing it increase as well. As Certified Private Wealth Advisor® professionals, our mission is to provide you with advisory services that include, and extend beyond investment management. By working collaboratively with our clients, using our own proprietary approach, we provide family office type services, so that our clients can focus on the people and interests that are most important to them. This is done while utilizing the breadth and depth of resources and intellectual capital available to our clients through a relationship with The McCann Vincent Group at Morgan Stanley. We take pride in being able to offer our clients access to Morgan Stanley’s, and other third parties, skilled staff who specialize in disciplines such as wealth transfer, asset protection and philanthropic services. With planning as our foundation, along with a little passion, patience and persistence, we are able to provide our clients the comfort they are looking for through a partnership with us. We look forward to working with you to develop a personalized plan that will help provide you with the secure financial future you need and deserve.
2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes Best-In-States Wealth Management Team
- 2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
- Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Services Include
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Financial PlanningFootnote2
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote3
- Retirement PlanningFootnote4
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote5
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote6
- Donor Advised Funds
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote7
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Cash ManagementFootnote8
- 529 PlansFootnote9
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Location
5796 Armada Drive
Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92008
US
Direct:
(760) 931-4646(760) 931-4646
Toll-Free:
(800) 676-0460(800) 676-0460
Meet The McCann Vincent Group
About Chris W McCann
Chris is a Senior Vice President, Family Wealth Director and Portfolio Management Director of the McCann Vincent Group at Morgan Stanley. Having begun his career with Morgan Stanley in 2001, Chris has shown dedication to his clients through his many years of experience in providing objective, comprehensive solutions. Chris enjoys focusing on portfolio management and complex client solutions.
Following his youthful passion of the capital markets, Chris earned his B.S. in Finance through Northern Arizona University as well as additional Certificates from the University in both Business Economics along with Investments. In addition to these accolades, Chris was selected to be a student manager of the University’s endowment, allowing him to gain early insights into advanced portfolio management experience.
Understanding that continual learning is imperative to delivering the best experience to his clientele, Chris has earned multiple other designations including the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation completing his coursework at the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania along with the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation through The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Chris is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) practitioner and has volunteered as a subject matter expert for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, contributing to the development of examination questions for the CFP® Certification Examination.
Chris lives in Carlsbad, California, with his wife and their two children and enjoys spending his free time with family. He is also active in his church as well as volunteers with numerous programs through his children’s school.
Following his youthful passion of the capital markets, Chris earned his B.S. in Finance through Northern Arizona University as well as additional Certificates from the University in both Business Economics along with Investments. In addition to these accolades, Chris was selected to be a student manager of the University’s endowment, allowing him to gain early insights into advanced portfolio management experience.
Understanding that continual learning is imperative to delivering the best experience to his clientele, Chris has earned multiple other designations including the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation completing his coursework at the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania along with the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation through The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Chris is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) practitioner and has volunteered as a subject matter expert for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, contributing to the development of examination questions for the CFP® Certification Examination.
Chris lives in Carlsbad, California, with his wife and their two children and enjoys spending his free time with family. He is also active in his church as well as volunteers with numerous programs through his children’s school.
Securities Agent: IA, DC, NV, MO, MI, GA, CT, SD, ND, NC, MN, MA, AZ, AR, WA, NJ, HI, PA, OK, SC, OR, NE, DE, WY, UT, TN, RI, NY, LA, CO, WI, VT, NH, KY, IL, FL, CA, NM, IN, VA, TX, MS, OH, MT, ME, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1261921
CA Insurance License #: 0D49316
NMLS#: 1261921
CA Insurance License #: 0D49316
About Jean E Vincent
Jean is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor and Family Wealth Director, who manages the financial planning for the McCann Vincent Group. She joined Morgan Stanley in Chicago in 2004 and has been helping clients pursue, plan for and achieve their personal and professional aspirations ever since. Jean firmly believes that everyone needs and deserves a plan. Jean believes in getting to know her clients and their families on a deep level so she can understand their full life picture and recommend financial strategies that help them realize their goals. Her desire is to help ease the stress of managing finances, so her clients can focus on the relationships, activities and interests that bring them joy.
Jean is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) practitioner. She received her Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation through The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and her Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® (CRPC®) designation through the College of Financial Planning. Jean earned her B.S. in Music with an Outside Field in Business from Indiana University Bloomington.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Jean was a professional dancer with the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Ballet/Moose Project. While dancing, Jean taught and managed The Pilates Studio of the Midwest. Having worked at a high level in diverse professions, Jean exemplifies a combination of discipline and creativity that clients find invaluable in the planning process.
Jean lives in Del Mar, California, with her husband and their two children. She is devoted to her family and a dedicated yoga practitioner. She enjoys being in nature and is a passionate creator of plant based cuisine.
Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State 2024
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 9/30/22 – 9/30/23.
Awards Disclosures
Jean is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) practitioner. She received her Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation through The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and her Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® (CRPC®) designation through the College of Financial Planning. Jean earned her B.S. in Music with an Outside Field in Business from Indiana University Bloomington.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Jean was a professional dancer with the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Ballet/Moose Project. While dancing, Jean taught and managed The Pilates Studio of the Midwest. Having worked at a high level in diverse professions, Jean exemplifies a combination of discipline and creativity that clients find invaluable in the planning process.
Jean lives in Del Mar, California, with her husband and their two children. She is devoted to her family and a dedicated yoga practitioner. She enjoys being in nature and is a passionate creator of plant based cuisine.
Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State 2024
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 9/30/22 – 9/30/23.
Awards Disclosures
Securities Agent: SC, MN, TX, CO, VT, OK, CT, AR, AZ, TN, FL, DC, WA, SD, RI, PA, OR, NJ, NH, MI, IN, LA, VA, NY, KY, GA, NE, MO, MA, IL, ID, WY, UT, OH, MT, ME, HI, CA, WI, NV, NM, ND, NC, MS, IA, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1278645
CA Insurance License #: 0F64659
NMLS#: 1278645
CA Insurance License #: 0F64659
About Jordan Gales
Securities Agent: AR, WI, MN, IN, IL, OK, NM, VA, TX, KY, PA, NH, MI, ME, GA, DE, RI, NV, NE, MO, AK, SC, OR, NJ, MS, HI, CT, CO, CA, UT, OH, MA, VT, NY, MT, ID, AZ, WA, TN, SD, NC, IA, FL, WY, ND, LA, DC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2128442
NMLS#: 2128442
About Danielle Uy
Danielle is a Registered Client Service Associate who strives to provide exceptional service and ensure clients are getting the most out of their experience with the firm. Danielle is a San Diego native who attended San Diego State University where a she earned her B.S. Prior to joining the McCann Vincent group, Danielle lived and worked in Arizona where she obtained her industry licenses. In her spare time, Danielle enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog and loves to travel.

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About Russ Gallen
Russ Gallen 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.
Russ began his career in financial services in 2001, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch.
Russ is a graduate of Arizona State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He lives in Carlsbad, California with his wife, Chelsea. Outside of the office, Russ enjoys golf, tennis and traveling.
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.
Russ began his career in financial services in 2001, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch.
Russ is a graduate of Arizona State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He lives in Carlsbad, California with his wife, Chelsea. Outside of the office, Russ enjoys golf, tennis and traveling.
NMLS#: 684961
About Michael Mackowiak
Michael Mackowiak 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.
Michael began his career in financial services in 2008, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2019 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
He lives in Chula Vista, California with his family. Outside of the office, Michael enjoys watching soccer and baseball, traveling, and spending time with his family.
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.
Michael began his career in financial services in 2008, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2019 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
He lives in Chula Vista, California with his family. Outside of the office, Michael enjoys watching soccer and baseball, traveling, and spending time with his family.
NMLS#: 1069297
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
7Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
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Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
9Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
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1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
3Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
4When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
5Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
7Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
8Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
9Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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