Faye Mellos
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(415) 693-7558(415) 693-7558
Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
With decades of experience, a disciplined process, and the full strength of Morgan Stanley’s global resources, we deliver exceptional service and personalized financial solutions so that you can focus on what matters most.
THE MELLOS GROUP
The Mellos Group is a multigenerational wealth‑management team dedicated to providing advice to a select group of high‑net‑worth and ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, families, and institutions. With decades of advisory experience, we take a disciplined, client‑centric approach that emphasizes service and an enduring partnership.
We collaborate with Morgan Stanley's Private Wealth Management and Greystone Institutional Consulting divisions to serve our more complex clients, giving them access to advanced planning and investing resources, alternative investments, and strategies typically reserved for family offices and institutions.
Through Morgan Stanley's Family Office Resources platform, we provide our clients with access to highly specialized services - including estate‑planning advisory, philanthropic advisory, family governance, lifestyle advisory, and consolidated reporting. These offerings are designed to meet the unique challenges faced by individuals and families with significant wealth.
If you are seeking a trusted advisory relationship rooted in experience, rigor, and a long‑term commitment to your goals, we invite you to contact us so we can support your mission.
Services Include
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote2
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote3
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote4
- Business PlanningFootnote5
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote6
- Stock Plan ServicesFootnote7
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote8
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote9
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Working With You
At the Mellos Group at Morgan Stanley, we’ll take the time to understand all the nuances of your financial situation and how they apply to what—and who—matters most to you.
Together, we’ll develop a detailed plan for your wealth that leaves as little as possible to chance. We’ll help you try to anticipate future challenges and create a plan for your family from the unexpected, increasing your ability to achieve your goals and leave the legacy you want for your family and favored causes.
Together, we’ll develop a detailed plan for your wealth that leaves as little as possible to chance. We’ll help you try to anticipate future challenges and create a plan for your family from the unexpected, increasing your ability to achieve your goals and leave the legacy you want for your family and favored causes.
Estate Planning Strategies
Estate planning is the process of making arrangements to pass down wealth and assets after a person’s death. Proper estate planning gives careful consideration to the your future plans, preferences and goals.
Multi-generational Families
Often, we will assist families with their personal wealth. Significant life events require a seasoned advisory team who understands the complexities of these special situations and has the insights to achieve results.
Financial Planning
Your goals, assets, liabilities and other important information are gathered and analyzed. We then use our perspective and experience with other unique clients like you to make recommendations on spending, giving and living.
High Net Worth Individuals & Families
The Mellos Group works with specialized resources in trust and estate planning, family governance, wealth education, family office management and philanthropy management to help address your complex financial goals
Professional Portfolio Management
We will devise and implement investment strategies and processes to help you meet your goals and constraints, construct and manage portfolios, making decisions on what and when to buy and sell investments.
Retirees
Retirement planning, step by step our approach brings together a unique combination of decades of experience, individualized attention and a deep commitment to delivering personalized retirement strategies.
401K Rollovers
Rollovers can be beneficial to you in several ways. It can help simplify your life by consolidating your assets. We can ensure that there is no risky overlap or concentration insecurities. We can make taking required minimum distribution's easier. You also have the full suite of an open platform from which to choose investments from.
Pre Retirees
Proper retirement planning requires us to anticipate the range of life events and financial obligations that could impact your retirement plans and portfolio. As our clients progress from their early years in the workforce through their mid-careers and head toward retirement, we will be alongside you helping to plan and mitigate risks.
Divorce Financial Analysis
Major relationship transitions can be overwhelming in both a personal and practical way. Although divorce is seldom easy, together we can plan for a new beginning.
Corporate Executives
Working with executives comes with its own unique set of challenges. When investing Morgan Stanley knows that our clients want to keep as much as they can of what they earn.
Cash Management & Lending Products
Morgan Stanley offers a variety of digital tools to complement your investment strategy. These modern alternatives to regular banking give you more value and protection in one place.
Business Owners
We understand the unique circumstances that arise from owning your own business. We help set you and your business up for success by helping to make smart investment decisions.
INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU
Our disciplined approach begins with developing a comprehensive understanding of who you are, what you value and what you truly want your wealth to accomplish. We address a range of client circumstances across generations.
Your goals are a work in progress, so we’ll meet with you regularly to evaluate any changes to your life’s circumstances and goals. Together, we’ll continually update your plan and recommend the adjustments designed to help keep you on track.
Your goals are a work in progress, so we’ll meet with you regularly to evaluate any changes to your life’s circumstances and goals. Together, we’ll continually update your plan and recommend the adjustments designed to help keep you on track.
Goals-based Planning
Working with Morgan Stanley and its advanced wealth management technology is an ideal way to access advice and build a coherent wealth plan.
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Advise
We work with you to develop portfolio strategies that help you achieve and protect the outcomes you envision.
Portfolio Risk Platform - Aladdin
Portfolio Risk Platform is a risk management platform that provides comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types.
Intelligent Risk Management
Implement
We look across multiple accounts and products to help you implement solutions that are an appropriate fit for your strategy.
Total Tax 365
Total Tax 365 is our full spectrum of year-round, active tax management solutions, tailored to help you minimize tax drag in your portfolio.
Track Progress
We help you track your progress as well as spending and saving to ensure you remain on track towards your goals.
Intelligent Withdrawals
We will analyze a your portfolio and make tax efficient sell recommendations to meet your withdrawal needs.
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Ongoing Service & Care
Committed to premium service, we focus on developing a relationship that provides special value to you and your family. We set up regular meetings to provide updates and keep your plan on track towards achieving your goals.
VALUABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients. We have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.
Morgan Stanley Online
Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity. Features include paperless documents, bill pay and secure account management.
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Thoughts On The Market Podcast
With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, and his colleagues discuss the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
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On The Markets Research Report
Every month, Morgan Stanley’s top research analysts publish their “On the Markets” report, providing detailed market commentary on such topics as global equities, fixed income and monetary policy.
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Digital Vault
The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online allows you to build a centralized document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
Learn More About Digital Vault
GIC Weekly Research Report
The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
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Spending and Budgeting Tool
Track spending habits, categorize expenses and create budgets across your Morgan Stanley and external financial accounts with our Spending and Budgeting Tool.
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Morgan Stanley Ideas
Read our perspective on what's shaping the world today, and tomorrow. We cover topics ranging from health care, sustainability, macroeconomics and technology.
Explore Our IdeasPROTECTING YOUR ONLINE SECURITY
Your security is our top priority. Morgan Stanley proactively defends our systems and monitors our digital landscapes to anticipate issues before they arise and respond appropriately when they do.
The firm is actively supporting multiple layers of security. Security includes the following; Strong encryption protocols designed to protect your data, continuous monitoring to help detect and prevent fraudulent activity in your accounts, routine testing of our systems to identify potential vulnerabilities, and independent reviews by outside security firms to penetration test our applications and evaluate our processes.
The firm is actively supporting multiple layers of security. Security includes the following; Strong encryption protocols designed to protect your data, continuous monitoring to help detect and prevent fraudulent activity in your accounts, routine testing of our systems to identify potential vulnerabilities, and independent reviews by outside security firms to penetration test our applications and evaluate our processes.
Cybersecurity Best Practices
- Safeguarding your personal information is one of our highest priorities. While many of us continue to work from home we find ourselves utilizing technology more now than ever. For some tips and tricks that can help you be more secure check our cybersecurity center.
Security Features and Proactive Defense
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Alerts and Notifications
- Automatic Session Time Out
- VoiceID
- Fraud Detection and Prevention
- Digital Tools
- Cybersecurity Fusion Centers
- Threat Landscape Monitoring
- Employee Training and Testing
Location
101 California St
23rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
US
Direct:
(415) 693-6018(415) 693-6018
Meet The Mellos Group
Eric Peterson
Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(415) 693-6018(415) 693-6018
Philip Peterson
Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(415) 693-6075(415) 693-6075
Mathew Shipman
Group Director
Phone:
(415) 693-6204(415) 693-6204
Eric Medrano
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(415) 693-6204(415) 693-6204
James Rothwell
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(415) 693-6204(415) 693-6204
Carlos Velis
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(415) 693-6204(415) 693-6204
About Faye Mellos
Faye brings over 45 years of experience helping individuals and families make informed, thoughtful financial decisions. With deep expertise in the financial services industry, she offers proactive, personalized advice tailored to each client’s goals. Her disciplined process and client focused approach simplify complex planning, allowing clients to focus on what matters most.
She specializes in working with multigenerational families, emphasizing tax efficiency, wealth preservation, and legacy planning. Faye’s holistic perspective empowers clients to navigate investing and estate planning with clarity and confidence.
Faye is also deeply committed to community engagement and the advancement of women. She mentors a Cambodian student through SheCan, a nonprofit supporting female leadership in post conflict countries. She serves on the International Finance Committee of the Zonta Foundation for Women and is a charter member of the Zonta e Club of Silicon Valley. Locally, she is active in the Sonoma Valley Woman’s Club.
Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Faye enjoys hiking, wine tasting, and gardening. She and her husband, Michael, live in downtown San Francisco and spend time at their home in Sonoma.
She specializes in working with multigenerational families, emphasizing tax efficiency, wealth preservation, and legacy planning. Faye’s holistic perspective empowers clients to navigate investing and estate planning with clarity and confidence.
Faye is also deeply committed to community engagement and the advancement of women. She mentors a Cambodian student through SheCan, a nonprofit supporting female leadership in post conflict countries. She serves on the International Finance Committee of the Zonta Foundation for Women and is a charter member of the Zonta e Club of Silicon Valley. Locally, she is active in the Sonoma Valley Woman’s Club.
Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Faye enjoys hiking, wine tasting, and gardening. She and her husband, Michael, live in downtown San Francisco and spend time at their home in Sonoma.
Securities Agent: TX, NV, NY, NJ, MO, MI, FL, NC, WA, MT, CA, MD, HI, AZ, AL, WI, UT, NH, VA, OR, AR, ID, CO, WV, ME, PA; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1394665
CA Insurance License #: 0B76089
NMLS#: 1394665
CA Insurance License #: 0B76089
About Eric Peterson
Eric Peterson is a Financial Advisor and Vice President at Morgan Stanley, where he has been serving clients for over a decade. As a Senior Portfolio Manager, he focuses on constructing and managing customized investment portfolios and delivering comprehensive financial planning solutions designed to help clients meet their long-term objectives. His approach to wealth management emphasizes personalized service, clear communication, and a deep understanding of each client’s unique financial situation.
Eric utilizes Morgan Stanley's vast institutional resources to address the complex needs of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. He offers guidance on concentrated stock strategies, Rule 144 transactions, 10b5-1 trading plans, and advanced estate and tax planning strategies. He collaborates with advisors in Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management and Greystone Institutional Consulting to provide comprehensive solutions for clients with the most complex needs. Furthermore, Eric leverages Morgan Stanley’s Family Office Resources platform to assist clients with multigenerational wealth transfer, philanthropic planning, and bespoke family governance solutions.
Eric utilizes Morgan Stanley's vast institutional resources to address the complex needs of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. He offers guidance on concentrated stock strategies, Rule 144 transactions, 10b5-1 trading plans, and advanced estate and tax planning strategies. He collaborates with advisors in Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management and Greystone Institutional Consulting to provide comprehensive solutions for clients with the most complex needs. Furthermore, Eric leverages Morgan Stanley’s Family Office Resources platform to assist clients with multigenerational wealth transfer, philanthropic planning, and bespoke family governance solutions.
Securities Agent: NH, PA, NC, MT, FL, CA, WI, UT, TX, NJ, WA, NV, HI, NY, MO, ME, CO, AR, VA, MI, MD, ID, AL, AZ, WV, OR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1507453
NMLS#: 1507453
About Philip Peterson
Philip brings more than 45 years of experience helping investors grow and preserve their wealth through thoughtful, customized financial strategies. He is dedicated to easing his clients’ financial burdens so they can focus on what truly matters in life.
After serving in the U.S. Army in Germany in the early 1970s, Philip launched his financial career at EF Hutton & Co. in 1979. His career has also included extensive experience in banking and lending, notably as Wells Fargo’s Regional Banking Consultant for Southern California.
Philip joined Morgan Stanley in 1999. He draws on the firm’s extensive resources and intellectual capital to deliver tailored asset management, risk mitigation, and investment strategies to individuals and families. He also provides clients with access to a comprehensive suite of banking and lending services.
Philip believes strongly in the power of collaboration. Within The Mellos Group, each team member contributes specialized knowledge to develop solutions that reflect a shared commitment to client success.
After serving in the U.S. Army in Germany in the early 1970s, Philip launched his financial career at EF Hutton & Co. in 1979. His career has also included extensive experience in banking and lending, notably as Wells Fargo’s Regional Banking Consultant for Southern California.
Philip joined Morgan Stanley in 1999. He draws on the firm’s extensive resources and intellectual capital to deliver tailored asset management, risk mitigation, and investment strategies to individuals and families. He also provides clients with access to a comprehensive suite of banking and lending services.
Philip believes strongly in the power of collaboration. Within The Mellos Group, each team member contributes specialized knowledge to develop solutions that reflect a shared commitment to client success.
Securities Agent: WA, WV, VA, MD, FL, CO, AZ, NV, ID, PA, MI, WI, NY, NC, AR, UT, NH, HI, DC, CA, TX, MT, NJ, MO, ME, AL, OR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1347354
CA Insurance License #: 0G91542
NMLS#: 1347354
CA Insurance License #: 0G91542
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/23-3/31/24.
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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
4Alternative 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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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:
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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.
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