Our Story and Services

As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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Working With You

At Morgan Stanley, we believe that identifying solutions begins with a solid understanding of each situation, goals, objectives, and risk tolerance. We follow a disciplined process that allows us to work with you to craft a solution that helps your individual financial needs.
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    Step 1: Introduction
    Our relationship begins with an initial discussion aimed towards getting to know you, your lifestyle and your future goals.
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    Step 2: Discovery
    Work together to establish your financial goals by reviewing your current financial situation and developing an appropriate risk tolerance that can help you achieve the financial outcome you envision for yourself.
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    Step 3: Financial Plan
    Map out essential factors that play into your financial success such as your employee and employer contributions, liquidity events, and insurance coverage. Examining relevant financial information provides a holistic asset allocation analysis for your accounts helping ensure a comprehensive financial plan.
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    Step 4: Action Items / Next Steps
    Follow up with you regarding our analysis and recommendations, which may include adjustments to your financial plan, investment allocation, company benefits, and insurance coverage.
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    Step 5: Implementation
    Focus on creating prospective strategies custom designed for your specific needs. Recommended changes could include logistics, tax impact, asset allocation adjustment, and saving/benefit modifications.
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    Step 6: Monitoring & Performance Tracking
    Finally, monitoring your assets and analyzing your performance tracking data seeking to ensure your financial expectations are being met and adjusted accordingly. We will keep a high degree of communication with you to make sure your concerns and requests are always addressed.

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital resources has been carefully designed to help enhance each aspect of your financial portfolio. Take some time to learn about some of the many Modern Wealth Management resources that we offer to our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley mobile app! Access your finances and invest in an instant with the help of this handy resource that is available 24/7.
    Learn more about Morgan Stanley Online
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial profile with Total Wealth View. By linking your external account information, you will benefit from more educated and holistic wealth planning, and convenient connectivity.
    Learn more about Total Wealth View
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    LifeView
    LifeView is a suite of planning tools that creates a realistic, integrated strategy meant to incorporate aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs. It also provides progress-to-goals reporting which illustrate complex planning strategies.
    Access the LifeView Risk Tolerance Questionnaire
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    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. Read more about the advantages of working with our unique planning technology to help reach your financial goals, whatever they may be.
    Learn more about Goals-Based Planning
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    Online Security Center
    Safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our extensive security measures and take advantage of our vast array of resources and ideas that are geared towards helping you stay protected on the World Wide Web.
    Learn more about the Online Security Center
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    Family Office Resources
    Family Office Resources is a helpful resource that provides specialized technical expertise to ultra-high net worth advisors and clients across a broad range of family wealth management issues.
    Learn more about Family Office Resources

MONTHLY OUTLOOKS & UPDATES

We strives to simplify complex financial concepts into a digestible format so that our clients can truly understand the work which goes into planning for their financial future. We are firm believers in providing our clients with as many resources as possible so that they may stay informed on the latest market trends, analyses, and outlooks. The resources below provide in-depth analysis on current market events and finance topics that are affecting the business world today.
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    Client Handbook
    Take a look at our Client Handbook to learn more about our team and how we can help you work towards your financial goals.
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    Thoughts on the Market with Andrew Sheets
    Each week, Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets, or a member of his team, shares podcasts offering perspective on the forces shaping the markets as well as insights on investment opportunities and risk across global asset classes. Click the link below to listen to the latest edition.
    Listen Here
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    Global Investment Committee: On The Markets
    A monthly publication that summarizes the Global Investment Committee’s market outlook and contains thought-provoking essays that examine the forces shaping the investment landscape. Check out the latest edition below.
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    The Global Investment Committee Weekly
    Weekly insights into global markets, asset classes and economic trends from the Global Investment Committee, Morgan Stanley’s team of seasoned investment professionals.
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    2025 Federal Income Tax Tables
    Each year, the tax bill highlights how significantly taxes can impact your journey toward your financial goals — and highlights the value of integrating tax-efficient strategies into your investment process.

    As tax filing deadlines approach, you can prepare for this year’s taxes and next year’s planning with the updated 2025 tax tables.
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Customized Solutions

We leverage our experience and relationships to deliver innovative strategies that are tailored to your specific needs and goals. We look forward to speaking with you to understand your challenges, so we may map out a strategy to help achieve your priorities and ambitions.
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    Wealth Consulting
    Wealth consulting brings virtually all of the dimensions of your life together. We listen carefully to understand the connections across your personal life, your family, your career and your faith to develop an integrated strategy that is uniquely yours.
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    Financial Planning
    We're here to help manage the stress around financial decisions by offering knowledge and thoughtful guidance. As your life evolves, so do your goals: our approach allows you to look across your assets and liabilities to help you adapt your strategy in an effort to meet those changing demands. Whether it is saving for retirement and other expenses, securing retirement income, healthcare planning, taxes, education, or legacy planning, we're here for you.
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    Portfolio Management
    We study investment trends and leverage the global resources of the firm to develop a personalized investment strategy. Through our oriented accountability we'll find a personalized portfolio to help you meet your requirements for growth, income or wealth constraints.
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    Socially Responsible Investing
    Many investors seek meaningful ways to create a positive impact through the investments they make in their portfolio. Socially responsible investing focuses on aligning financial goals which are driven by economic fundamentals with goals which are driven by personal values and faith based principals. We can help you integrate these themes into your investment strategy.
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    Education Funding
    Helping meet the educational costs of children and grandchildren may be one of the most personal fulfilling investments you can make. We can help you access appropriate investment vehicles and determine the best possible strategies for helping achieve this goal.
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    Retirement Planning
    Planning for retirement has never been easy, but in recent years, it's become increasingly difficult. We're here to help you create a well-rounded planning approach for retirement. We'll help you identify your personal goals and track your progress towards achieving them.
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    Estate Planning Strategies
    Delivering an estate to the next generation or favorite charity requires more attention than families often realize. We coordinate with your estate and tax professionals to align your legacy goals with the appropriate asset titling and beneficiary designation requirements, incorporating best practices to help enhance results.
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    Family Office Resources
    It's extremely important to have a sound framework within which to make important family decisions, particularly for ultra high net worth families engaged in a common enterprise, such as running a family business, operating a family office, or simply investing together.
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    Endowments and Foundations
    Committees and administrators are faced with the complex task of developing appropriate investment policy statements, understanding how to assess performance and finding superior fund managers. We help you and your investment committee reduce risk and increase returns, so you can preserve principal and generate income to be used for your philanthropic endeavors.
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    401(k) Rollovers
    If you have a 401(k) from a previous job, we make it easy to consolidate your assets into one account so you can monitor your progress and investment results all in one place. This helps simplify your financial life, keeps you organized and helps make your money work harder for you.

Location

21650 Oxnard St
Ste 1800
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
US
Direct:
(833) 869-0754(833) 869-0754

Meet The Ragde Reigel Ragde Group

About Jorge Ragde

As your Portfolio Manager, a Morgan Stanley designated financial professional, I believe that you - as one of our most important clients - are entitled to a different kind of working relationship with the firm. In fact, it is a type of relationship that you have probably not encountered previously. While I can provide investment advice, the Portfolio Management program is designed to help meet your specific financial needs and is managed on a fully discretionary basis, bearing in mind your unique goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. As your Portfolio Manager, I take pride in being able to bring the scope and influence of the differentiating resources of Morgan Stanley to our most valued clients.

This combination of personal attention, financial possibilities, and our experience can help create opportunities for you. Your financial life requires the broadest possible scope of knowledge, and I am committed to helping you have an experience that is easier, rewarding, and furthers your financial goals.
Securities Agent: ID, NV, ME, NJ, TN, OR, MN, CO, CA, WI, VA, CT, AL, PA, NY, NC, MI, KS, FL, UT, NM, KY, AK, GA, WY, SC, MA, IL, TX, LA, VT, OH, MT, AZ, WA, HI, MD, OK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1319460
CA Insurance License #: 0C00460

About Linda Benoit Reigel

Business Experience:

1988 - Present: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
First Vice President


Associations
Insurance Advisory Council
Paradise Cove Homeowners Association, Board Member


Honors and Recognition
Directors Club 2003- 2008
Securities Agent: UT, MN, PA, NJ, VT, SC, GA, CA, OH, ID, ME, MD, AL, NY, WY, WA, VA, TX, NV, IL, WI, OR, NM, MA, KY, KS, CT, AZ, AK, FL, CO, NC, MI, LA, OK, MT, HI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1268345
CA Insurance License #: 0A62516

About Amanda Ragde

Amanda has been with Morgan Stanley for four years. She has previously served as a Registered Associate and Complex Coach and is currently a Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist.

As a Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC), Amanda works with business owners and companies on both new and established retirement plans for employee retention and benefits, tax planning strategies, and wealth building. She helps plan fiduciaries manage their roles and responsibilities. Amanda has been named to Morgan Stanley's prestigious Pacesetter's Club, a group of the Firm's successful Financial Advisors.

She is a Santa Clarita Valley native. Amanda went to Harvard-Westlake School, American University, and attended National Chengchi University in Taipei as well as Peking University in Beijing. She is active in the LGBTQ+ community. She lives in the Santa Clarita Valley. On the weekends, you're likely to find her out adventuring with her friends, working on one of her many cross-stitch projects, or hanging out at the farmers' market.
Securities Agent: MA, DE, AR, UT, TN, PA, MD, KS, CA, OR, VT, VA, NY, IA, HI, WA, SD, SC, NM, DC, AZ, WI, TX, OK, MN, GA, CO, NV, NC, ME, IN, ID, CT, OH, LA, KY, RI, NJ, ND, MT, MI, IL, FL, AL, AK, WY, WV, NH, NE, MS, MO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2342781

About Tiffani Underwood

Tiffani Underwood is a Client Service Associate for Jorge Ragde at Morgan Stanley. She strives to provide a high level of service to every client and hopes to address concerns promptly and professionally. She is passionate about working with clients and believes the level of service a client receives should always be outstanding.

Prior to joining the financial industry Tiffani was in Education for 15 years. She has worked as a teacher, teacher's assistant, community liaison, childcare provider and as a residential care assistant at a group home for at-risk youth. Tiffani obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications from Michigan State University and her Master of Education degree in Special Education from Grand Canyon University.

Tiffani lives each day striving to be a better person than she was the day before. When not in the office she is a basketball mom and enjoys supporting her son and his love for the game. She also enjoys listening to a variety of podcasts, reading books, travelling (whenever she can) and spending time with her family.

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 Londyn Crowder-Maree

Londyn Crowder-Maree 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.

Londyn began her career in financial services in 2008, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Regional Bank Private Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. She also served as a Wealth Management Banker and an Internal Sales Specialist at Merrill Lynch.

Londyn is a graduate of Rutgers University, where she received Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Masters of Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. She lives in Valencia, CA with her daughter Jonah. Outside of the office, Londyn enjoys fashion, music as well as dedicating time to her church and philanthropic outreach programs.
NMLS#: 800266

About Helen Zhao

Helen Zhao is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director, serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in the Woodland Hills market in Greater Los Angeles area. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.

Helen began her career in financial services in 2007 and has spent over ten years at Morgan Stanley. Prior to her career in finance, Helen was a practicing CPA with Deloitte Tax LLP and Ernst & Young.
Helen graduated from Pepperdine University with an MBA and holds her Certified Financial Planner® and Chartered Financial Analyst designations. Helen lives in west Los Angeles and teaches personal financial planning part time at UCLA Extension.
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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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
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The Ragde Reigel Ragde Group today.
1Investors 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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2Alternative 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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3Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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4Morgan 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.

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5Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.

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6Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.

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7When 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.

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8Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.

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9An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) involves risks similar to those of investing in a broadly based portfolio of equity securities traded on exchange in the relevant securities market, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The investment return and principal value of ETF investments will fluctuate, so that an investor’s ETF shares, if or when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

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10Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.

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