Simi Phull, CEPA®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(949) 392-2186(949) 392-2186
Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
We build life-long relationships with multi-generational families and business owners by guiding them through the complexities of major life events using comprehensive wealth planning strategies, intergenerational wealth management and active portfolio management.
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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Welcome to the Seamark Legacy Group
Like the sea mark does for a mariner at sea, we have a well-defined process to guide our clients through life’s transitions. We view every transition as an opportunity to go deeper in solving for the complexities of the financial issues associated with the next phase. We deeply understand the importance of balancing asset protection and the transfer of our clients’ values all while building deep relationships and creating unforgettable client experiences. We bring unique insights on bridging the importance of educating the younger generation while understanding the core values of the older generation in order to leave a meaningful legacy.
Location
800 Newport Center Dr.
Ste 500
Newport Beach, CA 92660
US
Direct:
(949) 717-5427(949) 717-5427
Meet The Seamark Legacy Group
Barry Grossman, CFA, CAIA
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(949) 717-5422(949) 717-5422
Matthew Wolbers
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(949) 717-5427(949) 717-5427
About Simi Phull
Throughout my nearly 20-year financial services career, I have helped my clients plan for their financial futures and preserve their assets. By discussing each client’s unique needs, wants, goals, and dreams I create an individualized plan and build a customized portfolio that matches the plan. I have years of experience designing financial plans that assist them through life’s transitions. My practice is focused on business owners who are growing their business and are ready to move into the next chapter of their journey.
My professional background has been on both sides of the balance sheet. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, I was a Senior Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors and before being a financial advisor, I was a private banker focusing on custom lending strategies for high-net-worth clients. I earned my M.B.A. from California State University, Fullerton, and my B.A. in legal studies from Chapman University. I also earned the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor SM professional designation along with the Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation in order to more deeply serve my clients.
I live in Huntington Beach with my husband Paul, my son Devan, and my daughter Kaia. I played collegiate soccer and still enjoy staying active. Outside of the office I like to spend time with my family and travelling the world.
My professional background has been on both sides of the balance sheet. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, I was a Senior Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors and before being a financial advisor, I was a private banker focusing on custom lending strategies for high-net-worth clients. I earned my M.B.A. from California State University, Fullerton, and my B.A. in legal studies from Chapman University. I also earned the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor SM professional designation along with the Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation in order to more deeply serve my clients.
I live in Huntington Beach with my husband Paul, my son Devan, and my daughter Kaia. I played collegiate soccer and still enjoy staying active. Outside of the office I like to spend time with my family and travelling the world.
Securities Agent: CA, WA, IL, AZ, TX, MT, NC, MO, MI, IA, CO, NY, FL, OR, NV, SC, NJ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 473552
CA Insurance License #: 0F00472
NMLS#: 473552
CA Insurance License #: 0F00472
About Barry Grossman
As a financial advisor, I bring nearly two decades of financial services experience to every client I advise. I focus on creating highly personalized investment portfolios for the multigenerational families I serve. My clients trust me to build and manage tax efficient portfolios. I have earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, one of the highest distinctions in the investment management profession, which has enhanced my knowledge of portfolio management, equity research, alternative investments, tax-efficient strategies and other specialized areas.
Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, I was a Senior Investment Manager at Wells Fargo Bank for more than 15 years, where I focused on equity research and portfolio management. Prior to Wells Fargo, I worked in business development at Vanguard. I have strived to be a lifelong learner since graduating from the University of Arizona with a B.S. in finance. In order to better serve my clients, I have earned the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst professional designation, in addition to being a CFA charterholder.
I live in Costa Mesa with my wife, Eliza. We have two sons, Myles and Leo. I’m active in my community and am a CFA Society Orange County board member, as well as a board member and finance committee member of the Jewish Federation of Orange County. Outside of the office, I enjoy going to see live music.
Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, I was a Senior Investment Manager at Wells Fargo Bank for more than 15 years, where I focused on equity research and portfolio management. Prior to Wells Fargo, I worked in business development at Vanguard. I have strived to be a lifelong learner since graduating from the University of Arizona with a B.S. in finance. In order to better serve my clients, I have earned the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst professional designation, in addition to being a CFA charterholder.
I live in Costa Mesa with my wife, Eliza. We have two sons, Myles and Leo. I’m active in my community and am a CFA Society Orange County board member, as well as a board member and finance committee member of the Jewish Federation of Orange County. Outside of the office, I enjoy going to see live music.
Securities Agent: NY, MO, CO, MT, SC, NC, WA, NJ, MI, FL, OR, AZ, CA, TX, NV, IL, IA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2261516
CA Insurance License #: 4242728
NMLS#: 2261516
CA Insurance License #: 4242728
About Matthew Wolbers
Throughout my nearly 10-year financial services career, I have helped my advisors assist their clients with any and all of their customer service needs. I pride myself on being transparent, honest and accountable to all the clients I work with.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, I was with Wells Fargo The Private Bank for 10 years. I worked first in client service and then within the Trust and Estate group specifically with the ultra-high net worth group. I attended Arizona State University where I received my B.A. degree in Business Administration
I live in Irvine with my wife Heather and my son Oliver who will soon be two years old. Outside of the office I like to spend time with my family and enjoy traveling.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, I was with Wells Fargo The Private Bank for 10 years. I worked first in client service and then within the Trust and Estate group specifically with the ultra-high net worth group. I attended Arizona State University where I received my B.A. degree in Business Administration
I live in Irvine with my wife Heather and my son Oliver who will soon be two years old. Outside of the office I like to spend time with my family and enjoy traveling.
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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.
Five Star Wealth Advisor
"This award was issued in 2024 based on an evaluation process as described below. This evaluation was based on the time periods indicated below and was conducted by Five Star Professional (FSP) that considered, among other factors, the following:
• Favorable regulatory and complaint history review. As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not: 1.) Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; 2.) Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed, or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP's consumer complaint process.
• Personal bankruptcy filing within the past 11 years.
• Termination from a financial services firm within the past 11 years.
• Conviction of a felony.
• One-year client retention rate.
• Five-year client retention rate.
Five Star Professional, as a third-party research firm, identified pre-qualified award candidates based on industry data and contacted all identified broker dealers, Registered Investment Advisor firms and FINRA-registered representatives to gather wealth manager nominations. Self-nominations are not accepted. Wealth managers and/or their firms do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers.
This award was issued on 5/1/24 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 7/25/23 through 1/31/24.
For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com.
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