The Oak Knoll Group

WORKING WITH US
We provide guidance to mid-to-late career professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and families. We structure, advise, and implement tailored financial solutions. With a focus on precision and client-centric service, we help navigate the financial landscapes to align with the unique needs of each client.

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
We are committed to continuing education, with designations including CFP®, CPWA®, Executive Financial Services Director, and CFA®. Through our exceptional service and dedication to clients, our team members were named to the Morgan Stanley's Pacesetter's Club in 2018-2024, a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who demonstrate the highest professional standards.

OUR CLIENTS
We service accomplished professionals with elevated expectations, whose success leads to increased financial complexity, requiring sophisticated and comprehensive advice. Recognizing the unique expectations of each client, we adapt and customize our services to serve all financial needs. At OKG we service clients residing in the Bay Area as well as across the United States.

Services Include
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Working With you

As your dedicated wealth management team, our role is to tailor a personalized financial strategy which fits your needs. In our experience working with clients, we have developed a step-by-step approach to service.

    Achieving Your Goals

    Process
    Using a tailored approach that takes a comprehensive look at both near and long-term goals
    Scenario Planning
    Forecasting different opportunities and dynamically calculating the trade-offs between each
    Counsel
    Being in your corner on an ongoing basis to provide guidance on any situation in life
    Comprehensive Solutions
    Working with you beyond wealth management services can simplify your finances wellness
    Rigorous Manager Analysis
    Our Global Investment Manager Analysis (GIMA) team consists of over 90 analysts who continually review investment managers

    A Tailored Approach

    Step 1→ Discovery Process: Understanding you and your family, along with your assets, liabilities, and risk exposure to formulate a strategy to your needs
    Step 2→ Tax, Trust, and Estate Strategy: Working with your tax and legal advisors, we analyze income and tax circumstances to tailor a plan for you
    Step 3→ Asset Allocation: Your custom allocation reflecting risk, opportunity, and taxation
    Step 4→ Tactical Adjustments: Short-term adjustments while analyzing potential risk and return impacts
    Step 5→ Custom Wealth Plan: After analysis across multiple market scenarios we develop strategies using our modern wealth platforms
    Step 6→ Continued Assessment: Develop and understand your network, liquidity needs, and secondary plans

OUR DESIGNATIONS AND SERVICES

Our wealth management process begins with you, your goals, and your financial objectives. Holistic in its approach, our process encompasses all elements of your financial life, making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan. We understand that the goals you set today will evolve over time, your financial plan will evolve with them and with the changing circumstances of your life.

    Certified Financial Planner | CFP®

    Individuals certified by the CFP® Board have taken the extra step to demonstrate commitment and professionalism by voluntarily submitting to the rigorous CFP® certification process that includes demanding education, examination, experience, and ethical requirements. These four cornerstones set the foundation for the CFP® professional's ability in helping clients achieve their goals.

    Financial Planning

    Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytic tools, and the extensive resources of Morgan Stanley, we can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals. Below, we have provided some links that will introduce you to a few of the tools that we use, please click to learn more about them. We hope that you will return often to learn more about topics impacting your wealth.

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    Certified Private Wealth Advisor | CPWA®

    CPWA® is an advanced education and certification program for financial advisors who work with high-net-worth clients on the life cycle of wealth: accumulation, preservation, and distribution. CPWA® advisors have passed a rigorous exam covering a variety of wealth management topics. Advisors learn how to identify and analyze the challenges that high-net-worth investors like you face and help develop specific strategies to minimize taxes, invest and protect assets, and transfer wealth, all according to your goals and objectives.

    High-Net-Worth Estate Planning

    We help create full strategies for high-net-worth families to encompass all complex financial needs. Estate planning is greater than just scripting a will; it is a complex planning process including topics such as trusts, business succession, tax planning, life insurance, philanthropic gifts, final expense planning, and much else. When it is done thoughtfully and completely, it can help alleviate potential family conflicts, ensure that your estate is given to your intended heirs, and minimize taxation.

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    Executive Financial Services Director | EFSD

    An Executive Financial Services Director focuses on helping corporate executives and key insiders effectively navigate the complex landscape of insider trading regulations and reporting requirements. Specifically, this title allows Financial Advisors to provide guidance on the rules and regulations concerning executives while providing the products & services offered by Morgan Stanley.

    Executive & Corporate Solutions

    Working with our team, executives can expect a review of their equity awards and unique financial needs. We provide support to executives and key employees to understand compliance, while providing access to solutions that can support a diverse range of financial and lifestyle goals. From 10b5-1 trading plans to Rule 144 form filing and tax mitigation strategies, our team provides hands-on support for your executive equity compensation plans

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    Chartered Financial Analyst | CFA®

    One of the highest distinctions in the investment management profession, the Chartered Financial Analyst is a designation given to those who have completed the CFA Program and completed acceptable work experience requirements. CFA® Charter holders demonstrate a strong understanding of advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management.

    Portfolio Management

    Comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types, providing both an overview and a detailed view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed. Working with us, paired with our technology, is a great way to access advice and build a wealth plan. We will work with you to help you uncover your needs, manage risk, and build a customized plan to help you reach your financial goals.

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Tax-Efficient Strategies

Here at Morgan Stanley, we strive to simplify complex financial ideas so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future. We want to provide our clients with as many resources as possible so they can stay informed about the latest market trends, outlooks, and breakdowns. The links below provide detailed analysis on interesting topics that are affecting the finance and business worlds.

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    2025 Income Tax Tables

    This helpful resource outlines the 2025 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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    Tax-Efficient Portfolios

    Portfolios are monitored, evaluated, and rebalanced to maintain diversification and react to changing market conditions. Some key benefits include tax efficiencies, clarity by combining multiple asset classes in one account, and confidence with asset allocation advice deriving from the Global Investment Committee, so your portfolio is aligned with the firm's best thinking.

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    4 Key Tax Questions for Investors to Consider

    Factoring the impact of taxes into your investment decisions can help you keep more of your hard-earned money, both now and in the future.

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    Tax-Smart Strategies for Retirement

    Looking for ideas on how to be more tax efficient when planning for your retirement?

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    Direct Indexing strategy

    Learn more about the potential advantages of a direct indexing strategy and how it can help you meet your financial goals. Incorporating tax-sensitive investing into the daily trading activity of an account can capitalize on market fluctuations and potentially yield better after-tax results.

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    How to Access Your Tax Forms
    1. Log into your account via Morgan Stanley Online
    2. Click the Accounts tab
    3. Select the Documents tab
    4. Go to the Statement drop-down tab
    5. Select Tax Documents and download
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MARKET INSIGHTS & DIGITAL TOOLS

Financial education leads to better insights into our investment strategy, and ultimately, better long-term decisions. We are committed to providing you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today's global markets. Here is a comprehensive suite of digital tools and resources, which provide some helpful perspectives on the economy, capital markets, and Morgan Stanley.
Stay informed about the latest market trends with our collection of articles and tools from leading financial experts.

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    Morgan Stanley Online

    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity, including paperless documents, bill pay and secure account management and much more.

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    Total Wealth View

    It's hard to see the complete picture with only half the details, you can now conveniently view all of your accounts from other financial institutions in one place, giving you a complete financial picture. Add your external 401K, checking/savings, brokerage accounts to see your finances all in one place.

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    Thoughts on the Markets Podcast

    Listen to 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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    GIC On the Markets

    The latest edition of "On the Markets," a monthly collection of the most timely research and strategy from Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and external partners.

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    Personal Finance

    Learn how to manage your money wisely and achieve your financial goals with our collection of personal finance articles.

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    Market Trend News

    Stay up to date on the latest market trends and developments with our collection of trending.

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    Spending & Budgeting Tool

    Track spending habits and manage savings by using Morgan Stanley's Spending & Budgeting Tool. This tool helps advisors monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts.

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    Morgan Stanley Insights

    Read our perspective on what's shaping the world today, and tomorrow. We cover topics ranging from health care, sustainability, macroeconomics, and technology.

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2882 Sand Hill Rd
Ste 200
Menlo Park, CA 94025
US
Direct:
(650) 234-5113(650) 234-5113

Meet The Oak Knoll Group

About Paul Magliaro

Paul, an Executive Financial Services Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director, and Financial Advisor for The Oak Knoll Group at Morgan Stanley, possesses a deep commitment for building strong client relationships. His mission is to simplify the complexities of managing risk and growing wealth by leveraging financial planning and simplifying investment management. Through prudent, tactical decision-making, Paul collaborates with his clients help them meet their unique financial goals.

With a career spanning over three decades in the financial services industry, Paul's experience extends to executive financial services, particularly in assisting corporate executives in managing their investment portfolios. His strategic insights encompass a variety of approaches, including tailored strategies related to restricted stock and executive compensation.

Paul's dedication to his clients goes beyond their transactions. Paul managed an office was the Producing Manager of the Burlingame, CA office for over 12 years where he learned that servicing a client is a team effort, requiring care, enthusiasm, and creativity. As a natural entrepreneur, he has always taken an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to his work which was clearly displayed when he took the reins to create a unique 10B5-1 practice at Morgan Stanley, expanding his reach with clients to better serve their needs.

A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ, Paul joined Morgan Stanley in 2002, after working at Hambrecht & Quist and Robertson Stephens in San Francisco. His passion for sports and exercise finds a home in Menlo Park, CA, where he resides with his wife, Cara, and their three children: Jack, a student at BC, Kate attending UW, and Elena in high school. As a dedicated community leader, Paul actively engages in education-related philanthropy, particularly focusing on the needs of first-generation college students. By serving on the board of the Peninsula College Fund for six years. Paul's commitment to giving back, coupled with his love for the business, fuels his enthusiasm for his work at The Oak Knoll Group.
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About Elise Mincey

Elise Mincey is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park. She creates individually tailored financial strategies for both corporate and individual investors. Areas of focus include general investment advice, retirement and financial planning, tax integration, estate planning strategies, and corporate 401(k) retirement plans. Through her exceptional service and dedication to clients, she was named to the Firm’s Pacesetter’s Club in 2018-2024, a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who demonstrate the highest professional standards and first-class client service.

Before joining Morgan Stanley, Elise was a Senior Business Consultant with Ernst & Young, where she advised financial institutions on their investment selection, trading, and risk management practices. Elise graduated summa cum laude from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where she received her B.S. in Finance, and is a holder of the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA ®) designation, as well as the Certified Financial Planner (CFP ®) certification.
Securities Agent: CO, CA, AK, WA, VT, OH, NC, MS, TN, NV, NM, NJ, MT, IL, CT, SC, MA, KY, WY, MO, AR, AL, VA, NY, LA, ID, FL, TX, ND, GA, WV, UT, SD, OR, NH, MI, ME, OK, KS, AZ, PA, HI, DC, WI, RI, NE, MN, MD, IN, IA, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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About Alexander M. Anstead

Alex Anstead helped form the Oak Knoll Group after joining Morgan Stanley’s Silicon Valley Corporate Services Team in 2016. He brings experience in Stock Plans and Executive Financial Services to help corporate clients with managing equity compensation and accessing capital markets, and individual clients with pre-and-post liquidity event planning, risk management, and advanced estate planning strategies. Through his exceptional service and dedication to clients, he was named to the Firm’s Pacesetter’s Club in 2022-2024, a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who demonstrate the highest professional standards and first-class client service.

Before joining Morgan Stanley, Alex helped Silicon Valley unicorn Clari establish and execute their Go-To-Market strategy. Alex is a graduate of University of California, San Diego. He studied Cognitive Science while working in UCSD’s Molecular Cognition Laboratory, creating neural networks for algorithmic trading strategies and conducting multivariate experiments.

Being committed to continuing education, he completed Yale School of Management’s Executive Education program, Wealth Management Theory & Practice, and holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation. When not working, you can find Alex spending time with his wife and their dog, or training for his next endurance event.
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About Jordan Gomez

Jordan is a distinguished financial professional with a strong foundation in financial mathematics and statistics with a degree from UC Santa Barbara. With over five years of experience at Morgan Stanley, Jordan has excelled in both corporate services for prominent Silicon Valley companies and bespoke wealth management for affluent clients. His entrepreneurial spirit shines through in crafting tailored financial plans, merging analytical acumen with a client-centric approach. This unique blend of financial acumen and personal zest positions Jordan as a dedicated Wealth Management Associate, committed to shaping tailored financial strategies that align with client's unique goals and aspirations. Beyond finance, Jordan finds inspiration in outdoor pursuits, including surfing, snowboarding, hiking and traveling.

About Christina Conde

Christina is a skilled Client Service Associate at Morgan Stanley, where her ability to connect with clients is vital to the firm’s success. With ten years of experience in the financial industry, Christina spent five years at Wells Fargo, where she advanced to the role of Service Manager before joining Morgan Stanley. For the past five years, she has excelled as a Client Service Associate, bringing a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her role.

Outside of work, Christina enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and spending time in nature, whether hiking, visiting the beach, or watching sunsets. She also loves baking and shares her home with her husband, step son, and two cats.

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 Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown is a Senior 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, while leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Ryan began his career in financial services in 2006, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2011 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Licensed Premier Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Ryan is a graduate of the University of California at Irvine, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and a minor in Management. He lives in Half Moon Bay, California with his family. Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys playing golf, road and mountain biking, and spending time with friends and family. He also volunteers his time as a youth sports coach and at several non-profit organizations.
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Wealth Management
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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.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The Oak Knoll Group today.
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10The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.

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