Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor, Senior Investment Management Consultant, Portfolio Management Director, Alternative Investments Director
Phone:
(805) 278-3617(805) 278-3617
The Soter Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(805) 278-3617(805) 278-3617
Toll-Free:
(866) 835-5553(866) 835-5553
Our Mission Statement
Delivering high quality service with a wide array of investment
solutions.
solutions.
Our Story and Services
The Soter Group has worked with Morgan Stanley for over 25 years providing disciplined wealth planning strategies for individuals and their families, as well as businesses, foundations, and endowments. Upon discovering our client's primary financial goals and aspirations, we work with them to create financial solutions with a deep appreciation for both the human and economic aspects of creating and transferring wealth.
Our goal is to work with individuals and their families in transitioning from working in their career into living their retirement dreams all the way to leaving a legacy of dreams and values to the next generation in the most tax efficient manner.
Our goal is to work with individuals and their families in transitioning from working in their career into living their retirement dreams all the way to leaving a legacy of dreams and values to the next generation in the most tax efficient manner.
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Advice That Starts With You
The Soter Group's all-encompassing approach to Wealth Management for individuals, families, and businesses is centered around the ability to offer clients a comprehensive suite of tools that include goal specific analysis, cash management services, insurance solutions, retirement planning, and much more. We will work with you to create a realistic holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of your financial life.
Comprehensive Suite of Wealth Management Capabilities
With Morgan Stanley, we have access to an extensive menu of exclusive proprietary and third-party products and timely investment ideas, which can all be integrated into a customized financial plan that helps support your goals.
Wealth Management Capabilities OverviewRetirement Solutions
The path to your ideal retirement may have some twists and turns, but smart planning can help you reach your goals. We understand that retirement planning involves many considerations that can be complex. We aim to simplify that process and help tailor a plan specific to your individual goals.
Read About a Wide Variety of Tax-Qualified Retirement Solutions for Both Individuals and EmployersFamily Offices
The Soter Group is equipped to help you manage the complex, multi generational challenges of managing significant wealth. Our integrated approach to planning includes family issues, wealth transfer, asset protection, and business succession planning.
Read About The Family Office Resources Available to UsNavigating Life Events for Family Offices and Non-Profits
Navigating life events for family offices and non-profits can be complex, but we can help you to manage it. From managing endowments to board director transitions, The Soter Group is equipped to help navigate these changes.
Read The Non-Profit Governance Guideline For a Starting PointIf you are interested iin continuing the conversation, please feel free to schedule an appointment with us.
Navigating Major Life Events
Life is a journey on a winding road, where many of the twists and turns can significantly affect your finances. At The Soter Group, we work to help our clients by managing their investment and retirement assets, while also providing guidance through all of the changes that life throws at them. Managing the long-term finances of our clients inherently involves preparing for these changes and it's our goal to not only guide you through them, but to keep an eye out for new opportunities that these shifting circumstances can bring.
Individuals and Families
Most major life events have financial implications and we are here to help you through them to make the right financial decisions for you and your family. Just a few examples of common events that we can help you navigate:
- Marriage
- Birth of a child
- Education
- Homebuying
- Retirement
- Elder Care
- Widowhood
For Individuals and Families- Marriage
- Birth of a child
- Education
- Homebuying
- Retirement
- Elder Care
- Widowhood
Employees, Family Businesses, Nonprofits, and Executives
- As an employee, changes within your company may have financial implications on your retirement plan and savings vehicles.
- As an executive, you are faced with a unique set of financial challenges and opportunities regarding your equity compensation planning.
- As a nonprofit, board director transitions, endowment management, and compensation can be tricky to manage.
- As a family business, managing family governance, diversification, and succession planning can be challenging.
For Employees, Companies and Nonprofits- As an executive, you are faced with a unique set of financial challenges and opportunities regarding your equity compensation planning.
- As a nonprofit, board director transitions, endowment management, and compensation can be tricky to manage.
- As a family business, managing family governance, diversification, and succession planning can be challenging.
The Soter Group is equipped to help you understand and tackle these challenges. Whether you are an employee, executive, nonprofit, family business, or private company, we want to help you succeed.
Location
300 E. Esplanade Dr, 10th
Floor
Oxnard, CA 93036
US
Direct:
(805) 278-3617(805) 278-3617
Toll-Free:
(866) 835-5553(866) 835-5553
Fax:
(805) 426-9958(805) 426-9958
Meet The Soter Group
Nancy Y. Brewster
Portfolio Associate, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(805) 278-3629(805) 278-3629
About David A. Soter
David Soter is a Senior Vice President and the Financial Advisor of the Soter Group at Morgan Stanley. He has over 30+ years of industry experience and has consistently provided excellent service for his clients.
David focuses a lot of his time and effort on philanthropic and social activities ranging from supporting community endowments/foundations to supporting local schools and community colleges.
David received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado Boulder and currently holds Series 7, 10, 31, and 66 licenses from FINRA.
David focuses a lot of his time and effort on philanthropic and social activities ranging from supporting community endowments/foundations to supporting local schools and community colleges.
David received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado Boulder and currently holds Series 7, 10, 31, and 66 licenses from FINRA.
Securities Agent: AR, SC, CT, NY, CO, VA, TN, CA, OR, OH, NJ, LA, OK, ID, NV, NH, MN, KY, FL, AL, WA, MT, AZ, NM, KS, IN, HI, WI, MI, MD, WV, UT, TX, NC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1261958
CA Insurance License #: 0B37671
NMLS#: 1261958
CA Insurance License #: 0B37671
About Nancy Y. Brewster
With over 20+ years of experience in the financial services industry, Nancy is a seasoned Portfolio Associate who provides exceptional service to our clients and consistently exceeds expectations.
Nancy has been dedicated to Morgan Stanley for the entirety of her financial career and has a deep knowledge of the products and services the company has to offer. She currently holds a Series 7, Series 31, and Series 66 license.
Nancy is a California native and enjoys spending time with her husband and two Jack Russell’s.
Nancy has been dedicated to Morgan Stanley for the entirety of her financial career and has a deep knowledge of the products and services the company has to offer. She currently holds a Series 7, Series 31, and Series 66 license.
Nancy is a California native and enjoys spending time with her husband and two Jack Russell’s.
CA Insurance License #: #0G71872
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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.
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2When 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.
3Morgan 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.
4Products 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.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
6Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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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