Tony Zhang
Managing Director, Private Wealth Management, Private Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Family Wealth Director, Alternative Investments Director
Phone:
(626) 584-3480(626) 584-3480
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
The Tony Zhang Group
Direct:
(626) 449-1240(626) 449-1240
Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Welcome
We are an experienced team of dedicated financial professionals who create highly customized wealth management solutions for a global clientele of high-achieving business leaders and their families. Most of our clients share our roots in greater China, and many have family and business interests in both Asia and the United States. Having created significant wealth, they face complex, multigenerational wealth planning issues that call for sophisticated solutions. We offer them a unique combination of investment acumen, cross-border planning expertise and connectivity to the highly specialized wealth management and institutional resources of a global financial leader. As a result, we are well-positioned to advise on virtually every matter that impacts their financial lives, particularly those complex issues that arise at the intersection of their personal and business ambitions.
We understand that each family has its own dynamics and ambitions, and that trust has to be earned. These realizations inspire us to develop an in-depth understanding of what our clients hope to accomplish, and dedicate ourselves to helping them realize their visions. We aim to be our clients’ virtual family office so they can focus on achieving their life goals and dreams.
We look forward to meeting your family and learning more about your needs and aspirations.
Thanks to the trust our clients have placed in us, The Tony Zhang Group has been included in the following honor lists:
• Forbes “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors” in 2021-2024
• Forbes “America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors” in 2020-2024
• Forbes "Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams" in 2024-2025
• Financial Planning Magazine: “Top 40 Brokers Under 40” in 2022-2023
• "Five Star Wealth Manager Award" in 2015, 2021, & 2023
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Disclosures:
* 2021-2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor. Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
* 2020-2024 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors). Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
* 2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
* Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2015, 2021, 2023) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2015 Award - 5/22/14 - 10/16/14
2021 Award - 3/30/20 - 10/9/20
2023 Award - 3/28/22 - 9/23/22
* 2022-2024 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
* Financial Planning 2022 Top 40 Brokers Under 40: Financial Planning (February 2022) Data compiled by Financial Planning based on time period from 02/02/2021 – 02/01/2022. For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.financial-planning.com/list/top-40-brokers-under-40-2021-edition-1-20
* Financial Planning 2023 Top 40 Brokers Under 40: Financial Planning (February 2023) Data compiled by Financial Planning based on time period from 02/02/2022 – 02/01/2023. For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.financial-planning.com/list/these-are-the-top-40-regional-brokers-under-40-in-2023
We understand that each family has its own dynamics and ambitions, and that trust has to be earned. These realizations inspire us to develop an in-depth understanding of what our clients hope to accomplish, and dedicate ourselves to helping them realize their visions. We aim to be our clients’ virtual family office so they can focus on achieving their life goals and dreams.
We look forward to meeting your family and learning more about your needs and aspirations.
Thanks to the trust our clients have placed in us, The Tony Zhang Group has been included in the following honor lists:
• Forbes “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors” in 2021-2024
• Forbes “America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors” in 2020-2024
• Forbes "Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams" in 2024-2025
• Financial Planning Magazine: “Top 40 Brokers Under 40” in 2022-2023
• "Five Star Wealth Manager Award" in 2015, 2021, & 2023
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Disclosures:
* 2021-2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor. Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
* 2020-2024 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors). Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
* 2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
* Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2015, 2021, 2023) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2015 Award - 5/22/14 - 10/16/14
2021 Award - 3/30/20 - 10/9/20
2023 Award - 3/28/22 - 9/23/22
* 2022-2024 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
* Financial Planning 2022 Top 40 Brokers Under 40: Financial Planning (February 2022) Data compiled by Financial Planning based on time period from 02/02/2021 – 02/01/2022. For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.financial-planning.com/list/top-40-brokers-under-40-2021-edition-1-20
* Financial Planning 2023 Top 40 Brokers Under 40: Financial Planning (February 2023) Data compiled by Financial Planning based on time period from 02/02/2022 – 02/01/2023. For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.financial-planning.com/list/these-are-the-top-40-regional-brokers-under-40-in-2023
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About PWM
Founded in 1977, Private Wealth Management is the division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management that is dedicated to serving the firm’s most affluent clients, including some of the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, executives and stewards of multigenerational wealth. Functioning as an exclusive investment boutique within a global financial firm, we deliver sophisticated solutions that leverage the intellectual capital and insight of Morgan Stanley’s substantial global resources. Drawing on a deep understanding of your financial life, our goal is to help you:
- Manage investments with an unwavering focus on your financial strategy and personal goals
- Create comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plans based on your needs, challenges and the values that guide your life and legacy
- Simplify financial complexity to help you achieve clarity and control
Private Wealth Management Highlights
- Approximately 350 teams1 specialized in assisting individuals and families with $20MM+ in investable assets
- Over $980 billion in AUM1
- Comprising 23% of the Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams for 2024
- Direct access to ultra high net worth experts in philanthropy, family dynamics, wealth transfer, lifestyle advisory and other areas of interest to ultra high net worth families
1 Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, December, 2024
Source: Barron's.com (May 2024) 2024 Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams awarded in 2024. The teams are ranked on a variety of factors, including their size and shape, their regulatory records and credentials of their members, and the resources they have at their disposal to serve their client bases. The rankings are meant as a starting point for clients looking for an advisor—a first-pass vetting that can help investors narrow a search. Every advisor will have his or her own approach to investing, financial planning, and other services. Clients are encouraged to approach a search for an advisor the way they would a search for a doctor—interviewing multiple professionals and getting opinions from multiple third parties. Rankings are based on the opinions of Barron's and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with Barron's. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved.
In the Press
Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors (2020-2024)
2020-2024 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams (2024-2025)
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2021-2024)
2021-2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Five Star Wealth Manager Award (2015, 2021, & 2023)
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2015, 2021, 2023) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2015 Award - 5/22/14 - 10/16/14
2021 Award - 3/30/20 - 10/9/20
2023 Award - 3/28/22 - 9/23/22
2015 Award - 5/22/14 - 10/16/14
2021 Award - 3/30/20 - 10/9/20
2023 Award - 3/28/22 - 9/23/22
Top 40 Brokers Under 40 (2022-2023)
Financial Planning 2022 Top 40 Brokers Under 40: Financial Planning (February 2022) Data compiled by Financial Planning based on time period from 02/02/2021 – 02/01/2022. For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.financial-planning.com/list/top-40-brokers-under-40-2021-edition-1-20
Financial Planning 2023 Top 40 Brokers Under 40: Financial Planning (February 2023) Data compiled by Financial Planning based on time period from 02/02/2022 – 02/01/2023. For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.financial-planning.com/list/these-are-the-top-40-regional-brokers-under-40-in-2023
Financial Planning 2023 Top 40 Brokers Under 40: Financial Planning (February 2023) Data compiled by Financial Planning based on time period from 02/02/2022 – 02/01/2023. For criteria & methodology, go to https://www.financial-planning.com/list/these-are-the-top-40-regional-brokers-under-40-in-2023
Morgan Stanley Chairman's Club (2021)
The Firm's prestigious Chairman's Club is an elite group composed of the Firm's top Financial Advisors. The appointment recognizes Tony's consistent creativity and excellence in providing a wide range of investment products and wealth management services to his clients.
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Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
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Family Office Resources
Reflecting on how the most successful families create and maintain enduring legacies across multiple generations, Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources (FOR) is structured to help clients define a guiding vision, and translate that vision into effective strategies.
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The Tony Zhang Group works with clients who have achieved levels of wealth that generate complex, multigenerational planning issues. We work intimately with them to develop a customized blueprint to help grow and preserve their assets. We often work with their attorneys, CPAs and other advisors to create effective trust and estate structures. We provide access to experts in estate planning, philanthropy management and a broad range of advisory services related to the affluent lifestyle. Our overall objective is not only to help our clients enhance and protect their wealth, but also to use that wealth to support the lives they want to live and secure the legacies they want to leave.
Many of our clients created their wealth as Entrepreneurs & Founders; other clients have had very successful corporate careers. They are smart, accomplished professionals who possess a sophisticated understanding of financial matters. As investors, they look to us for good ideas and flawless execution, frequently engaging us in detailed discussions around market dynamics and the sophisticated strategies that may be best suited to their objectives.
Many of our clients created their wealth as Entrepreneurs & Founders; other clients have had very successful corporate careers. They are smart, accomplished professionals who possess a sophisticated understanding of financial matters. As investors, they look to us for good ideas and flawless execution, frequently engaging us in detailed discussions around market dynamics and the sophisticated strategies that may be best suited to their objectives.
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Private Equity Principals Brochure
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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Direct:
(626) 449-1240(626) 449-1240
Meet The Tony Zhang Group
Phone:
(626) 304-2428(626) 304-2428
Annie Yu
Wealth Management Associate, Assistant Vice President
Phone:
(626) 524-8995(626) 524-8995
Simon Zhang
Wealth Management Analyst, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(626) 584-3479(626) 584-3479
Ashley Ji
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(626) 584-3453(626) 584-3453
About Tony Zhang
Drawing on a decade of experience addressing the complex financial needs of highly affluent families and their business entities. Tony Zhang provides holistic, cross-border wealth management solutions to an elite clientele of Asian and Asian-American executives and entrepreneurs. These efforts include the development of highly customized global asset management strategies, and pre-liquidity wealth management solutions. With a special focus on family wealth planning, Tony and his team serve as a virtual family office, solving complex financial puzzles for their clients. This often involves working closely with the specialists in Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources, as well as a select group of outside global CPAs and attorneys, to deliver sophisticated international tax, trust and estate planning advice.
Thanks to the trust his clients have place in him and his team, Tony was named a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024m and a Forbes Top Next-Gen Advisor in America from 2020 – 2023, and he was highly ranked in the Financial Planning Magazine “Top 40 Brokers Under 40” in 2022 and 2023.
Tony was born and raised in China and came to the U.S. to earn his MBA from the University of Southern California. He strongly believes in giving back. He has been a contributor to the Bowers Museum. He has volunteered as a mentor for the Career Advantaged Program at USC Marshall Business School since 2013 and served on the board of the USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association. Tony and his wife have also established the “Tony and Shirley Zhang Family Endowed Scholarship Fund” at the University of Southern California, and is a President Circle member at the Huntington Hospital of Pasadena.
Tony is a frequent guest speaker at the University of Southern California, the University of California Los Angeles and other prominent universities. He is a member of the California Club, San Gabriel Country Club, and Caltech Associates.
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Disclosures:
2020-2023 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
2021-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Financial Planning 2022-2023 Top 40 Brokers Under 40: Financial Planning (February 2022-2023) Data compiled by Financial Planning based on time period from 02/02/2021 – 02/01/2023.
Thanks to the trust his clients have place in him and his team, Tony was named a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024m and a Forbes Top Next-Gen Advisor in America from 2020 – 2023, and he was highly ranked in the Financial Planning Magazine “Top 40 Brokers Under 40” in 2022 and 2023.
Tony was born and raised in China and came to the U.S. to earn his MBA from the University of Southern California. He strongly believes in giving back. He has been a contributor to the Bowers Museum. He has volunteered as a mentor for the Career Advantaged Program at USC Marshall Business School since 2013 and served on the board of the USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association. Tony and his wife have also established the “Tony and Shirley Zhang Family Endowed Scholarship Fund” at the University of Southern California, and is a President Circle member at the Huntington Hospital of Pasadena.
Tony is a frequent guest speaker at the University of Southern California, the University of California Los Angeles and other prominent universities. He is a member of the California Club, San Gabriel Country Club, and Caltech Associates.
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Disclosures:
2020-2023 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
2021-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Financial Planning 2022-2023 Top 40 Brokers Under 40: Financial Planning (February 2022-2023) Data compiled by Financial Planning based on time period from 02/02/2021 – 02/01/2023.
Securities Agent: CA, SD, TX, MA, FL, DE, VA, NY, MD, DC, NJ, NV, MI, HI, AK, NC, WA, PA, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1275669
CA Insurance License #: 0M76595
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CA Insurance License #: 0M76595
About Amy Yu
Amy is a highly seasoned, multi-lingual financial services professional, with greater than 30 years of progressive experience with mass affluent and high net worth personal investing, consumer banking, accounting, and auditing. Amy joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 as a Vice President and International Client Advisor. Amy helps clients manage assets and liabilities and plan for retirement, tailoring her approach to each client’s individual needs. Amy holds the Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®) designation, helping her to better understand her client’s needs and how to deliver results based on those goals. Amy focuses on domestic clients in the San Gabriel Valley and throughout Los Angeles, while also offering advice to international clients based in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Amy worked at JP Morgan as a Vice President. She graduated from Belhaven College, obtaining a B.S. degree in Accounting and went on to work as a Naval Auditor. Amy is fluent in English, Mandarin and Taiwanese and enjoys connecting with diverse backgrounds. She is inspired by traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Securities Agent: MI, SD, MA, AK, MD, CA, TX, NY, HI, WA, VA, PA, NV, DE, FL, NJ, NC, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 808945
NMLS#: 808945
About Annie Yu
Annie Yu brings over three decades of wealth management industry experience to the service of the team’s clients. Working to deliver an outstanding overall experience, Annie enhances client relationships by proactively resolving issues and responding promptly and professionally to requests. Her strong work ethic, extensive knowledge and experience working with international clients are of great value in addressing the complex needs of the team’s highly affluent overseas clients.
Annie began her career as a registered client associate at Prudential Securities. She moved on to Wells Fargo Securities, joined Morgan Stanley in 2008 and became a member of the Tony Zhang Group (PWM) in 2021. Annie graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in finance. She speaks fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.
At leisure, Annie enjoys cooking and Chinese Opera singing.
Annie began her career as a registered client associate at Prudential Securities. She moved on to Wells Fargo Securities, joined Morgan Stanley in 2008 and became a member of the Tony Zhang Group (PWM) in 2021. Annie graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in finance. She speaks fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.
At leisure, Annie enjoys cooking and Chinese Opera singing.
About Simon Zhang
Simon Zhang assists the team with investment analysis, portfolio construction, and performance reporting. His responsibilities include conducting comprehensive due diligence on investment strategies in both public and private markets, monitoring portfolio performance, and ensuring alignment with clients' financial goals. Additionally, he collaborates with the Morgan Stanley Global Investment Committee for the team’s equity, fixed income, and alternative investment strategies.
Simon graduated from Duke University Fuqua School of Business with a MS in Quantitative Management with a finance focus and a BS from Babson College with a concentration in Business Analytics. In his free time, Simon enjoys playing tennis, badminton, and golf, as well as spending quality time with friends and family.
Simon graduated from Duke University Fuqua School of Business with a MS in Quantitative Management with a finance focus and a BS from Babson College with a concentration in Business Analytics. In his free time, Simon enjoys playing tennis, badminton, and golf, as well as spending quality time with friends and family.
About Ashley Ji
Aiming to address each client’s specific needs, Ashley Ji provides client and operational support in account opening and maintenance, market and investment research, and administrative tasks. Ashley also works with Tony to manage the team’s branding and marketing efforts. She helps with the team’s online and offline marketing strategies. She is dedicated to enhancing the overall client experience.
In addition to being fluent in Mandarin and English, Ashley is a proud double Trojan that holds an MS in Finance and a BA in Political Science from University of Southern California. In her free time, Ashley enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends (and her friends’ cats). She has started practicing Pilates recently.
In addition to being fluent in Mandarin and English, Ashley is a proud double Trojan that holds an MS in Finance and a BA in Political Science from University of Southern California. In her free time, Ashley enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends (and her friends’ cats). She has started practicing Pilates recently.
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Peter Barash 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.
Peter began his career in financial services in 1984, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Private Banking Specialist at U.S. Bank.
Peter is a graduate of Columbia University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Comparative Literature. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California. He lives in Glendale, California with his family. Outside of the office, Peter enjoys, hiking, playing bass guitar and reading.
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.
Peter began his career in financial services in 1984, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Private Banking Specialist at U.S. Bank.
Peter is a graduate of Columbia University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Comparative Literature. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California. He lives in Glendale, California with his family. Outside of the office, Peter enjoys, hiking, playing bass guitar and reading.
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About Cris Vega
Cris Vega is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Pasadena and surrounding branches in the Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. He is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and prospects' financial planning needs.
Cris began his career in financial services in 2004 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to his current position Cris served high-net-worth clients at MissionSquare Retirement for over 13 years. Cris also has worked at Merrill Lynch and Banc of America Securities.
Cris Vega graduated from California State University of Fullerton and earned his Master of Arts in Economics. Cris also has earned his MBA from California State University of Los Angeles. His Bachelor of Science in Finance was earned at California State University of Long Beach. Cris holds his Certified Financial Planner® designation. Cris lives in Hacienda Heights, CA with his wife and daughters. Outside of work, Cris manages his daughter’s soccer team and holds a soccer coaching license. Cris is also a part time instructor of economics at CSU Fullerton.
Cris began his career in financial services in 2004 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to his current position Cris served high-net-worth clients at MissionSquare Retirement for over 13 years. Cris also has worked at Merrill Lynch and Banc of America Securities.
Cris Vega graduated from California State University of Fullerton and earned his Master of Arts in Economics. Cris also has earned his MBA from California State University of Los Angeles. His Bachelor of Science in Finance was earned at California State University of Long Beach. Cris holds his Certified Financial Planner® designation. Cris lives in Hacienda Heights, CA with his wife and daughters. Outside of work, Cris manages his daughter’s soccer team and holds a soccer coaching license. Cris is also a part time instructor of economics at CSU Fullerton.
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1Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and its affiliates and their employees (including Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors) are not in the business of providing tax or legal advice. These materials and any statements contained herein should not be construed as tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their personal tax advisor or attorney for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving personal trusts and estate planning.
2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
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
3Borrowing against securities may not be appropriate for everyone. You should be aware that there are risks associated with a securities based loan, including possible maintenance calls on short notice, and that market conditions can magnify any potential for loss. For details please see the important disclosures below.
Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
Important Risk Information for Securities Based Lending: You need to understand that: (1) Sufficient collateral must be maintained to support your loan(s) and to take future advances; (2) You may have to deposit additional cash or eligible securities on short notice; (3) Some or all of your securities may be sold without prior notice in order to maintain account equity at required maintenance levels. You will not be entitled to choose the securities that will be sold. These actions may interrupt your long-term investment strategy and may result in adverse tax consequences or in additional fees being assessed; (4) Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (collectively referred to as “Morgan Stanley”) reserves the right not to fund any advance request due to insufficient collateral or for any other reason except for any portion of a securities based loan that is identified as a committed facility; (5) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to increase your collateral maintenance requirements at any time without notice; and (6) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to call securities based loans at any time and for any reason.
With the exception of a margin loan, the proceeds from securities based loan products may not be used to purchase, trade, or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); repay margin debt that was used to purchase, trade or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); and cannot be deposited into a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC or other brokerage account.
To be eligible for a securities based loan, a client must have a brokerage account at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC that contains eligible securities, which shall serve as collateral for the securities based loan.
4Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
The securities/instruments, investments and investment strategies discussed on this website may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment or investment strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. The views and opinions expressed on this website may not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). This website and its associated content are intended for U.S. residents only.
Morgan Stanley and its Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Visitors to this website 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.
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers may only transact business in states where they are registered or excluded or exempted from registration. Transacting business, follow-up and individualized responses involving either effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, will not be made to persons in states where Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers are not registered or excluded or exempt from registration.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
See the Financial Advisors Biographies for Registration and Licensing information.
Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® (with flame logo)® in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP® Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. owns the marks CIMA®, Certified Investment Management Analyst® (with graph element)®, and Certified Investment Management Analyst® .
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance are offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Lifestyle Advisory Services: Products 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.
Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
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
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2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
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
3Borrowing against securities may not be appropriate for everyone. You should be aware that there are risks associated with a securities based loan, including possible maintenance calls on short notice, and that market conditions can magnify any potential for loss. For details please see the important disclosures below.
Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
Important Risk Information for Securities Based Lending: You need to understand that: (1) Sufficient collateral must be maintained to support your loan(s) and to take future advances; (2) You may have to deposit additional cash or eligible securities on short notice; (3) Some or all of your securities may be sold without prior notice in order to maintain account equity at required maintenance levels. You will not be entitled to choose the securities that will be sold. These actions may interrupt your long-term investment strategy and may result in adverse tax consequences or in additional fees being assessed; (4) Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (collectively referred to as “Morgan Stanley”) reserves the right not to fund any advance request due to insufficient collateral or for any other reason except for any portion of a securities based loan that is identified as a committed facility; (5) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to increase your collateral maintenance requirements at any time without notice; and (6) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to call securities based loans at any time and for any reason.
With the exception of a margin loan, the proceeds from securities based loan products may not be used to purchase, trade, or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); repay margin debt that was used to purchase, trade or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); and cannot be deposited into a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC or other brokerage account.
To be eligible for a securities based loan, a client must have a brokerage account at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC that contains eligible securities, which shall serve as collateral for the securities based loan.
4Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
The securities/instruments, investments and investment strategies discussed on this website may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment or investment strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. The views and opinions expressed on this website may not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). This website and its associated content are intended for U.S. residents only.
Morgan Stanley and its Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Visitors to this website 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.
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers may only transact business in states where they are registered or excluded or exempted from registration. Transacting business, follow-up and individualized responses involving either effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, will not be made to persons in states where Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers are not registered or excluded or exempt from registration.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
See the Financial Advisors Biographies for Registration and Licensing information.
Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® (with flame logo)® in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP® Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. owns the marks CIMA®, Certified Investment Management Analyst® (with graph element)®, and Certified Investment Management Analyst® .
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance are offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Lifestyle Advisory Services: Products 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.
Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
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
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