About Brian J. Woo
Brian Woo joined Morgan Stanley in 2004 and currently provides comprehensive wealth management strategies, along with discretionary portfolio management for corporate executives, retirees, and small business owners. His areas of focus include retirement planning, risk management, and cash flow analysis.
With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Brian has dedicated his career to helping his clients mitigate the risk of an uncertain future. His planning based approach focuses on helping clients secure a confident retirement while also protecting their current lifestyle. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Brian worked at John Hancock as an Investment Advisor Representative where he focused on serving the needs of high net worth individuals.
A graduate of the University of California at Irvine with a B.A. degree in Economics, Brian has always been committed to advanced learning and continuous education for himself and for his clients. In 2010, he earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. This certification is the recognized standard of excellence for personal financial planning and certifies that he is well-versed in the intricacies of the financial planning process, risk management, investments, tax planning, retirement and estate planning strategies. Brian is also a CFA® charterholder.
As a Portfolio Manager, Brian is committed to helping his clients reduce volatility and maintain the discipline necessary to navigate today’s challenging markets. For his dedication and experience, Brian is a 9 time recipient of the Five Star Wealth Manager award for Orange County by Five Star Professional.
A native of Orange County, Brian currently resides in Irvine with his wife, daughter, and son. When he’s not in the dugout coaching his son’s baseball team, you might find him on the golf course or taking a long walk with his dog Colton. Brian is an active volunteer at local charities and enjoys running marathons, but above all else, he values spending quality time with his family.
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Securities Agent: NV, ID, FL, AZ, OK, MN, TN, CA, CO, IA, MO, UT, OR, CT, NY, GA, WA, NC, AL, NJ, TX; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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CA Insurance License #: 0E01790