About Me
Alishia Hussain is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director, and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® with The Keystone Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley in Cleveland, OH. With deep experience and elite designations, Alishia helps high-net-worth individuals and families plan for their retirements, protect their families, and secure their legacies.
After receiving her bachelor's degree in finance/economics from John Carroll University, Alishia went on to earn a dual M.B.A. in finance and healthcare management from Case Western Reserve School of Management –– a distinctive degree that positions her to offer comprehensive financial guidance with an in-depth understanding of the healthcare industry. After working for six years in the insurance and financial services industries, she joined Merrill Lynch as a financial advisor in 2010. It was there that she became the co-founder of what would become The Keystone Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley. In fact, Alishia is the daughter of one of the team’s original founders, and as such she brings a multigenerational perspective to her clients’ lives.
Alishia coheads the team. She focuses on addressing comprehensive financial needs with tailored guidance for high-net-worth individuals and families. She gives deep insight, and world-class resources. As a licensed insurance professional in Ohio and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®, she has a deep understanding of the critical role insurance plays in helping achieve long-term financial freedom. Whether she’s working with a retiree, business owner, or multigenerational family –– Alishia's unwavering commitment is a testament to her passion for empowering individuals with the financial strategy and literacy to help achieve their financial goals. This is one of the reasons that in 2025 & 2026, Forbes named Alishia to its “Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State” list. Alishia also received the 5-Star Wealth Manager 2026 Award.
Outside the office, Alishia lives in Lakewood, OH. She is an avid traveler and hiker, and in her free time she also enjoys yoga, boxing, and theater. Dedicated to giving back, she supports several non-profits focusing on children’s education, and she often volunteers with several organizations in the area.
2026 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State
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FIVE STAR AWARD WINNER - 2026
This award was issued on 06/19/2026 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 11/27/2025 through 06/03/2026. Fee paid for use of marketing materials. Self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. 2054 Cleveland-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 54 (3% of candidates) were named 2026 Five Star Wealth Managers. The following prior year statistics use this format: YEAR: # Considered, # Winners, % of candidates, Issued Date, Research Period. 2025: 1,846, 59, 3%, 6/20/25, 11/27/24 - 6/2/25; 2024: 1,665, 56, 3%, 8/1/24, 10/10/23 - 5/31/24; 2023: 1,721, 52, 3%, 7/1/23, 10/10/22 - 5/5/23; 2022: 1685, 51, 3%, 7/1/22, 10/25/21 - 4/22/22; 2021: 1692, 48, 3%, 7/1/21, 7/6/20 - 5/14/21; 2020: 1548, 62, 4%, 3/1/20, 5/13/19 - 1/24/20; 2019: 1558, 71, 5%, 2/1/19, 5/16/18 - 12/7/18; 2018: 1437, 53, 4%, 2/1/18, 5/22/17 - 12/12/17; 2017: 872, 117, 13%, 1/1/17, 4/26/16 - 12/27/16; 2016: 828, 123, 15%, 1/1/16, 7/27/15 - 12/31/15; 2015: 1595, 130, 8%, 2/1/15, 7/27/14 - 12/31/14; 2014: 1838, 151, 8%, 2/1/14, 7/27/13 - 12/31/13; 2013: 1485, 169, 11%, 2/1/13, 7/27/12 - 12/31/12. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria - required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser (RIA) or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a RIA or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. 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. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP's consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client's experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria - considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The award is not indicative of the wealth manager's future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients' assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by FSP or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by FSP in the future. Visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.
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