My Story and Services

Trevor joined Morgan Stanley in June of 2015 and is an integral part of The Metro Bay Group. With his passion for financial planning, Trevor focuses on helping clients realize their financial goals through well thought out planning and guided decision making. Trevor’s goal is to help clients make correct financial decisions over time that will compound on themselves.

Clients enjoy working with Trevor because he is known for being generous with his time and making himself accessible when needed. He has a calm and patient demeanor that welcomes questions when clients desire more understanding of financial principles. While working with families, Trevor is happy to educate and include all members, especially maturing children of clients.

Trevor believes his continuing education and building of financial knowledge is one of the largest responsibilities he owes to his clients. Trevor has his Certified Financial Planner and Certified Investment Management Analyst designations, he also is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Boise State University, double majoring in Finance and Accounting. In 2022, 2023 and 2024, Trevor was named to the Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State ranking.

Trevor enjoys the outdoors and can be found during his free time skiing in the Sierras, or mountain biking the Santa Cruz Mountains or hills of Almaden Valley. Trevor moved to Silicon Valley in 2013 to be with his then fiancée, now wife, Laurel. They live together with their two young kids, Everett and Aletta, and Golden doodle, Penny in Almaden Valley San Jose, California.

2024 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/23–3/31/24.
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2023 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/22–3/31/23.

2022 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21 - 3/31/22.
Services Include
Securities Agent: MT, MI, ID, CO, TX, NH, TN, AR, WA, OR, MN, IL, OH, MO, FL, DE, CT, UT, GA, MS, MA, HI, AL, WI, NV, NJ, ME, AZ, WY, WV, PA, NY, NM, ND, CA, VA, SC, NC, DC, KY, VT, MD, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1433358
CA Insurance License #: 0K59208
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My Holistic Approach

I can assist you with a specific financial requisite or develop a comprehensive strategy that considers every element of your financial needs and desires. My approach examines your wealth from all angles. This results in solutions that are not only intended to help you attain your financial goals but creates the potential to surpass them and protect against unexpected life events.
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    Discovery and Goal Setting
    We begin with an in depth conversation to clarify and determine your wants, needs, and values. It is critical for me to fully comprehend all aspects of your life that influence your financial decisions and goals. Everyone is unique, so every financial plan should be as well.
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    Analysis, Strategy, and Planning
    We use a variety of financial planning and risk analysis tools to perform a thorough review of your financial status. We then create a thorough financial strategy that will assist you in creating, protecting, and transferring wealth in accordance with you goals.
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    Implementation
    We will then start implementing the additional techniques we described in your plan once they are in line with your investment strategy.
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    Ongoing Monitoring
    Maintaining and strengthening our relationship is of top priority. We keep in touch with you frequently to give you account updates. Additionally, we track your progress toward each of your objectives and modify your financial strategy as necessary as things change in your life.

Awards and Associations

Thanks to the unwavering commitment to helping clients and families reach their investment goals, Trevor has been awarded with the following industry awards and recognitions.
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    Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State 2022
    Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State 2022
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21 - 3/31/22.
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    Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State 2023
    Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State 2023
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/22 - 3/31/23.
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    2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21-3/31/22.
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    Named to Pacesetter's Club at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)
    Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pacesetter’s Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Pacesetter’s Club membership is no guarantee of future performance. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. © 2023 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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    CIMA® - Certified Investment Management Analyst™
    The CIMA® certification program covers five core topic areas and requires that candidates meet all eligibility requirements, including experience, education, examination, and ethics. Applicants must complete five steps in order to earn the certification.
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    CFP® - Certified Financial Planner™
    The Certified Financial Planner™ designation is awarded to candidates who have demonstrated expertise in the areas of Education, Investment, Tax, Retirement, Estate and Insurance planning. CFP® professionals must accrue several years of experience related to delivering financial planning services to clients and pass a comprehensive exam before calling themselves a CFP® Professional and are held to strict ethical standards to ensure financial planning recommendations are in the best interest of their clients.
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    Financial Planning Specialist
    Providing specialized advice on financial planning, Trevor can conduct a comprehensive financial analysis of a clients financial situation and work towards developing and implementing a plan that best fits each individuals situation.
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    CAIA® - Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst
    The CAIA® exam is a comprehensive certification program focused on alternative investments demonstrating a high level of expertise in the industry.
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    Insurance Planning Director
    Trevor develops and implements insurance strategies to manage risk and protect against financial loss.
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    Dedicated Equity Plan Specialist
    Trevor can work with your business to create an equity plan that best fits your needs.
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    Lending Specialist
    Lending Specialists are selected for their leadership, experience, and commitment to the lending business. Only qualified advisors that are invited into the program are put through the rigorous training and examinations to obtain this designation.

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital resources has been carefully designed to help enhance each aspect of your financial portfolio. Take some time to learn about some of the many Modern Wealth Management resources that we offer to our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley mobile app! Access your finances and invest in an instant with the help of this handy resource that is available 24/7.
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial profile with Total Wealth View. By linking your external account information, you will benefit from more educated and holistic wealth planning, and convenient connectivity.
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform is powered by BlackRock's Aladdin risk engine, a state-of-the-art, innovative risk engine used by several of the world’s largest institutional asset managers, providing you with comprehensive risk analytics and a sophisticated view of the risk/return dichotomy across your financial portfolios. This helpful tool can assist you in making educated investment decisions with increased confidence.
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    Goals Based Planning
    Working with Morgan Stanley and its advanced wealth management technology is an ideal way to access advice and build a coherent wealth plan. Read more about the advantages of working with our unique planning technology to help reach your financial goals, whatever they may be.
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    Cash Management
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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 Lina Li

Lina Li 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.

Lina began her career in financial services in 2005, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Banking Advisor at Merrill Lynch. She also served as a Preferred Banking Office Manager at First Republic Bank and a Banking Center Manager at Bank of America.

Lina is a graduate of San Jose State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting. She lives in San Jose, California with her family. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with family and friends. Lina dedicates her time to SCRITCH Kittens as Secretary, Adoption Counselor and foster.
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Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024)