My Story and Services

I believe achieving meaningful financial goals begins with a comprehensive wealth strategy built around what matters most to you. As part of The Fort Point Group, I work closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop thoughtful strategies designed to support both current needs and long-term objectives.

Our team was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams for 2026, reflecting a shared commitment to personalized guidance and disciplined planning. Whether you are accumulating wealth, investing for income, preparing for retirement, or structuring a distribution approach that aligns with your lifestyle and legacy goals, I help translate your vision into a strategy tailored to your circumstances.


[Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/24–3/31/25. https://e.gv6.co/l3gfH4 ]
Services Include
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • 529 PlansFootnote1
  • Access to Lending Services
  • Alternative InvestmentsFootnote2
  • Asset Management
  • Corporate Pension FundsFootnote3
  • Endowments and FoundationsFootnote4
  • Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote5
  • Family Consulting
  • Philanthropic Services
  • Private Banking
  • Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote6
  • Wealth ManagementFootnote7
Securities Agent: RI, GA, OH, IL, IA, CT, TX, MI, UT, PA, OK, WA, TN, WI, MD, ID, HI, CA, AZ, OR, ND, NC, MA, CO, NY, NH, IN, FL, VA, NV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1279456
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Education and Licensing
  • BS - Business Administration, 1986University of CaliforniaBerkeley, CA
  • California Life & Health Insurance Licensed
  • CIMA, Certified Management Investment Analyst
  • CPM, Certified Portfolio Manager
  • Series 31 - Managed Futures & Commodities
  • Series 63 - Uniform State Exam
  • Series 65 - Investment Advisory Agent
  • Series 7 - General Securities License
  • Studied Abroad - England, 1980-1982St. Johns SchoolLeatherhead, England
Associations
  • Hong Kong Association of Northern California
  • Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA)
  • Portfolio Management Institute (PMI)
  • Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers (ACPM)
Honors and Recognition
  • 25 Year Loyal Service AwardMorgan Stanley*
  • Chairman's Council - Morgan Stanley*
  • Director's Council - Morgan Stanley*
  • President's Council - Morgan Stanley*

Client Service Team

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    Marissa Simon, CFP®, CPWA® - Financial Advisor, First Vice President, Wealth Managment
    Phone:
    (415) 984-6018(415) 984-6018
    Email:marissa.simon@morganstanley.com
    Graduated from the University of California, Berkeley
    Studied Media Studies with concentrations in Marketing and Finance
    Series 7 and 66 licensed
    Health and Life Insurance licensed
    Focuses on new business development
    2012 - Present: Morgan Stanley,
    San Francisco, CA
    Phi Beta Kappa
    Grew up in Orange County, CA
    Securities Agent: IA, HI, CA, GA, CO, WA, TN, NJ, TX, NV, ND, ID, OK, OR, IL, FL, RI, OH, CT, WI, VA, PA, NH, NC, MA, KY, IN, AZ, UT, AR, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
    NMLS#: 1370419
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    Juan A. Gachet, QPFC - Financial Advisor, First Vice President, Executive Financial Services Director, Senior Portfolio Manager, Wealth Management
    Phone:
    (415) 984-6705(415) 984-6705
    Email:Juan.Gachet@morganstanley.com
    As a First Vice-president, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager, and Executive Financial Services Director, I believe that comprehensive planning is essential for helping individuals and families ensure that their hard work and legacy will be protected and wisely invested.

    I joined Morgan Stanley in 2014, and in May of 2018 I received the Academic Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to the personal financial planning program at UC Berkeley extension for my academic work in the classroom, as well as my work within the San Francisco Bay Area Latino community.

    Originally from Ecuador, and with my multilingual background in Spanish, I'm able to work with clients in a language that is most comfortable to them. While earning my bachelors of science degree in Economics from San Jose State University, I learned the value of hard work and responsibility and gained my first exposure to the world of finance.

    I served as Executive Vice-President for the San Francisco Chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) from 2018-2020, where I worked to build business relationships to help the next generation of Latino Professionals find their dream job and start their professional journey.

    I live in Santa Rosa, CA with my wife Julia, my son Leo, and my daughter Penelope. We enjoy camping, biking, and spending time with family and our friends.
    Securities Agent: NJ, GA, NC, MA, AR, TX, SC, OH, TN, NY, IN, WA, VA, UT, OK, CT, AZ, IL, RI, OR, NH, HI, PA, NV, KY, ID, IA, WI, ND, FL, CO, LA, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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    Eric Medrano, FPS® - Registered Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (415) 984-6056(415) 984-6056
    Eric brings a client-first mindset to the Fort Point Group, shaped by his work as a Registered Client Servicer Representative at First Republic Bank and JP Morgan Chase before joining Morgan Stanley. With a background spanning wealth planning, client service, and relationship management, he focuses on creating a smooth, thoughtful, and solutions-oriented experience for every client.

    Eric embraces the principle of being proactive — anticipating needs, communicating clearly, and ensuring clients feel informed and supported at every step. In his role with the Fort Point Group, he aims to deliver organized, detail-driven support while contributing to strategies that help clients pursue long-term financial success, through a well-orchestrated Financial Planning process.

    Outside of work, Eric enjoys celebrating life’s moments with friends and family, exploring the Bay Area’s hiking trails, and discovering new spots to unwind.
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    Yonathan Teka - Registered Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (415) 955-1510(415) 955-1510
    Yonathan joined Morgan Stanley in 2019, working primarily as a registered client service associate. Originally from Southern California, Yonathan moved up to the Bay Area in 2014. He has worked in financial services since 2012, beginning at Prudential Securities. After that, he transitioned to New York Life and then JP Morgan Chase Bank. He has a B.S. in Business Finance from Cal State Los Angeles University.

    Outside of work, Yonathan enjoys spending time with his four-year-old son, playing basketball, chess, and riding his bike.
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    Ella Proctor - Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (415) 955-1651(415) 955-1651
    Ella Proctor is a student at UC Berkeley, pursuing a dual B.A. in Economics and Statistics. She has a strong interest in finance and investment research and looks forward to learning from and contributing to the Fort Point Group at Morgan Stanley.

Location

555 California St 35th
Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
US
Direct:
(415) 984-6979(415) 984-6979
Toll-Free:
(800) 289-9060(800) 289-9060
Fax:
(415) 984-6596(415) 984-6596

The Power of Partnerships

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 Ryan Vanderway

Ryan Vanderway is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, he collaborates with clients to discover and define the goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, he will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Ryan provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.

He earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Ryan is originally from Aurora, IL and currently resides in Scottsdale, AZ.
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Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
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Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
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Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

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Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
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Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
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1Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan's investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan's flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan's investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state's own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state's tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.

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2Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.

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3Morgan 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.

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4Morgan 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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5Morgan 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.

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6When 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.

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7Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.

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