My Story and Services

I bring a lifetime of experience to my role as a wealth management professional and Certified Financial Planner. I learned firsthand the power of financial independence from my mother, a successful entrepreneur who was deeply committed to her clients, her community, and a life of service. She encouraged me to chart my own course by making a difference in the lives of others.

After graduating from the University of California - Davis, I worked as a Congressional Aide at the House of Representatives before managing a $10 billion loan fund at a prominent national bank, a fund dedicated to helping women business owners thrive. It is here where I discovered my true passion for wanting to help people solve their financial challenges and make a meaningful impact. In 1999, I became a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise and for the next 21 years, I guided my clients in making smart decisions about their wealth through a detailed and disciplined financial planning process that has become the hallmark of my practice. In 2020, I made an important decision to join Morgan Stanley for the ability to access its world-class research capabilities, superior infrastructure, and advanced technology platforms.

Today, I am privileged to work with an exceptional group of clients. I take pride in helping them simplify and manage their personal wealth. I know that by helping them grow and preserve their financial well-being, they can take care of the people they love and spend more time pursuing the passions they enjoy. The work I do has earned industry recognition. Most recently, I was named to the Forbes List of Best-In-State Women Advisors (2023 & 2024 & 2025) and the Forbes List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2024 & 2025).
I am proud of the premium level of care I provide my clients and welcome the opportunity to deliver this same level of excellence to you and your family.

2023, 2024, 2025 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State*

2024, 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors**


*(formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors) Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023, 20245, 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept 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 Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Services Include
Securities Agent: PA, OH, NY, NM, MN, MD, HI, TN, MS, IL, CT, ID, IA, CO, OR, GA, PR, MO, VT, ME, VI, NE, IN, SD, WI, KY, DE, WY, ND, DC, RI, NJ, NC, MI, LA, CA, AZ, AL, WA, AK, WV, TX, KS, VA, UT, OK, NH, AR, MT, FL, SC, NV, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2105009
CA Insurance License #: 0C49962
AR Insurance License #: 2265293
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Working With You

At Morgan Stanley, we believe that identifying financial solutions begins with a solid understanding of each client's situation, goals, objectives and risk tolerance. We follow a disciplined process that allows us to work with you to craft a solution that helps meet your individual financial needs:
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    Step 1: Introductory Meeting
    Our relationship begins with an initial discussion aimed towards getting to know you, your lifestyle, and your future goals.
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    Step 2: Discovery Meeting
    During the discovery meeting, we will work together to establish your financial goals by reviewing your current financial situation and developing an appropriate risk tolerance that can help you achieve the financial outcome you envision for yourself.
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    Step 3: Concept Meeting
    At this time, we will review our findings and decide whether any changes need to be made. We will also identify and explore various implementation strategies.
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    Step 4: Follow Up
    Part of implementation is tracking the progress of your goal achievement. We will see what has been completed and what still needs to be done. We may have additional meetings to complete other action items.
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    Step 5: Implementation Phase
    You begin to take action on your financial goals. We will complete any paperwork that is necessary for your desired plan of action.
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    Step 6: Review Meetings
    Once you have your plan in place, we will review your current situation, life events, goals, risk, accounts and tracking against your goals.

Information & Insights

Financial education leads to better insights into our investment strategy and discipline, and ultimately, better long-term decisions. As a result, I am committed to providing you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today’s global markets.
    Thoughts on the Market
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    "On the Markets" Research Report
    Every month, Morgan Stanley’s top research analysts publish their “On the Markets” report, providing detailed market commentary on such topics as global equities, fixed income and monetary policy.
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By Your Side for Life's Ups and Downs

I work with a small, yet select group of clients who value and appreciate the guidance and strategies I carefully craft to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

These goals often involve a life-changing event, such as:

• A new job, a promotion, or change in career
• The transition to retirement
• The sale of a business
• A divorce or loss of a loved one
• Caring for an ill parent or family member
• A large inheritance

I also help clients:

• Meet the needs of today’s modern families
• Minimize taxes
• Manage risk and provide family protection
• Finance a major acquisition
• Diversify highly concentrated positions
• Educate the next generation on how to emotionally and intellectually manage wealth
• Transfer wealth across generations
• Achieve important philanthropic goals
My Clients Include:
  • • Women seeking guidance for themselves and their families • Retirees and individuals planning for retirement • Busy professionals and executives • Self-made business owners and entrepreneurs • Families spanning multiple generations • Members of the LGBT community • Referrals from existing clients and industry professionals

Family Office

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    Redefining Family Office
    Your family is unlike any other we have ever served. You may, however, share many of the same questions, challenges and opportunities. We look forward to learning more about you and your family, and discussing how we can help you safeguard what you have earned and pursue your most important life goals. We deliver an exceptionally attentive level of service and dedicate ourselves to finding solutions to the challenges our clients face, even those challenges that fall well outside the traditional role of wealth managers.
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    Family Governance and Education
    Too often, members of rising generations spend decades in silence. Having a mechanism in place such as a family mission statement, a family constitution or an investment policy statement can offer critical parameters and guidelines to make decisions as a collective. We work with you to find your way to becoming your own generation, with your own voice.
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    Trust and Estate Planning and Business Succession
    The key to determining which trust, tax and estate strategies to execute is to understand the interplay of personal and exogenous factors. Liquidity events such as an initial public offering or a merger or acquisition may provide income and estate planning opportunities. Liquidity events also magnify the need to put in place or update certain essential estate planning documents.
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    Lifestyle Services
    The enjoyment of wealth means the most powerful benefits of a family office is the potential to help family members simplify their personal lives. We provide bespoke solutions and access to knowledgeable, highly personal specialists to help meet your exceptional needs, from the everyday to the extraordinary, such as: travel and concierge services, health and security advisory, tangible asset management, personal enrichment, and financial administration.

Location

555 California St, 35th
Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
US
Direct:
(415) 693-6259(415) 693-6259

Meet My Team

About James Pardieu

James is Financial Advisor Associate with the team. James graduated with a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Sonoma State University. He began his career in the financial services industry as a Planning Assistant with Spectrum Private Wealth Advisors in 2009. His role in the practice has evolved over the years from Planning Assistant, to Para-planner, and now to Financial Advisor Associate. His roles and responsibilities have spanned from placing trades and wealth management to nurturing relationships with clients and developing financial planning recommendations.

James grew up in San Diego. He moved to Sonoma County to attend Sonoma State University as a student-athlete and now considers Sonoma County home. In his free-time he enjoys reading, golf, football, and the occasional trip with friends and family. He and his girlfriend, Maureen, live in Petaluma. As much as possible they hike, travel, cook, and share their days. James enjoys serving his adopted Sonoma County community. He has previously volunteered his time as a youth Lacrosse coach at Sonoma Country Day School, as a speaker with the Rites of Passage program, and as a mentor with the college success non-profit, 10,000 Degrees.
Securities Agent: WV, MI, UT, OH, CA, VA, IL, AK, OR, NV, NM, MS, FL, CT, VT, CO, AL, WA, NC, ID, HI, AR, MA, LA, IA, GA, NY, MT, AZ, TX, TN, PA, NJ, MN, MD, KS, SC, OK, NH; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative

About Amy Vice

Amy Vice is Client Service Associate with the team. Amy graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from California State University, Fresno in 1992. Amy began her career in finance at North American Mortgage Company in 1993 working as an Assistant Operations Manager for the company’s telemarketing division in retail lending. She remained with the company until 2002 when she left to focus on raising her three daughters; Jenna, Skylar and Alexandra. She spent some of that time away from the finance industry helping her husband, Scott with his landscaping business and working at her children’s school as an instructional aid in Math and Science. Amy rejoined the workforce in 2015, working with Ylisa to maintain the high level of customer service that our clients are accustomed to. She enjoys getting to know our wonderful clients and assisting them in achieving their goals in finance and in life.

A lifelong resident of Sonoma County and a California girl at heart, Amy and her family enjoy traveling to tropical locations, watching Alexandra play soccer and Lacrosse, trips to our local beaches and hiking in our beautiful County, as well as spending time with friends and extended family. With two of her three daughters away at college, Jenna at Portland State University and Skylar at Chapman University, she and her husband are gearing up for life as empty nesters and looking forward to more of life’s adventures.

About Aneil Rai

Aneil Rai grew up in the Bay Area and graduated from CSU East Bay with a business degree, concentrating in information technology management. He began his career in the financial services industry at UBS as a Client Services Associate, driven by a passion for helping clients achieve their financial and life goals. He has a love for outdoor adventures, especially hiking, and enjoys exploring new recipes in the kitchen. In his free time, Aneil loves traveling and spending time with his family. Aneil was born and raised in Berkeley, California, and continues to call this vibrant city home, embracing its rich culture and community.

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 Stephen Rothman

Stephen 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 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. Stephen 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.

Stephen earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Stephen is originally from Larchmont, NY and currently resides in New Rochelle, NY.
Wealth Management
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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
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

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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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

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
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Mosaic

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A Change of Greenery
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A Change of Greenery

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