Morgan Stanley

Broker-DealerFINRA Member

Total AUM

$2T

Discretionary

$1.4T

73% of AUM

Accounts

2,703,720

Employees

29,481

Advisory reps

26,869

Brokerage reps

26,985

Firm details

Headquarters: Purchase, New York
CRD number: 149777
Registered since: May 11, 2009
Website: www.morganstanley.com
Custodians: MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
Fee structure: Percentage of AUM, Fixed Fees, Commissions, Performance Based Fees, Other
Client types: Individuals63.48%
HNWI26.89%
Charitable Organizations4.05%
Pension & Profit Sharing Plans3.82%
Corporations / Businesses0.71%
Services: Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPortfolio Management for Investment CompaniesPortfolio Management for Institutional ClientsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars / Workshops

Firm profile

FINTRX

Overview

Morgan Stanley operates as a large wirehouse and investment bank organized as a limited liability company. The firm is registered with the SEC (registered in 2009) and functions as a qualified custodian while also maintaining extensive broker‑dealer activity. Its client mix spans high‑net‑worth individuals and families as well as institutional investors. Advisory offerings include financial planning, portfolio management across individuals, businesses and investment companies, pension consulting and manager selection, plus educational programs. Fee arrangements are mixed (percentage of AUM, fixed fees, commissions and performance fees), and the firm is an active ESG investor. The firm also acts as a capital allocator and sponsors or manages pooled vehicles.