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Morgan Stevens Asset Management, LLC

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Client assets under management

$69,265,350

Clients

70

53% high-net worth

Advisors

2

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

35

Low

Average account size

$989,505

About

Morgan Stevens Asset Management, LLC is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and tailored investment plans for individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, and corporate or business entities (see Item 7). The firm constructs an Investment Policy Statement for each client and offers ongoing portfolio monitoring and implementation across mutual funds, equities, fixed income, REITs, ETFs, annuities, private placements and venture capital funds (Items 4.B, 8).

MSAM’s investment process draws on a range of analytic methods — including charting, fundamental, technical, cyclical and quantitative analysis as well as modern portfolio theory — and it employs both long‑ and short‑term trading approaches while managing accounts on a discretionary basis with at least monthly reviews (Items 8.A, 13.A). The brochure discloses the firm’s use of margin transactions and options trading and that fees are typically withdrawn directly from client custodial accounts (Items 8, 15).

Compared with many independent firms that focus primarily on straightforward mutual‑fund and ETF allocations, MSAM’s stated use of leverage and derivatives, plus its willingness to include private placements, venture capital and non‑U.S. securities in client portfolios, reflects a broader investment toolkit (Item 8). The principal’s outside activities — including acting as a licensed insurance agent and providing administrative services to other investment entities — are disclosed in the ADV and represent additional client considerations and potential conflicts the firm says it manages (Items 10.C, 19.E).

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Annuities Real estate investing Private / alternative investments

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $200,000: 1.20% $200,001 - $500,000: 1.05% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.90% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.80% $2,000,001 - $3,500,000: 0.70% $3,500,001 - $5,000,000: 0.65% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.60% $10,000,001+: 0.30%

Other

Account minimum: $100,000

Main office location

Morgan Stevens Asset Management, LLC

Coto De Caza CA, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Morgan S

Series 63, Series 65

Coto De Caza, CA

Morgan Stevens Asset Management, LLC

Morgan Stevens is the CEO and sole advisor at Morgan Stevens Asset Management, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Coto De Caza, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Stevens is also a licensed insurance agent and a registered representative of Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, offering insurance products and services in addition to his advisory role. He is affiliated as an investment adviser representative with another firm as well. Morgan Stevens Asset Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and customized investment plans for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm utilizes a diverse range of analytic methods and investment vehicles, including leverage, derivatives, private placements, and venture capital, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with regular portfolio reviews.

Options & derivatives strategies Annuities Real estate investing Private / alternative investments
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Ryan D

Series 65

Coto De Caza, CA

Morgan Stevens Asset Management, LLC

Ryan Dugan is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stevens Asset Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles in mortgage lending and retail. Morgan Stevens Asset Management, LLC is an independent, single-advisor firm that provides discretionary portfolio management and tailored investment plans for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities. The firm employs a diverse investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, as well as both long- and short-term trading strategies, and includes alternative investments such as private placements and venture capital.

Options & derivatives strategies Annuities Real estate investing Private / alternative investments
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