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41yrs

Christopher Aitken

Financial advisor at Morgan Stanley

Based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Christopher Aitken is a fiduciary financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. Christopher joined Morgan Stanley in 2025, after eight years at UBS Financial Services and eight years at Merrill. Morgan Stanley offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.

One of 441 advisors with offices in Ponte Vedra Beach, and one of 417 fiduciaries.

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Top 3% by experience nationwideFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience41 years (since 1986)
How that compares ?Top 3% by experience nationwide
Office50 A1a North, Suite 112, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions, Performance fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$670,481
Advisors at the firm23,156
States licensed ?2 states

Services through Morgan Stanley

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services

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Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. Jul 2025 – now
    Morgan StanleyCurrent firm
  2. 2017 – 2025
  3. 2009 – 2017
    MerrillPreviously
  4. Nov 2008 – Apr 2009
    Stanford Capital Management, LLCPreviously
  5. 1994 – 2008

Contact Christopher

50 A1a North, Suite 112
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Office · Get directions Firm main line(914) 225-5510Headquarters: Morgan Stanley · Purchase, NY Firm websitewww.morganstanley.com

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About Christopher

How do I contact Christopher?

Call Morgan Stanley at (914) 225-5510 and ask for Christopher Aitken. Christopher works from the Ponte Vedra Beach, FL office.

How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?

Christopher has been in the industry since 1986, about 41 years. Top 3% by experience nationwide.

What licenses does Christopher hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Christopher a fiduciary?

Christopher is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Christopher paid?

Morgan Stanley reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, a share of investment gains, other fees. Ask Christopher for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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