Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Lisle
38yrs
Michael Sullivan has worked in the financial industry for 38 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Lisle, Illinois. Michael has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023; before that, Michael spent 15 years at Merrill and a year at Morgan Stanley & Co.. 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 222 advisors with offices in Lisle, and one of 212 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience38 years (since 1988)
How that compares ?Top 5% by experience in Illinois
Office4225 Naperville Road Suite 255, Lisle, IL 60532
FirmMorgan Stanley
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 ?1 state
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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Career
- 2023 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
- 2008 – 2023MerrillPreviously
- Apr 2007 – Apr 2008Morgan Stanley & Co. LLCPreviously
- 1998 – 2007Morgan Stanley DW Inc.Previously
Contact Michael
Local office(630) 505-3232Ask for Michael. (914) 225-5510Main office · Purchase, NY 4225 Naperville Road Suite 255Lisle, IL 60532Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTP://WWW.MORGANSTANLEY.COM
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- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Michael’s local office at (630) 505-3232 or the Morgan Stanley main office at (914) 225-5510, and ask for Michael Sullivan.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1988, about 38 years. Top 5% by experience in Illinois.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael 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 Michael 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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