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33yrs

Brian Jacobs

Financial advisor at Morgan Stanley

Brian Jacobs is a fiduciary financial advisor in Valencia, California, with 33 years in the industry. Brian joined Morgan Stanley in 2009, after a year at Citigroup Global Markets and two years 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 136 advisors with offices in Valencia, and one of 116 fiduciaries.

Valencia, CA 91355Top 11% by experience in CaliforniaFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience33 years (since 1993)
How that compares ?Top 11% by experience in California
Office24300 Town Center Dr. Suite 200, Valencia, CA 91355
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. 2009 – now
    Morgan StanleyCurrent firm
  2. Nov 2008 – Jun 2009
  3. Apr 2007 – Nov 2008
    Morgan Stanley & Co. LLCPreviously
  4. 1997 – 2007
    Morgan Stanley DW Inc.Previously

Questions to ask Brian

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  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
  4. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  5. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  6. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?

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About Brian

How do I contact Brian?

Call Morgan Stanley at 914-225-5510 and ask for Brian Jacobs. Brian works from the Valencia, CA office.

How long has Brian been a financial advisor?

Brian has been in the industry since 1993, about 33 years. Top 11% by experience in California.

What licenses does Brian hold?

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

Is Brian a fiduciary?

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

How is Brian 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 Brian 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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