Wells Fargo Advisors
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Bradenton
29yrs
Christopher Vining is a fiduciary financial advisor in Bradenton, Florida, with 29 years in the industry. Christopher joined Morgan Stanley in 2009, after a year at Morgan Stanley & Co. and 11 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 275 advisors with offices in Bradenton, and one of 244 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience29 years (since 1997)
How that compares ?Top 18% by experience nationwide
Office1401 Manatee Avenue West Suite 1110, Bradenton, FL 34205
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 ?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 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2009 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
- Aug 2008 – Jun 2009Morgan Stanley & Co. LLCPreviously
- 1997 – 2008MerrillPreviously
Contact Christopher
1401 Manatee Avenue West Suite 1110Bradenton, FL 34205Office · Get directions Firm main line(914) 225-5510Headquarters: Morgan Stanley · Purchase, NY Firm websitewww.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 Christopher
How do I contact Christopher?
Call Morgan Stanley at (914) 225-5510 and ask for Christopher Vining. Christopher works from the Bradenton, FL office.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 1997, about 29 years. Top 18% by experience nationwide.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
Series 66. 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.
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