Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Purchase
29yrs
William Schwartz has worked in the financial industry for 29 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Purchase, New York. After a year at Morgan Stanley & Co. and ten years at Merrill, William joined Morgan Stanley in 2009, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Morgan Stanley reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 800 advisors with offices in Purchase, and one of 755 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience29 years (since 1998)
How that compares ?Top 18% by experience in Purchase
Office2000 Westchester Ave (Home Office), Purchase, NY 10577
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
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2009 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
- Apr 2008 – Jun 2009Morgan Stanley & Co. LLCPreviously
- 1998 – 2008MerrillPreviously
Questions to ask William
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
- 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 William
How do I contact William?
Call Morgan Stanley at (914) 225-5510 and ask for William Schwartz. William works from the Purchase, NY office.
How long has William been a financial advisor?
William has been in the industry since 1998, about 29 years. Top 18% by experience in Purchase.
What licenses does William hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is William a fiduciary?
William is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is William 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 William 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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