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27yrs

Devon Baranski

Financial advisor at Morgan Stanley

Devon Baranski is a fiduciary financial advisor in Los Angeles, California, with 27 years in the industry. Devon joined Morgan Stanley in 2011, after a year at Leerink Partners and ten 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 3122 advisors with offices in Los Angeles, and one of 2892 fiduciaries.

Los Angeles, CA 90067Top 19% by experience in Los AngelesFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience27 years (since 1999)
How that compares ?Top 19% by experience in Los Angeles
Office1999 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 2400, Los Angeles, CA 90067
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

  1. 2011 – now
    Morgan StanleyCurrent firm
  2. Jul 2010 – Aug 2011
    Leerink Partners LLCPreviously
  3. 1999 – 2009
    MerrillPreviously

Questions to ask Devon

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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 Devon

How do I contact Devon?

Call Morgan Stanley at (914) 225-5510 and ask for Devon Baranski. Devon works from the Los Angeles, CA office.

How long has Devon been a financial advisor?

Devon has been in the industry since 1999, about 27 years. Top 19% by experience in Los Angeles.

What licenses does Devon hold?

Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Devon a fiduciary?

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

How is Devon 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 Devon 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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