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Daniel E Peterson
Financial advisor at Morgan Stanley
At a glance
Experience27 years (since 1999)
How that compares ?Top 22% by experience in South Carolina
Office1320 Main Street Suite 800, Columbia, SC 29201
FirmMorgan Stanley
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions, Performance fee, Other
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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Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- Apr 2026 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
- 2023 – 2026Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedPreviously
- 2016 – 2021T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Daniel
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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 Daniel
How do I contact Daniel?
Call Morgan Stanley at 914-225-5510 and ask for Daniel E Peterson. Daniel works from the Columbia, SC office.
How long has Daniel been a financial advisor?
Daniel has been in the industry since 1999, about 27 years. Top 22% by experience in South Carolina.
What licenses does Daniel hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Daniel a fiduciary?
Daniel is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Daniel 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 Daniel for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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