Morgan Stanley
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Melville
26yrs
James Flood has worked in the financial industry for 26 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Melville, New York. After five years at UBS Financial Services, James joined Morgan Stanley in 2021, 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 1293 advisors with offices in Melville, and one of 1085 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience26 years (since 2000)
How that compares ?More experience than 74% of advisors nationwide
Office58 South Service Road Suite 400, Melville, NY 11747
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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Career
- 2021 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
- 2007 – 2012UBS Financial Services Inc.Previously
Contact James
(914) 225-5510Firm headquarters in Purchase, NY. Ask for James. 58 South Service Road Suite 400Melville, NY 11747Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTP://WWW.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?
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About James
How do I contact James?
Call Morgan Stanley at (914) 225-5510 and ask for James Flood. James works from the Melville, NY office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 2000, about 26 years. More experience than 74% of advisors nationwide.
What licenses does James hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is James a fiduciary?
James is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is James 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 James 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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