Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Paramus
19yrs
Based in Paramus, New Jersey, Brian Burns is a fiduciary financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. Brian has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. 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 739 advisors with offices in Paramus, and one of 666 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience19 years (since 2007)
How that compares ?More experience than 58% of advisors nationwide
Office61 South Paramus Road 3rd Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
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 ?1 state
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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Career
- 2016 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
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About Brian
How do I contact Brian?
Call Morgan Stanley at 914-225-5510 and ask for Brian Burns. Brian works from the Paramus, NJ office.
How long has Brian been a financial advisor?
Brian has been in the industry since 2007, about 19 years. More experience than 58% of advisors nationwide.
What licenses does Brian hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Brian a fiduciary?
Brian is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Brian 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 Brian 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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