Raymond James & Associates
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Christopher Staten
Financial advisor at Morgan Stanley
At a glance
Experience22 years (since 2004)
How that compares ?More experience than 66% of advisors nationwide
Office1200 Third Avenue Suite 100, Huntington, WV 25701
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
- Jun 2025 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
- 2022 – 2025United Brokerage Services, Inc.Previously
- 2012 – 2020J.p. Morgan Securities LLCPreviously
- Aug 2011 – Oct 2012Chase Investment Services Corp.Previously
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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?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Christopher
How do I contact Christopher?
Call Morgan Stanley at 914-225-5510 and ask for Christopher Staten. Christopher works from the Huntington, WV office.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 2004, about 22 years. More experience than 66% of advisors nationwide.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Christopher a fiduciary?
Christopher is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Christopher 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 Christopher 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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