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18yrs

Jesse Starr

Financial advisor at Morgan Stanley

Jesse Starr has worked in the financial industry for 18 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in San Diego, California. Jesse has been with Morgan Stanley since 2024; before that, Jesse spent five years at Wells Fargo Advisors and six years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Jesse holds the CFP® designation.

One of 3649 advisors with offices in San Diego, and one of 3310 fiduciaries.

San Diego, CA 92127CFP®Fiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience18 years (since 2008)
How that compares ?More experience than 57% of advisors nationwide
Office16644 West Bernardo Drive Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92127
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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Designations

CFP®

Licenses

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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. 2024 – now
    Morgan StanleyCurrent firm
  2. 2019 – 2024
  3. 2012 – 2019
  4. 2010 – 2012
    Lucia Capital GroupPreviously
  5. 2008 – 2010
    Raymond J. Lucia Companies, Inc.Previously

Questions to ask Jesse

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  1. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  2. Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Jesse

How do I contact Jesse?

Call Morgan Stanley at (914) 225-5510 and ask for Jesse Starr. Jesse works from the San Diego, CA office.

How long has Jesse been a financial advisor?

Jesse has been in the industry since 2008, about 18 years. More experience than 57% of advisors nationwide.

What licenses does Jesse hold?

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

Is Jesse a fiduciary?

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

How is Jesse 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 Jesse 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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