Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Garden City
12yrs
Based in Garden City, New York, James Smyth is a fiduciary financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. James joined Morgan Stanley in 2025, 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 802 advisors with offices in Garden City, and one of 678 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience12 years (since 2014)
How that compares ?12 years in the industry
Office1200 Franklin Avenue 2nd Floor, Garden City, NY 11530
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
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Licenses
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Career
- Apr 2025 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
Contact James
(914) 225-5510Firm headquarters in Purchase, NY. Ask for James. 1200 Franklin Avenue 2nd FloorGarden City, NY 11530Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTP://WWW.MORGANSTANLEY.COM
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About James
How do I contact James?
Call Morgan Stanley at (914) 225-5510 and ask for James Smyth. James works from the Garden City, NY office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 2014, about 12 years. 12 years in the industry.
What licenses does James hold?
Series 63, Series 66. 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.
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