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11yrs

Michael Sullivan

Financial advisor at Morgan Stanley

Based in Burlingame, California, Michael Sullivan is a fiduciary financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. Michael joined Morgan Stanley in 2015, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.

One of 96 advisors with offices in Burlingame, and one of 86 fiduciaries.

Burlingame, CA 94010Fiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience11 years (since 2015)
How that compares ?More experience than 51% of advisors in Burlingame
Office216 Lorton Avenue Suite 200, Burlingame, CA 94010
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

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Licenses

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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. 2015 – now
    Morgan StanleyCurrent firm

Questions to ask Michael

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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 Michael

How do I contact Michael?

Call Michael’s local office at (650) 340-6500 or the Morgan Stanley main office at (914) 225-5510, and ask for Michael Sullivan.

How long has Michael been a financial advisor?

Michael has been in the industry since 2015, about 11 years. More experience than 51% of advisors in Burlingame.

What licenses does Michael hold?

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

Is Michael a fiduciary?

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

How is Michael 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 Michael 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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