Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Purchase
9yrs
Ryan Clay
Financial advisor at Morgan Stanley
Ryan Clay is a fiduciary financial advisor in Purchase, New York, with 9 years in the industry. After four years at UBS Financial Services and a year at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Ryan 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 800 advisors with offices in Purchase, and one of 755 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience9 years (since 2017)
How that compares ?9 years in the industry
Office2000 Westchester Avenue 1nc, Purchase, NY 10577
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
- Jul 2025 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
- 2020 – 2024UBS Financial Services Inc.Previously
- Mar 2019 – Jun 2020Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc.Previously
Contact Ryan
(914) 225-5510Morgan Stanley main office 2000 Westchester Avenue 1ncPurchase, NY 10577Office · Get directions Firm websitewww.morganstanley.com
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About Ryan
How do I contact Ryan?
Call Morgan Stanley at (914) 225-5510 and ask for Ryan Clay. Ryan works from the Purchase, NY office.
How long has Ryan been a financial advisor?
Ryan has been in the industry since 2017, about 9 years. 9 years in the industry.
What licenses does Ryan hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Ryan a fiduciary?
Ryan is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Ryan 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 Ryan 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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