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Stephen Michael
Financial advisor at Morgan Stanley
Stephen Michael has worked in the financial industry for 5 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Kansas City, Missouri. After four years at UBS Financial Services, Stephen 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 540 advisors with offices in Kansas City, and one of 490 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience5 years (since 2021)
How that compares ?5 years in the industry
Office4520 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
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 ?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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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- Nov 2025 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
- 2021 – 2025UBS Financial Services Inc.Previously
Contact Stephen
4520 Main StreetKansas City, MO 64111Office · Get directions Firm main line(914) 225-5510Headquarters: Morgan Stanley · Purchase, NY Firm websitewww.morganstanley.com
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- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
- 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 Stephen
How do I contact Stephen?
Call Morgan Stanley at (914) 225-5510 and ask for Stephen Michael. Stephen works from the Kansas City, MO office.
How long has Stephen been a financial advisor?
Stephen has been in the industry since 2021, about 5 years. 5 years in the industry.
What licenses does Stephen hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Stephen a fiduciary?
Stephen is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Stephen 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 Stephen 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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