Chris has been a financial advisor for over 20 years, working primarily with affluent individuals and families. "I feel privileged to assist my clients with their wealth, financial, and investment needs. I genuinely enjoy getting to know each of my clients and building lasting relationships with them." Chris has earned the exclusive Family Wealth Director certification held by fewer than 4% of all Morgan Stanley advisors (as of Sept 2018), meaning that he has completed one of the most rigorous wealth management trainings on Wall Street. He graduated from Northern Arizona University where he was on a full athletic scholarship and played wide receiver on the college football team. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Chris achieved honors at Washington Mutual (Premier Group Award) and Wells Fargo Advisors (Concord Elite Award). He was also awarded the Premier Advisor Director's Council designation, earned by continually placing clients' needs first and providing exemplary support and service. "I take the time to thoroughly understand my clients' concerns and work diligently to find solutions and help develop customized, comprehensive wealth plans best suited to meet their needs." Chris was born and raised in San Diego and relocated to the Bay Area in 2008. He lives in Marin County with his wife and three sons. He is an active member in his community, attending neighborhood events and local fundraisers. Chris loves spending time with his family and enjoys golf, basketball, paddle boarding, and snowboarding. Chris holds the Series 7: FINRA General Securities Representative, Series 66: NASAA Uniform Combined State Law Examination and is a licensed Insurance Agent in the state of California (CA Insurance License# 0E24394). NMLS# 1312702