Lawrence S. Gift
Professional summary
Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.
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Lawrence Spangler Gift JR, who also goes by Chip Gift, was a registered financial professional .
Lawrence is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Lawrence had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Experience
September 29, 2011 - January 17, 2025
MORGAN STANLEY
September 29, 2011 - January 17, 2025
MORGAN STANLEY
October 18, 2004 - October 6, 2011
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
October 18, 2004 - October 6, 2011
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
August 26, 1999 - November 10, 2004
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
August 24, 1999 - November 10, 2004
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
September 13, 1994 - September 14, 1999
CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.
November 21, 1989 - September 16, 1994
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
November 13, 1989 - November 27, 1989
LOVETT UNDERWOOD NEUHAUS & WEBB, INC.
November 24, 1986 - November 13, 1989
UNDERWOOD, NEUHAUS & CO., INCORPORATED
March 18, 1986 - December 3, 1986
DOVER GROUP, INC.
December 21, 1983 - November 13, 1989
UNDERWOOD, NEUHAUS & CO., INCORPORATED
Primary Firm SEC Registration

MORGAN STANLEY
CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Current Firm

MORGAN STANLEY
CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191
Contact information
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | MEMBER | |
| CROWE, JOHN WILLIAM | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5475007 |
| FINN, JED | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 5658048 |
| FLETCHER, PATRICIA KAY | TEXAS DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL | 1202060 |
| GALASSO, DAVID ANTHONY | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1926502 |
| GIVENS, WILLIAM BENJAMIN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (BD ONLY) | 2790454 |
| HANSEN, TIMOTHY GERARD | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (IA ONLY ) | 4956475 |
| HENNESSY, MICHAEL S | DIRECTOR | 1988660 |
| JANOVER, JAMES TROY | DIRECTOR | 2818307 |
| TURNER, CHAD EDWARD | DIRECTOR | 6009808 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,539,760 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,650,015,946,338 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 66 |
| Arbitration | 115 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 | ||
| 07/23/2024 | ||
| 08/24/2023 |
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