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Charles M. Grohs

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CRD#: 1410512
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Charles Michael Grohs, who also goes by Chuck Grohs, was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Charles had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chuck Grohs

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA, COMMITTEE MEMBER; INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE: 08/2015; DURING BUSINESS HOURS- .02, AFTER BUSINESS HOURS- .01; SANTA ROSA, CA *627903 - Rental Property; Investment Related - Yes; Washington DC, District of Columbia; Rental Property; Sole Proprietor/Owner (Proprietor, Partner, Officer, Director, Employee, Trustee, Agent); 02/2025; During Business Hours: 0; After Business Hours: 1; Property Management, Accounting/Bookkeeping.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 19, 2010 - May 13, 2025

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Napa, CA
Past

January 15, 2010 - May 13, 2025

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Napa, CA
Past

October 29, 1997 - January 25, 2010

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
NAPA, CA
Past

July 8, 1997 - January 25, 2010

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
NAPA, CA
Past

October 24, 1996 - October 22, 1997

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

May 26, 1995 - October 11, 1996

MONTGOMERY SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 4357
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 13, 1992 - January 31, 1994

EXPANSION CAPITAL SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 24121
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 27, 1988 - November 14, 1990

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 6, 1986 - October 1, 1988

PUGET SOUND SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 902
Past

November 20, 1985 - October 10, 1986

PACIFIC GROWTH SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 15247

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MORGAN STANLEY
MORGAN STANLEY
CITIGROUP INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | SMITH BARNEY | PRIVATE PORTFOLIO GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY CONSULTING GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY | GRAYSTONE CONSULTING | E*TRADE FROM MORGAN STANLEY | CONSULTING GROUP

CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/30/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 6/4/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


MORGAN STANLEY
MORGAN STANLEY
CITIGROUP INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | SMITH BARNEY | PRIVATE PORTFOLIO GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY CONSULTING GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY | GRAYSTONE CONSULTING | E*TRADE FROM MORGAN STANLEY | CONSULTING GROUP

CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2000 Westchester Avenue, Purchase, NY 10577-2530
Mailing Address
1300 Thames Street C/o Shared Services Compliance - Registration, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(914) 225-1000
Established
Delaware since 02/02/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
29,200

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES PROGRAM BROCHURE (11/6/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLCMEMBER
CROWE, JOHN WILLIAMCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5475007
FINN, JEDDIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5658048
FLETCHER, PATRICIA KAYTEXAS DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL1202060
GALASSO, DAVID ANTHONYPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1926502
GIVENS, WILLIAM BENJAMINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (BD ONLY)2790454
HANSEN, TIMOTHY GERARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (IA ONLY )4956475
HENNESSY, MICHAEL SDIRECTOR1988660
JANOVER, JAMES TROYDIRECTOR2818307
TURNER, CHAD EDWARDDIRECTOR6009808

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,539,760
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,650,015,946,338

Disclosures


Regulatory Event66
Arbitration115

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/20/2025
Cover Page
07/23/2024
08/24/2023

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Company Information


MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

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