John S. Ellspermann
Professional summary
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John Scott Ellspermann was a registered financial professional .
John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1974. John had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 5, Series 000, Series 1, Series 9, Series 24, Series 10, Series 4, Series 40 and Series 12 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
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Experience
March 29, 2011 - March 2, 2023
MORGAN STANLEY
March 29, 2011 - March 2, 2023
MORGAN STANLEY
August 1, 1997 - March 21, 2011
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
May 17, 1991 - March 21, 2011
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
March 23, 1983 - May 16, 1991
KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED
September 26, 1978 - April 4, 1983
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
March 8, 1974 - September 26, 1978
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

MORGAN STANLEY
CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationSeries 5
Date: 10/26/1981
Interest Rate Options ExaminationSeries 000
Date: 3/6/1974
General Securities Principal ExaminationSeries 1
Date: 3/6/1974
Registered Representative ExaminationSeries 40
Date: 12/6/1978
Registered Principal ExaminationSeries 12
Date: 10/26/1978
NYSE Branch Manager ExaminationCurrent 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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