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John A. Molster

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CRD#: 3008291
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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.

John Anderson Molster Jr, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by John Anderson Molster, John A Molster, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. John had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7, Series 31, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Anderson Molster | John A Molster

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.
*415866 - University of Maryland Global Campus; Investment related No; Adelphi, MD; Education; Associate Professor - Adjunct (proprietor, partner, officer, director, employee, trustee, agent); Aug 2020; During business hours: 0; After business hours: 10; Teaching. *463523 - Journal of Personal Finance; Investment related - No; Middletown, Ohio; Investment/Finance/Banking; Editorial Board (proprietor, partner, officer, director, employee, trustee, agent); 12/2021; During business hours: 0; After business hours: 4;Editorial and Academic Reviewer

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

December 23, 2020 - July 15, 2022

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Bethesda, MD
Past

December 23, 2020 - July 15, 2022

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Bethesda, MD
Past

October 8, 2019 - October 28, 2020

T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8348
OWINGS MILLS, MD
Past

September 20, 2019 - October 28, 2020

T. ROWE PRICE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108958
Owings Mills, MD
Past

November 22, 2013 - August 19, 2019

FNB WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 109515
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

June 13, 2013 - November 7, 2013

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

June 10, 2013 - November 7, 2013

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

January 28, 2011 - August 17, 2011

CYPRESS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109955
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

July 25, 2007 - February 20, 2009

SEI INVESTMENTS MANAGEMENT CORP

RIA
CRD#: 105146
OAKS, PA
Past

July 25, 2007 - February 20, 2009

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA
Past

July 1, 2003 - July 24, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GREENVILLE, DE
Past

July 1, 2003 - July 24, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
GREENVILLE, DE
Past

May 17, 2002 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7471
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

May 17, 2002 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 3, 1999 - May 22, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

January 6, 1999 - May 22, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 20, 1998 - November 6, 1998

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
BLOOMINGTON, IL

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: 7/12/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/19/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 2/16/2006
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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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