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Keith Randall Whitman

Keith R. Whitman

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CRD#: 820511
Keith Randall Whitman

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.

Keith Randall Whitman, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Keith is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. Keith had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

June 6, 2014 - November 7, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Kirkland, WA
Past

June 6, 2014 - November 7, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Kirkland, WA
Past

January 3, 2011 - June 9, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
BELLEVULE, WA
Past

January 3, 2011 - June 9, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
BELLEVULE, WA
Past

July 26, 2004 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
EVERETT, WA
Past

January 5, 2004 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
EVERETT, WA
Past

August 23, 2001 - January 6, 2004

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 12, 1999 - August 28, 2001

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 1, 1998 - July 12, 1999

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA
Past

December 19, 1997 - July 1, 1998

SEAFIRST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17411
SEATTLE, WA
Past

July 31, 1996 - December 15, 1997

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 31, 1996 - December 15, 1997

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 28, 1994 - July 31, 1996

SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 739
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

February 2, 1994 - June 2, 1994

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

September 14, 1987 - February 1, 1994

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19061
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 11, 1983 - September 30, 1987

SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 739
Past

July 18, 1979 - January 22, 1982

SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 739
Past

May 20, 1976 - July 5, 1979

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
Past

April 1, 1976 - July 1, 1976

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
Past

April 1, 1976 - July 1, 1976

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/27/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 3/22/1976
Registered Representative Examination

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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