Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Surpasses $1 Trillion in Individual Retirement Account Assets Under Management
- Morgan Stanley Wealth Management outpacing IRA growth industry average by 1.2x
- Growth highlights Morgan Stanley's ability to cater to investors in various stages of their financial journey
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced it surpassed $1 trillion in Individual Retirement Account (IRA) assets under management (AUM) 1. Since 2022, IRA assets have grown at a 15.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) compared to the 13.6% industry average 2. The pronounced growth underscores the power of the Firm's differentiated platform spanning the Financial Advisor-led, workplace and self-directed channels.
"Surpassing $1 trillion in IRA assets is a testament to the value we provide clients and the trust they place in us," said Chad Turner, Head of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Platforms. "Delivering easy to use tools to our clients and Financial Advisors is paramount to driving engagement. Our innovative solutions paired with the resources and expertise Morgan Stanley offers, helps our clients plan for the future and gives them confidence when investing their nest egg."
Morgan Stanley provides clients with access to a comprehensive suite of retirement planning tools, world-class research, and award-winning retirement accounts3. As investors increasingly seek integrated financial solutions, they can manage retirement planning, investing, banking, and equity compensation through a single, streamlined experience.
"Through the E*TRADE platform, our focus is simple: We meet clients where they are," said Matt Jones, Head of E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley. "As investors grow and evolve, we arm them with professional-grade tools and expert insights that match their needs and guide them through a comprehensive investing experience."
This announcement builds on E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley's continued investment in enhancing the Individual Retirement offering, IRA rollover experience and retirement tools. Later this year, E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley plans to introduce a comprehensive retirement planning tool that leverages Morgan Stanley's proprietary planning methodology, further extending the firm's industry-leading capabilities to E*TRADE clients.
- Morgan Stanley internal data as of November 2025
- Investment Company Institute (January 2026)
- E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley named Best-in-Class for Retirement Accounts by Stockbrokers.com 7 years in a row (January 2026)
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley's mission is to enhance the financial independence of traders and investors through a powerful digital offering. To learn more about retirement accounts, visit etrade.com.
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