Kai Kang
Investment Adviser Representative at Morgan Stanley
Professional summary
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Kai Kang is an investment adviser representative with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2018 and were previously registered with Laidlaw Wealth Management LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in California and Texas.
Office
Advisors at this office: 148
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- California, Texas
- Broker:
7 states and territories
California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Texas
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCOct 2018 – Mar 2021Pasadena, CA
- Southwest SecuritiesSep 2013 – Feb 2018Beijing
- UnemployedFeb 2018 – Oct 2018Los Angeles, CA
- Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A.Nov 2018 – Mar 2021New York, NY
- Laidlaw & CompanyMar 2021 – Sep 2025Pasadena, CA
- Laidlaw Wealth ManagementMar 2021 – Sep 2025Pasadena, CA
- Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCSep 2025 – no end date reportedPasadena, CA
- Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.ASep 2025 – no end date reportedNew York, NY
Official records & sources
Data as of June 28, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Morgan Stanley
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Commissions
- Fixed fee
- Performance-based fees
- Other
- Firm account minimum
- $10,000 (waivable)
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$25B+
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 23,008
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- Purchase, NY
- SEC file number:
- 801-70103
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Form ADV data as of September 28, 2026
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