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Ryan Michael Donnelly

Investment Adviser Representative at Morgan Stanley

West Des Moines, IACRD #7633956Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
3 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Ryan Michael Donnelly is an investment adviser representative with Morgan Stanley in West Des Moines, IA, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2023 and were previously registered with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Iowa and Texas.

Office

1080 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 400 North
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Advisors at this office: 53

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Iowa, Texas
Broker:
40 states and territories

Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 7/2/2026
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 3/21/2023
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 3/10/2023
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 1/20/2023

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Morgan StanleyCurrent
8/3/2026 – West Des Moines, IA
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC
3/10/2023 – 11/11/2025Greenwood Village, CO

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Fidelity Investments
    Sep 2022 – Oct 2025Greenwood Village, CO
  2. IOWA State University
    Aug 2019 – May 2022Ames, IA
  3. IOWA State University
    Aug 2018 – May 2022Ames, IA
  4. IOWA HOME Consulting
    May 2021 – Aug 2021Ames, IA
  5. Doordash
    Feb 2021 – Sep 2022Des Moines, IA
  6. CITY OF WEST DES Moines
    Jun 2020 – Aug 2020West Des Moines, IA
  7. Jimmy John's
    Dec 2019 – Aug 2020Clive, IA
  8. P.f. Chang's
    Dec 2018 – Feb 2019West Des Moines, IA
  9. CITY OF WEST DES Moines
    May 2019 – Aug 2019West Des Moines, IA
  10. CITY OF WEST DES Moines
    May 2018 – Aug 2018West Des Moines, IA
  11. Scheels
    Jun 2016 – May 2018West Des Moines, IA
  12. U.S. Postal Service
    Nov 2018 – Nov 2018Des Moines, IA
  13. Morgan Stanley
    Apr 2026 – no end date reportedWest Des Moines, IA
  14. Doordash
    Nov 2025 – Apr 2026Des Moines, IA

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 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

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Investment CompaniesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsInvestment CompaniesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalInsurance CompaniesCorporationsOther

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

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of September 28, 2026

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