Grant Kubota (BBA 1999, MBA 2005), a senior vice president, financial advisor in Morgan Stanley's Honolulu Wealth Management office, has been named to Forbes Magazine’s inaugural list of America’s Best-in-State Wealth Advisors.

Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list comprises a select group of individuals who have a minimum of seven years of industry experience. The ranking, developed by Forbes’ partner SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, rating thousands of wealth advisors and weighing factors like revenue trends, AUM, compliance records, industry experience and best practices learned through telephone and in-person interviews.

“I am pleased that Grant Kubota is representing Morgan Stanley,” commented Clyde Matsusaka, branch manager of Morgan Stanley’s Honolulu office. “To be named to this list recognizes Grant’s professionalism and dedication to the needs of his valued clients.”