Board Member

Maria Shtabskaya is a financial advisor at the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management branch in Beverly Hills. Maria assists her clients with investments through funds gained by inheritance, divorce settlements, and personal injury settlements, and manages retirement funds and real estate financing.

Born in Russia, Maria became an entrepreneur at the age of 21, operating her own successful travel agency before immigrating to the United States in 2004, where she was recruited to join Morgan Stanley Beverly Hills for an entry-level position. Maria was quickly promoted three times and spent several years working with a top-producing financial advising team servicing exclusive and sophisticated clients before becoming a financial adviser who now holds licenses in General Securities (Series 7), Investment Advisor (Series 66) and Uniform Securities Agent (Series 63).

Maria found her niche in the Eastern European and Russian communities. She serves both communities in her work, community service, and philanthropic efforts. As a West Hollywood resident, she previously served as the Vice Chair of the Russian Advisory Board for the City of West Hollywood from 2012–2014. Now, she currently serves as the Executive Committee Member of the Eastern European Bar Association. She is a member and supporter of 360Karma.com and Empowering Women organization founded by Catherine Grey. She continues to give back to her community, and in 2017, Maria was awarded the Woman in Leadership Award by the West Hollywood Women’s Advisory Board in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community. She also received recognition of professional achievements and exceptional contributions on behalf of the 50th Assembly District of the State of California, as well as The House of Representatives on behalf of the congressman Adam B Schiff. In 2019 Maria was listed by Forbes as a Next Gen Best-In-State Wealth Advisor, America’s Top Women Advisors in 2020, and Best-In-State Women Advisors in 2022 and 2023. Maria is also an accomplished ballroom dancer and instructor.