Michael Persaud , Mark Persaud

Irwin Persaud

Morgan Stanley

Mark Persaud is a Financial Advisor and Certified Alternative Investment Advisor with Morgan Stanley in Beverly Hills where he provides strategic solutions for foundations, institutions, non-profit organizations, endowments as well as ultra-high net worth individuals and families.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Mark was a Managing Partner with his own law firm where he advised and worked with media companies such as Sony, Universal, Warner and other media outlets dealing with intellectual property assets.

Additionally, Mark along with his two brothers, co-founded their own marketing and advertising firm, Persaud Brothers. With their agency, they advised C-Suite Executives of several Fortune 500 companies and brands. Before launching Persaud Brothers, Mark worked in the music industry as President of Quincy Jones’ Qwest / Warner Bros Records, and as Sr. VP of BMG / RCA Records.


Mark earned a Joint JD/MBA from Harvard University and a BA in Urban Studies from Yale University. Mark and his wife, Robyn, have two children, and they reside in Studio City, California.

Michael Persaud is a Portfolio Manager and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley in Beverly Hills, CA. Over the last decade he has built a practice that focuses on providing strategic and investment solutions for foundations, institutions, non-profit organizations, endowments as well as ultra-high net worth individuals and families.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Michael was President at MUSE Communications, a Hollywood based advertising agency. Additionally, Michael co-founded the brand marketing agency, Persaud Brothers, where he also served as President and advised c-suite executives of several Fortune 500 companies and brands.

Michael earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and BS in Finance from University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business. Michael is a co-founder and current Board Chairman of the Council of Urban Professionals. He is also an active board member with Harvardwood and SteamCoders, as well as serving on the fundraising committee of the Polytechnic School in Pasadena.

Michael resides in Sherman Oaks, CA with his two daughters.


Irwin Persaud is a Portfolio Manager and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley in Beverly Hills, CA. After 20 years running his own business and working to build others in media and entertainment, Irwin has spent the past 10 years working as an advisor to wealthy individuals and families, as well as institutions, including foundations, nonprofit organizations and endowments. Irwin works closely with his clients focusing on portfolio management, trust and estate planning strategies, philanthropy, and long-term financial planning.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Irwin along with his two brothers, co-founded their own marketing and advertising firm, Persaud Brothers. With their agency, they advised c-suite executives of several Fortune 500 companies and brands. Irwin earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Economics from Boston University.

Irwin and his wife, Aiko, live in Tarzana, a community in the San Fernando Valley area of California. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis and golf, he is an avid runner (Five Marathons), and a triathlete. Irwin is a founding member of the Council of Urban Professionals.