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Morgan Stanley Lays Off 3% of Workforce, Excluding Financial Advisors

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 10, 2026

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Morgan Stanley has announced layoffs affecting 3% of its workforce, although financial advisors will not be impacted. The decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments in response to market conditions. While the exact number of employees affected is not specified, the layoffs are part of a broader trend in the financial sector. The company aims to streamline operations while maintaining its advisory services. This move indicates a strategic shift as Morgan Stanley navigates the current economic landscape.

LayoffTalk has tracked 18 layoff events at Morgan Stanley since June 2025, including 528 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 14 additional events known from news reporting.

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Morgan StanleyMS
Financials · 80,000 employees
18
EVENTS TRACKED
528
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED APR 11, 2026LAST UPDATED APR 11, 2026