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Barbara Kwiatkowski Fired by Morgan Stanley

Securities Lawyer Jonathan Kurta
By: Jonathan Kurta Author
November 6, 2025 at 7:14pm

Barbara Kwiatkowski (CRD #: 2475359) has been fired by Morgan Stanley. This disclosure appears on her BrokerCheck record, accessed on November 6, 2025. Keep reading if you have questions regarding her alleged conduct.

Employment Separation After Allegations

On September 19, 2025, Morgan Stanley fired Barbara Kwiatkowski following allegations that she completed or altered client-signed documents, including by adding the client’s initials to those alterations after having received verbal education for the same conduct.

High Standards of Commercial Honor

FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Altering client-signed documents may violate this rule.

Background Information

Barbara Kwiatkowski has passed the following exams:

  • Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination 
  • SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination 
  • Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination

She has registered with the following firms:

  • Morgan Stanley (CRD #: 149777)
  • UBS Financial Services (CRD #: 8174)

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If you worked with Barbara Kwiatkowski and you have concerns about your investments, please contact us today at 877-600-0098 or info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation.

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