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California barber taught himself stock trading and built $19 million fortune; now court revives family’s elder abuse claims against Morgan Stanley

Maurice Voce, a successful barber whose financial savvy amassed significant wealth, tragically deteriorated in health prior to his passing. Following his death, concerns arose about the effectiveness of his financial adviser's management amid Voce's cognitive difficulties. His family has since initiated a lawsuit against Morgan Stanley and adviser John Privitelli, alleging financial elder abuse.