Payton Ve Strand is a CFP® professional at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, they worked at JPMorgan Securities, LLC and PYA Waltman Capital, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Joshua Wallen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Wallen held positions at Pilot Flying J, the University of Tennessee, Palmetto Corporation, Boeing, Nolan Transportation Group, and Grande Dunes Ocean Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods.

Andrew Venable is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in a local shredding business in Alcoa, Tennessee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Traci Hejna is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously held positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and models outcomes through techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

David Gilliam is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 after three years at Jessup & Associates and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeffrey Miller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Davis Petersen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates and Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC. Petersen has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Brian Welch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC and various divisions within Morgan Stanley since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

Ryan Kelly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at NAD Ventures LLC, an investment and finance-related firm based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a comprehensive advisory platform that includes Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies.

Christopher Whitman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including comprehensive financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques to assist clients.

Nicholas Skvara is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Crystal Lures, a recreational business, and is involved in digital marketing through SKEEF LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and modeling techniques, offering advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Garrick Ralston is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 license and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

David Elias is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2003 to 2009. Elias holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He is the sole owner of Elias Development LLC, a software development business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and provides planning through a structured process that includes scenario modeling and advisory support.

Taylor Shannon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Shannon was involved with Knox Ridge Apartments and has longstanding roles at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and Knoxville Catholic High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools to deliver tailored financial advice.

Craig Mayfield is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009, followed by positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to individuals and through employer partnerships.

Deanna Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, Tennessee, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 30 years of industry experience. She worked at First Tennessee Brokerage for 19 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jonathan Gilliam is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of finance, he manages a landscaping business in Knoxville. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and financial planning to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee’s research.

Corey Wilson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of an investment-related company involved in rental property management in Knoxville, Tennessee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory services.

Melissa Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliate firms since 2019 and is also involved with Heritage Ministries, Inc., a civic and community organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Brandie Julian is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. She has worked in various roles across financial services and related fields since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is a director of the Smoky Mountain Music Festival, a family business based in Knoxville. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers customized financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and a comprehensive investment approach.

Hampton Peters is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and other diverse positions outside finance, such as with Silver Screen Bottling Company and Old City Athletic Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning uses structured discovery conversations and planning tools but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Austin Loven is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Pilot Flying J and Chick-fil-A, and has been involved with the University of Tennessee since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Elijah Snyder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Pilot Company, Hodges Doughty and Carson Law, and BFRA. Outside of his advisory career, he was involved with Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church for eight years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Avery Massengill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets Inc for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment models to support its services and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Emily Webber is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she has worked since 2015, including ten years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. She has ten years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for a local religious organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning, supported by structured discovery processes and analytical tools such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Brandon Scarbro is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct relationships and corporate agreements.

Jacob Dotson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, he held positions at the University of Colorado, New England College, and Rocky Hill Parks and Recreation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing advisory programs that include tailored financial planning. The firm’s approach emphasizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools to develop plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Fairclough is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, currently working at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He is also a co-owner of a real estate venture outside of his advisory work. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery methods and advanced modeling tools.

Shannon Orban is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Animale Sanctuary, which rescues and rehomes abused, neglected, and abandoned animals. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Kimberly Redfern is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with 7 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Matthew Whitman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Pruitt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct professor at Tennessee Wesleyan College and participates as a public speaker for continuing legal education seminars. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages a large portfolio of client assets, employing a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

William Rehnberg is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at CCS Transactions, LLC, Chartwell Financial Advisory, Inc., and the University of St. Thomas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and offers services supported by its Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

William Smedley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has recent experience at Northwestern Mutual, Aon, and The North Face, and has been affiliated with Belmont University since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning services.

Gregory Sexton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, including at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Sexton serves as a trustee of two investment-related trusts in Germantown, TN. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, serving a broad range of clients with both retail and institutional solutions.