Kristina Shifflett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2013. She holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Raleigh, NC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Dharma Patel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at BlackRock and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and quantitative models.

Erik Williams is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Kreative Intelligence LLC—where he also served as an officer consulting and packaging custom goods—and Wells Fargo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Sarah Forney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and 2017, respectively. In addition to her advisory role, she provides general consulting through Sound Consulting Solutions. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Luke Ritsema is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously spent five years at Hatteras Investment Partners and has served as an assistant coach for the boys varsity soccer team at Cardinal Gibbons High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Shelley Bennett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014, including a role with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and comprehensive investment resources as part of its services.

Gregory Wesley Shanks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Raleigh, NC, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services, TIAA-CREF, Captrust, and Fidelity Investment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine retail and institutional solutions.

Duy Nguyen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools to support client financial goals, while typically acting in an advisory capacity rather than as a fiduciary for retirement accounts unless separately engaged.

Gaurav Judge is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Prior to his career in finance, he was involved with Amorino Gelato and Coffee for five years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Ellis Minton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Raleigh, NC, and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliate Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Garrett Anderson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 to support its advisory services.

Harold Russell III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he held positions at West Marine and completed his education at North Carolina State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and incorporates structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Justin Seager is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2024 and has prior experience in sports and technology sectors, including roles at Play'n Sports and Blast Motion. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner at Play'n Sports and is a contractor with USA Baseball. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and modeling techniques, serving clients through both direct and employer-related agreements.

Zachary Nazario is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), as well as experience at The University of Tampa. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Jonathan Phillips is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Raleigh, NC, with 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Aldonia Farms and Aldonia Farms II and serves on the finance committee of the NC Coastal Land Trust as well as the board of the Jones Island Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Joseph Cretella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Mita Kapila is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

John Dickinson 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 in various roles since 2009. Outside of his financial career, he is a member of a musical group based in Raleigh, North Carolina. 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 planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

William Nave is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools while acting primarily in an advisory capacity for planning services.

Kurtis Grant is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club and has academic experience from West Virginia University and South Lakes High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and extensive resources.