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Firm-wide stats for Morgan Stanley

Total advisors

23,211

Across 1,020 offices

Clients per advisor

114 High

Avg AUM per client

$670,481 High

HNW client ratio

2% Very Low

About

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that delivers a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. In the financial planning brochure MSWM reports managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers plans both directly to individuals and under Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

MSWM’s financial planning process is centered on a structured discovery conversation and firm‑approved planning tools; the brochure notes plans may use the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes, and the service does not provide individual security recommendations as part of the standalone planning program. The brochure also emphasizes that clients are responsible for implementing and updating plans, and that MSWM generally acts in an advisory capacity for planning but will not be an ERISA fiduciary for retirement accounts unless separately engaged in writing.

Alongside the common large‑firm features described in the brochure (wrap programs, affiliated broker‑dealer, broad retail and institutional offerings), MSWM’s broader ADV disclosures point to several less common activities for firms of this type, including relationships with investment companies and private funds, an affiliated commodity pool operator (Ceres Managed Futures LLC), and principal trading and structured‑product activities through its parent. The brochure also discloses multiple regulatory settlement matters and indicates that certain other advisory arrangements described in the firm’s broader ADV filings may include performance‑based fees and additional financial product sales.

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Expertise

General estate planning guidance

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Location

740 Shades Creek Parkway

Birmingham AL 35209

Advisors at this office

86

Advisors at this office

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Whitney H

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

Whitney Henson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. 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 employs a structured financial planning process and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Jeffrey E

Series 63

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

Jeffrey English is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

General estate planning guidance
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Joseph D

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

Joseph Donald IV is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, Alabama, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and involvement with Sunrise Fly Shop. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery tools and firm-approved methodologies.

General estate planning guidance
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Caroline H

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

Caroline Hancock is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Her prior work experience includes roles in automotive merchandising and nonprofit organizations, as well as a position at Birmingham Southern College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

General estate planning guidance
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William C

Series 63

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

William Cummings is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously held roles at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, Inc., and Compass Bank from 2004 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools, including Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, to develop tailored financial plans.

General estate planning guidance
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Dylan Y

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

Dylan Young is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Peachtree Planning and held various roles in event management, hospitality, and education. He serves as a Junior Board Member for Down Syndrome Alabama, where he contributes to event planning and awareness efforts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research while serving both retail and institutional clients.

General estate planning guidance
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Hollis G

CFP®, Series 63

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

Hollis Gieger Jr. is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently advising at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, International Advisory Consultants Inc., and Brookline Investments, Inc. He is a passive investor in several biotechnology and technology ventures, including early-stage companies and low-income housing tax credit syndication. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, combining tailored financial planning with access to extensive investment resources and tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes structured, advisory-driven planning processes.

General estate planning guidance

Edward P

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

Edward Powell is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has built a career spanning over three decades in financial services, beginning his advisory work in 1988 after a career as an entrepreneur in the building materials distribution industry. Edward has spent his entire advisory career with Merrill, developing long-term relationships with clients, many of whom have remained with him since the start of his tenure. With over 36 years of experience at Merrill, Edward specializes in creating personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's risk tolerance, investment objectives, and time horizon. His approach emphasizes a disciplined process that involves getting to know clients and their families to deliver service aligned with their unique financial situations. Edward holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Auburn University. Edward and his wife Sarah live in Mountain Brook, Alabama. They spend much of their free time at Lake Martin with their five children and seven grandchildren.

Wealth management Established Professionals Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Coleman R

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

Coleman Richards is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, BBVA Wealth Solutions, and several BBVA-related entities from 2014 through the present. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad 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 and modeling techniques.

General estate planning guidance
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David H

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

David Heath is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a small number of personal condominium investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of 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 discovery tools and modeling techniques, and it offers a variety of retail and institutional investment solutions.

General estate planning guidance
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Henry H

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

Henry Hagood is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012, currently serving at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory work, he is Vice President of the Pinnacle Chapter of BNI, a professional networking group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include relationships with investment companies, private funds, and principal trading activities.

General estate planning guidance
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Sarah B

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

Sarah Burns is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Secure Asset Management LLC, Aurora Securities Inc, GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY of America, Park Avenue Securities, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a FINRA Dispute Resolution Arbitrator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and offers diversified investment services across retail and institutional segments.

General estate planning guidance
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Jackson E

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

Jackson English is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, he worked at Troy University and American Christian Academy from 2013 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

General estate planning guidance
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William H

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

William Hagedorn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CrossFit Mudtown, CrossFit 280, Southern Nuclear Operating Company, and in the restaurant industry. 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, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment models.

General estate planning guidance
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William C

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Morgan Stanley

William Caine is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with 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 ambassador with the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and acts as trustee and executor for various estates. 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 financial planning services using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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