Columbus, OH Easton Way Office

Michael Beers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in BoomFlop Outfitters LLC, a hunting-inspired clothing line based in New Albany, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Gary Beckman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Beckman also serves as a trustee in an investment-related capacity in Bexley, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering 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 such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Mark Poulin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. In addition to his advisory work, Poulin is a part owner of a winery and provides consulting on practice management, leadership, and team development to financial advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Amanda Gallagher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2006, initially with Morgan Stanley DW Inc. and then continuing with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management from 2009 to the present. 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 and financial planning services, using firm-approved tools and a structured planning process.

Christopher Boyd is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, Ohio, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2022. Boyd serves as a board member for the BGCCO Milo-Grogan Holding Company and the BGCCO Milo-Grogan PC Company, charitable organizations supporting youth development programs affiliated with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm focuses on tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Karen Mayet Velasco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she spent a year at Broadway Pub. 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 utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to develop financial plans.

Ann Messana is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets from 2006 to 2009. 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 utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Ahmed Barghouty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously held roles at Primerica and Metro PCS. Barghouty also had an academic affiliation with the University of Akron from 2014 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.

Angela Blawut is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Devon Latimer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. 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, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning processes and various modeling tools to support client financial plans.

Gary Merryman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010, following prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and STIFEL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that integrate its Global Investment Committee’s research and risk modeling.

Kelly Halla is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering 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 as part of its financial planning process.

Matthew Zakelj is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously was affiliated with The Ohio State University from 2014 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured financial planning tools and methodologies to assist clients in developing personalized plans.

Brian Edwards is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 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. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing partner of BJE Investments LLC and the managing member of WHEM LLC, a non-investment-related holding company. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Heather Powell is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017 and was previously employed at TrueCore Federal Credit Union from 2012 to 2017. Powell is based in Columbus, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 planning tools such as the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.