Knoxville, TN Office

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.