Jason Taggart
Private Banker
Alexander Zimmerman
First Vice President, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor,
Alternative Investments Director,
Insurance Planning Director,
Financial Planning Specialist
Direct:
(770) 481-1741(770) 481-1741
My Mission Statement
Providing you steadfast guidance to live life on your terms
About Me
Drawing on over 17 years of industry experience, Alexander creates tailored wealth management solutions for high net worth clients across the globe. Sensitive to cultural nuances, he brings a depth of knowledge and perspective to the modern complexities of cross-border wealth management, working predominantly with clients across the United States, Europe and West Africa.
Alexander began his career as an Energy Derivative Broker in London and New York. As the regulatory environment changed, he pursued building a boutique alternative investment brokerage centered on managed futures and commodity futures trading, before transitioning into advising individuals, startups and family-owned businesses at Morgan Stanley. Born and raised in Paris, France, Alexander graduated from the Sorbonne with Honors and a Masters in Finance. He speaks five languages – including French, English and Russian fluently – works closely with the expatriate community, and is well-versed in international estate planning strategies.
Alexander was named Five-Star Wealth Manager in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Studious in his approach and thoughtful in his execution, Alexander's objective is that your money outlives you, while helping provide you the financial independence to live life on your terms.
2020-2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2020-2025) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods: (2020-2025)
Evaluation periods for all Five Star awards, broken down by market, can be found at https://www.fivestarprofessional.com/wmdisclosures
Alexander began his career as an Energy Derivative Broker in London and New York. As the regulatory environment changed, he pursued building a boutique alternative investment brokerage centered on managed futures and commodity futures trading, before transitioning into advising individuals, startups and family-owned businesses at Morgan Stanley. Born and raised in Paris, France, Alexander graduated from the Sorbonne with Honors and a Masters in Finance. He speaks five languages – including French, English and Russian fluently – works closely with the expatriate community, and is well-versed in international estate planning strategies.
Alexander was named Five-Star Wealth Manager in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Studious in his approach and thoughtful in his execution, Alexander's objective is that your money outlives you, while helping provide you the financial independence to live life on your terms.
2020-2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2020-2025) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods: (2020-2025)
Evaluation periods for all Five Star awards, broken down by market, can be found at https://www.fivestarprofessional.com/wmdisclosures
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NMLS#: 1482042
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OUR CLIENTS UNDERSTAND THAT DECISIONS THEY MAKE AROUND COMPANY STOCK AND OPTIONS ARE SOME OF THE MOST CONSEQUENTIAL THEY’LL FACE IN THEIR FINANCIAL LIFE.
You may be asking yourself:
• How well do I understand my equity compensation and the strategies that exist to maximize its value?
• Am I being as smart as my managers and coworkers with my equity compensation? Should I be making different choices based on my specific situation?
• How do I turn my company equity into something I can enjoy?
• Can I afford to leave my company, and how should I plan for that?
• How well do I understand my equity compensation and the strategies that exist to maximize its value?
• Am I being as smart as my managers and coworkers with my equity compensation? Should I be making different choices based on my specific situation?
• How do I turn my company equity into something I can enjoy?
• Can I afford to leave my company, and how should I plan for that?
How I can help
Understanding how your stock or option plan works is only the first step. I work with you articulate specific goals such as diversification, tax management, charitable gifting, or simply having enough cash to live on while you wait for an exit. Projecting a variety of multi-year scenarios, I help you make the best possible decisions you can to help maximize this valuable asset.
Why Me?
I am part of a small group of Morgan Stanley advisors trained and experienced in these complex issues and have tools and resources that stand out among your choices in selecting a financial advisor.
Awards & Certifications
Five Star Wealth Manager
Alex was named a Five Star Wealth Manager in 2020-2024. This is an award given to outstanding wealth managers and investment professionals who each undergo a thorough research process before being considered for the final list of award winners.
2021-2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2021-2024) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2021 Award - 11/30/20 - 6/25/21
2022 Award - 12/31/21 - 6/10/22
2023 Award - 11/14/22 - 5/31/23
2024 Award - 12/31/23 - 6/10/24
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
2021-2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2021-2024) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2021 Award - 11/30/20 - 6/25/21
2022 Award - 12/31/21 - 6/10/22
2023 Award - 11/14/22 - 5/31/23
2024 Award - 12/31/23 - 6/10/24
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
Masters in Finance
University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne
2006-2008
2006-2008
Pacesetter's Club
Alex earned this recognition in 2021 and 2022. This is considered Morgan Stanley's prestigious club which honors Financial Advisors who, early in their career, have demonstrated the highest professional standard and first class client service.
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Online Security Center
At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
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Total Wealth View
We've launched a new tool that allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.
The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind.
Learn More About Total Wealth ViewThe ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind.
Goals Based Planning
Working with us, paired with our technology, is a great way to access advice and build a wealth plan. Read more about the advantages of working with our planning technology to help reach your financial goals.
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MS Reserved
Morgan Stanley Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
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Portfolio Risk Platform
Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform is powered by BlackRock's Aladdin risk engine, a state-of-the-art, innovative risk engine used by several of the world’s largest institutional asset managers, providing you with comprehensive risk analytics and a sophisticated view of the risk/return dichotomy across your financial portfolios.
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Our 85 Year History
Explore our new interactive historical timeline to learn about Morgan Stanley through the decades - from our foundational years to building smarter wealth in modern times.
Explore Our HistoryMorgan Stanley Wealth Management
For 85 years, Morgan Stanley has been a global leader in financial services, with the scale and stability to help bring you valuable opportunities. Our priority is managing wealth with the highest level of service and providing financial advice to help support your goals at any stage of life.
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About Jason Taggart
Jason Taggart is a Senior Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Georgia.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Jason began his career in financial services in 2002, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. He also served as an Operations Supervisor at PHH Mortgage.
Jason is a graduate of Florida State University, where he received both a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Business Administration in Finance. He lives in Sandy Springs, Georgia with his family. Outside of the office, Jason enjoys spending time with family, attending his kids sporting events, traveling, watching college football, and coaching his daughters’ softball team.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Jason began his career in financial services in 2002, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. He also served as an Operations Supervisor at PHH Mortgage.
Jason is a graduate of Florida State University, where he received both a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Business Administration in Finance. He lives in Sandy Springs, Georgia with his family. Outside of the office, Jason enjoys spending time with family, attending his kids sporting events, traveling, watching college football, and coaching his daughters’ softball team.
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Wealth Management
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Portfolio Insights
Retirement
Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
5When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
6Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024), 3582895 (6/2024)
