Our Team at Morgan Stanley Alexandria Branch

About Michael Ferguson

Mike is the Branch Manager of Morgan Stanley's office in Alexandria, Virginia where he leads an experienced and knowledgeable group of financial professionals. He has more than 15 years of experience in helping Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors grow their practices.

Mike joins the Alexandria team from the Boston complex. There, as Associate Complex Manager, he was responsible for overseeing more than 200 Financial Advisors and 30 Private Wealth Advisors. Mike joined the complex management team after serving as a Financial Advisor – that experience informs his ability to support Advisors and help grow their investor base.

With direct advisory experience, Mike brings a unique understanding of the tools that can both help Advisors stay competitive, but also to meet the needs of clients. From hiring new Advisors to helping current teams leverage the Firm’s vast resources, technology, and research, Mike delivers the kind of thoughtful, goal-driven leadership that has come to define Morgan Stanley’s wealth management division.

Mike received his bachelor’s degree from Providence College. He recently relocated to the Alexandria area with his wife and two children. He loves spending time with his family and coaching soccer and lacrosse. He is also an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hiking, camping, and fishing.
Securities Agent: DC, TX, VA; Investment Advisor Representative; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative

About Brande N. Coleman

Brande Coleman is the Business Service Officer for the Alexandria Branch and is responsible for providing leadership to our client service professionals. Her goal is to enhance our clients’ experience with Morgan Stanley by providing timely, pleasant, and seamless service. Brande has been in the finance industry for 18 years with a career spanning from retail banking and lending to retail and institutional investing. She began her investment career in Los Angeles, CA servicing institutional investors, and later transitioned into a role as a financial advisor. In 2016, Brande relocated to Virginia and continued her career as a financial advisor for 5 additional years before moving into leadership and joining the Morgan Stanley team.

Brande completed her education at California State University, Bakersfield and currently holds a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. She is an active member of the Association of African American Financial Advisors. Outside of the office, Brande is a dance instructor for children at local studio. She currently resides in Loudoun County with her two children, Tahj and Téjah.

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333 John Carlyle St
Suite 650
Alexandria, VA 22314
US
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