About Don Davis
I help Financial Advisors and Teams Grow Net New Assets by combining Coaching, Strategic Teaming, and Morgan Stanley’s Platform—now accelerated by AI-enabled capabilities. As a Market Manager, my core strength is coaching Advisors and Teams to build stronger practices: better teaming, higher productivity, and—most importantly—sustained Net New Assets growth.
My 33 years with Morgan Stanley helps me leverage an extensive internal network and firm resources to solve problems, unlock opportunities, and bring the right capabilities to clients and prospects. A major priority for me now—and for our future—is ensuring our Market fully embraces AI-enabled capabilities to elevate both client service and advice. We have meaningful advantages in technology and platform breadth, and I’m committed to helping our teams translate those advantages into real-world results: better client experiences, more efficient practices, and stronger growth. I also believe deeply in the power of strategic partnerships among Advisors. The best outcomes often come when people intentionally pair complementary strengths (planning, investments, lending, alternatives, business owner solutions, and Ultra High Net Worth Clients to serve clients more completely. Done right, it’s not “a marriage,” it’s a joint venture/ strategic partnership that builds morale, acquires new clients, and leverages the talent of their peers. I prioritize a culture where people can speak openly, collaborate without fear of reprisal—because when the environment is personal and high-trust, performance follows.
Over the last 15 years I’ve become a practitioner of Stoic Philosophy and Principles. My favorite core philosophy is known as the Dichotomy of Control. Instead of wasting mental energy, anxiety, and frustration fighting things you can’t control, Stoicism suggests you accept external events exactly as they are. By doing so, you reclaim your power—how you choose to react is entirely up to you. Focus your energy on things you can control.
Outside of work, I’ve been married to my wife Lisa for 44 years, we have four dogs, and I proudly support dog adoption charities. I’m also passionate about motorcycles, enjoy cooking, and have a decent wine collection.
What I enjoy most professionally is seeing people I’ve hired, coached, and mentored over the years become Managing Directors, Senior Management Leaders, and Industry Standouts—that’s the legacy that matters to me. If you’re passionate about client-first advice and service and building great teams, I am always open to connecting.
Securities Agent: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WY; Investment Advisor Representative; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures