Indiana & Central Illinois Market Office

Michael L. Green is a Market Executive for Morgan Stanley’s Indiana Central Illinois Market. He is responsible for the leadership and supervision of financial advisors and staff who provide complex wealth management solutions for some of the area’s most significant corporations, unions, endowments, and high net worth families.

Michael has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms since 1991. During this tenure, Michael has served the firm in numerous leadership capacities, notably:
Financial Advisor, Columbus Ohio May 1991 - September 2000
National Training Officer, Hartford Connecticut September 2000 - July 2002
Assistant/ Sales Manager, Cincinnati, Ohio July 2002 - August 2004
Branch Manager, St. Louis City, Chesterfield, Clayton Missouri & Shiloh, Illinois August 2004 - November 2012
Branch Manager- Troy, Michigan January 2012 – March 2019
Market Executive – Indiana Central Illinois Market – Current

In his current role as a Market Executive, Michael takes pride in leading and motivating advisors and teams towards building thriving, modern businesses that deliver better outcomes for clients.

In addition to his roles within the firm, Michael has been very active in the community. In September 2019, Michael climbed 19,341 ft. to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa, raising $25,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation in honor of his sister and many others who have fought breast cancer. Additionally, he led the establishment of a philanthropic series of fundraisers where employees own one month per year, form teams and raise money for the non-profit of their choice. This effort has raised thousands of dollars to help those in need within southeast Michigan. In addition, Michael contributes his time and resources to Gleaners Food Bank, Detroit’s Save Our Children, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Leader Dogs for the Blind, and the American Red Cross’ bottled water and water filtration distribution efforts in Flint, Michigan during that city’s ongoing contaminated water crisis. He has served on the board of directors of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club, the Saint Louis Community College Foundation and the Foundation for the Black Repertory Theatre of Saint Louis. Additionally, Michael was a member of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.

He is an active member of Sigma Pi Phi (The Boulé), a post-graduate fraternity comprised of African American men throughout the country who are focused on making a difference in their communities. Michael continues dedicate his time and appreciation through Boulé’s philanthropic efforts.

Michael received his Bachelor of Arts degree in management and marketing from Capital University and he is a graduate of Saint Charles Preparatory School, both located in Bexley, Ohio.

Michael enjoys; golf, fishing, boating, coaching youth basketball and watching his children participate in several sports and artistic endeavors. He and his wife, Lynda, reside in Westfield, Indiana. They have 3 children: 31-year-old son Michael Jr. and 13-year-old twins, Quinn and Kennedy.

Lara Shelton is the Associate Market Manager for the Indiana Central Illinois Market. Before joining the ICI Market, Lara was Financial Planning Director of the Heartland Complex, serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.

Lara began her career in financial services at Morgan Stanley in 2016. Prior to becoming a Wealth Advisory and Business Development Associate, Lara spent 10 years as an entrepreneur – she founded and managed a successful online retail business. Before her entrepreneurial career, Lara was an educator, with a focus in math and science.

Lara graduated from Miami University and holds her Certified Financial Planner^® designation. She and her husband, Tyler, have two boys, Jack and Will and their rescue dog, Billy Ray. Outside the office, she enjoys traveling, painting, hiking and spending time with her friends and family. She volunteers for various organizations, the boys’ schools and her church.

With more than twenty years’ experience at Morgan Stanley in various administrative positions, April has gained a sound understanding of the firm’s supporting operations. Starting as a receptionist/cashier, she steadily advanced through several operations and risk management positions to attain her current status. In addition to receptionist/cashier, she has held the positions of Senior Registered Client Service Associate, Business Service Manager, Complex Risk Officer and, most recently, Senior Risk Officer.

April has a BS degree in Financial Services, with a minor in Management, from Wright State University in Dayton, OH. She enthusiastically supports the Ohio State Buckeyes and the San Francisco 49ers. April enjoys being active and spending time with friends and family.

Kimberly Guidone is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Offices in the Indiana and Central Illinois Market.

Kimberly began her career in financial services in 1996 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. She also served as an Investment Relationship Manager with Key Investment Services and a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial. Kimberly received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Wright State University. Outside of the office, Kimberly spends time with her family enjoying hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities.

As Business Development Manager for the Indianapolis Complex, Onajh’ Porter is responsible for executing strategic and tactical initiatives across the complex. He works with the complex’s Financial Advisors to promote a high standard of care through the adoption of modern wealth management tools and financial planning.

Prior to his role as Business Development Manager, he was a Financial Advisor/Portfolio Management Associate in Chicago, IL where he focused prospecting, coordinating business development and marketing efforts, and driving the implementation of modern wealth management tools for himself and Senior Advisor. Onajh’ also spent time as a Branch Analyst—a two-year immersive analyst rotation program surveying Operations; Risk & Compliance; Business Development; and adding value to various Financial Advisor practices. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Onajh’ attended Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee where he graduated with a Financial Economics degree.

Sherrie Jones is a Market Business Service Officer at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. She has 30 years’ experience at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms. Her professional interests focus on changing clients’ lives by offering the highest-level service available, as well as mentoring support professionals to help them achieve their career goals. She has served on the Firm’s Business Service Advisory Council. She is a strong advocate for giving back, including Project Sunshine and SIFMA Invest Write.

Sherrie grew up in a large family on a farm in Indiana, where she learned the importance of hard work and collaboration. She has an Associate Degree in Business Administration from IBC in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Sherrie’s personal interests include riding her Peloton spin bike, gourmet cooking, traveling (22 countries so far), and spending time with her daughters and grandson.

Allie joined Morgan Stanley in May of 2023 as the Market Administrator. In this role, Allie is responsible for providing overall administrative support for the Market Management team.

Allie is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington with a Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management degree. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Allie was an Event and Volunteer Specialist at Damar Services, where she planned a variety of events and led Damar’s volunteer program. In her free time, she loves to travel, camp, and spend time with her family and friends