My Story and Services

With over 19 years' experience in the financial services industry, I am committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals. My approach is built on three pillars: planning, investment management, and an ongoing service commitment to help you every step of the way.

My focuses include wealth management and retirement planning for individuals, families, business owners, executives, and corporate retirement plan participants.

My process begins with an in-depth conversation about your current financial situation and long-term objectives. Through careful planning, I uncover overlooked opportunities, address potential gaps, and create a strategy that adapts to life’s changes. With experienced investment management, I focus on growing and preserving your wealth, with an ongoing service commitment to help you stay informed, aligned, and prepared for the unexpected.

Let’s start the conversation about how I can help you and your family work towards a brighter financial future. Contact me today to begin.
Services Include
Securities Agent: MN, WY, NC, MA, MO, OR, LA, MI, ND, OK, AL, GA, VA, WI, KY, WA, TN, NE, CA, WV, TX, NJ, SC, PA, IN, IL, FL, AZ, AR, MD, NY, KS, CO, PR, OH, MS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2158257
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Jeremy is committed to providing clients with exceptional service, timely and thoughtful guidance, and clear financial education. Entering the financial industry in 2006, he brings over 18 years of experience, helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complexities of personal finance. His experience spans tailored wealth management, business and estate planning strategies, tax management strategies, corporate retirement plans, and sustainable investing.

Originally from Brentwood, TN, Jeremy attended Father Ryan High School before earning a degree in Political Science from Boston College. He is deeply passionate about working with clients to help seek their financial goals, and he considers it an honor to be part of their journeys.

Jeremy and his wife, Jennifer, have been married since 2002 and are the proud parents of three boys: one studying mechanical engineering at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, another currently attending Father Ryan High School, and the youngest at St. Bernard Academy. As a family, they make an effort to travel internationally each year, fostering a shared love for exploration. Jeremy himself has visited 42 states and 24 countries, and he enjoys sharing these experiences with his family.

In his community, Jeremy actively participates in the Men’s Club at Holy Family Catholic Church and the Saint Bernard Parents Association. In 2022, he was honored as the Catholic Professional of the Year. Jeremy enjoys watching his children’s activities, playing touch rugby, and participating in mission trips.

Your Success, My Process

My disciplined approach begins with developing a comprehensive understanding of who you are, what you value and what you truly want your wealth to accomplish. Specifically, you can count on me to work closely with you in the following manner:
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    Discovery
    Before offering specific recommendations, I take the time to truly understand you—both as a person and as an investor. I explore your goals, aspirations, and what you hope to achieve for yourself and your family. This involves an in-depth conversation about your current financial situation, future objectives, risk tolerance, and other factors that will help me develop a customized plan tailored specifically to you.
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    Formulation
    I analyze your input to create a personalized wealth management plan with recommendations designed to meet the objectives you’ve set. These recommendations may include strategies for helping business owners plan their eventual exit, retirement planning, executive compensation, tax minimization, wealth transfer, private equity, and access to Banking and Lending Services. Most importantly, your plan features a customized asset allocation that accounts for your entire financial picture, including accounts held at other institutions.
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    Implementation
    After presenting your plan, I collaborate closely with you to bring it to life. This may include consultations with Morgan Stanley specialists in areas such as private equity, estate planning, business exit planning, lending strategies, and other disciplines relevant to your needs. Additionally, I will develop an investment strategy tailored to the goals and criteria identified during the Discovery phase of our process.
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    Evaluation
    I believe ongoing communication is essential to building a strong financial partnership. I am committed to staying attuned to your evolving financial needs and providing actionable solutions to address them. This involves continuously monitoring your plan and portfolio to ensure your assets are well-positioned to adapt to both your changing circumstances and shifting market conditions.

Digital Tools and Resources

As a client of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, you have access to a wide array of digital tools and resources designed to enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we offer to our clients:
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
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    Total Wealth View
    Securely housed within Morgan Stanley Online, Total Wealth View allows you to link accounts from other institutions. It gives you a more complete view of your financial picture and will help us make better decisions with respect to your goal planning. By updating your information in real time, it eliminates the inconvenience of having to provide statements and ensures that we are making decisions based on a full and timely financial picture.
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
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    Sign up for eDelivery today and start receiving email notifications as soon as your account documents are available on Morgan Stanley Online or the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It's quick, convenient & secure.
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio’s exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.
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    Financial Planning
    Morgan Stanley Financial Planning can show you a single, comprehensive snapshot of your finances. We can help you create a wealth plan that’s adaptable to the different stages of your life using our award winning tools- Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView.
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    Private Markets
    Many of today’s companies stay private longer, with more of their valuation being created before they become publicly traded. Morgan Stanley Private Markets connects a broad network of potential private investors in an accessible ecosystem, allowing eligible clients to buy and sell securities of private companies.
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Location

2000 Meridian Blvd
Suite 290
Franklin, TN 37067
US
Direct:
(615) 764-4477(615) 764-4477
Toll-Free:
(866) 835-7152(866) 835-7152
Fax:
(615) 764-4401(615) 764-4401

Meet My Team

About Andy Grad

Andy Grad's journey to becoming a Senior Registered Client Service Associate at Morgan Stanley is fueled by a profound passion for helping others. His career has traversed various roles where he made significant impacts, from being an EMT to guiding individuals towards fulfilling careers as a recruiter. In late 2023, Andy brought this wealth of experience to Morgan Stanley, driven by an innate desire to aid clients in reaching their financial and retirement goals.

His academic background from San Francisco State University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration, forms the foundation of his deep understanding of the financial world. Andy’s professional acumen is further bolstered by an impressive array of certifications and licenses, including Life, Accident, Sickness & Health licenses, Variable Insurance license, SIE, Series 7, and Series 66. These qualifications enable him to offer comprehensive, well-rounded financial advice to his clients.

At the heart of Andy’s approach is his genuine care for his clients' well-being. He stands out in the financial services industry by prioritizing people over profits, a philosophy that resonates deeply with those he serves. His clients often describe him as caring and committed, traits that underscore his dedication to making a positive and lasting impact in their lives. Andy leverages a team-based approach, offering clients the reassurance and benefits of a diverse, experienced support system. The most fulfilling aspect of his work is witnessing the tangible, positive changes he facilitates in his clients' financial journeys.

Outside the office, Andy's commitment extends to his community involvement with the Surfrider Foundation, reflecting his dedication to environmental stewardship. His personal interests include a love for sports like hockey and golf, and a keen interest in computer technology and hardware. On a personal note, Andy has been embracing the journey of fatherhood, with his first child now almost a year old. This milestone has given him a deeper appreciation for the evolving financial needs of growing families, further enriching his perspective in his work.

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Mark Thompson

NMLS# 152531

Mark Thompson is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

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.

Mark began his career in financial services in 1995, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Private Banker at Merrill Lynch.

Mark is a graduate of St. Thomas University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He lives in Franklin, Tennessee with his family. Outside of the office, Mark enjoys playing golf and hockey.
NMLS#: 152531

About Robert Petersen

Robert Petersen is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Tennessee.

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.

Robert began his career in financial services in 1995, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Financial Relationship Counselor at Wells Fargo Advisors. He also served in various investment related roles and as a Relationship Manager at Wachovia Securities.

Robert is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Outside of the office, Robert volunteers his time as a youth baseball coach and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
NMLS#: 799938
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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
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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