James Williams
First Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(305) 533-1706(305) 533-1706
Jerry Williams
Managing Director, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor,
International Client Advisor
Direct:
(305) 533-1702(305) 533-1702
My Mission Statement
Providing my clients with white-glove service and investment insights in the Wealth Management field, creating personalized long-term goals.
My Story and Services
Morgan Stanley serves many of the world’s most sophisticated investors, and our firm is one of the nation’s leading firms to help clients with their personal wealth. As your Financial Advisor, I have experience with the unique challenges, styles and strategies that distinguish wealthy investors. I will work with you to help you preserve and grow your wealth, relying on the insights of seasoned investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Securities Agent: MI, FL, CO, TX, SC, GA, SD, VA, MN, NY, MT, MA, WY, TN, DE, ID, NJ, CA, NV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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Experience
For over 30 years I have been a part of the Financial Industry, assisting clients internationally from throughout Latin America, the United Kingdom and the United States. I am proud of the strong relationships I have built over time with individuals and their families that I serve. I am deeply dedicated to fulfilling your goals and objectives while dealing with challenges that may occur along the way. Obtaining financial success for all of my clients is my ultimate goal.
Work Experience
2004 - Present: Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney - Financial Advisor
2001 - 2004: Coutts Miami - Relationship Manager
1999 - 2001: Barclays Miami - Advisory Portfolio & Relationship Manager
1990 - 1998: London - Worked on the Institutional side doing Equity Research & Sales, at Morgan Stanley International, Cazenove & Co, and Banque Paribas
2001 - 2004: Coutts Miami - Relationship Manager
1999 - 2001: Barclays Miami - Advisory Portfolio & Relationship Manager
1990 - 1998: London - Worked on the Institutional side doing Equity Research & Sales, at Morgan Stanley International, Cazenove & Co, and Banque Paribas
Education
Master in International Management: Thunderbird School of Global Management - Phoenix, Arizona
Bachelor of Electronic Engineering: ESPOL
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 31 - Futures Managed Funds
Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law
Series 65 - Investment Advisory Agent
Bachelor of Electronic Engineering: ESPOL
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 31 - Futures Managed Funds
Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law
Series 65 - Investment Advisory Agent
Awards
Member of Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney President's Club since 2006
Professional Alliance of Registered Securities Representatives and Advisors - National Directory of U.S Registered Securities Representatives and Advisors Ltd.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, Ranked #2
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
Professional Alliance of Registered Securities Representatives and Advisors - National Directory of U.S Registered Securities Representatives and Advisors Ltd.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, Ranked #2
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
Languages
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Fluent in Portuguese
Fluent in Portuguese
Working With You
Your goals, hopes and dreams are at the center of my work. That’s why I plan to meet with you at length when we first begin working together. Once I fully understand your situation and objectives, I’ll suggest ways to invest your hard-earned savings through a personalized investment strategy.
Working with me, you can expect that I will:
Develop a detailed financial strategy based on your goals
Set up a long-term, balanced wealth plan
Take the emotion out of money moves, so you can make smart decisions
Be flexible. When changes come to your life, or in the market, I’ll adjust your financial strategy.
Set up a long-term, balanced wealth plan
Take the emotion out of money moves, so you can make smart decisions
Be flexible. When changes come to your life, or in the market, I’ll adjust your financial strategy.
In addition to Morgan Stanley’s lending division, I can coordinate work with your:
Tax specialist
Trust attorney
Insurance professional
Trust attorney
Insurance professional
Jerry Williams and the Client Service Team
Client Service Team
Lourdes Diez - Senior Client Services Associate
(305) 533-1745
Lourdes.J.Diez@morganstanley.com
Professional Details:
2015-Present: Morgan Stanley
2013-2015: Smith Barney
1993-2013: Morgan Stanley
Lourdes.J.Diez@morganstanley.com
Professional Details:
2015-Present: Morgan Stanley
2013-2015: Smith Barney
1993-2013: Morgan Stanley
Frances De Pawlikowski - Client Services Associate
(305) 533-0201
Frances.De.Pawlikowski@morganstanley.com
Professional Details:
2014-Present: Morgan Stanley
B.A., Business Administration - Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Frances.De.Pawlikowski@morganstanley.com
Professional Details:
2014-Present: Morgan Stanley
B.A., Business Administration - Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
David Llanos - Registered Client Services Associate
(305) 533-1727
David.Llanos@morganstanley.com
Professional Details:
2018-Present: Morgan Stanley
2014-2018: Wells Fargo Advisors
2013-2014: The Keyes Company
B.S., International Business - Florida International University - Miami, FL
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law
SIE - Securities Industry Essentials
David.Llanos@morganstanley.com
Professional Details:
2018-Present: Morgan Stanley
2014-2018: Wells Fargo Advisors
2013-2014: The Keyes Company
B.S., International Business - Florida International University - Miami, FL
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law
SIE - Securities Industry Essentials
James Williams - Financial Advisor
(305) 533-1706
James.Williams1@morganstanley.com
Professional Details:
2019-Present: Morgan Stanley
M.S., Finance - Boston College - Chestnut Hill, MA
B.S., Finance - University of Miami - Miami, FL
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law
SIE - Securities Industry Essentials
James.Williams1@morganstanley.com
Professional Details:
2019-Present: Morgan Stanley
M.S., Finance - Boston College - Chestnut Hill, MA
B.S., Finance - University of Miami - Miami, FL
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law
SIE - Securities Industry Essentials
Katherine Williams - Financial Advisor Associate
(305) 533-1755
Katherine.Williams@morganstanley.com
Professional Details:
2022-Present: Morgan Stanley
M.S., Finance - University of Miami - Miami, FL
B.S., Finance - University of Miami - Miami, FL
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law
SIE - Securities Industry Essentials
Katherine.Williams@morganstanley.com
Professional Details:
2022-Present: Morgan Stanley
M.S., Finance - University of Miami - Miami, FL
B.S., Finance - University of Miami - Miami, FL
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law
SIE - Securities Industry Essentials
Location
200 S Biscayne Blvd
Ste 1100
Miami, FL 33131
US
Direct:
(305) 533-1702(305) 533-1702
Meet My Team
Katherine Williams
Financial Advisor Associate
Phone:
(305) 533-1755(305) 533-1755
Lourdes Diez
Senior Client Services Associate
Phone:
(305) 533-1745(305) 533-1745
David Llanos
Registered Client Services Associate
Phone:
(305) 533-1727(305) 533-1727
About James Williams
Securities Agent: NV, DE, CO, NY, WY, MN, ID, SD, NJ, MT, MI, GA, FL, VA, TX, TN, MA, CA, SC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
About Katherine Williams
Securities Agent: MT, DE, NY, MA, TN, SC, NJ, MI, WY, ID, FL, CO, VA, MN, CA, TX, GA, NV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
Portfolio Insights
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
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Jerry Williams today.
1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
3Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
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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:
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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
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
3Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
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)
