Alexandra Turpin, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(336) 271-4308(336) 271-4308
John Blakley
Vice President,
Branch Manager,
Financial Advisor
Direct:
(336) 271-4303(336) 271-4303
Toll-Free:
(800) 456-0456(800) 456-0456
My Mission Statement
Our mission is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients through exceptional personal service and world-class wealth management solutions. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the resources needed to grow and preserve their wealth through comprehensive and customized financial planning and investment strategies.
My Story and Services
We are an experienced team of financial professionals who serve as advisors to affluent investors and their families, helping them build and manage a personalized wealth management plan. No matter which stage in life our clients may be, they are likely to have two major goals: confidence that they’ll have the resources they need during their retirement years, and financial freedom for their families, both now and later.
With more than 30 years of collective experience, we understand that our clients’ achievements often come with new concerns about helping preserve lifestyle, minimize tax burdens, and properly preparing heirs. Our comprehensive approach to planning addresses many aspects of their financial affairs: investments, insurance, lending, estate planning strategies, legacy planning, - as well as coordinating the work of other professionals, such as accountants, attorneys, and portfolio managers. Our team’s training, knowledge and experience teamed with Morgan Stanley’s vast resources allow us to address the changing requirements of many stages of your financial life.
With more than 30 years of collective experience, we understand that our clients’ achievements often come with new concerns about helping preserve lifestyle, minimize tax burdens, and properly preparing heirs. Our comprehensive approach to planning addresses many aspects of their financial affairs: investments, insurance, lending, estate planning strategies, legacy planning, - as well as coordinating the work of other professionals, such as accountants, attorneys, and portfolio managers. Our team’s training, knowledge and experience teamed with Morgan Stanley’s vast resources allow us to address the changing requirements of many stages of your financial life.
Services Include
- 401(k) Rollovers
- 529 PlansFootnote1
- Access to Lending Services
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote2
- Asset Management
- Business PlanningFootnote3
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote4
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote5
- Executive Benefit ServicesFootnote6
- Financial PlanningFootnote7
- Fixed IncomeFootnote8
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote9
- Retirement PlanningFootnote10
- Structured ProductsFootnote11
- Wealth ManagementFootnote12
Securities Agent: CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, AK, CO, WY, VI, OK, ME, LA, KY, KS, ID, IA, HI, AL, AR, AZ; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
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Biography
John Blakley is Financial Advisor and Branch Manager. He has over 25 years of industry experience, and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011.
John began his career as a Financial Advisor Trainee at Merrill Lynch in 1995. Six years later, he joined UBS Paine Webber’s Branch Manager Trainee Program. During his 10 year tenure at UBS, John worked as both a producing and non-producing Branch Manager.
John was raised in Niles, Ohio, near Cleveland. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Lenoir-Rhyne University where he received a scholarship to play football.
John has been married to his wife Lori for 38 years. They have two adult daughters, two grandsons and a granddaughter.
He is a Member of Knights of Columbus Holy Family Catholic Church. John enjoys the outdoors. He is an avid fly fisherman and likes to garden.
John began his career as a Financial Advisor Trainee at Merrill Lynch in 1995. Six years later, he joined UBS Paine Webber’s Branch Manager Trainee Program. During his 10 year tenure at UBS, John worked as both a producing and non-producing Branch Manager.
John was raised in Niles, Ohio, near Cleveland. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Lenoir-Rhyne University where he received a scholarship to play football.
John has been married to his wife Lori for 38 years. They have two adult daughters, two grandsons and a granddaughter.
He is a Member of Knights of Columbus Holy Family Catholic Church. John enjoys the outdoors. He is an avid fly fisherman and likes to garden.
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300 N Greene St
Ste 1700
Greensboro, NC 27401
US
Direct:
(336) 271-4303(336) 271-4303
Toll-Free:
(800) 456-0456(800) 456-0456
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Becky Gentry, Senior Registered Client Associate
Senior Registered Client Associate
Phone:
(336) 271-4317(336) 271-4317
About Alexandra Turpin
Alex is a Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. Alex works with both retail and institutional investors, and focuses on financial planning, risk-managed investment strategies, retirement income planning and educating clients on annuity and insurance products in the context of estate planning strategies. She has been helping clients effectively manage their wealth in all aspects and planning for financial blind spots.
Alex holds her Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Communications from UNC Chapel Hill, and went on to earn an MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School with a concentration in Finance and Management Consulting. While studying for her MBA, she was the corporate sponsorship Vice President for Healthcare Employers and the Carolina Women in Business Association at Kenan-Flagler. Prior to attending Business School, Alex worked for a leading medical device and pharmaceutical consulting firm.
Alex is passionate about saving and improving the lives of homeless or neglected animals and volunteers with the Forsyth Humane Society. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her two dogs - Sydney and Remmi, ride her Irish Sporthorse Raven, and cheer on the UNC Tar Heels basketball team.
Alex holds her Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Communications from UNC Chapel Hill, and went on to earn an MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School with a concentration in Finance and Management Consulting. While studying for her MBA, she was the corporate sponsorship Vice President for Healthcare Employers and the Carolina Women in Business Association at Kenan-Flagler. Prior to attending Business School, Alex worked for a leading medical device and pharmaceutical consulting firm.
Alex is passionate about saving and improving the lives of homeless or neglected animals and volunteers with the Forsyth Humane Society. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her two dogs - Sydney and Remmi, ride her Irish Sporthorse Raven, and cheer on the UNC Tar Heels basketball team.
Securities Agent: OR, MI, MD, ID, CT, CO, MA, GA, AZ, AK, MT, CA, AL, NY, NC, DC, TX, OK, NV, NE, IL, VT, TN, NJ, MS, FL, WV, WY, NM, MO, DE, VA, UT, PA, OH, KY, HI, WI, WA, SC, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
About Becky Gentry
Becky Gentry joined Morgan Stanley in January of 2018 after 21 years at Wells Fargo Advisors as a Senior Registered Client Associate. She is most passionate about caring for and nurturing our clients by assisting them in addressing and resolving their needs, especially during times of stress or loss. Becky’s current responsibilities on the team include day-to-day operational support, digital engagement and account documentation procedures, execution of investment trades, and assisting with preparation for client meetings.
Becky attended Alvernia University, where she received a B.S. in Accounting and MBA in business administration. She and her husband, Ed, live in Thomasville, NC with our four rescue beagles. Her hobbies include running, hiking, and volunteering for Whole Lotta Love Doggy Transport.
Becky attended Alvernia University, where she received a B.S. in Accounting and MBA in business administration. She and her husband, Ed, live in Thomasville, NC with our four rescue beagles. Her hobbies include running, hiking, and volunteering for Whole Lotta Love Doggy Transport.
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Kristina Shifflett
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About Kristina Shifflett
Kristina Shifflett is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in North Carolina and 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.
Kristina began her career in financial services in 1995, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2005 as a Client Service Associate. Prior to joining the firm, she was an Operations Manager at Wachovia Securities.
Kristina lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her dog Rosco. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her children, puzzles, baking, gardening, and crafting.
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.
Kristina began her career in financial services in 1995, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2005 as a Client Service Associate. Prior to joining the firm, she was an Operations Manager at Wachovia Securities.
Kristina lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her dog Rosco. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her children, puzzles, baking, gardening, and crafting.
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- 401(k) Rollovers
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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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1Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
2Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
8Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
9Morgan 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.
10When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
11Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
12Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
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2Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
8Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
9Morgan 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.
10When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
11Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
12Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
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.
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CRC 6491812 (04/2024), 3582895 (6/2024)
