Thomas R. Johnston, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(470) 354-7130(470) 354-7130
Johnston Turner Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(470) 354-7130(470) 354-7130
Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Our Story and Services
As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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340 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE
Suite 550
Gainesville, GA 30501
US
Direct:
(470) 354-7130(470) 354-7130
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J. Thomas Turner, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(470) 354-7140(470) 354-7140
Kimberly McDonald
Senior Registered Associate
Phone:
(770) 481-1776(770) 481-1776
Mike Schak
Senior Registered Associate
Phone:
(770) 481-1779(770) 481-1779
About Me
Tom Johnston joined Morgan Stanley Wealth Management as a Financial Advisor in 2021. Prior to, he served at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 1993. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, a Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Management Director. His additional academic work includes: coursework for the CFP program and his completion of the Wealth Management in Practice: High Net Worth Investing Program through the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 2010. Tom focuses on wealth management strategies for high net worth families to help them create, manage, and preserve their wealth in accordance with their goals and concerns. Developing a trustworthy, effective, and successful long-term relationship is his top business priority.
In 1993, Tom graduated from Furman University with a degree in Business Administration while wrestling on scholarship for the Paladins. Tom is very active in the community having served on numerous non-profit boards and organizations, including President of Hall County YMCA, the North Georgia Community Foundation, Gainesville Rotary and many others. He is also a deacon at Lakewood Baptist Church. He and his wife, Leanne, have two children, Ashley and Tommy. Tom thoroughly enjoys golf, participating in triathlons, reading, and traveling with his family.
In 1993, Tom graduated from Furman University with a degree in Business Administration while wrestling on scholarship for the Paladins. Tom is very active in the community having served on numerous non-profit boards and organizations, including President of Hall County YMCA, the North Georgia Community Foundation, Gainesville Rotary and many others. He is also a deacon at Lakewood Baptist Church. He and his wife, Leanne, have two children, Ashley and Tommy. Tom thoroughly enjoys golf, participating in triathlons, reading, and traveling with his family.
Securities Agent: CO, KS, KY, CA, VA, SC, GA, WV, OK, NE, IN, TX, TN, AL, NY, MT, WA, IL, PA, FL, NC, MD, OH, MI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 544879
NMLS#: 544879
About Me
J. Thomas “Tommy” Turner has been active in the financial services industry since 1996, serving at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 2002 until 2021. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. and has his Master of Business Administration. His focus is helping clients in developing and implementing long-term wealth management strategies for their personal and business finances.
Tommy attended Furman University on an Army ROTC Scholarship, was student body president, and earned a BA degree in 1992. After Furman, he earned a Master of Business Administration at the University of South Carolina and served four years as an officer in the United States Army at Fort Jackson, S.C. Tommy is active in his community having served on the board of the Good News Clinic, the Deacon Leadership Council of Lakewood Baptist Church, and delivering Meals on Wheels. Tommy and his wife, Julie, live in Gainesville.
Tommy attended Furman University on an Army ROTC Scholarship, was student body president, and earned a BA degree in 1992. After Furman, he earned a Master of Business Administration at the University of South Carolina and served four years as an officer in the United States Army at Fort Jackson, S.C. Tommy is active in his community having served on the board of the Good News Clinic, the Deacon Leadership Council of Lakewood Baptist Church, and delivering Meals on Wheels. Tommy and his wife, Julie, live in Gainesville.
Securities Agent: GA, FL, SC, AL, OH, OK, MT, MI, WA, VA, TX, KS, WV, NC, TN, NE, KY, CA, NY, MD, IL, PA, IN, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 545110
NMLS#: 545110
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Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
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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:
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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.
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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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