My Story and Services

As your Financial Advisor, I 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, I can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will 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.
Securities Agent: MA, MI, CT, CA, OH, NM, NE, LA, TN, HI, DE, KY, IL, GA, FL, AL, WY, MS, VA, SC, RI, MO, MD, CO, AZ, VT, DC, UT, MT, IN, WV, WI, TX, NY, NJ, NC, SD, PA, NV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1279063
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Education and Licensing
  • BS- Business and Behavioral ScienceOglethorpe University
  • Life Insurance and Fixed and Variable Annuities
  • Series 7 and 66
Honors and Recognition
  • 2012 Five Star Wealth Manager Award. Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods: 2012 Award – 02/03/2012 – 07/22/2012.
  • Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors ​2022 - 2024 Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2022 - 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
  • Morgan Stanley Century Club Member
  • Morgan Stanley John Houseman Award Recipient
  • Morgan Stanley Lending Achievement Award
  • National Recognition Council- Morgan Stanley 2010-2020
  • National Recognition Council- UBS Financial Services 2002-2009

Client Service Team

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    Savannah Bailey - Senior Registered Associate
    Phone:
    (404) 459-3856(404) 459-3856
    Email:Savannah.Cernosek@morganstanley.com
    Savannah joined Morgan Stanley in 2013 and oversees business development for the group. She connects privately held business owners to Morgan Stanley's Private Banking Group and investment banking resources.

    Savannah is instrumental in helping business owners achieve their lending and growth needs. She holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66, and graduated from the University of Alabama with a BA in advertising.

    In her spare time, Savannah enjoys traveling internationally, being outdoors, and volunteering with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. She currently resides in Buckhead.
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    Deborah Restauri - Portfolio Associate
    Phone:
    (404) 459-3863(404) 459-3863
    Email:Deborah.Restauri@morganstanley.com
    Debbie takes great pride and plays a significant role in providing our clients with exceptional service in her administrative position. Debbie will generally be your first point of contact with your on-boarding process, and any administrative task or question you may have.

    With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Debbie brings a wealth of knowledge to our team to best serve you. She holds the FINRA Series 7,63, 65, and 31.

    Debbie currently resides in Marietta. She enjoys spending time with friends, and visiting her son, Brandon, in Park City, Utah.
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    Michelle Veach - Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (404) 459-3804(404) 459-3804
    Email:Michelle.Veach@morganstanley.com
    Michelle joined Morgan Stanley in 2019 after working in banking, finance, and insurance. Her extensive knowledge, and experience, that she brings makes her an invaluable resource to both the team and our valued clients. She is the newest addition to our team and assists our clients with all administrative tasks and questions.

    Michelle currently resides in Brookhaven with her daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends and her dog Leia.

Location

5565 Glenridge Conn
Suite 1900
Atlanta, GA 30342
US
Direct:
(404) 459-3891(404) 459-3891
Fax:
(404) 935-9797(404) 935-9797

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 Maranda Barbour

NMLS# 1182370

Maranda Barbour is a Loan Portfolio Manager serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in the Southeast Region.

Maranda began her career in financial services in 1999, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010. Prior to being promoted to her current position, she served as an Associate Private Banker in Atlanta, Georgia. Before she joined the firm, Maranda was a Premier Client Manager for Bank of America.

Maranda earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Winthrop University. She and her family live in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Outside of the office, Maranda dedicates her time to youth mentoring programs and numerous community organizations, including Girl Scouts of America and the Greater North Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. She also enjoys walking, traveling, and hiking.
NMLS#: 1182370

About Mark Jansen

Mark Jansen is a Family Office Resources Generalist for Morgan Stanley’s Family Office Resources, covering the Southeast Region. In this capacity, Mark provides specialized expertise to Financial Advisors and their UHNW clients across a broad range of family wealth management issues including; family governance and wealth education, strategic estate and financial planning, philanthropy management and lifestyle advisory. Mark has over 30 years of experience advising wealthy families, business owners, and their children.

Most recently, Mark worked with New York Life in their Advanced Planning Group working with agents and their UHNW clients advising them on estate and legacy planning, business buy sell planning, and succession planning. Prior to New York Life, Mark held similar Advanced Planning Consulting roles in several National financial organizations. He originally started his career in the financial services industry in the tax department of the public accounting firm Grant Thornton. He is known for taking complex ideas and making them easy to understand. Frequently speaking to groups and individuals on estate and business planning, he brings a conversational style that helps to clarify the complex nature of these topics.

Mark received a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University in Collegeville MN, received his JD degree Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota and his CPA license while working at Grant Thornton. He holds a Series 7, 24 and 63 securities licenses. He currently lives in Richmond Virginia with his wife and occasionally one of their 6 children.
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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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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)