My Story and Services

Judson Doster

Judd is steady and process-driven. He works with families to create and put into motion complex financial and planning strategies. His twenty-five years’ experience is built upon developing customized plans and structured investment portfolios to help families achieve the positive results they seek.

After graduating from Georgia Tech with a degree in Management and Economics, Judd was recruited by IBM, where he gained experience and skills until migrating into the financial advisory world in 1996. He has achieved the certifications of Family Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Management Director, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.

Judd has been married to his wife Teresa for 30 years. They are the proud parents of Sam & Maggie and three lively Weimaraners, Arnold, Freddie, and Roxy.

In his free time, Judd is an enthusiastic golfer, a serious amateur chef, and donates time and energy to community service through his board positions – Gatewood School Board of Directors, Salem Campmeeting Board of Trustees, and Eatonton Putnam Water Authority Board Member.
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Securities Agent: NH, NC, CT, AZ, MN, MD, DC, TX, TN, ME, KY, WY, RI, OH, UT, SC, HI, CA, OR, NJ, MT, MS, MA, FL, VA, PA, MI, LA, IL, AL, IA, SD, OK, NV, IN, GA, CO, AR, WI, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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A HOLISTIC PROCESS, WITH YOU IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT

As a Financial Advisor, my mission is to help clients make some of life's most critical choices, as well as appropriate decisions for where they are and where they want to go. From saving for your dream retirement or planning for your child's future education expenses, together we will identify what matters most to you and ensure that your goals are achievable on your timeline.

Similar to a well-oiled machine, the "parts" of a financial plan either serve the strategy or they do not. We will diligently monitor your plan to take into account the changing circumstances of your life and the environment, managing risk at each step of the way.

Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools and decades of industry experience, my goal is for my clients to feel a sense of peace knowing that their financial plan is on track and in trusted hands.
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1. Discovery
We begin with an organic discovery process of uncovering you and your family's most pertinent values, personal and financial circumstances, and pressing concerns to determine how I can add value. We will explore the lifestyle you enjoy and hope to lead in the future, key relationships, and the legacy you would like to leave behind for those who matter most to you. Collecting this information will enable us to capture your complete financial picture.
2. Analysis & Presentation
Based on our initial conversation, I will develop a tailored and cohesive financial plan that balances your attitudes as an investor, risks and opportunities in your profile, and an analysis of the financial markets. With your input, I will then present appropriate investment options and wealth management recommendations that work in tandem to protect, optimize, and grow your wealth.
3. Implementation & Execution
Upon your approval, I will work diligently to ensure a seamless implementation of the various elements of your financial plan, finetuning each part to adjust for changing circumstances. Wherever appropriate, I will consult with other professional individuals in your trusted circle and suggest that you seek additional advice from subject matter experts on particularly complex issues.
4. Objective & Performance Review
With ongoing communication at the core of my client relationships, I am committed to keeping you abreast of any changing market conditions and delivering performance metrics, ultimately making certain that your plan continues to align with your goals and your timeline. I will keep a high degree of communication with you to ensure that your concerns and requests are being addressed in a timely manner.

Helping Achieve Your Definition of Success

Our clients lead busy, fulfilling lives. They look to our team to provide sophisticated wealth management, as well as to simplify their financial decision making. We have structured our practice to serve both goals, and evolve with our clients as they encounter life changes.

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    Financial Planning

    We'll help you understand the fundamentals of finance and put your resources to work so you can plan, invest and ultimately transition to retirement with confidence.

    • Retirement "What If" Scenarios
    • College (529) Funding Analysis
    • Income & Cashflow Planning
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    Charitable Gifting

    No matter what your philanthropic ambitions, a Financial Advisor can help you translate good intentions into an impactful strategy by utilizing a variety of trusts, charitable vehicles and wealth management tools.

    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Charitable Remainder Trusts
    • IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution
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    Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer

    Guiding high-net-worth families with legacy planning and collaborating with external tax & legal advisors to execute estate planning strategies and integrate investment solutions.

    • Asset Titling & Estate Distribution
    • Wealth Transfer Strategies: Annual Gifting, Gift & Estate Exemption, Generation Skipping Transfers
    • Trust Planning: ILITs, GRATs, SLATs, IDGTs, Dynasty Trusts, Special Needs Trusts
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    Equity Compensation & Restricted Stock

    The by-product of a successful career is often a concentrated position in your company stock – representing a significant portion of your personal net worth and a high level of complexity. We help clients understand their equity compensation and manage their concentrated stock positions.

    • Compensation Review: RSUs, NQ & ISO Options
    • AMT & Tax Management Strategies
    • Managing Concentrated Stock
    • Restricted Stock: Rule 144 Guidance, 10b5-1 Plans
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    Business Owners

    Helping business owners with key strategic needs such as access to capital, plan administration and a variety of exit strategies.

    • Cash Management & Capital
    • Succession & Exit Planning
    • Tax & Liquidity Strategies
    • Intra-Family Transfer Techniques
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    Liability Management

    A comprehensive wealth management plan often includes prudent borrowing to compliment your investment portfolio. Our lending services can help provide the necessary funding and flexibility as you manage potential opportunities or liquidity needs.

    • Securities-Based Lending
    • Home Loans
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    Insurance & Asset Protection

    A sound wealth plan requires more than seeking returns. It involves mitigating and managing risks to help protect you when the unexpected occurs. Insurance, as part of your overall wealth plan, can help you get closer to achieving your retirement and legacy planning goals.

    • Life Insurance Review
    • Long-Term Care Planning
    • Creditor Protection

WORKING WITH YOUR HEIRS

Below are some of what we consider to be the "pillars" of Multi-Generational Wealth Planning that hopefully provide some perspective for you to consider.
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A smooth transition of family wealth to future generations is a goal of all high net-worth individuals. It is a sequence of events that entails a high-level of planning and communication that extends far beyond the requirements of a more conventional process. Its purpose entails not only paving the way for future generations of family members, but also preserving vital relationships and empowering your heirs with the financial education necessary to manage their inheritance effectively after you are gone.

In our experiences working with families, we've recognized that the absence of a plan and failing to properly communicate your interests for the transition is an avoidable pitfall, yet one that unfortunately arises regularly. Despite this, we firmly believe that with the right amount of preparation, you may not only avoid this, but instead leave a lasting-legacy for generations to come.

MODERN WEALTH TOOLS AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Our goal at Morgan Stanley is simple: “To be the firm with some of the most talented advisors in the industry leverage cutting-edge technology and deliver customized wealth management solutions to their clients and their families to help them to achieve their life goals.” The Firm strives to ensure it serves clients on its technology platforms that are resilient, safe, efficient, smart, fast and flexible. Please browse a few of our digital tools and modern wealth resources below:
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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    Online Security Center
    Safeguarding your assets and information is one of our highest priorities, but you can also have a critical role to play. Check out our collection of practical takeaways and best practices from our cybersecurity professionals. Then explore a few of the ways we help protect you.
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform is powered by BlackRock's Aladdin risk engine, a state-of-the-art, innovative risk engine used by several of the world’s largest institutional asset managers, providing you with comprehensive risk analytics and a sophisticated view of the risk/return dichotomy across your financial portfolios. This helpful tool can assist you in making educated investment decisions with increased confidence.
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    Financial Literacy and Wealth Education
    Morgan Stanley has financial literacy resources for every age, wealth level and type of organization to help you support your clients and their families. We can help provide information to help build healthy financial habits and spark meaningful discussions.
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    Tax Efficient Strategies
    The tax decisions you make today can help you save for years to come. Consider these smart tax strategies for your financial plan.
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    Tax Loss Harvesting
    What is Tax Loss Harvesting?
    Tax loss harvesting is a tax-efficient investing strategy that can help minimize the amount of current taxes you have to pay on your investments.
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    GIC On the Markets
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this monthly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
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    Thoughts On The Market Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
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    Reserved Living & Giving
    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. Members can enjoy special discounts and timely insights to support them at home and beyond.
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Location

225 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605
US
Direct:
(706) 227-4007(706) 227-4007

Meet My Team

About Jennifer Moulton

Jennifer Moulton is a Wealth Management Associate with Morgan Stanley in Athens, GA. Jennifer has been with Morgan Stanley for 13+ years and in the financial industry for 25+ years.
Jennifer is a native of Conyers, GA and holds a degree in Management from Georgia Tech. She lives in Bishop, GA and enjoys spending time with her family and friends and watching the Atlanta Braves. She has been married to her husband Jeremy for 25 years and has two daughters, Maddie and Molly.

About Teri Foster

Teri is a Senior Registered Service Associate and has 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. Within those 10 years, she has supported many Financial Advisors.

Teri is a native of Syracuse, New York and received an associates degree while living there at Central City Business Institute.
Before working at Morgan Stanley, she worked at Chrysler Financial for 20 years before being laid off. She then moved to Athens, Georgia with her husband and daughter in 2012. Her son lives in Orlando, Florida and is married with Teri’s first granddaughter.
Teri is involved in the children’s ministry at Athens Church and enjoys taking workout classes at Athens Crunch.

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 Nikki Roberts

Nikki Roberts is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Georgia.

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.

Nikki began her career in financial services in 2007, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer at Merrill Lynch. She also served as a Private Banker and Investment Analyst at JP Morgan’s Private Bank.

Nikki is a graduate of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Economics. She lives in Alpharetta, Georgia. Outside of the office, Nikki enjoys reading, listening to live music, and skiing. She volunteers with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Club.
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