My Story and Services

For Justin Parker, effective wealth management begins with one principle: every financial decision shapes a family’s long-term opportunity and legacy. As a member of The Umbel Group at Morgan Stanley, Justin works with individuals, multigenerational families and business owners to help develop disciplined strategies that weave together investment management, tax-efficient planning, risk mitigation and estate considerations. By taking time upfront to understand each client’s values, priorities and time horizon, he seeks to transform complex objectives into an integrated, actionable roadmap. Clients meet with Justin on a regular, structured cadence to assess progress, explore new planning needs and adapt portfolios to evolving market or life events.

Justin’s passion for clarity and structure traces back to the start of his career in 2010 at GEICO, where he helped clients safeguard assets through insurance solutions. Recognizing that many households lacked a coordinated approach to broader financial decision-making, he transitioned to Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 2015. Over the next decade he refined a comprehensive wealth-management process that prioritizes education, transparency and measurable milestones. In May 2026, Justin joined Morgan Stanley, attracted by the firm’s robust planning resources, global research and institutional capabilities—all of which enable him to help deliver an elevated client experience.

Justin is a CFP® professional and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®). He maintains FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Known by clients and professional partners alike for his strategic mindset and meticulous follow-through, Justin strives to ensure that every recommendation is both technically sound and clearly understood.

Service has always been a cornerstone of Justin’s life. He is an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, remains closely involved with his church community and volunteers with organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Second Harvest and One Spirit Dance Academy. Away from the office, Justin embraces an intentional lifestyle centered on discipline and continuous improvement. He enjoys fitness, cooking, travel, chess and mentoring emerging professionals—pursuits that reinforce the focus and curiosity he brings to client relationships.
Services Include
Securities Agent: AL, AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, IA, KY, MA, MS, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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WORKING WITH YOU

My clients are much more than a portfolio of assets – they are families with active lives, who seek an experienced advisor who will provide them with thorough, unbiased, and carefully considered guidance on a full range of financial topics. When you work with me, you will be treated with respect, care, confidentiality, and given an unwavering commitment to you and your family.

While my clients each have unique personal and professional circumstances, they all have one thing in common: achieving a financial goal to help secure their family's financial future and pursue their personal ambitions.
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    High Net Worth Individuals and Families
    Understanding you, your family and your finances is my top priority. I understand that life can be complex and filled with important choices, and that safeguarding everything you’ve worked hard to build is essential. I can help create a personalized plan to meet your goals at every stage of your life.
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    Retirees or Those Seeking Retirement
    Some people look forward to retirement as their time to relax and enjoy the fruits of their decades-long career. Others worry about their ability to support their lifestyle given certain life challenges. Saving for retirement is a lifelong process that relies on defined financial planning strategies.
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    Business Owners
    I provide specialized guidance on the financial aspects of running a successful business on both sides of the balance sheet, including tax planning, employee benefits, succession planning, and more.
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    Medical Professionals
    I will tailor financial strategies to help you manage your high income and address unique tax considerations. I provide retirement planning and investment strategies that aim to align with your demanding schedule, and are designed to help you address your financial goals alongside your professional commitments.

INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU

Your financial plan should include more than just your investment objectives. Rather, it should be tailored to address the personal life and legacy goals you've identified and prioritized.

Justin's planning process begins with you, your personal goals, your financial goals, and your investment objectives. It is holistic in its approach and encompasses all the key elements of your financial life as well as your cash management needs. Your curated wealth plan includes research and recommendations across a wide range of asset classes, themes, models, and investment managers to accomplish your objectives.

The CFP® Professional:
Justin Parker is certified by the CFP® Board. The CFP® designation shows that Justin has taken the extra step to demonstrate commitment and professionalism by voluntarily submitting to the rigorous CFP® certification process to better serve his clients.

The certification process includes demanding education, examination, experience, and ethical requirements. These four cornerstones set the foundation for the ability in helping clients achieve their goals. Justin's diverse skillsets can help you navigate the complicated financial factors in your life.

Our LifeView® Platform
Using Morgan Stanley's LifeView® platform – Justin can create your personal roadmap to help achieve and protect your goals - a framework that makes the connection between your life goals and your financial resources and provides a baseline for future discussions.

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    Discover

    Start with a conversation to gain a thorough understanding of your needs, lifestyle and family – and your goals for the future.

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    Advise

    Justin works with you to develop portfolio strategies to help you achieve and protect the outcomes you envision.

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    Implement

    Look across multiple accounts and products to help you implement solutions that are an appropriate fit for your strategy.

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    Track Progress

    Justin helps you track your progress as well as spending and savings to help ensure you remain on track towards your goals.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED, ALL IN ONE PLACE

Morgan Stanley’s comprehensive suite of digital resources has been carefully designed to help enhance each and every aspect of your financial portfolio and life. Learn more about some of the Modern Wealth Management Tools that we offer to our valued clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Beyond viewing your account balance and activity, Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a suite of features that allow you to manage your everyday finances from paying bills and sending money to transferring funds and authorizing transactions with eAuthorizations.
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    Total Wealth View
    View all your external financial accounts directly in Morgan Stanley Online or the mobile app. By linking your accounts, you'll benefit from more informed wealth planning, secure data access and convenient connectivity.
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault allows for easy sharing and convenient access to your most important documents from wills and deeds to financial statements and tax fillings. Easily manage your encrypted financial records all in one place.
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.
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    MS Reserved
    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
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    Family Office Resources
    Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources provides specialized, technical expertise to select clients across a broad range of family wealth management issues. Our core capabilities span three complimentary areas of focus including Governance & Legacy, Wealth Strategies and Signature Access.
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INVESTOR RESOURCES

It has never been more important to have a financial plan in place to get you to where you want to be. To help stay up to date on the broader economy as well as with personal finance best practices, I have provided some resources below to help you to get started.
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    Morgan Stanley Insights
    Morgan Stanley’s latest updates on markets, economies, global trends and more. Check out our insights here.
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    On The Markets Research Report
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
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    GIC Weekly Research Report
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly 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 Morgan Stanley’s top analysts and strategists as they discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
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    Morgan Stanley Five Ideas Financial Newsletter
    Incisive market insights, the latest macroeconomic trends, unparalleled expertise, have all of this delivered straight to your inbox weekly.
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    Wealth and Estate Planning Video Series
    Explore a series of educational videos covering topics such as Foundational Estate Planning Documents, Estate & Gift Taxes, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts and more.
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Location

7402 Hodgson Memorial Drive
Ste 100
Savannah, GA 31406
US
Direct:
(912) 692-7956(912) 692-7956
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

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
Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors
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Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors

Prolonged conflict with Iran could lead to higher oil prices, hotter inflation and greater market uncertainty.

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
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

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.
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3When 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.

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4Morgan 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.
Morgan 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.

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5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan 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.

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6Morgan 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.

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7When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.

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8Investors 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.

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