"Delegation is not a sign of weakness, but of strength." – Steve Jobs

At Morgan Stanley, I work with clients to enhance their personal wealth.

With over 25years experience advising people on how to get the most out of their money, I find that even the most sophisticated investors lack the time, energy and tools needed to navigate and exploit investment opportunities across today's asset classes and markets.

Typically, that results in portfolios overexposed to a familiar asset class or sector, missing important benefits of diversification and broader growth or income opportunities.

For discerning people, probably much like yourself, collaborating with an experienced Financial Advisor offers not only the opportunity to claw back time and energy but also the peace of mind that a disciplined professional is focused on amplifying your financial outcomes – ensuring your portfolio is designed cost and tax efficiently and frequently realigned to your long-term financial needs and retirement aspirations.

Why Morgan Stanley? The same reasons I choose to work here – the Firm's reputation and vast array of resources, such as portfolio and risk management tools, proprietary research and a comprehensive investment platform designed to help meet your financial needs.

If you find this resonates with your own concerns and aspirations, it would be a privilege to hear from you.

Securities Agent: RI, DE, VT, UT, NJ, DC, ME, IL, CT, CO, HI, WV, SD, NY, NH, MT, SC, OR, CA, AL, WI, TN, OH, NE, LA, KS, AZ, WY, WA, ND, MI, FL, AR, VA, OK, NV, MD, AK, PA, NM, NC, MA, KY, IN, TX, PR, MS, MO, MN, ID, IA, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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International Wealth Management

Part of a global financial legacy that dates back over 150 years, Morgan Stanley is one of the few truly global institutions with the scale, scope and commitment to serve the international investor. We serve among the world's most capitalized institutions, and stand as one of the largest wealth management firms in the world.

Morgan Stanley International Wealth Management (IWM) harnesses the extensive capabilities of the firm to serve investors located outside the United States. Functioning as a specialized group within Morgan Stanley, the New York ABCO Group is staffed by experienced International Client Advisors and managers who understand your welath management needs.

Our international Client Advisors are familiar with the investment challenges and opportunities that are unique to your part of the world, and can recommend highly customized strategies to help you address your specific goals.

Tax-Efficient Strategies

Here at Morgan Stanley, we strive to simplify complex financial ideas so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future. We want to provide our clients with as many resources as possible so they can stay informed about the latest market trends, outlooks, and breakdowns. The links below provide detailed analysis on interesting topics that are affecting the finance and business worlds.

    4 Key Tax Questions for Investors to Consider

    Factoring the impact of taxes into your investment decisions can help you keep more of your hard-earned money, both now and in the future.

    Explore the Questions Here
    Tax-Smart Strategies for Retirement

    Looking for ideas on how to be more tax efficient when planning for your retirement?

    Read the Strategies Here
    Actively Pursuing Tax Alpha

    Opportunities for tax strategies ebb and flow with the fluctuations of the market and not with our fiscal calendars. Incorporating tax-sensitive investing into the daily trading activity of an account can capitalize on market fluctuations and potentially yield better after-tax results.

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    How to Access Your Tax Forms

    1. Log into your account via Morgan Stanley Online
    2. Click the Accounts tab
    3. Select the Documents tab
    4. Go to the Statement drop-down tab
    5. Select Tax Documents and download them
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Who We Serve

My practice is built on the development of deep and enduring relationships and the delivery of comprehensive wealth management services.

I work with a broad range of clients who value and respect the advice we carefully cultivate for them in seeking the achievement of their goals:

  • Simplify their financial life
  • Plan for an enjoyable retirement
  • Manage risk and protext their family
  • Minimize investment related taxes through advanced strategues
  • Address long-term health caer needs
  • Educate the next generation on how to manage wealth and carry family values forward
  • Achieve important philanthropic goals
Our Clients Include:
  • Families spanning multiple generations
  • Retirees and individuals planning for retirement
  • Employees of local utility and power companies
  • Referrals from existing clients

Personalized Solutions

From buying a home to rolling over your 401(k) to leaving a lasting legacy, we are here to answer your financial questions and implement the best strategies for your specific goals and circumstances. Here are just some of the questions we help our clients answer every day.

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    Financial Planning

    Life is constantly changing. How do I prepare for a more secure future knowing that certain events – like a divorce or a death in the family – can dramatically impact my plans?

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    Retirement Planning

    Have I saved enough for retirement so I can maintain my current lifestyle without worrying I'll run out of money? What is the best way to re-invest my 401(k) when I get ready to leave my company and retire?

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    Asset Organization

    I have assets spread across multiple organizations and platforms. How do I get organized and simplify my financial life?

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    Managing Risk

    Life's risks can reveal themselves in many ways – from loss of life to loss of health. How do I protect myself and my family from life's unknowns?

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    Professional Portfolio Management

    I have so many things I want to do with my life. How can one investment strategy balance them all?

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    Charitable Giving

    Are my charitable donations having the impact I want them to have?

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    Growing Older

    Given extended life expectancy, how do I make certain I can afford the health services I may need?

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    Tax-Efficient Planning

    The tax decisions you make today can help you save for years to come. Are you prepared?

Client Service Team

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    Shaun Ferguson, CFP® - Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Insurance Planning Director, Family Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager
    Phone:
    (704) 442-3400(704) 442-3400
    Email:Shaun.C.Ferguson@morganstanley.com
    Shaun is a 14-year industry veteran with Morgan Stanley and is passionate and dedicated to serving our clients. Shaun’s impressive credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a reflection of his extensive knowledge and planning skills. He is a Family Wealth Advisor, which demonstrates his experience in navigating wealth management across generations. And, as an Insurance Planning Director, he can integrate insurance solutions that help clients mitigate risk.

    Shaun earned an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and an M.S. degree from Florida State University.

    Shaun resides in Charlotte with his wife, Jennifer, and their three children. He is originally from Jacksonville, NC. Outside of work Shaun spends time reading and playing golf. He enjoys participating in school and sports activities of his twin daughters, Avery and Ellie, and his son Patrick. Taking family trips to the beach in eastern NC is a family tradition.
    Securities Agent: AR, PA, NH, ND, HI, FL, DC, UT, CT, WY, TN, OR, DE, WV, VT, AL, VA, OH, NY, NC, CO, WA, SC, KY, IL, GA, CA, WI, NJ, MI, MA, IN, AZ, TX, MD; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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    Chandler King, CFP®, CRPS®, CEPA® - Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Director, Portfolio Management Director, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation
    Phone:
    (704) 442-3400(704) 442-3400
    Email:Chandler.King@morganstanley.com
    As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley, Chandler believes in creating meaningful and lasting value in every client relationship. He has developed a holistic wealth management process that combines the intimacy of a boutique family office with the world-class resources of a large investment management firm.

    After graduating from College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Chandler relocated to begin his career in Charlotte, NC. He has a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, and has earned the CFP® designation. The Certified Financial Planner™ certification is considered the industry standard for Wealth Management and Financial Planning.

    In his spare time, Chandler enjoys spending time with his growing family, trips to the mountains and playing golf. He and his wife Stacey reside in Charlotte, NC with their two children, Will and Sophie and their dog Rory.
    Securities Agent: IL, OH, NH, NC, AL, WY, WV, AR, TX, MD, GA, CO, AZ, KY, IN, CT, WA, MA, FL, DE, CA, VT, PA, NY, MO, WI, HI, UT, TN, SC, OR, NJ, MI, DC, VA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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    Erik Kuschner - Registered Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (704) 571-3210(704) 571-3210
    Email:erik.kuschner@morganstanley.com
    Erik delivers exceptional service and administrative support for the team and our clients. He handles our clients’ day-to-day financial needs, including account maintenance, trades, withdrawals, and money movement.

    Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Erik served as an equities trader at Wells Fargo.

    He is a graduate of the James Madison University College of Business.
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    Cindy Schwamberger - Portfolio Associate
    Phone:
    (704) 896-9136(704) 896-9136
    An experienced wealth management professional, Cindy is firmly committed to the continued growth and success of Morgan Stanley’s Financial Advisor and their clients. As Portfolio Associate, she cultivates and enhances new and existing client relationships through active communication with clients, processing client requests, resolving inquiries, providing guidance, and making sure key information and documentation remains current. She also Identifies and assists with Firm services and solutions that support clients’ needs including banking products and services and secure, digital offerings like Morgan Stanley Online and Morgan Stanley Mobile

    Cindy began her career working for a subsidiary of the Pacific Stock Exchange and has been a member of the financial industry for nearly 30 years. In 1998, she joined Smith Barney as a Client Service Associate and over the next 20+ years continued to take on more and more responsibility. She moved into management, holding the roles of branch administrator, Complex Risk Officer and Business Service Manager. In the height of the pandemic, Cindy had moved to North Carolina where she stepped out of management and took on the role of Portfolio Associate. She has been part of the Morgan Stanley family since 2008. Cindy maintains her FINRA Series 7, 9, 10 and 66.

    Growing up near Seattle, Cindy now lives in Mooresville, NC with her husband, Mike, and their two pups, Lu and Pepper. Away from the office, she likes to travel, especially to the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean, enjoys some wine tasting and spending time with friends and family.
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    Kay Jeter - Senior Registered Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (704) 655-1106(704) 655-1106
    Email:Kay.Jeter@morganstanley.com
    Kay Jeter, a proud Charlotte native and graduate of West Charlotte High School, launched her career in finance in 2012 with Wells Fargo Advisors. Over the years, she has held key roles in Retirement and Distributions Consulting, as well as Investment Resource Consulting. Most recently, she served as a Senior Client Associate for a top-performing team within Wells Fargo Advisors’ Wealth and Investment Management division.
    Kay holds a bachelor's degree in Finance with a concentration in Financial Planning, and she is licensed with Series 7, 66, and Life & Health certifications. Known for her client-first approach and deep industry knowledge, Kay brings both strategic insight and personal dedication to her work. Outside of the office, Kay enjoys traveling, practicing hot yoga, and spending quality time with her family.

Location

6805 Carnegie Blvd
Ste 400
Charlotte, NC 28211
US
Direct:
(704) 442-3400(704) 442-3400

Awards and Recognition

Forbes America's Top Wealth Management Teams
Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Nov 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/25-3/31/26.

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 Jared M. Bush

Jared Bush is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in the Carolinas.

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.

Jared began his career in financial services in 2004, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. He also served as a Premier Client Manager at Bank of America and as a Licensed Financial Specialist at Wells Fargo.

Jared is a graduate of Slippery Rock University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his family. Outside of the office, Jared enjoys playing golf, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
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Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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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
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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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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

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