Kentucky Tennessee West Virginia Market Office

As Market Executive at Morgan Stanley, Frank is committed to providing Financial Advisors with industry leading tools and the support they need so they can in turn deliver a world-class service experience to their clients. With over 3 decades of industry experience, Frank knows what it takes to empower Advisors to build businesses that they are passionate about, and that serve the best needs of their clients. As a first generation Italian-American, he also understands the importance of maintaining the balance between being entrepreneurial while still maintaining core “old school” values of honesty, integrity and respect.

Lara Jenkins is the First Vice President and Associate Market Manager for the Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia Market. She has 30 years Wealth Management experience and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2024.

Lara is a graduate of Baylor University in Waco, TX. She began her financial career with J.C. Bradford & Co. in Nashville, TN, first working in the professional development of financial advisors in all stages of their career, then moving to a Regional Technology Consultant role working throughout the Southeast. After J.C. Bradford was acquired by UBS Financial Services, Inc., she continued her regional role as a Product and Platform Consultant in the Southeast and more recently in Texas and Oklahoma. During this time, Lara worked with thousands of financial advisors to assist them in streamlining their business practices and enabling them to deliver a consistent and repeatable client service model. In 2016, Lara joined Wells Fargo Advisors in Houston, TX. In addition to running the day-to-day operations and management of the Galleria then City Centre offices, she also supported the other WFA branch offices as part of the South Texas Market as the Assistant Market Leader.

Lara (LJ) is a native Houstonian and enjoys home improvement projects, studying history of all kinds and spending time with family and friends.

As the Market Business Service Officer, Art works closely with the Market Executive to supervise all service and business across the Kentucky, West Virginia and Tennessee Markets. This includes the management of the Business Service Officers, Client Service Associates and Service Associates within the Markets. In conjunction with the Market Executive and the Business Service Officers, Art is accountable for maintaining a strong business and service culture. The role is responsible for all of the business and service communications and training for all of the Market Associates. Additionally, he partners with the Senior Risks Officer in ensuring industry and firm standards are met.

Nancy has been a valued member of the Morgan Stanley leadership team for over 30 years. She began her career in our Lexington, KY as a receptionist holding several roles in the branch until being named the Operations Manager.
In 2010 when the joint venture took place she relocated to Grand Rapids Michigan to become the Senior Complex Risk officer for the former Western Michigan Complex. In 2012 she accepted the Senior Complex Risk Officer role for the Southeast Michigan Complex and relocated to Birmingham Michigan. In December 2014 she accepted the position of Senior Complex Risk Officer for the Kentucky/ Tennessee/West Virginia Complex. Nancy works with and supports the Risk business of the Kentucky Tennessee West Virginia complex to ensure our clients and advisors have the highest level of Risk Management and Service for their relationship with Morgan Stanley.

Nancy lives in Finchville KY with her husband Neil. She has two grown children and recently became a Grandmother.

Kim Jaggers joined Morgan Stanley as Market Administrator for the Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia Market in 2021. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Kim worked in Supply Chain for Papa John's International for 16 years.

Kim’s goal is to ensure her colleagues have the tools and resources they need to best serve their businesses and provide necessary support. In addition, she supports the Market Senior Leadership team with year-round support and strategic efforts. She is also focused on fostering a culture of fun and philanthropic environment.

Kim lives in New Albany, IN with her husband Matt. She has a grown son and three step-children.

Outside of work she enjoys time with her two Yorkies Ace and Rizzo, visiting her son in Florida and going to the beach.