My Story and Services

Michael is a founding partner of the Research Triangle Group focusing on retirement planning, tax planning, and wealth transfer planning & inheritance. With his highly skilled team of experienced professionals, Michael works with retirees, business professionals, and families as they progress through various stages of their career and life.

Michael holds a degree in Business and Economics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. With over sixteen years of experience and tenure at Morgan Stanley since 2012, Michael has a deep understanding of economics and investments. He leverages Morgan Stanley’s award-winning research and resources to provide clients with solutions to achieve their financial objectives.

Michael is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. The CFP® designation identifies those individuals who have met the rigorous professional standards, experience, and ethical requirements, and have successfully completed financial planning coursework and certification examination. CFP® certificants have ongoing education requirements and adhere to the Certified Planner Board of Standards code of conduct while serving clients. With over 500+ implemented plans for our clients, Michael believes prior planning prevents deficient performance and brings a sense of order to changing circumstances.

Michael lives in Pittsboro with his wife Ashley and two young children—and their two dogs. His family leads an active lifestyle with their children’s many activities. In their spare time, Michael and Ashley enjoy connecting with friends, exploring local restaurants and new hiking trails.
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Securities Agent: NJ, MT, MO, MI, GA, CO, WA, VA, OR, NY, LA, IN, WY, MN, AZ, WI, UT, KS, CT, CA, TN, PA, OK, MS, TX, AL, OH, MA, KY, VT, NH, NE, IL, DC, SC, NC, MD, FL, NM; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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Serving high net worth families with ties to the Research Triangle Park area, we are a tightly knit team who share a deep commitment to helping our clients succeed on their own terms. Drawing upon our own experience and the global resources of Morgan Stanley, we combine our talents to deliver tailored wealth management services based on your family’s unique needs and aspirations. We strive to deliver an exceptional level of service and dedicate ourselves to your success.
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6340 Quadrangle Drive
Ste 300
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
US
Direct:
(919) 490-7187(919) 490-7187
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)