Orlando Branch Office

Michael began his career in the financial services industry over 30 years ago. His first role in the wealth management business was in 1994 as a Financial Advisor. After five years of building a successful practice, he was asked to take on the additional responsibility of Producing Branch Manager. In 2008, he was asked to shift his focus entirely to management and helping others grow their business. That is when he was tasked as the Sales Manager for the SW Florida Complex, assisting over 200 advisors.
In 2014, Michael was asked to move to Central Florida to manage the downtown Orlando office. Michael's primary focus is to drive revenue, increase profitability and manage risk in the branch. A top priority of his is to ensure that his advisors understand Morgan Stanley's vast array of products and services so that they deliver exceptional ideas to their clients. His additional responsibilities are focused on the firm’s recruitment efforts with lateral recruits who are interested in a culture of growth, as well as his efforts to expand on the Firm’s Community Outreach and Diversity Initiatives, to name a few.
Michael has obtained his Series 3, 7, 8, 24, 31, 63 & 65 licenses; in addition, he also has his insurance licenses for the states of FL, MI, NC, IN & IL. He has earned the designation of Executive Director and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, and has met the CFP Board’s education, examination, and experience requirements. Furthermore, Michael has obtained the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC^®).
Michael attended Saint Leo University and obtained a B.S. degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting. Michael lives in the Orlando area with his wife, Vanessa, and they have two grown sons. An active member of the community Michael has served as a Head Coach for the local YMCA Basketball Team, Membership Director for the Financial Planning Association of SW Florida and is a certified official for USA Swimming. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, playing basketball and golf.

Richard Way III was born and raised in Miami, FL. He graduated from Florida Memorial University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Florida A&M University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Marketing.

Richard began his career as a financial advisor at Edward Jones Investments. He has been honored to impact the south Florida community in providing financial services and planning for almost a decade. He has investment, banking and insurance experience by way of Bank of America/ Merrill Lynch and Mutual of Omaha Advisors. Through his career he has developed a passion and purpose for leadership and development. He is also experienced in recruiting, training and developing advisors and sales managers.

Richard has served as a Business Service Officer at Morgan Stanley since February 2022. He is delighted and excited to support and advocate for the support professionals in the Central North Florida Complex.

Mr. Way is an advocate for community service and relationships. He has been honored to work with, the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), Urban League of Broward County, Urban League of Greater Miami, HOPE south Florida and more.

Richard is married to Jessica Way and has a 2-year-old son, Richard Way IV and infant daughter, Olivia Way. He enjoys spending time with his family, going to the gym, audio books and movies.