I have dedicated my career to serving the financial needs of individuals, families, foundations, business owners and corporate executives. With over 30 years of experience as a Financial Advisor, my comprehensive approach includes financial and estate planning strategies, liquidity creation, customized strategic solutions, and a commitment to building strong relationships with my clients. Working with a broad spectrum of professionals, retirees, foundations, and family legacies, I have developed an understanding of the distinct needs of each client.
I have been honored to receive professional designations during my career, including Morgan Stanley’s President’s Club award, and yearly recognition on the Forbes “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors,” most recently in 2022. I am also a proud member of the Access One Alliance at Morgan Stanley. This group of advisors represents the most experienced and decorated African American Financial Advisors in the industry, with over $10 billion in combined assets under management.
Outside the world of finance, I am very involved in my hometown community of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Much of my time is spent working with groups focused on youth and education in the area. I have been honored to serve on the board for the YMCA of Greater Tulsa, the Big Brothers & Big Sisters program of Oklahoma, among many other reputable organizations.
As for life outside the office, I currently live in Tulsa with my wife Patricia, and we are proud parents of two: Paul II, and our daughter Paige. I am passionate about travel, particularly with my family, and I’m a big sports fan – especially basketball, football, and tennis. Fishing on a quiet morning is one of my favorite pastimes, and while not yet a pro, I get out to the golf course as often as I can.
*Morgan 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 matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
**Source: Forbes.com (February, 2021). Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors pay a fee to Forbes or SHOOK Research in exchange for the ranking. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
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