
Randy Payne
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I grew up in Dallas, but did my undergraduate work at Tulane University in New Orleans, where I graduated with honors and a double major in finance and legal studies of business. I went on to earn a master's degree in education at the University of Kansas, and having played varsity baseball at both schools, I then signed a professional contract to play baseball for the Cleveland Indians. After spending parts of two seasons in the Indians' minor league system, I decided my real future was in the investment business. I began my second career as a financial advisor with Morgan Keegan & Co. in 2007, continued with RBC Wealth Management from 2011 until finally joining Morgan Stanley in 2023.
My wife, Betsey, and I live in Dallas with our two young children, Mila and Ford. I currently serve as the chairman of the annual benefit concert for The Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation, which is the nation's leading provider of in-school outdoor education with more than 150,000 kids per year enrolled in our "Outdoor Adventures" class, in 1400+ schools across all 50 states and Canada. When I'm not working, you'll most likely find me in the great outdoors with family and friends or on the golf course.
Credentials and Honors
· CFA® Charter holder
· Guest lecturer: TCU's Neeley School of Business, Financial Management for Professional Athletes
· Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor - 2021, 2022
· Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor Award - 2022, 2023, 2024
· Tulane University Athletics Hall of Fame
Active memberships and affiliations include:
· The Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation (former trustee, chairman of the board)
· Las Colinas Country Club (past president)
· Warrior Open Caddie hosted by President George W. Bush
· Highland Park United Methodist Church
· Tulane Athletics Hall of Fame
· Aradius Group Board of Directors
· 130A Board of Directors
· Park Cities Quail
· Delta Waterfowl
· Dallas Ducks 100
· Dallas Safari Club
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor 2024
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/22-3/31/23.
2022-2023 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (2022-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2021-2022 Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State
(**formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (2021-2022). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
As a Global Sports and Entertainment Director, I have the dedicated experience, continuing education and access to world-class resources needed to understand the complexities and pressures facing high-achieving professionals in the sport and entertainment industries, and to help them make smart choices about how they save, spend, invest, borrow, preserve and give. I am equipped in providing financial advising services to professionals in all areas of entertainment from athletes to artists, actors, content creators, and beyond.
Working exclusively in sports and entertainment, I understand the unique demands that come with a career as a professional athlete, coach or industry executive. My experience understanding schedules, variability of income, and the demands that come from life inside and outside of a profession in sports gives me the ability to tap into a range of resources needed to address your unique immediate financial challenges, and to create comprehensive plans to help reach your long-term goals.
**You're Unique and We Know Why**There's nothing common about you—not your talent, your drive, your achievements or even your challenges. From your variable income streams to your taxes, from your obligations to your aspirations, "typical" is not part of your vocabulary. You need distinctive financial strategies that can match your lifestyle and career trajectory.
**Concentrated Experience in Capable Hands**Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment was developed to respond to the specific needs of sports and entertainment professionals at every stage of their careers. I understand your unique financial opportunities and challenges. I know how money flows from your work to your wallet and live in your world, day in, day out, crafting innovative financial strategies unique to you.
**Tailored Advice to Help Meet Your Life's Goals**You can leverage the vast resources of Morgan Stanley, one of the world's largest and most respected wealth management firms, to address any objective, from building and preserving wealth to starting a philanthropic foundation and expanding your brand. Whatever aspirations you have for yourself, your family and your community, I can present strategies, products and services customized to help you reach your goals, your way.
**Embrace the Power of Team**You have a handful of people who have supported you, encouraged you and watched your back. Our team routinely work in partnership with other trusted advisors to guide financial decision-making. We support and respect your personal confidants, combining our strengths to help bring you greater success.