Sanford Bennett, CFP®

Sanford “Ford” Bennett attended Purdue University and graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Selling and Sales Management on the Dean's List. While attending Purdue he was an active member of Delta Upsilon International Fraternity, a social and philanthropic organization that works with multiple charitable organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club of Lafayette, Indiana. At graduation he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and began his six years of active duty service.

After over one year of extensive training at multiple Marine Corps schools, Ford was stationed on the island of Oahu, Hawaii from May 2010 to May 2013. While at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Oahu he and his fellow Marines deployed twice to Okinawa Japan. There they trained and advised the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) and participated in several multi-national exercises across the Pacific Theater of Operations. From June 2013 to May 2015 Ford, and his then fiancé Christine whom he met while living on Oahu, were stationed at Camp Hansen Okinawa, Japan. Ford's role was to train, advise, and assist the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and the JGDSF.

For his entire time on active duty Ford served as a Command Financial Specialist. His role was to help teach Marines and Sailors how to properly save, budget, and invest. Due to both his mother and father being Financial Advisors he had followed the stock market for most of his life. Ford separated from active duty as a Captain in May 2015 and immediately joined the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR). His first Reserve unit was in West Palm Beach, FL where he served until May 2018. During that time, he led teams during exercises in Germany, Bulgaria, and across the continental United States completing highly complex training evolutions and supporting multiple NATO allies. From June 2016 through May 2017 Ford and a small group of Marines mobilized to active duty and deployed to Afghanistan where they trained, advised, and assisted the Georgian and Afghan National Army during combat operations. Ford took a few years off from Military service to heal a spinal cord injury and rejoined the SMCR in February 2021 where he continues his service to this day with the local (Toledo, OH) unit. Ford’s experiences, discipline, training, and love of investing can benefit clients and families who invest with us.

Ford has served on multiple boards for the Toledo Symphony and The Rotary Club of Toledo. There he volunteered for multiple Rotary sponsored projects and served as the Vice Chairman of the International Service Committee for one year. He served on the Toledo Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee and The Northwest Ohio Veteran Professional Network. Ford also provides free financial education and services to fellow veterans. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015.

Ford and Christine were married in 2014. They reside in Maumee, Ohio. He enjoys working on classic cars, Harley Davidson motorcycles, and flying his 1982 Piper Saratoga. Ford holds Private and Instrument endorsements from the FAA. He and Christine enjoy traveling, both in Ford's plane across the U.S. and internationally, and exploring the city of Toledo. They are Walleye fans and enjoy live sporting events and concerts.

Ford is looking forward to getting to know you, your family, and continuing to provide the high level of service that clients have enjoyed for decades.