Kristina Shifflett
Private Banker
Sarah C. Forney
Senior Vice President,
Financial Advisor
Direct:
(919) 877-2413(919) 877-2413
My Mission Statement
Sarah believes in the freedom that only comes from simplifying your financial affairs. She helps you navigate key transitions in your financial life through personalized education, concierge level service and comprehensive planning
And, Sarah lives her core values. She advocates within the community for empowering woman and multigenerational families to understand and take control of their financial lives.
Navigating a Woman’s World, fireside chat education series was created to promote financial literacy and independence for woman and their families.
And, Sarah lives her core values. She advocates within the community for empowering woman and multigenerational families to understand and take control of their financial lives.
Navigating a Woman’s World, fireside chat education series was created to promote financial literacy and independence for woman and their families.
My Story and Services
Sarah grew up sailing on the Long Island Sound in Connecticut. She went on to help run the community sailing program there and joined the nonprofit board at 18 years old. Staying plugged into the nonprofit world, especially related to domestic violence, human trafficking, hunger and financial literacy continues to be a priority. Sarah focuses on advocating for women and children, education and (financial) literacy and enjoys related speaking opportunities.
Sarah received her Bachelor of Science, with a concentration in Economics and Finance, from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Master of Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance and Management, from the University of Connecticut. Sarah started her career working with high net worth individuals and family foundations before spending nearly a decade working with institutional clients (predominately endowments and foundations). She has almost two decades of investment management experience and has held roles ranging from client service to business development to project management.
Sarah is a wife and Mom to a young son and French Bulldog. She enjoys all things culinary with her family. She is also an avid snowboarder and loves water activities including: sailing, wakeboarding, and stand up paddle boarding (SUP).
Sarah received her Bachelor of Science, with a concentration in Economics and Finance, from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Master of Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance and Management, from the University of Connecticut. Sarah started her career working with high net worth individuals and family foundations before spending nearly a decade working with institutional clients (predominately endowments and foundations). She has almost two decades of investment management experience and has held roles ranging from client service to business development to project management.
Sarah is a wife and Mom to a young son and French Bulldog. She enjoys all things culinary with her family. She is also an avid snowboarder and loves water activities including: sailing, wakeboarding, and stand up paddle boarding (SUP).
Securities Agent: CO, MA, WV, OH, KS, GA, AZ, CT, PA, CA, FL, TX, NH, NC, MI, VA, NJ, SC, NY, MS, LA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1605679
NMLS#: 1605679
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My Professional Journey
- Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley 2016 - Present
- Associate Portfolio Manager – Brown Advisory 2015 - 2016
- Various positions (Senior Business Development Associate, Project Manager, Senior Analyst) – Commonfund 2008 - 2015
- Associate Portfolio Manager – AllianceBernstein 2007 - 2008
- Analyst – Anlyan&Hively Asset Management 2004 - 2006
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), The University of Connecticut, 2013
- Fundamentals of Endowment Management, Yale University – Endowment Institute, 2008
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Economics & Finance, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 2004
- Life, Accident, Health & Long Term Care Insurance Licensed
Community Involvement
At Morgan Stanley, we proudly stand by our 5 core values:
1. Do The Right Thing
2. Put Clients First
3. Lead With Exceptional Ideas
4. Commit To Diversity & Inclusion
5. Give Back
Here are some ways Sarah C. Forney gives back.
1. Do The Right Thing
2. Put Clients First
3. Lead With Exceptional Ideas
4. Commit To Diversity & Inclusion
5. Give Back
Here are some ways Sarah C. Forney gives back.
Community
Norwalk Sailing School:
- Sarah spent her adolescent years at the Norwalk Sailing School as a U.S. Sailing - Level 1 certified sailing instructor teaching 8-16 year old kids. She joined the community sailing school’s board in 2000 and served on the board and in other related roles for a number of years.
Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC:
- Volunteer associated with the “No One Goes Hungry” mission
American Red Cross:
- Blood Donor
- Sarah spent her adolescent years at the Norwalk Sailing School as a U.S. Sailing - Level 1 certified sailing instructor teaching 8-16 year old kids. She joined the community sailing school’s board in 2000 and served on the board and in other related roles for a number of years.
Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC:
- Volunteer associated with the “No One Goes Hungry” mission
American Red Cross:
- Blood Donor
Women Entrepreneuers
National Association for Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Raleigh Chapter:
- Sarah C. Forney previously held the role of "Vice-Chair of Programs" and has spent 2 years on the Professional Development Committee
KNOW Global:
- Sarah was published in the KNOW Raleigh 2020 book and was subsequently invited to be a member of KNOW Global.
- The KNOW BOOK is an annual publication featuring dynamic women from virtually every industry. Every woman featured in KNOW has been vetted through peer-review. Because the mission is to showcase the best & brightest, the only way one can claim their slot is through nomination. The women featured are a compilation of proven leaders, high producers, & rising stars. Those published in the KNOW Book are also considered trendsetters, influencers, & women to watch.
- Sarah has also hosted a Master Class for KNOW Global on What Women Business Owners Should KNOW.
- Sarah was later published in the Women to KNOW in North Carolina in 2022. This book, different from the previous publication in KNOW Raleigh, is a compilation of 56 powerful women from across the state of North Carolina. These women worked relentlessly to achieve their level of success, all while giving back to their communities and supporting those who will come behind them. Women to KNOW in North Carolina is about the woman herself-not about her brand or her company’s accolades-it’s about her. She is the Woman to KNOW.
- Sarah C. Forney previously held the role of "Vice-Chair of Programs" and has spent 2 years on the Professional Development Committee
KNOW Global:
- Sarah was published in the KNOW Raleigh 2020 book and was subsequently invited to be a member of KNOW Global.
- The KNOW BOOK is an annual publication featuring dynamic women from virtually every industry. Every woman featured in KNOW has been vetted through peer-review. Because the mission is to showcase the best & brightest, the only way one can claim their slot is through nomination. The women featured are a compilation of proven leaders, high producers, & rising stars. Those published in the KNOW Book are also considered trendsetters, influencers, & women to watch.
- Sarah has also hosted a Master Class for KNOW Global on What Women Business Owners Should KNOW.
- Sarah was later published in the Women to KNOW in North Carolina in 2022. This book, different from the previous publication in KNOW Raleigh, is a compilation of 56 powerful women from across the state of North Carolina. These women worked relentlessly to achieve their level of success, all while giving back to their communities and supporting those who will come behind them. Women to KNOW in North Carolina is about the woman herself-not about her brand or her company’s accolades-it’s about her. She is the Woman to KNOW.
Women & Children
Junior League of Raleigh:
- Sarah is a member of the Junior League in Raleigh and has enjoyed getting involved with local efforts like volunteering with Helping Horse and Avent West Children's Mentoring (AWCM) and tutoring kids at the Brentwood Boys & Girls Club (including Kids in the Kitchen Program). Today she is on the Public Communications Team.
Soapstone Preschool:
- Sarah volunteered to teach science to preschoolers. Topics include: Fur, Feather & Scales, Plants, Ice Cream, Butterflies, Fossils, Polymers & Chemical Reactions.
InStepp, Inc.:
- InStepp, Inc. is a dedicated, community-based non-profit company that is passionate about helping our regional communities thrive by empowering women to overcome the challenges in their lives and succeed personally and professionally through innovative, gender-responsive training, education and prevention services. Sarah held a several year board term and focused on recruiting board members to further the mission.
- Sarah is a member of the Junior League in Raleigh and has enjoyed getting involved with local efforts like volunteering with Helping Horse and Avent West Children's Mentoring (AWCM) and tutoring kids at the Brentwood Boys & Girls Club (including Kids in the Kitchen Program). Today she is on the Public Communications Team.
Soapstone Preschool:
- Sarah volunteered to teach science to preschoolers. Topics include: Fur, Feather & Scales, Plants, Ice Cream, Butterflies, Fossils, Polymers & Chemical Reactions.
InStepp, Inc.:
- InStepp, Inc. is a dedicated, community-based non-profit company that is passionate about helping our regional communities thrive by empowering women to overcome the challenges in their lives and succeed personally and professionally through innovative, gender-responsive training, education and prevention services. Sarah held a several year board term and focused on recruiting board members to further the mission.
Financial Literacy
NEXT Women's Conference:
- Sarah was a speaker at the Women, OWN Your Financial Future Conference for multi-generational women to empower and equip them with skills, resources and tools in 2021.
Career Girls:
- In 2021, Sarah participated in a Financial Literacy session focused on investing during their second Virtual Mini-Camp. Participants, girls 9-13, earned a Financial Literate Certificate.
- Sarah was a speaker at the Women, OWN Your Financial Future Conference for multi-generational women to empower and equip them with skills, resources and tools in 2021.
Career Girls:
- In 2021, Sarah participated in a Financial Literacy session focused on investing during their second Virtual Mini-Camp. Participants, girls 9-13, earned a Financial Literate Certificate.
Client Service Team
Samuel Bower - Client Service Associate
Phone:
(336) 271-4349(336) 271-4349
Email:Samuel.Bower@morganstanley.com
Sam is a graduate from UNC Charlotte with a major in finance. He is fairly new to the securities industry, currently holding his Series 7 & Series 63 and is focusing on completing the Series 66 in the coming months. In addition to Sam’s financial career, he serves as an Analyst with the National Guard. In his leisure, Sam and his wife Annie, enjoy hiking, wrenching on cars, fly fishing, and working on their cabin together.
Location
3800 Glenwood Ave
Ste 500
Raleigh, NC 27612
US
Direct:
(919) 877-2413(919) 877-2413
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About Kristina Shifflett
Kristina Shifflett is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in North Carolina.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Kristina began her career in financial services in 1995 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2005 as a Client Service Associate. Prior to joining the firm, she was an Operations Manager at Wachovia Securities.
Kristina lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her dog Rosco. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her children, puzzles, baking, gardening, reading, and crafting.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Kristina began her career in financial services in 1995 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2005 as a Client Service Associate. Prior to joining the firm, she was an Operations Manager at Wachovia Securities.
Kristina lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her dog Rosco. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her children, puzzles, baking, gardening, reading, and crafting.
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2When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
3Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
4The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
5Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
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. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024), 3582895 (6/2024)
