Tampa Market Office

Doug Doran is a Vice President and the Associate Market Manager in the Tampa Bay Market. He has 15 years of industry experience with 10 of them being at Morgan Stanley. Doug started as a Financial Advisor in 2013 and transitioned into leadership in 2018 as an FA Team Manager. Most recently he covered the Southeast Region as the Regional Training Officer overseeing the Financial Advisor Associate program. Moving into the BDM role in 2022 he worked closely to help Financial Advisors grow their practice by delivering the full suite of solutions to their clients. Doug has a passion for contributing to the success of our Financial Advisors and the Tampa Bay Market of Morgan Stanley.

Born and raised in New York, Doug graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of North Florida. He has a Series 7, 66, 9 & 10 licenses.

Matthew Shore, First Vice President, serves as Market Business Service Officer for the Tampa Market. Matt has been a part of the Market Service Organization since 2014 and is responsible for shaping the future of service by modernizing our client experience through an elevated standard of care. Together with his team, he executes the Firm’s key strategic initiatives, contributing to a strong market culture, employee development, ensuring a high level of client service, and general oversight of operational processes. Matt has maintained positions in trading, service and operations throughout his 24 yr. career in Financial Services and holds the FINRA Series 7, 9, 10, 63, 65. Matt currently resides Tampa, Florida with his wife Jonelle and their 3 children. He enjoys spending time with his family and going on family cruises.

Leslie Thornton is a dedicated professional who brings a wealth of experience to her role as Risk Officer for the Tampa Bay market since 2016. With a career spanning over two decades in the financial services industry, Leslie’s journey began in 2003 when she embarked on her financial services career with Merrill Lynch in Annuity Operations.

In 2007, Leslie made a significant move to Los Angeles, where she took on the role of Resident Director Assistant for the 4th largest Associate office, demonstrating her commitment to growth and versatility in adapting to new challenges. Leslie’s leadership experience began in 2012 when she graduated from the Associate Management Program. Her dedication and expertise led her to the position of Administration Manager (now called Market Supervision Manager) in the Los Angeles market, where she continued to make a notable impact.

A proud graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Leslie’s roots are firmly planted in Florida, and she current resides in South Tampa with her husband, two children and cat. Beyond her professional achievements, Leslie is a passionate fan of the Gators and all Tampa Bay Sports teams. She also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, whether it’s soaking up the sun on the beach or planning exciting adventures.