Molly Cloud
Executive Director, Financial Advisor, Global Sports and Entertainment Director, Alternative Investments Director
Phone:
(615) 764-4487(615) 764-4487
Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
We combine collaboration and experience to bring high net worth families, professional athletes, entertainment and sports executives, business owners and next generation wealth accumulators appropriate strategies to help meet their financial goals.
Our Team
The 615 Group at Morgan Stanley is a Nashville wealth management team focused on serving the needs of ultra-high net worth families and individuals, as well as high profile, professional artists and athletes, who value discretion and often have complex needs that go beyond day-to-day portfolio management. With many years of experience as advisors to wealthy families in the Nashville, Franklin and surrounding areas, we are locally connected and nationally supported by one of the largest wealth management firms in the world. We are able to provide some of the top resources for family offices, executives in large public companies, and business owners and leaders of private companies, including athletes, artists and those in the business of sports and entertainment.
While our clients are similar in many ways, our team of experienced financial professionals, knows that their needs and complexities can be quite different. Because of this, The 615 Group works with you to set long term goals, based on you, as an individual or family, and constantly measures success based on those goals. We are nimble and can change course, if we need to, but we're also there to help keep you on course, when uncertainty comes into play.
The 615 Group at Morgan Stanley believes in keeping our practice manageable in size and prides ourselves on customized client experience, that usually leads to long, multi-generational relationships. We have been together for over a decade, and have watched the growth of our client's wealth through various life stages and changes.
If you or someone you know is looking for guidance on topics around wealth transfer, executive retirement, or how family offices are looking at investments, contact our team to set up a meeting!
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Every Client is Unique
Clients of The 615 Group at Morgan Stanley are all unique, but have like-minded expectations when it comes to holistic wealth management. Customization, high level service and access to a wide array of strategies to fit their specific needs are all necessary elements to providing the experience our clients deserve.
Ultra High Net Worth Families
Many of our clients seek family office resources provided by the firm for assistance when it comes to coordination across multiple providers. We work closely with our clients' legal and tax advisors, their property, casualty and personal insurance providers and anyone else who's business impacts the family's asset management. We also help our clients source additional lifestyle providers, family governance assistance and philanthropy management.
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Corporate Executives
When you run a corporation, we know that your time is scarce to focus on running your own personal finances, and that those finances are closely linked to the success of your company. We have the experience necessary to help integrate your income and wealth sources including your executive compensation, stock options, and retirement programs so you can continue to do what you do best until you are ready to retire. By getting involved while you're still at the helm, we can also help make your retirement an easier transition by planning ahead so you and your family can enjoy the payoff of your many years of hard work.
Inherited Wealth Beneficiaries
The 615 Group knows that wealth comes with unintended consequences. We have worked with 2nd and 3rd generation wealth clients for many years and have seen the issues that they face, planning for unforeseen events. Working with The 615 Group, you can be confident knowing that we we have planned for such events. Whether it's a lack of communication in the family, dependency or other mental health issues, or just an overall uncertainty that a new generation of wealth faces, we can help navigate that with you in an effort to give you the confidence you need to be a positive steward of your legacy for generations to come.
Women in Charge
At The 615 Group, we are passionate about education and empowerment for all of our clients, but have carved out a dedicated place in our practice for women who are faced with the responsibility of being the sole decision-maker when it comes to family finances. Statistically, we know that almost all women will be in this position at some point in their lives. Through our experience, we know that this can come suddenly and without a lot of foresight to what that actually means.
Sports & Entertainment Professionals
Whether it's on a field, in concert, or behind a desk helping others succeed, we recognize that the needs of professionals in these industry can be complex. As a Global Sports and Entertainment Director, Molly has access to customized resources and programs to address the unique wealth management needs of athletes, coaches, owners, directors, producers, writers and their business advisors.
Our Suite of Digital Tools
Today's digital revolution has changed the way we talk and work with one another.
Here at Morgan Stanley, we want to use technology to improve how you manage your finances. Let's explore our revolutionary tech tools that can help you:
Here at Morgan Stanley, we want to use technology to improve how you manage your finances. Let's explore our revolutionary tech tools that can help you:
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Total Tax 365
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Portfolio Risk Platform
Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio’s exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.
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Here at Morgan Stanley, we strive to simplify complex financial ideas so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future. We are firm believers of giving our clients as many resources as possible so they can stay informed about the latest market trends, outlooks, and breakdowns. The links below provide detailed analysis on interesting topics that are affecting the finance and business worlds.
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Alternative Investments
Our leading alternatives platform offers 200+ third-party and proprietary funds, including first look and exclusive opportunities, that may help qualified investors enhance returns, reduce volatility, manage taxes and generate income. From simplified vehicles available more broadly to institutional strategies, the platform supports a goals-based approach for asset allocation tailored to investor needs.
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Private Markets
Many of today’s companies stay private longer, with more of their valuation being created before they become publicly traded. Morgan Stanley Private Markets connects a broad network of potential private investors in an accessible ecosystem, allowing eligible clients to buy and sell securities of private companies.
Morgan Stanley Private MarketsGlobal Sports & Entertainment and The 615 Group at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment is a highly specialized wealth management division, dedicated to serving the unique and complex needs of athletes, entertainers, creators and top professionals in the sports and entertainment industry.
Molly Cloud holds the distinguished designation of Global Sports & Entertainment Director, and Adam Ravenelle holds the Associate Director designation. Through working with athletes who are just beginning to monetize their name, image and likeness, to seasoned professional artists and composers planning a catalogue sale, our experience allows us to customize a financial plan for you, that will evolve to meet you wherever you are in your career.
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Meet The 615 Group
Phone:
(615) 764-4405(615) 764-4405
Jenny Earwood
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(615) 764-4482(615) 764-4482
Jay Cloud
Director of Business Strategy
Michelle Lynn
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(615) 764-4485(615) 764-4485
About Molly Cloud
Molly started The 615 Group at Morgan Stanley in 2016, with the goal of combining experience and knowledge, in a broad range of areas of focus, to create a Nashville wealth management team, serving the complex needs of multi-generational, high net worth and ultra high net worth families.
Molly focuses on sourcing investments for client portfolios that seek tax efficiency, provide access to the private markets, and fit into the estate planning needs of multiple generations of wealth.
Committed to the personal service her team brings to each client, Molly spends time getting to know each of the families they work with, far beyond their investment profiles. She is committed to facilitating lifestyle needs, providing family education, navigating difficult conversations, and empowering the next generation family members to become stewards of the wealth that they will one day inherit.
Molly has earned the esteemed designation of Global Sports & Entertainment Director, which allows her access to robust resources to help the team’s clients in the business of music and sports, as they face the challenges of their careers and beyond.
Molly has a passion for helping women and girls increase their financial confidence, and serves as a volunteer in this capacity for various local organizations. In her spare time, Molly can be found enjoying sports events, visiting family and friends across the country, and when there’s snow on the ground, she can be found on skis in Deer Valley, Utah.
Molly focuses on sourcing investments for client portfolios that seek tax efficiency, provide access to the private markets, and fit into the estate planning needs of multiple generations of wealth.
Committed to the personal service her team brings to each client, Molly spends time getting to know each of the families they work with, far beyond their investment profiles. She is committed to facilitating lifestyle needs, providing family education, navigating difficult conversations, and empowering the next generation family members to become stewards of the wealth that they will one day inherit.
Molly has earned the esteemed designation of Global Sports & Entertainment Director, which allows her access to robust resources to help the team’s clients in the business of music and sports, as they face the challenges of their careers and beyond.
Molly has a passion for helping women and girls increase their financial confidence, and serves as a volunteer in this capacity for various local organizations. In her spare time, Molly can be found enjoying sports events, visiting family and friends across the country, and when there’s snow on the ground, she can be found on skis in Deer Valley, Utah.
Securities Agent: UT, OH, GA, TX, KY, TN, MS, NJ, MA, FL, DC, CA, NY, AL, ME, VA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 879406
NMLS#: 879406
About Adam Ravenelle
Adam's journey led him to The 615 Group after a career in the Detroit Tigers system and four years immersed in the tech startup scene. His unique blend of experiences allows him to help guide clients through the complexities of both worlds. His primary focus centers on understanding each client's financial aspirations and helping craft individualized plans for success.
Graduating from Vanderbilt University and excelling as a Division 1 baseball player for the Commodores, Adam gained the skills required to help manage your finances. Notably, he played a pivotal role in securing Vanderbilt's first-ever Div. 1 Men's National Championship, marking a historic achievement before his selection in the 4th round of the MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers.
Graduating from Vanderbilt University and excelling as a Division 1 baseball player for the Commodores, Adam gained the skills required to help manage your finances. Notably, he played a pivotal role in securing Vanderbilt's first-ever Div. 1 Men's National Championship, marking a historic achievement before his selection in the 4th round of the MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers.
Securities Agent: CA, GA, TX, MS, MA, UT, VA, AL, FL, OH, ME, DC, TN, NY, KY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2506435
NMLS#: 2506435
About Jenny Earwood
Jenny brings her love of serving others and experience in strategizing, to help the team coordinate and execute in areas that go beyond our clients' savings and investments. From organizing important documents to making sure everyone feels special on their birthday, Jenny's focus is on putting our clients first and seeking to exceed their expectations. An avid dog lover, Jenny supports various humane organizations and has fostered over 100 dogs!
About Jay Cloud
Jay has been a member of The 615 Group at Morgan Stanley since 2017. Prior to that, he served as an advisor at a multi-family office, after a successful, 13 year career as an Estate Planning attorney (non-practicing at Morgan Stanley). Jay leads the team's efforts to help provide comprehensive wealth management to our clients, specifically focused on non-investment needs like planning and tax management strategies. Jay holds a JD from the University of Arkansas and a Masters in Tax Law from the University of Florida.
Securities Agent: TN, MS, DC, CA, GA, FL, AL, UT, OH, ME, MA, NY, KY, TX; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
About Michelle Lynn
Michelle manages the administrative and operational activities of the group, working to improve and implement procedures that can help benefit clients and enhance their client experience. Her primary focus is client service and management of day-to-day operations. Michelle joined the firm in 1990 and has completed the Series 7, 63, 65, 31 and Life and Variable Insurance examinations. Michelle began her career with Morgan Stanley as a wire operator and has held several positions including Operations Manager. She graduated from East Tennessee State University with a BBA in Office Administration. Michelle is a Tennessee native and currently lives with her husband in Franklin, TN.
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
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Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
2020-2026 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State
2020-2026 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in September of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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4Alternative 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.
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2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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 and other legal matters.
3Morgan 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 and other legal matters.
4Alternative 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.
5Morgan 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 legal matters.
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 Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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.
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