Charles McFadden Ellison, CIMA®, CPWA®
Executive Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Director
The CGE Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(540) 723-2460(540) 723-2460
Toll-Free:
(888) 842-9595(888) 842-9595
Our Mission Statement
We advise a limited number of wealthy families on all aspects of their financial lives. Our commitment is to you, your family, and multi-generational wealth management.
Welcome Message
Families considering wealth management services often have different needs than individuals. They frequently look for continuity of advice and the stability of an organization. They may have a greater dependence on financial education, as they consider the stewardship of their legacy. In many cases, they have complex situations that require experience, care and highly personal service.
The CGE Group at Morgan Stanley is a multi-generational wealth management team focusing on the needs of multi-generational clients. Our family practice concentrates its efforts on the growth, preservation and distribution of wealth and values to future generations. Our clients choose to work with us because they value education, continuity, and access to the extensive resources of Morgan Stanley.
The CGE Group at Morgan Stanley is a multi-generational wealth management team focusing on the needs of multi-generational clients. Our family practice concentrates its efforts on the growth, preservation and distribution of wealth and values to future generations. Our clients choose to work with us because they value education, continuity, and access to the extensive resources of Morgan Stanley.
Services Include
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Financial PlanningFootnote2
- Retirement PlanningFootnote3
- Asset Management
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote4
- Exchange Traded FundsFootnote5
- Cash ManagementFootnote6
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote7
- Lending Products
- Life InsuranceFootnote8
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote9
- Philanthropic Services
- Trust Services*
Check the background of Our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck.*
Overview
Thanks to the unwavering commitment to helping clients and families achieve their investment goals, members of The CGE Group have received the following industry awards, recognitions, and designations.
The CGE Group - Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2024-2025
The CGE Group was named to the 2024 and 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams lists for Virginia.
Disclosure:
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Charles M. Ellison - Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2023-2025
Charles was named to the 2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors lists for Virginia.
Disclosure:
2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Mary Ervin - Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2025
Mary was named to the 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors lists for Virginia.
Disclosure:
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/23 - 6/30/24.
Disclosure:
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/23 - 6/30/24.
Mary Ervin - Forbes Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State 2025
Mary was named to the 2025 Forbes Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list for Virginia.
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Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 9/30/23 - 9/30/24.
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Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 9/30/23 - 9/30/24.
Mary Ervin - Forbes Best-In-State Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors 2024
Mary was named to the 2024 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list for Virginia.
Disclosure:
Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/23 - 3/31/24
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Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/23 - 3/31/24
Charles M. Ellison - Forbes' America's Next Gen Advisors 2020 & Forbes' Best-In-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors 2019
Disclosures:
2019-2020 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 (Awarded 2019-2020). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
2019-2020 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 (Awarded 2019-2020). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
Charles M. Ellison - Morgan Stanley Master's Club Member 2024-2025
Charles is a member of Morgan Stanley's Master's Club*, an elite group composed of the Firm’s top Financial Advisors. The appointment recognizes Charles' consistent creativity and excellence in providing a wide range of investment products and wealth management services to his clients.
*Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Master’s Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Master’s Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.
View the Press Release*Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Master’s Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Master’s Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.
Mary Ervin - Morgan Stanley Pacesetter’s Club Member 2020-2024
Mary is a member of Morgan Stanley's Pacesetter’s Club*, a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who, within their first five years, demonstrate the highest professional standards and first class client service.
*Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pacesetter’s Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.
View the Press Release*Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pacesetter’s Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.
Azan Piperno - Morgan Stanley Pacesetter’s Club Member 2022-2025
Azan is a member of Morgan Stanley's Pacesetter’s Club*, a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who, within their first five years, demonstrate the highest professional standards and first class client service.
*Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pacesetter’s Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.
View the Press Release*Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pacesetter’s Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.
James Tringali - Morgan Stanley Pacesetter’s Club Member 2021-2024
James is a member of Morgan Stanley's Pacesetter’s Club*, a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who, within their first five years, demonstrate the highest professional standards and first class client service.
*Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pacesetter’s Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.
View the Press Release*Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pacesetter’s Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.
Charles M. Ellison - Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) Designation
Charles Ellison has acquired the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) certification. The CIMA® certification is the peak international, technical portfolio construction program for investment consultants, analysts, financial advisors, and wealth management professionals. CIMA® certification continues to be the highest level of advanced investment education for client-facing advisors.
Charles M. Ellison - Family Wealth Director (FWD) Designation
Charles has earned the Family Wealth Director (FWD) designation. It is given to those who have extensive experience working with ultra-high net worth families, and who have undergone specialized training. Family Wealth Directors have direct access to an extensive range of resources needed to help highly affluent families manage the complex, multigenerational challenges of managing significant wealth.
Charles M. Ellison - Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) Designation
Charles Ellison has acquired the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) certification. The CPWA® is a certification given to financial professionals who service high net worth clients. Therefore, this certification is designed for experienced financial professionals who want to address the financial needs of those with more than a $5 million net worth.
Our Process
At Morgan Stanley, we believe that identifying financial solutions begins with a solid understanding of each client's situation, goals, objectives and risk tolerance. We follow a disciplined process that allows us to work with you to craft a solution that helps meet your individual financial needs:
Step 1: Introductory Meeting
Our relationship begins with an initial discussion aimed towards getting to know you, your lifestyle, and your future goals.
Step 2: Discovery Meeting
During the discovery meeting, we will work together to establish your financial goals by reviewing your current financial situation and developing an appropriate risk tolerance that can help you achieve the financial outcome you envision for yourself.
Step 3: Financial Plan Presentation
Financial plan presentations map our essential factors that play into your financial success such as your employee and employer contributions, liquidity events, and insurance coverage. Examining relevant financial information provides a holistic asset allocation analysis for your accounts, helping ensure a comprehensive financial plan.
Step 4: Action Items / Next Steps
After the financial plan presentation, we will follow up with you regarding our analysis and recommendations, which may include adjustments to your financial plan, investment allocation, company benefits and insurance coverage.
Step 5: Implementation Meeting
The implementation meeting focuses on creating prospective strategies custom designed for your specific needs. Recommended changes could include logistics, tax impact, asset allocation adjustments, and saving/benefit modifications.
Step 6: Monitoring & Performance Tracking
Finally, we will be constantly monitoring your assets and analyzing your performance tracking data, seeking to ensure your financial expectations are being met and adjusted accordingly. We will keep a high degree of communication with you to make sure your concerns and requests are always addressed.
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Meet The CGE Group
Mary Ervin
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Azan Piperno
Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
James Tringali
Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Courtney B. Meadows
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(540) 723-2472(540) 723-2472
Joan Limos
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(540) 723-2478(540) 723-2478
About Charles McFadden Ellison
Charles M. Ellison has been a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firm since 2005 assisting clients and their families with wealth analysis, financial planning, asset allocation, and the financial education of current and future generations. He began his career with a focus on asset allocation and risk management and has since expanded this focus to include the research and development of multi-generational wealth management strategies tailored to the needs of wealthy families.
Charles understands the importance of educating current and future generations about a wide range of financial topics and believes that values along with tangible assets should be preserved and passed down. Charles holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst ® (CIMA) & Certified Private Wealth Advisor ® (CPWA) designations. The CGE Group was named to the 2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team lists, and Charles was placed on the 2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors rankings. He has also been recognized by Forbes/SHOOK as a Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisor in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Charles is a Family Wealth Director (FWD) as well.
Charles is active in the community serving as a Trustee for the Foundation of the State Arboretum (FOSA) of Virginia and as a Trustee of the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association (VPHA). Charles lives in historic downtown Winchester, VA with his wife, Jennifer, and their four (4) children – Sterling, Hazel, Opal, and Elvy. He enjoys studying financial history, travelling, and collecting wine.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2019-2020 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 (Awarded 2019-2020). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
2017-2018 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 (Awarded 2017-2018). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
Charles understands the importance of educating current and future generations about a wide range of financial topics and believes that values along with tangible assets should be preserved and passed down. Charles holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst ® (CIMA) & Certified Private Wealth Advisor ® (CPWA) designations. The CGE Group was named to the 2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team lists, and Charles was placed on the 2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors rankings. He has also been recognized by Forbes/SHOOK as a Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisor in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Charles is a Family Wealth Director (FWD) as well.
Charles is active in the community serving as a Trustee for the Foundation of the State Arboretum (FOSA) of Virginia and as a Trustee of the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association (VPHA). Charles lives in historic downtown Winchester, VA with his wife, Jennifer, and their four (4) children – Sterling, Hazel, Opal, and Elvy. He enjoys studying financial history, travelling, and collecting wine.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2019-2020 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 (Awarded 2019-2020). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
2017-2018 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 (Awarded 2017-2018). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued.
Securities Agent: ME, DE, WA, VA, PA, NY, NV, NH, SC, KY, HI, WY, NM, MD, DC, CT, AZ, NJ, IA, TN, LA, IN, FL, CO, TX, OK, NC, GA, CA, RI, MA, WV, MO, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1278964
CA Insurance License #: 0K62181
NMLS#: 1278964
CA Insurance License #: 0K62181
About Mary Ervin
Mary Ervin began her investment career in 2017 at Morgan Stanley. As a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley, Mary’s primary responsibilities include relationship management, financial planning, portfolio and investment management, and digital engagement.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Mary received a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University and a Master of Science from the University of New Orleans. After graduate school, Mary spent five years with a geophysical monitoring company in Houston, TX, where she analyzed large data sets and presented results to clients in the oil and gas industry. The CGE Group was named to the 2024 and 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team lists.
Mary currently lives in Stephens City, VA with her husband, two dogs (Ranger and Cooper), and two cats (Jerry and Endora). She enjoys hiking, canoeing, gardening, and playing guitar. Mary is an avid supporter of her local library.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Mary received a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University and a Master of Science from the University of New Orleans. After graduate school, Mary spent five years with a geophysical monitoring company in Houston, TX, where she analyzed large data sets and presented results to clients in the oil and gas industry. The CGE Group was named to the 2024 and 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team lists.
Mary currently lives in Stephens City, VA with her husband, two dogs (Ranger and Cooper), and two cats (Jerry and Endora). She enjoys hiking, canoeing, gardening, and playing guitar. Mary is an avid supporter of her local library.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Securities Agent: GA, MD, IA, PA, MO, WY, SC, RI, NM, ME, FL, HI, VA, TN, IL, CT, CA, AZ, WA, TX, NV, NH, OK, LA, KY, DC, WV, NC, MA, IN, CO, NY, DE, NJ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1685004
NMLS#: 1685004
About Azan Piperno
Azan Piperno joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 via an independent firm located in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Despite being born in Massachusetts, he grew up in India where he studied Finance, Accountancy and Economics in High School and was a competitive Junior Tennis player. He went on to major in Finance and Information Systems at George Washington University, graduating in 2016 whilst being a part of the GWU Varsity Tennis Team.
As a Financial Advisor, Azan focuses on Comprehensive Financial Planning to understand his client’s goals and objectives and help them achieve them with dedication and exceptional ideas. The CGE Group was named to the 2024 and 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team lists.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing Tennis, following his favorite sports teams - Arsenal Football Club and the Boston Celtics and enjoys the diverse cuisine that the DMV has to offer.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
As a Financial Advisor, Azan focuses on Comprehensive Financial Planning to understand his client’s goals and objectives and help them achieve them with dedication and exceptional ideas. The CGE Group was named to the 2024 and 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team lists.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing Tennis, following his favorite sports teams - Arsenal Football Club and the Boston Celtics and enjoys the diverse cuisine that the DMV has to offer.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Securities Agent: AZ, WY, OH, DE, CT, AR, WV, NM, NJ, MN, LA, IA, ME, HI, NH, DC, TN, NC, MA, VA, NV, MD, IN, WA, PA, NY, KY, IL, FL, CO, TX, SC, OK, MS, CA, RI, MO, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1843723
NMLS#: 1843723
About James Tringali
James Tringali joined Morgan Stanley in 2019 after spending 3+ years with an independent advisory firm located in Tysons, Virginia. He was building a successful practice while managing a team of 10+ advisors as well. He grew up near Tampa, Florida and graduated from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin where he majored in Business Administration – Finance and minored in Economics. During his college years, James was a Student Tutor for the Business program and three-year starting Quarterback for the football team.
As a Financial Advisor, James utilizes comprehensive financial planning to understand his client’s goals and objectives to help them while leveraging the industry leading resources at Morgan Stanley which has led to qualifying for the Pacesetter’s Club the past four years in 2021-2024. The CGE Group was named to the 2024 and 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team lists.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Rawan, son, Niccolo, and their dog, Carmelo; he also enjoys playing golf and following his favorite sports teams – the New York Yankees, Green Bay Packers, and Manchester City Football Club.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
As a Financial Advisor, James utilizes comprehensive financial planning to understand his client’s goals and objectives to help them while leveraging the industry leading resources at Morgan Stanley which has led to qualifying for the Pacesetter’s Club the past four years in 2021-2024. The CGE Group was named to the 2024 and 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team lists.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Rawan, son, Niccolo, and their dog, Carmelo; he also enjoys playing golf and following his favorite sports teams – the New York Yankees, Green Bay Packers, and Manchester City Football Club.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Securities Agent: IN, CO, OH, LA, DE, WV, WA, VA, OK, MD, HI, PA, NC, MO, WY, TN, SC, NY, NJ, GA, AZ, IA, CT, TX, NM, DC, RI, KY, FL, CA, AR, MN, MA, IL, NV, NH, MS, ME; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1843724
NMLS#: 1843724
About Courtney B. Meadows
Courtney is a Client Service Associate with The CGE Group at Morgan Stanley. She helps shape the future of service by modernizing the client experience through an elevated client service model. Courtney truly cares about our clients and works hard to help them simplify and manage aspects of their financial life. She strives to provide every client we serve with a world class customer experience.
Courtney cultivates and enhances new and existing client relationships through active communication, processing client requests, resolving inquiries, and making sure key information and documentation remains current. She keeps an eye on each administrative detail and finds the issues that need to be addressed.
Courtney majored in Business Administration at Shepherd University. She graduated in 2013 with her Bachelor of Science. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Courtney worked at Capon Springs Resort for 13 years. Courtney and her husband Mark reside in Wardensville, WV. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking, and kayaking. Courtney also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Courtney cultivates and enhances new and existing client relationships through active communication, processing client requests, resolving inquiries, and making sure key information and documentation remains current. She keeps an eye on each administrative detail and finds the issues that need to be addressed.
Courtney majored in Business Administration at Shepherd University. She graduated in 2013 with her Bachelor of Science. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Courtney worked at Capon Springs Resort for 13 years. Courtney and her husband Mark reside in Wardensville, WV. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking, and kayaking. Courtney also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
About Joan Limos
As a Client Service Associate with the CGE Group at Morgan Stanley. Joan consistently enhances the client experience. She assists with all client service-related matters in an efficient and precise manner. She also works closely with the Financial Advisors to support the team’s financial planning efforts and portfolio maintenance.
Joan actively communicates with clients, processes their requests, resolves inquiries, and makes sure key information and documentation remains current. She keeps an eye on administrative details and finds the issues that need to be addressed.
Joan is originally from the Philippines but has been in VA since the age of 4. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in January, Joan worked at The Eye Center in Northern VA. Outside of work, she enjoys getting a good work out, reading, and watching her kids in all their activities. Joan also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Joan actively communicates with clients, processes their requests, resolves inquiries, and makes sure key information and documentation remains current. She keeps an eye on administrative details and finds the issues that need to be addressed.
Joan is originally from the Philippines but has been in VA since the age of 4. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in January, Joan worked at The Eye Center in Northern VA. Outside of work, she enjoys getting a good work out, reading, and watching her kids in all their activities. Joan also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
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Liam is a graduate of the George Mason University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. He lives in Arlington, Virginia. Outside of the office, Liam enjoys running, hiking, and playing golf with friends.
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.
Liam began his career in financial services in 2019 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was an Associate at the Janney Montgomery Scott. He also served as a Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo Business Banking.
Liam is a graduate of the George Mason University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. He lives in Arlington, Virginia. Outside of the office, Liam enjoys running, hiking, and playing golf with friends.
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About Peter Keigher
Peter Keigher is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, he collaborates with clients to discover and define the goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, he will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Peter provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Trinity College and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Peter is originally from Greenwich, CT and currently resides in New York, NY.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Trinity College and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Peter is originally from Greenwich, CT and currently resides in New York, NY.
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Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
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9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan 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.
3When 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.
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.
5An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) involves risks similar to those of investing in a broadly based portfolio of equity securities traded on exchange in the relevant securities market, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The investment return and principal value of ETF investments will fluctuate, so that an investor’s ETF shares, if or when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
7Morgan 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.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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.
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