HMG Story and Services

The CoreVest Group was formed on the principle that our clients merit a high level of personalized service. We believe this can be best accomplished by focusing on the unique needs and circumstances of a limited number of client families.

We function very similarly to that of a team of physicians practicing in a hospital. We work within the auspices of Morgan Stanley, though focusing on a core line of business - in our case money management, and wealth preservation and transfer strategies.

Our business is advisory and consultative, driven first and foremost by the needs of our clients. We focus on delivering unbiased and objective solutions, premier service and complete disclosure.

Ever changing rules and regulations and market fluctuations require a full-time approach to wealth management consulting. That's what we do. As a financial services client, you should demand nothing less.
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The Way We Do Business

Our allegiance is to our clients.  We deliver services through five professionals with a combined 160 years of experience in financial services.  We believe that values define goals and that goals define financial and investment policy.  We work together through the following steps:

Defining the main goals you have for your life or your plan... the purpose of your investments

Identify aspirations (a.k.a. ideal goals) to learn about not only what you need, but what you would like

Understanding your priorities allows us to focus on strategies that address the goals where you place the highest value

Apply a sophisticated "stress test" that simulates market environments, both good and bad

Combine the acceptable goals, the dreams you prioritize, and our analytics to design a customized recommendation of goals and investment strategy

Implement the recommended set of goals with the proper investment strategy

Review progress whenever you desire but no less than quarterly

Understanding your goals and priorities change over your lifetime or plan's lifetime, we respond to such changes at any time

Experience

E. Dunbar Harrison III
32 Years of industry experience
20 Years at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
8 Years piloting the Bank of America Private Bank brokerage program
10 Years at C&S Bank in Atlanta in both management and broker/dealer roles
BBA from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business
R. Maxwell McGrew
32 Years of industry experience
20 Years at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
8 Years piloting the Bank of America Private Bank brokerage program
10 Years at NCBN in Charlotte in both management and institutional trading roles
Graduated Cum Laude from Washington & Lee University
Duncan Walker
11 Years of industry experience
11 Years at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
BBA from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business
Judy Wimpey
40 Years of industry experience
25 Years at Morgan Stanley

Modern Wealth Tools

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    Morgan Stanley Online
    MSO digital capabilities and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App provide clients with access to their account information, enriched reporting tools, several cash management solutions and robust market research.
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    Total Wealth View
    The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind.
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides clients with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.
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    Digital Vault
    The Digital Vault is a document delivery, storage and
    collaboration space for Morgan Stanley clients and
    Financial Advisor teams.
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    Aladdin
    The Portfolio Risk Platform (PRP) is a state of the art wealth management platform providing real time analytics that enable financial advisors to identify and better understand risks in their clients’ portfolios.
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    LifeView
    LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that Financial Advisors can use with you to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs.
    Client Profile Document

Family Office Resources

Morgan Stanley has a host of Family Office and Family Wealth Resources available to our clients. These resources help create comprehensive multi-generational strategies so clients can properly plan for the future.
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    Estate Planning
    A fully integrated, holistic analysis of your balance sheet, estate plan, and investment strategy through a collaborative process, including your Morgan Stanley Wealth and Estate Planning Strategist and, at your request, your legal and tax advisors.
    The Basics of Estate Planning
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    Cash Management and Lending
    Comprehensive cash management and lending solutions available to compliment your investment strategy.
    Cash Management and Lending Brochure
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    Family Governance and Wealth Education
    Dedicated professionals who can help you address sensitive family issues, facilitate communication, manage conflict and achieve a shared sense of common direction in coordination with clients' outside advisors.
    Family Governance and Wealth Intro
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    Philanthropy Management
    Provide strategic advisory solutions that can help our clients achieve their philanthropic goals.
    Philanthropy - Wealth Plan Integration
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    Lifestyle Advisory
    Provide bespoke solutions and access to knowledgeable, highly personal third-party providers to help meet your exceptional needs from the everyday to the extraordinary.
    Morgan Stanley Signature Access
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    Estate and Gift Taxes
    Our team is here to help you navigate estate and gift taxes. Click on the link below to learn more about the federal and estate gift tax, exemptions, federal annual gift, and more.
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Location

3280 Peachtree Rd NE
Ste 1900
Atlanta, GA 30305
US
Direct:
(404) 365-2617(404) 365-2617

Meet The CoreVest Group

About Victor Ferrugia

Securities Agent: HI, AL, VA, NC, MN, MI, KS, DC, CT, AR, IA, OR, NY, FL, SC, CA, IN, GA, CO, MS, AZ, MT, MO, IL, TX, NV, NJ, DE, OK, SD, PA, WI, TN, OH, NM, MA, LA, ME, MD; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2531772

About Mac McGrew

Mac graduated from The Westminster Schools in 1983 and from Washington & Lee University, Cum Laude, in 1987. He began his career with NCNB in Charlotte in the Capital Markets/Institutional Trading Group. Mac brought fixed income solutions to various institutional accounts until he became the manager of the bank’s Southeastern institutional sales group. Mac joined Dunbar in late 1997 in the Bank of America Private Bank – Banc of America Investments pilot designed to bring high quality, sophisticated investment solutions to affluent individuals, companies, trusts, and foundations. In December 2005, Mac and Dunbar moved their entire practice to Morgan Stanley.
Securities Agent: VA, CA, LA, IN, GA, DC, SC, MI, MA, KS, NC, MD, WI, TN, CO, NV, MT, IL, MN, AZ, OH, AR, OR, NM, MS, MO, PA, OK, SD, TX, NY, NJ, ME, IA, HI, DE, CT, AL, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1268246

About E Dunbar Harrison III

Dunbar grew up in Athens, Georgia and, due to his love of all-things-Georgia-Bulldogs, including spending his formative years selling programs on game day near Sanford Stadium just to get a free ticket into the game, stuck around town upon high school graduation to attend The University of Georgia. His career started at the C&S Bank in Atlanta in the Management Training Program and seven years later, under the Bank of America banner, he and partner, Mac McGrew, piloted a national Private Bank Brokerage Program. In 2005 Dunbar and Mac moved their entire business practice to the Atlanta office of Morgan Stanley.

In addition to his passion for designing critical financial strategies with his clients and team, Dunbar can be found gardening or spending time at the beach, (or any body of water!) with his wife, Kim, and enjoying the company of his two grown sons, Dunbar IV and Foster. He has also been known to play a little golf, construct and paint elaborate rock figurines, land flips behind the boat on the wakeboard, or to just kick back on the couch with the family dogs and cat.
Securities Agent: CA, AL, MA, IA, AZ, VA, SC, MS, ME, DE, NV, OR, NJ, NC, MN, CT, TX, WI, MO, NY, MT, MI, LA, IN, FL, DC, CO, SD, OK, PA, TN, OH, MD, IL, HI, AR, NM, KS, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1255725

About Duncan Walker

Duncan Walker grew up just south of Atlanta in Macon, Georgia where he graduated from Stratford Academy with honors in 2008. His early love for Georgia football and all things Athens drove him to the University of Georgia that fall where he pursued a degree in Finance. Between class and football games, Duncan interned for both Morgan Stanley and Morgan Keegan during his college summers. After graduating in 2012 with a BA from the Terry College of Business, he joined Morgan Stanley full time as an Associate in the Financial Advisor Associate Program. While beginning his career and growing his business, Duncan takes time coaching Little League baseball at Buckhead Baseball and playing as much golf as possible. In 2015, Duncan formally joined The Harrison McGrew Group as the Team Analyst and Financial Planning Specialist.
Securities Agent: VA, TX, TN, SC, OR, OH, NY, NV, NM, NJ, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, WI, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KS, IN, IL, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, DC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1566233

About Judy Wimpey

Judy, having grown up in North Carolina and attending Western Carolina University, began her career in the financial industry in 1985 with Merrill Lynch. In 2000, she made the move to Morgan Stanley where she now currently serves as our Portfolio Associate. Licensed in Series, 7, 63 and 31, she is responsible for the daily operations of the office, including account opening and maintenance. She is a proud Mom to two furry boys.

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Brian Ford

NMLS# 687710

Brian Ford is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Georgia.

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.

Brian Ford began his career in financial services in 2006, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Regional Private Banker at Wells Fargo, as well as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial.

Brian is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Management. He and his family reside in Cumming, Georgia. Outside of the office, Brian dedicates his time to developing future leaders in youth athletics, serving as a Coach on his children’s baseball teams. When not on the field, he also enjoys running, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with his family.
NMLS#: 687710
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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