

The Fister Group at Morgan Stanley

Our Mission Statement
Our Story
At The Fister Group, we are a multi-generational team with a multi-generational mindset toward building and managing wealth that is meant to last. Our comprehensive, customized approach focuses on finding possible solutions that can help you maintain your lifestyle, pursue your aspirations, and leave an enduring legacy. With a history spanning fifty years, we understand the importance of heritage and the value of continuity. Having proudly served many of our clients for multiple generations and across geographies, what distinguishes us is our long tradition of exceptional service.
Our commitment to you goes far beyond performing the functions of an investment office. As wealth increases, so does the complexity and time involved in managing the many interconnected facets of your financial life. We are experienced financial advisors who can help simplify wealth management and bring clarity to all your financial decisions, both big and small. Our goal is to help enable you to focus on what brings you the greatest joy and sense of purpose. Backed by the global resources and reach of Morgan Stanley, we offer stability and comprehensive access to strategies that can be tailored to help meet your unique needs and priorities.
With our deep roots in Lexington, Kentucky, we are your true-blue advocates, guiding you with a steady hand through the chapters and transitions of your financial and personal life. We feel privileged to be part of your professional team and will work closely with your other advisors to help ensure that your wealth management strategy is cohesive. Long-term relationships built on mutual respect are at the heart of what we do, and we are dedicated to affirming that at every opportunity.
Where to Start?
Change is part of life, and your goals and priorities are likely to evolve over time. We help you plan to achieve your aspirations and prepare to navigate the unexpected, adjusting your wealth management strategy as needed along the way.
Diversifying Your Portfolio:
If you have a concentrated position, we can help you diversify your assets to manage risk and tax efficiency.
Beginning a New Chapter:
Whether you're changing jobs, growing your family, or coping with a life transition, we can help you make more informed and confident financial decisions in your next chapter of life.
Realizing Your Retirement Vision:
Whether you're planning for, or already in, retirement, we can help you develop and implement a plan focused on supporting your lifestyle and long-term goals.
Creating a Legacy:
We can help you protect and provide for the people and causes that matter to you by ensuring that your financial and philanthropic legacy aligns with your wishes.
Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
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Meet The Fister Group
About W Morgan Fister
Morgan enjoys spending time with his wife Taylor and his two sons McMillan and Sims. Staying active, Morgan enjoys hunting, golfing, mountain biking, and skiing.
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About Justin E Fister
Justin enjoys spending time outdoors, in his free time you can find him hunting, fishing, or working on the family farm. Additionally, Justin is working on building his collection of specialized antiques.
NMLS#: 1290507
About Me
Tinder played a pivotal role in the establishment of our Lexington Morgan Stanley predecessor firm, E.F Hutton, alongside Morgan and Justin Fister’s father. In 1983, they laid the foundation for what is known as Morgan Stanley, starting their journey on Duke Road.
A proud graduate of the University of Kentucky, Tinder has actively served as a board member and supporter of various charitable organizations in Central Kentucky. Alongside his wife Lois, he enjoys splitting their time between Lexington, Kentucky and Naples, Florida.
About Sheila B. Edwards
Morgan 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.
About Lee Douthat
He holds the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses to better serve client’s needs. Lee assists with all aspects of day-to-day team operations focusing on performance reporting, investment research, cash management and lending solutions.
Outside of the office, Lee is an avid runner, golfer and enjoys spending time with friends and family.
About Mack Hancock
As a key member of our team, Mack is dedicated to developing comprehensive financial plans tailored to help meet our clients' unique needs and goals. Beyond his experience in financial planning, Mack takes an active role in day-to-day operations to help ensure seamless client experiences.
In his free time, Mack enjoys staying active and has a passion for cooking, often experimenting with different recipes in the kitchen.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
About Anne Oliver
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
About McMillan Fister
Outside of the office, McMillan is an avid golfer, hunter, traveler and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

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The Power of Partnerships
About Robert Petersen
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.
Robert began his career in financial services in 1995, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Financial Relationship Counselor at Wells Fargo Advisors. He also served in various investment related roles and as a Relationship Manager at Wachovia Securities.
Robert is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Outside of the office, Robert volunteers his time as a youth baseball coach and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
About Mark Jansen
Most recently, Mark worked with New York Life in their Advanced Planning Group working with agents and their UHNW clients advising them on estate and legacy planning, business buy sell planning, and succession planning. Prior to New York Life, Mark held similar Advanced Planning Consulting roles in several National financial organizations. He originally started his career in the financial services industry in the tax department of the public accounting firm Grant Thornton. He is known for taking complex ideas and making them easy to understand. Frequently speaking to groups and individuals on estate and business planning, he brings a conversational style that helps to clarify the complex nature of these topics.
Mark received a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University in Collegeville MN, received his JD degree Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota and his CPA license while working at Grant Thornton. He holds a Series 7, 24 and 63 securities licenses. He currently lives in Richmond Virginia with his wife and occasionally one of their 6 children.
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Family
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- Special Needs Planning
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Philanthropy
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
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- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
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