Our Story and Services

The Glenridge Group at Morgan Stanley is located in Atlanta, Georgia.

We use our knowledge and experience, working with high-net-worth individuals. We strive to empower you to master the ever-increasing complexities of holistic financial planning, risk assessment, asset management, and generational wealth transfers.

Coupling the full suite of Morgan Stanley’s analytical tools with our own decades of insights, we work with you to help ensure the wealth you have earned is preserved, not just so you can maintain your lifestyle, but also so it will be there for your family’s future generations.

A family legacy is more than just wealth transfer. We take a deep listening approach to our initial and regular meetings. Understanding not just your current financial situation, but your values, goals and aspirations are critical when creating your financial plan and tailoring your portfolio.

Values are at the core of our practice. We are family and community focused. We pride ourselves on taking a relationship-first approach to business. Once you begin working with The Glenridge Group, you become part of our extended family and community.

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​Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
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Our Process:

As your dedicated wealth management team, our role is to tailor a personalized financial strategy which fits your needs. In our experience working with clients, we have developed a step-by-step approach to service:
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    Discovery Process
    We take the time to fully understand you and your family. Whether you’re planning for retirement, purchasing a home, or living out your golden years – we consider virtually all of your challenges, goals, and aspirations when building your financial picture.
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    Forming Your Strategy
    Using your life goals as our compass, we create a risk-balanced strategy which maps a clear path to helping achieve your success.
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    Implementing Your Plan
    We apply extensive research and analysis, and also utilize Morgan Stanley’s full suite of resources, to help ensure swift decisive action in various market scenarios.
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    Measuring Your Success
    We check in with you to deliver metrics around your portfolio, and ultimately measure trajectory towards your goals. Our ultimate mission is your success and well-being.

Some of our areas of expertise include:

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    Business Planning
    We can help you by sharing our experience in helping other business owners just like you. We have ideas and strategies to help you grow or sell a business.
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    Asset Management
    Based on your goals, assets and input, we create an investment strategy tailored to your unique needs.
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    Financial Planning
    Your goals, assets, liabilities and other important information are gathered and analyzed. We then use our perspective and experience with other unique clients like you to make recommendations on spending, giving and living.
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    Institutional Services
    Institutional Wealth Services brings together Corporate Retirement Plans, Global Stock Plan Services, Graystone Consulting, Corporate Cash, Government Entities and Workplace Wealth Solutions.
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    Sustainable Investing
    We can introduce you to the full scope of Morgan Stanley's sustainable investing innovations, products and solutions at the cutting-edge of the capital markets and investing.
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    Wealth Management
    We take a holistic approach to bring all the aspects of your financial life together. We us our analysis and experience to develop a customized plan for you.
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    Alternative Investment
    We can provide insight and recommendations to a number alternative investment products.
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    Banking and Lending Products
    We can help fund your next big purchase with our complex strategies surrounding the banking and lending products we have.

Individual Plans for Individuals like you

Goals you set today will evolve over time. Our process is designed to evolve with them - and with the changing circumstances of your life. Holistic in its approach, our planning process will encompass all the elements of your financial and personal life, making sure they align with your current and future goals.

Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, as well as decades of industry experience, our team can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals.
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    Certified Financial Planning (CFP®)
    CFP® Professionals have met extensive training and experience requirements, and commit to the CFP Board's ethical standards that require them to put their clients' interest first.

    Jeff Stevenson holds this designation
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    Goals Planning System (GPS)
    Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley's own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm's intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and effective platform used to quickly assess whether a client is "On Track" to achieving their financial goals.
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    LifeView Intelligent Planning
    Leveraging our LifeView Goal Analysis tool, we can work with you to create a personalized wealth strategy. Over time, we will adapt it to changing circumstances, helping you achieve your goals and protect what is meaningful to you.
    LifeView Goal Analysis: Sample Client Profile
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    Spending and Budgeting tool
    One way to manage savings is by using Morgan Stanley's Spending and Budgeting tool. This tool helps advisors monitor clients cash flows across both internal and external accounts. It also tracks spending patterns and produces an income and expense analysis to help clients achieve their goals by adjusting their spending behavior when necessary.
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    Aladdin - Portfolio Risk Tool
    The Portfolio Risk Platform integrates the leading risk analytics engine into Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's platform to improve the quality, transparency and efficiency of the end to end risk management processes for the firm and our clients.
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MANAGING YOUR MONEY IN THE 21ST CENTURY

We offer a comprehensive suite of tools to manage your wealth more effectively in today’s busy world. We are happy to assist you in signing up for any of these services.

    Location

    5565 Glenridge Conn
    Suite 1900
    Atlanta, GA 30342
    US
    Direct:
    (404) 459-3865(404) 459-3865
    Toll-Free:
    (800) 825-7171(800) 825-7171

    Meet The Glenridge Group

    About Peter L Siegel

    Peter received his BS in Business Administration from Georgia State University in 1981. He entered the securities industry in 1982 and has been employed by Morgan Stanley and its predecessor companies since 1992. Peter and his wife Robin live in Sandy Springs and have two grown children, Andrew and EvaMarie. Peter’s hobbies include travel, hiking, golf, fishing and hunting.

    With over 30 years of experience, Peter focuses his practice on serving the needs of corporate executives and higher net worth families through comprehensive financial planning, Executive Financial Services and the full resources of Morgan Stanley.
    Securities Agent: NM, AZ, FL, TX, MS, SC, MI, DC, AR, AL, VA, TN, OR, OH, NV, MO, IL, NC, KY, IN, DE, CO, MD, GA, WA, PA, NY, HI, CT, CA, IA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
    NMLS#: 1274570

    About Jeffrey P Stevenson

    Jeff began his career at Morgan Stanley in 1987 immediately following his graduation from Presbyterian College.  Jeff earned a degree in Business Administration and in 2007 earned his board Certified Financial Planner designation.

    Jeff’s “client first” philosophy focuses on the corporate executive and entrepreneurs throughout the country. The financial planning process addresses the unique needs of wealthy families by incorporating their goals into comprehensive and customized solutions.

    Jeff has a wife, Amy, and two young adult daughters Grace and Piper. They love to travel, snow and water ski and spend time at their family’s lake cabin.

    Jeff was named to the Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisors list in 2022.

    ​Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
    Securities Agent: VA, HI, FL, IL, AL, CA, WA, AR, TX, TN, KY, IN, IA, AZ, PA, MS, MD, SC, OR, NY, NV, GA, DC, CO, MO, DE, CT, OH, NM, NC, MI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
    NMLS#: 1279559

    About Thomas H. Steele

    Thomas is a Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor, CEPA with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management based out of Atlanta, GA. With more than 10 years of experience working with high net worth individuals, business owners, and businesses.

    Thomas aims to simplify the complex world of wealth management by providing a customized portfolio and financial plan tailored to each client’s wants, needs and goals. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), he helps identify, preserve, build, harvest and manage wealth to assist business owners and their families through an ownership transition.

    A native of Alabama and 2008 graduate of Auburn University, Thomas now resides in north Buckhead with his wife, Meredith, sons, Fitz and Max, and dog, Millie. They are active members of Peachtree Presbyterian Church, the Atlanta Auburn Club, Atlanta Track Club, Cherokee Town & Country Club and volunteers with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Northside Youth Organization (NYO). Thomas enjoys cooking, playing golf and basketball, running, reading, writing and spending time with his family.
    Securities Agent: IN, MD, TN, NH, MT, KY, NC, CT, CA, NY, OR, MO, DE, MA, FL, WY, VT, SC, NV, NM, AZ, AL, WA, VA, TX, RI, PA, MI, ME, IA, HI, CO, MS, LA, KS, IL, GA, DC, AR, ID, OH; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
    NMLS#: 1049856

    About Alicia Jordan

    Alicia has been with Morgan Stanley for over 28 years. In that time she has served as a member of the Morgan Stanley National Client Service Associate Council.  Alicia takes pride in the customer service the team provides and enjoys the many client relationships she continues to develop.Alicia graduated from Western Washington University with a BA degree in Industrial Psychology and a Minor in Business.   Alicia and her husband Brian recently relocated to the Atlanta area. They have two grown children, Francesca and Dylan and just welcomed their first grandson Jackson. Alicia is excited to enter the phase in her life where she can travel to the many countries on her list of must visits.  Series 7, 31, 63, and 65 Licensed

    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 Jason Taggart

    Jason Taggart is a Senior 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.

    Jason began his career in financial services in 2002, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. He also served as an Operations Supervisor at PHH Mortgage.

    Jason is a graduate of Florida State University, where he received both a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Business Administration in Finance. He lives in Sandy Springs, Georgia with his family. Outside of the office, Jason enjoys spending time with family, attending his kids sporting events, traveling, watching college football, and coaching his daughters’ softball team.
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    Wealth Management
    Global Investment Office

    Portfolio Insights

    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
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    2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

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    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
    Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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    Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

    The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

    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.

    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.

    Financial Wellness

    Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
    • Reduce employee stress,
    • Improve retention and engagement, and
    • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
    The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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    The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

    In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
    Ready to start a conversation? Contact The Glenridge Group today.
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