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(770) 933-3020(770) 933-3020
The Hamilton Fox Group at Morgan Stanley
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(770) 281-6458(770) 281-6458
Our Mission Statement
At the Hamilton Fox Group, our mission is simple: to treat every client like family and every goal like our own. We combine decades of experience with fresh perspectives to create financial strategies that are clear, practical, and built for the future.
Our Story and Services
At the Hamilton Fox Group, we believe financial advice should be personal, practical, and built to last. Together, our team combines decades of industry expertise with fresh perspectives to help clients make confident decisions about their wealth.
Durham, with more than 25 years in financial services, has guided families, business owners, and professionals through all types of markets. His steady approach and deep knowledge form the foundation of our practice.
David, who brings a background in lending, adds a uniue perspective on how financial strategies connect to everyday life decisions-like home ownership, debt management, and long-term planning.
Supporting us is a dedicated staff of two experienced professionals who ensure every client receives responsive service and attention to detail.
We formed the Hamilton Fox Group to reflect what matters most: trust, family, and a commitment to helping clients reach their goals with clarity and confidence. Whether you're planning for retirement, growing your wealth, or navigating life's financial milestones, our team is here to provide guidance every step of the way.
Durham, with more than 25 years in financial services, has guided families, business owners, and professionals through all types of markets. His steady approach and deep knowledge form the foundation of our practice.
David, who brings a background in lending, adds a uniue perspective on how financial strategies connect to everyday life decisions-like home ownership, debt management, and long-term planning.
Supporting us is a dedicated staff of two experienced professionals who ensure every client receives responsive service and attention to detail.
We formed the Hamilton Fox Group to reflect what matters most: trust, family, and a commitment to helping clients reach their goals with clarity and confidence. Whether you're planning for retirement, growing your wealth, or navigating life's financial milestones, our team is here to provide guidance every step of the way.
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5 Concourse Pkwy
Ste 2000
Atlanta, GA 30328
US
Direct:
(770) 281-6458(770) 281-6458
Meet The Hamilton Fox Group
Phone:
(770) 933-3198(770) 933-3198
About Durham Hamilton
Drawing on more than 25 years of experience and the analytical discipline he honed while earning a B.S. in Civil Engineering from The Citadel, Durham Hamilton helps clients navigate the complexities of wealth with clarity and confidence. He strives to develop thoughtful, goals-based strategies that align investment portfolios with each client’s near- and long-term objectives, and he is committed to clear communication at every step of the planning process.
Since joining Morgan Stanley in 2005, Durham has focused on serving individuals, families and business owners who value a collaborative, highly personalized approach. He works closely with his son-in-law, Financial Advisor David Fox, forming a multi-generational team that offers clients a broad perspective and continuity of service across life stages.
Durham holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, reflecting his dedication to rigorous education and ethical standards.
Since joining Morgan Stanley in 2005, Durham has focused on serving individuals, families and business owners who value a collaborative, highly personalized approach. He works closely with his son-in-law, Financial Advisor David Fox, forming a multi-generational team that offers clients a broad perspective and continuity of service across life stages.
Durham holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, reflecting his dedication to rigorous education and ethical standards.
Securities Agent: MN, LA, WI, ME, CA, TX, PA, OH, MI, AR, NY, MS, KY, GA, FL, VA, NV, NJ, MA, WA, CT, WV, TN, SC, NC, IN, DC, CO, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1498223
NMLS#: 1498223
About David Fox
David Fox strives to help each client feel confident and informed about their financial life. Drawing on six years as a mortgage loan officer before entering wealth management in 2019, he brings a broad perspective on the goals—and the stresses—that accompany important financial decisions. David and his colleague operate as a close-knit team of two advisors supported by two service professionals, so every relationship benefits from multiple viewpoints and responsive attention.
Believing that education is the foundation of sound decisions, David develops a customized financial plan for every client and reviews it in person, pairing the plan with an appropriate asset-allocation and performance report. This disciplined, client-first approach guides the conversations that follow, whether they involve banking and lending needs or access to alternative investments.
David joined Morgan Stanley in 2025. He earned his degree in Construction Management from Georgia Southern University and maintains his NMLS mortgage license in addition to the Financial Planning Specialist designation.
Active in his local church, David values giving back to the community and spending quality time outdoors with his wife and their two young daughters—often cooking, exploring the beach, or simply enjoying nature together.
Believing that education is the foundation of sound decisions, David develops a customized financial plan for every client and reviews it in person, pairing the plan with an appropriate asset-allocation and performance report. This disciplined, client-first approach guides the conversations that follow, whether they involve banking and lending needs or access to alternative investments.
David joined Morgan Stanley in 2025. He earned his degree in Construction Management from Georgia Southern University and maintains his NMLS mortgage license in addition to the Financial Planning Specialist designation.
Active in his local church, David values giving back to the community and spending quality time outdoors with his wife and their two young daughters—often cooking, exploring the beach, or simply enjoying nature together.
Securities Agent: WI, AR, GA, CO, NJ, MN, ME, CT, AL, OH, MS, CA, KY, WV, NY, MI, WA, VA, TX, PA, NC, MA, FL, SC, DC, LA, TN, NV, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1920026
NMLS#: 1920026
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1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
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3Morgan 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.
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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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.
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1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2When 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.
3Morgan 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.
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.
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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