The Jim Richardson Group at Morgan Stanley

Former musician, English teacher, turned CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ & Certified Portfolio Manager. On top of Jim’s wide range of professions he has been in the financial industry for over 30 years. A teacher at heart, he focuses his business methods strongly on learning and relearning. As a Family Wealth Advisor Jim finds it extremely important that he help clients make the right decisions with their money, but also that they understand the terminology and WHY certain options are better than others, dependent upon that client’s unique situation.

When he’s not working you can find him at the theatre, skiing with family, performing at Henry Clay’s Public House, or spending quality time with his favorite girls, granddaughters Reese Catherine and Parker Elizabeth. Jim’s involvement extends to his community as well. Throughout his career he has dedicated time to the Kentucky Children’s Hospital where he is on the Development Council, and the UK Alumni Association. Fall 2014, Jim was nationally recognized as one of three finalists for the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation for his ongoing commitment to the Lexington Dream Factory; an organization he co-founded with his wife Stacey. NMLS#: 1255648

Finding unique solutions for business owners and aspiring professionals is what excites Walker on his way to work each day. As a recent graduate of Columbia University with his Masters in Wealth Management, Walker relies on his robust educational background to provide high quality advice to the Commonwealth and beyond. He is a staunch believer that thorough Financial Planning is directly correlated to building healthy communities and strengthening familial bonds.
Growing up in Bowling Green, KY, Walker always had an interest in finance and helping others. Working in a service role at a large financial institution was the perfect fit. Walker attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with honors in both Finance and Accounting. During his senior year, he interned at Morgan Stanley and after earning his degree, joined the firm full-time. Walker holds his FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses, as well as his life and health insurance licenses.

Today, Walker calls Lexington his home. He volunteers as a mentor for Amachi Central Kentucky and is a member of the Rotaract Club of Lexington. Outside of the office, Walker loves to be outside. He enjoys running, playing golf and attending concerts, but his favorite activity is spending time with his large extended family.

As a young professional in the wealth management field, Charlie believes uncovering personal values and long-term goals are of utmost importance to a thriving financial life. Charlie is a Fall 2022 graduate of the University of Kentucky. He has lived in Lexington since 2019 by way of Bowling Green, KY. Charlie spearheads the team’s account maintenance, money movement and estate processing. Being a primary source of contact and hands on with clients’ is exactly what he was looking for in a wealth management position.
Charlie has long wanted to learn more and surround himself with experienced professionals in the wealth management realm. After interning at Morgan Stanley in 2022, Charlie graduated from the UK Gatton College of Business with a Finance degree and proceeded to obtain his Series 7 and Series 66 security licenses. He joined onto the team in a full-time role in January 2023. Currently, he is searching for a master’s program in Personal Financial Planning.
Outside of the office Charlie loves spending time with friends, visiting his family in Bowling Green and cheering on his Kentucky Wildcats.