Craig C Miller, CIMA®
Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Investment Management Consultant
Phone:
(336) 750-7021(336) 750-7021
The Miller Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(336) 721-4950(336) 721-4950
Our Mission Statement
The Miller Group is a multi-generational financial advisory team focused on providing holistic financial planning to our diverse set of clients. We help deliver a concise approach to achieve clients’ self-defined financial goals, while incorporating alternative investments as a core differentiator of our practice. Through our disciplined approach, access to unique complex investment products, and dedicated team, our goal is to deliver the most comprehensive client experience in the industry.
Our Mission
The Miller Group at Morgan Stanley has grown over the years by developing trusting client relationships across generations. Today we operate as a full-service team with each member providing a specific skillset while also sharing a holistic approach to wealth management integrating investments, financial, and estate planning. We have been recognized as a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management team for 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The Miller Group strives to meet every client where they are in life. Our goal is to help every individual and their family build and manage a comprehensive wealth management plan. This involves ensuring the proper strategies are put in place to grow, protect, and transfer wealth while minimizing the impact of taxes.
Craig Miller applies his nearly four decades of experience, specialized training as a Certified Investment Management Analyst and an affinity for estate planning to develop the most comprehensive solutions for clients. He is also an Alternative Investments Director, providing education on private markets and other less correlated asset classes, as well as their integration into portfolios.
Sutton Miller directs new client onboarding, ensuring families can take advantage of all the industry-leading financial resources and technologies Morgan Stanley has to offer. Sutton holds a Fundamentals of Alternative Investments® certificate from the CAIA Association, is an Alternative Investments Director, and a Financial Planning Specialist.
Clients also benefit from the support of Client Service Associate, Jill Hughes, who uses the knowledge gleaned over several years at Morgan Stanley to efficiently manage client queries and requests, and the enthusiasm of admin Mason Kumiega.
In aggregate, we have generational diversity and experience to support your family’s financial well-being for many years to come. We look forward to meeting you.
2023, 2024, and 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023, 2024, 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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The Miller Group strives to meet every client where they are in life. Our goal is to help every individual and their family build and manage a comprehensive wealth management plan. This involves ensuring the proper strategies are put in place to grow, protect, and transfer wealth while minimizing the impact of taxes.
Craig Miller applies his nearly four decades of experience, specialized training as a Certified Investment Management Analyst and an affinity for estate planning to develop the most comprehensive solutions for clients. He is also an Alternative Investments Director, providing education on private markets and other less correlated asset classes, as well as their integration into portfolios.
Sutton Miller directs new client onboarding, ensuring families can take advantage of all the industry-leading financial resources and technologies Morgan Stanley has to offer. Sutton holds a Fundamentals of Alternative Investments® certificate from the CAIA Association, is an Alternative Investments Director, and a Financial Planning Specialist.
Clients also benefit from the support of Client Service Associate, Jill Hughes, who uses the knowledge gleaned over several years at Morgan Stanley to efficiently manage client queries and requests, and the enthusiasm of admin Mason Kumiega.
In aggregate, we have generational diversity and experience to support your family’s financial well-being for many years to come. We look forward to meeting you.
2023, 2024, and 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023, 2024, 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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Services Include
- Wealth Consulting
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote1
- Financial PlanningFootnote2
- Lending Products
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Corporate Trust Services
- Retirement PlanningFootnote3
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote4
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote5
- Planning for Individuals with Special Needs
- Trust Services*
- 529 PlansFootnote6
- Asset Management
- Divorce Financial AnalysisFootnote7
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OUR FIVE-STEP PROCESS
Many of our clients achieved their wealth through careers at large companies or as successful professionals and business owners. Many have introduced us to their own circle of friends and family, which we believe is the best way to develop lasting relationships.
By putting ourselves in our clients’ shoes and treating them in the same way we would like to be treated, we have attracted families that have stayed with us across multiple generations. Given the spectrum of ages and backgrounds of our team, we aim to leverage our different experiences to create value for all our clients regardless of age. Whether you’re becoming a parent for the first time or planning on retirement, we are here to support your journey.
High net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and families often come to us with complicated problems we are well-positioned to solve in a way that makes sense to our clients. By being good listeners, developing commonality, and as partnering with our clients’ tax and legal professionals, we can create integrated financial plans, identify broader challenges, and address problems experienced by other clients. Common pain points include:
• Confusion or misperceptions about private markets and alternative investments
• Confusion about best practices for estate planning
• The implications of investments on your taxes
• Managing retirement income distributions
We know there is a lot more to investing than buying stocks and saving money. Think of The Miller Group as your family’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a resource you can turn to regarding all your decisions around finances. Just as a CFO relies on detailed forecasting and analysis to make a business profitable, we lean on the foundation of a robust financial plan to ensure our clients meet their self-defined goals.
By putting ourselves in our clients’ shoes and treating them in the same way we would like to be treated, we have attracted families that have stayed with us across multiple generations. Given the spectrum of ages and backgrounds of our team, we aim to leverage our different experiences to create value for all our clients regardless of age. Whether you’re becoming a parent for the first time or planning on retirement, we are here to support your journey.
High net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and families often come to us with complicated problems we are well-positioned to solve in a way that makes sense to our clients. By being good listeners, developing commonality, and as partnering with our clients’ tax and legal professionals, we can create integrated financial plans, identify broader challenges, and address problems experienced by other clients. Common pain points include:
• Confusion or misperceptions about private markets and alternative investments
• Confusion about best practices for estate planning
• The implications of investments on your taxes
• Managing retirement income distributions
We know there is a lot more to investing than buying stocks and saving money. Think of The Miller Group as your family’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a resource you can turn to regarding all your decisions around finances. Just as a CFO relies on detailed forecasting and analysis to make a business profitable, we lean on the foundation of a robust financial plan to ensure our clients meet their self-defined goals.
1. Introductory Call
We begin with an informal conversation to understand your financial concerns and determine how we can add value. If we all agree to move forward, we’ll schedule our next meeting and request important financial information.
2. Get to Know You Meeting
We continue the dialogue by fostering an in-depth conversation where we learn about the values that shape your decisions and identify any unique circumstances. We'll also review the documents you’ve prepared and define your priorities.
3. Analysis & Plan Development
Here, we utilize proprietary financial planning tools to develop a personalized and detailed plan with recommendations to help you grow, preserve, and transfer your wealth.
4. Implementation
In this step, we present appropriate strategies that are designed to work together to achieve your goals. Upon your approval, we open new accounts for you at Morgan Stanley and initiate our investment recommendations. We’ll also begin to implement other strategies we’ve discussed. These often encompass tax minimization strategies, as well as risk management and estate planning techniques.
5. Ongoing Service
Committed to premium service, we focus on developing a relationship that provides special value to you and your family. As we begin to execute each strategy, we’ll set up tools so you have immediate access to your account information. And because markets and personal needs evolve over time, we set up ongoing meetings to ensure your plan remains on schedule to achieve your goals.
Charities and Recognitions
The Miller Group believes in giving back to the communities we call home. One of the ways we do this is by participating in and supporting local charitable organizations:
2023, 2024, & 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2023, 2024, & 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (2023,2024,2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Source: Forbes.com (2023,2024,2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Down Syndrome Association Greater Winston Salem
The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem is a nonprofit organization which provides support and information to parents of children and adults with Down syndrome in the Piedmont area.
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Young Life Forsyth County NC
Young Life is a mission devoted to introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
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Morgan Stanley pairs financial industry expertise with the latest technologies to offer best-in-class wealth resources to financial advisors and our clients. At The Miller Group, we regularly leverage the cutting-edge capabilities the firm provides in the areas of portfolio risk management, real-time financial plan tracking, retirement withdrawals, and AI-guided tax management to support successful outcomes for you and your family.
Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital resources has also been carefully designed to help enhance each aspect of your financial life. Learn about the many Modern Wealth Management resources we offer.
Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital resources has also been carefully designed to help enhance each aspect of your financial life. Learn about the many Modern Wealth Management resources we offer.
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Alternative Investments
Our leading alternatives platform offers 200+ third-party and proprietary funds, including first look and exclusive opportunities, that may help qualified investors enhance returns, reduce volatility, manage taxes and generate income—while maintaining a goals-based approach for asset allocation.
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Portfolio Risk Platform
Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio’s exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.
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Financial Planning
Morgan Stanley Financial Planning can show you a single, comprehensive snapshot of your finances. We can help you create a wealth plan that’s adaptable to the different stages of your life using our award winning tools- Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView.
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Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
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Total Tax 365
Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax return potential and help keep more of what you earn.
Learn MorePrivate Investing
By leveraging Morgan Stanley’s extensive Investment Management platform, we can provide more opportunities for our clients to achieve their goals. As a leading provider of private investment strategies, Morgan Stanley's expertise spans across private equity, private credit, hedge funds and real estate.
The alternatives market has matured significantly in recent years, offering more structure and stability in its role as a portfolio diversifier. Today, with public markets historically concentrated, we believe private investments offer a more compelling risk/return profile for high-net-worth clients. But to do their job, alternative investments must be chosen carefully. The Miller Group conducts its own due diligence in conjunction with the dedicated alternatives manager research and access provided by Morgan Stanley to deliver custom alternative investment strategies with established track records and proven reputations.
The alternatives market has matured significantly in recent years, offering more structure and stability in its role as a portfolio diversifier. Today, with public markets historically concentrated, we believe private investments offer a more compelling risk/return profile for high-net-worth clients. But to do their job, alternative investments must be chosen carefully. The Miller Group conducts its own due diligence in conjunction with the dedicated alternatives manager research and access provided by Morgan Stanley to deliver custom alternative investment strategies with established track records and proven reputations.
Custom Multi Asset Solutions
Our expertise lies in managing custom alternative investment solutions that enable financial advisors to address the unique risk, return and liquidity objectives of their clients.
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Portfolio Diversification
We offer various private investment solutions, including private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real estate, and more. In addition to the lack of correlation to the public markets, another benefit of alternative investments is that they permit diversification across unique asset classes.
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100 N Main St
Suite 2500
Winston Salem, NC 27101
US
Direct:
(336) 721-4950(336) 721-4950
Meet The Miller Group
Sutton C. Miller
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Alternative Investments Director, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(336) 971-2878(336) 971-2878
Jill Hughes
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(336) 721-4950(336) 721-4950
Mason Kumiega
Team Administrator
Phone:
(336) 721-4935(336) 721-4935
About Craig C Miller
Craig joined Smith Barney, a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm, in 1986. He has been part of the company since then. Craig is a Managing Director, a distinctive title reserved for Morgan Stanley employees with outstanding expertise and dedication to their profession. Craig is also a Senior Investment Management Consultant and Alternative Investments Director. He is a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association, holding the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation. Craig also received a Fundamentals of Alternative Investments® certificate from the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association for attending training at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business School. He constantly pursues continuing education in the alternative investments space so he can help clients better understand and allocate capital within the private markets. He also believes in the importance of estate planning and has been a member of the Winston-Salem Estate Planning Council since 2002.
Craig was born and raised in Lexington, NC and graduated from Lexington High School in 1978. He continued his education at Lenoir-Rhyne University, completing his B.A. in Political Science and minors in business and economics in 1982. Craig married his wife Janie in 1984, and they have four children together: Sutton, Megan, Greer, and Grace. Craig serves on Vinebranch, a charitable giving entity part of the Winston-Salem chapter of the New Canaan Society. The organization has also led him overseas to complete mission work. When not working, you can find Craig boating or spending time on the beach with his family and friends.
Craig was born and raised in Lexington, NC and graduated from Lexington High School in 1978. He continued his education at Lenoir-Rhyne University, completing his B.A. in Political Science and minors in business and economics in 1982. Craig married his wife Janie in 1984, and they have four children together: Sutton, Megan, Greer, and Grace. Craig serves on Vinebranch, a charitable giving entity part of the Winston-Salem chapter of the New Canaan Society. The organization has also led him overseas to complete mission work. When not working, you can find Craig boating or spending time on the beach with his family and friends.
Securities Agent: FL, CO, TX, MI, MD, KS, NE, IL, DC, VI, MS, MA, SC, OR, MO, MN, CA, VA, NH, TN, NY, ME, AZ, AL, PA, VT, LA, IN, OH, NM, NJ, NC, KY, CT, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1262130
NMLS#: 1262130
About Sutton C. Miller
Sutton joined Morgan Stanley in 2018 in the Greensboro, NC office. In 2019, Sutton transitioned to The Miller Group as a Financial Advisor Associate. He is currently a Vice President, an Alternative Investments Director, and a Financial Planning Specialist. He leads and guides clients through the technical Morgan Stanley tools for wealth planning, investment strategy, and digital engagement, as well as making investment and allocation recommendations. Sutton aims to work with each client to execute a custom plan based on their unique goals and circumstances. He prides himself on being available daily to help clients with the tactical aspects needed to achieve their vision. Sutton holds the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments certificate® from the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association. He has derived significant knowledge about the private markets through this certificate, which are a cornerstone of The Miller Group’s investment approach.
Sutton serves on the the Winston-Salem Estate Planning Council and is on the board of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem. He is also a member of the St. John Foundation for Kids. He enjoys travel and mission work, with the latter having taken him to Israel, Lebanon, South Africa, the UK, and Mexico. Sutton lives in Winston-Salem with his wife Moriah, and his two kids, Bode and Evie. He earned a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Mississippi and is a huge Ole Miss football fan. When not in the office, you can find Sutton spending time with his family, lifting weights, or cheering on his alma mater.
Sutton serves on the the Winston-Salem Estate Planning Council and is on the board of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem. He is also a member of the St. John Foundation for Kids. He enjoys travel and mission work, with the latter having taken him to Israel, Lebanon, South Africa, the UK, and Mexico. Sutton lives in Winston-Salem with his wife Moriah, and his two kids, Bode and Evie. He earned a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Mississippi and is a huge Ole Miss football fan. When not in the office, you can find Sutton spending time with his family, lifting weights, or cheering on his alma mater.
Securities Agent: AL, OH, NH, IN, MO, VA, TN, KY, NY, DC, CT, LA, CA, MA, VT, KS, TX, SC, PA, NC, MS, CO, NJ, MI, MD, GA, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1826755
NMLS#: 1826755
About Jill Hughes
Jill, originally from southwest Florida, began her tenure with Morgan Stanley in 2015. She joined The Miller Group in 2024 as a Client Service Associate. Jill coordinates daily operational and administrative activities, conducting client service by taking client requests and ensuring all questions are answered efficiently. It is her goal to go the extra mile in helping meet client needs and solve problems. Jill aims for each of her client interactions to give the person in question a feeling as though they have been cared for in a personalized way. She prides herself on being inventive and tireless when searching for solutions to client issues.
Jill graduated from Edison State College and began her financial services career with NAV Advisors, where she was the Director of Client Services. In search of a state with four seasons, Jill moved to North Carolina in 2016. She loves painting, reading, and spending time in the mountains with her boyfriend and two dogs.
Jill graduated from Edison State College and began her financial services career with NAV Advisors, where she was the Director of Client Services. In search of a state with four seasons, Jill moved to North Carolina in 2016. She loves painting, reading, and spending time in the mountains with her boyfriend and two dogs.
About Mason Kumiega
Mason began his time with Morgan Stanley in 2023 as The Miller Group’s summer Intern. Since then, he has remained on the team, assuming the Team Administrator role in 2024. Currently, he works part-time as he completes his undergraduate degree. Mason handles team marketing and branding, while also serving as the liaison with asset management partners and executing practice management tasks. He is a firm believer in the values of discipline and benevolence, and that the exhibition of hard work and integrity are essential to providing service that exceeds expectations.
Mason was born and raised in Massachusetts. In May 2025, Mason will graduate from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill with his B.S.B.A and majors in Business Administration and Spanish. At UNC, Mason serves as the president of the Undergraduate Finance Society and is the Market Strategist & Economist for the UNC Kenan-Flagler Global Perspectives Fund. When not studying or working, you can find Mason cooking, taking photos, or enjoying tea.
Mason was born and raised in Massachusetts. In May 2025, Mason will graduate from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill with his B.S.B.A and majors in Business Administration and Spanish. At UNC, Mason serves as the president of the Undergraduate Finance Society and is the Market Strategist & Economist for the UNC Kenan-Flagler Global Perspectives Fund. When not studying or working, you can find Mason cooking, taking photos, or enjoying tea.
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Private Banker
Mary Catherine Grygier
Planning Associate
About Kristina Shifflett
Kristina Shifflett is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in North Carolina and Virginia.
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.
Kristina began her career in financial services in 1995, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2005 as a Client Service Associate. Prior to joining the firm, she was an Operations Manager at Wachovia Securities.
Kristina lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her dog Rosco. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her children, puzzles, baking, gardening, and crafting.
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.
Kristina began her career in financial services in 1995, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2005 as a Client Service Associate. Prior to joining the firm, she was an Operations Manager at Wachovia Securities.
Kristina lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her dog Rosco. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her children, puzzles, baking, gardening, and crafting.
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About Mary Catherine Grygier
Mary Grygier a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, she collaborates with clients to discover and define the goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, she will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Mary provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.
She earned her undergraduate degree from Colgate University and received the Financial Planning Specialist designation. Mary is originally from Ridgewood, NJ and currently resides in New York City.
She earned her undergraduate degree from Colgate University and received the Financial Planning Specialist designation. Mary is originally from Ridgewood, NJ and currently resides in New York City.
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