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- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
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- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote5
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote6
- AnnuitiesFootnote7
- Life InsuranceFootnote8
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote9
- Lending Products
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote10
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About Walter Powell
Walter Powell, Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor strives to deliver excellence in service. His passion for helping clients and treating them with the utmost care and precision helps to set apart the Powell Group from others. Walt prides himself on “over-servicing” clients; his attention to detail is the difference it makes when helping clients achieve their financial goals.
With 29 years of experience in the financial services industry, all at Morgan Stanley and predecessor Firms, Walt is flush with information and knowledge to provide each client with the exact help they need to reach their goals.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Walt worked with Deloitte for several years out of college. He transitioned to Morgan Stanley and became an advisor at just 24 years old. In his tenure as an advisor, he has acquired the designations as Financial Planning Specialist and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC).
Walter was named to the 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Ranking.
2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23.
Walt received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Rhodes College, where he also played football and baseball all four years, earning All-Conference honors for each team. Currently, Walt resides in Piperton, where he continues to work on raising his Children ( 4 with him and one with the Lord) and golden retrievers ( 3 with him and 1 that has crossed over the “rainbow bridge”. His children take after him in their athleticism, and Walt has helped to coach all of them in soccer, baseball, basketball, football, and lacrosse. The lessons he’s learned from his kids are what help him to best understand and navigate difficult financial times he says; after losing his eldest son Austin in 2017 at the age of 23, Walt’s understanding for the challenges of life are more acute. Walt also loves to golf, fish, shoot a shotgun, and exercise in his free time. His wife, Jennifer, is his best friend and they enjoy spending as much time together as possible, including weekly date nights. The two are also proud members of Grace Evangelical Church in Germantown, where he teaches 4th and 5th Grade boys on Wednesday nights. Walt has done so for 15+ years.
With 29 years of experience in the financial services industry, all at Morgan Stanley and predecessor Firms, Walt is flush with information and knowledge to provide each client with the exact help they need to reach their goals.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Walt worked with Deloitte for several years out of college. He transitioned to Morgan Stanley and became an advisor at just 24 years old. In his tenure as an advisor, he has acquired the designations as Financial Planning Specialist and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC).
Walter was named to the 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Ranking.
2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23.
Walt received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Rhodes College, where he also played football and baseball all four years, earning All-Conference honors for each team. Currently, Walt resides in Piperton, where he continues to work on raising his Children ( 4 with him and one with the Lord) and golden retrievers ( 3 with him and 1 that has crossed over the “rainbow bridge”. His children take after him in their athleticism, and Walt has helped to coach all of them in soccer, baseball, basketball, football, and lacrosse. The lessons he’s learned from his kids are what help him to best understand and navigate difficult financial times he says; after losing his eldest son Austin in 2017 at the age of 23, Walt’s understanding for the challenges of life are more acute. Walt also loves to golf, fish, shoot a shotgun, and exercise in his free time. His wife, Jennifer, is his best friend and they enjoy spending as much time together as possible, including weekly date nights. The two are also proud members of Grace Evangelical Church in Germantown, where he teaches 4th and 5th Grade boys on Wednesday nights. Walt has done so for 15+ years.
Securities Agent: PA, PR, OR, MD, FL, CA, NE, MT, LA, SD, OH, MS, GA, AZ, RI, ND, NC, KS, CO, VA, UT, SC, IN, IL, NM, MO, MA, WI, NV, NH, AK, WA, TX, TN, NY, MN, MI, ME, KY, DC, AR, AL; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
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About Danielle Humphrey
Danielle Humphrey, Associate Vice President and Financial Advisor with The Powell Group at Morgan Stanley, joined Walt Powell as a partner in 2017. Before that, she spent 7 years serving the group and all their clients as a registered associate. An integral member of The Powell Group, Danielle brings over 15 years of financial industry experience to the team. Her dedication to the clients of The Powell Group is very clear in her work, as she always strives to provide their clients with the best possible service.
Danielle holds the designation of Financial Planning Specialist, adding to the list of qualifications this team holds. Her experience in the financial industry, coupled with her personal background of being a business owner, gives her a distinctive ability to understand the complex and specific details of clients’ wealth needs and goals. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Danielle worked in operations at Shoemaker Financial.
In 2007, Danielle received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Memphis. She played collegiate softball on scholarship for NW Shoals Community College, in Alabama. Currently, Danielle lives in Hernando, Mississippi with her husband, John, two daughters, Evelyn, and Emma, and two rescue dogs, Boomer and Bella. Her main interests are helping her daughters in their athletic endeavors, such as guiding Evelyn with hitting and pitching practice for softball and helping Emma with her tumbling and flips for competitive cheerleading. Sports are a central point of family togetherness for the Humphreys, grandparents included. Self-proclaimed amateur foodies, Danielle and John also owned a restaurant with Danielle’s parents in Horn Lake, MS before selling the restaurant in January. The family is also members of the Compel Church in Hernando, MS.
Danielle holds the designation of Financial Planning Specialist, adding to the list of qualifications this team holds. Her experience in the financial industry, coupled with her personal background of being a business owner, gives her a distinctive ability to understand the complex and specific details of clients’ wealth needs and goals. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Danielle worked in operations at Shoemaker Financial.
In 2007, Danielle received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Memphis. She played collegiate softball on scholarship for NW Shoals Community College, in Alabama. Currently, Danielle lives in Hernando, Mississippi with her husband, John, two daughters, Evelyn, and Emma, and two rescue dogs, Boomer and Bella. Her main interests are helping her daughters in their athletic endeavors, such as guiding Evelyn with hitting and pitching practice for softball and helping Emma with her tumbling and flips for competitive cheerleading. Sports are a central point of family togetherness for the Humphreys, grandparents included. Self-proclaimed amateur foodies, Danielle and John also owned a restaurant with Danielle’s parents in Horn Lake, MS before selling the restaurant in January. The family is also members of the Compel Church in Hernando, MS.
Securities Agent: MN, IL, CO, AK, PA, OH, DC, TN, CA, NH, NC, ME, SC, MT, KS, WA, VA, MI, GA, AZ, TX, OR, NY, FL, MS, LA, AR, MD, AL, MO, KY, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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About Samuel Powell
Samuel was born in Germantown, TN. He went to high school at Houston High School from there moved to Knoxville where he attended The University of Tennessee. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee with an undergrad degree in business. Samuel spent all 4 years in college as a member of Sigma Nu, a fraternity on campus.
Samuel is a fan of all things Knoxville sports and enjoys attending sporting events. He enjoys spending time with his wife and family, golfing, hunting, and fishing. He especially enjoys watching the Volunteers beat Alabama.
Samuel is a fan of all things Knoxville sports and enjoys attending sporting events. He enjoys spending time with his wife and family, golfing, hunting, and fishing. He especially enjoys watching the Volunteers beat Alabama.
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2Morgan 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.
3Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
4When 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.
5When 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.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
7Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
10When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
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:
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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 Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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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