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We Are Confident… That our 140 Years of collective experience combined with our transparent and disciplined investment process can help materially impact our client’s outcomes. It is of first importance to clear up the complexities and confusion surrounding investments, trusts, taxes, income, asset preservation strategies, asset transfer, and generally anything we can do to assist the families who have entrusted us. Clients deserve to understand what is owned, the real risk, and the true cost in their investment portfolio. That our client centered, disciplined, evidence based investment process of owning individual stocks and bonds can potentially deliver a fair return with as little risk as possible.

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1 10th St
Suite 600
Augusta, GA 30901
US
Direct:
(706) 823-8152(706) 823-8152
Toll-Free:
(800) 241-2401(800) 241-2401
Fax:
(706) 940-7293(706) 940-7293

Meet The Riverwalk Group

About Jason Jenkins

Jason, has worked in the securities industry as a Financial Advisor since 1999, beginning at Merrill Lynch, then joining Morgan Stanley in 2012.  He focuses on the financial planning and modeling for the team. Jason has the knowledge to put a plan in place to help our clients achieve goals, both financially and in life. Jason is always researching for an edge to help improve our client’s opportunities, whether it is with a particular debt reduction strategy or implementing ideas for business owners to help improve profitability. Jason, his wife Nicole and their three children, live in Evans, Georgia.  He enjoys boating and camping with family and friends.  He is a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta.

Prior to entering the securities industry, Jason worked at International Paper after graduating from The Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in Chemical Engineering.
Securities Agent: WA, OK, NJ, MI, KY, CO, CT, MT, SC, AL, MS, TX, VA, TN, LA, GA, CA, UT, WV, DE, NC, NY, PA, NM, IA, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 544876

About Will Reese

Will began his career in the Financial Services industry in 2008 and is the Portfolio Manager on the team. Will is focused on security analysis and selection for the Riverwalk Group Portfolios. Will believes that having a tactical approach in today’s environment is paramount; not only to take advantage of opportunities as they present themselves, but also for downside protection management. Will and Jason work in tandem to tailor investment solutions to align with the goals addressed in the planning process. Will and his wife Brittany live in Martinez, Georgia with their two sons Trip and Walt. They enjoy the outdoors and maintaining an active lifestyle whether it be hunting, fishing or traveling. Will and Brittany are members of Fairview Presbyterian Church.
Prior to Joining Morgan Stanley in 2012 Will worked with Merrill Lynch for 4 years following a brief stint with Northwestern Mutual. Will attended the University of West Georgia on a baseball scholarship and majored in Biology.
Securities Agent: CO, AZ, IL, MD, WA, UT, NJ, MI, AL, TN, LA, IA, GA, TX, OK, NC, VA, SC, NY, MS, CT, CA, MT, KY, PA, NM, FL, WV, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 153707

About Terry Watkins

Terry joined Morgan Stanley with the Team in 2012.  She has been in the securities industry since 2000 and focuses on team management, client service, relationship building and marketing projects.  Originally from Northern California, her family is now home in Evans, GA.  Her greatest pleasure is time spent with family and friends and her favorite hobbies include scuba diving, snorkeling and boating. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Terry worked at Merrill Lynch for 12 years. 

About Amber Schrader

Renee Schrader has been with Morgan Stanley five years. Renee is a vital team member ensuring clients receive timely and tailored service. Her extensive background in Human Resources has enabled her to build lasting relationships with our clients and their families. Renee graduated from Upper Iowa University with her Bachelor of Science in Human Service and a business minor. She is both Series 7 and 66 licensed.

Renee lives with her husband and two daughters in Augusta, Georgia. She is regularly involved in her church and loves to spend time at the lake.

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About Jared M. Bush

Jared Bush is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in the Carolinas.

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.

Jared began his career in financial services in 2004, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. He also served as a Premier Client Manager at Bank of America and as a Licensed Financial Specialist at Wells Fargo.

Jared is a graduate of Slippery Rock University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his family. Outside of the office, Jared enjoys playing golf, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
NMLS#: 619654
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