Our Story and Services

We believe success in achieving important financial goals starts with a comprehensive wealth strategy. We will help you define what is most important to you and then formulate the strategies that are appropriate for your needs, whether you are accumulating wealth or investing for income, solidifying your retirement plan or devising a distribution approach that helps meet your lifestyle and legacy goals.

WORKING WITH YOU
As your life evolves, not only does your financial strategy become more complex, but your options for managing it effectively increase as well. Often, evaluating these options and wisely choosing among them may require the guidance of an experienced team of advisors — a team who not only understands your diverse needs, but has access to customized programs that can be properly utilized to provide you with appropriate financial strategies for your particular situation.

At The Veritas Group at Morgan Stanley, we focus on what is most important to you and provide the specialized skills, integrated strategies and world-class resources needed to make informed, confident decisions about your life, your family and your finances.

We use a goals-based wealth management approach that measures success by how you're progressing toward meeting the goals most important to you. It enables you to stay flexible and proactive in managing your portfolio and identifies innovative ways to help improve your results by either altering saving and spending behaviors or changing investment strategies for potentially better long-term results.

Ultimately, goals-based planning empowers you to be more confident in your investment decisions. It brings clarity and focus to what matters most to you and your family through an integrated approach that aligns your goals with your finances.

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Markets and Research

Here at Morgan Stanley, we strive to make complex financial ideas more digestible so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future.

We are firm believers of giving our clients as many resources as possible so they can stay informed about the latest market trends, outlooks, and breakdowns. The links below provide detailed analysis on interesting topics that are affecting the finance and business worlds.
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    GIC Weekly Report
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance, and fixed income.
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    On The Markets Report
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy, and more.
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    6 Financially Smart Ways to Start 2025
    Heading into 2025, it’s time to take stock of your budget, debt and investments—and check them against your financial goals. These six steps can get you started.
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    2025 Investment Outlook: Get Ready to Pivot
    A stable global economy is likely to benefit equity and fixed-income markets, though increased uncertainty around U.S. tariffs and immigration policy could jeopardize markets’ recent gains.
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    Tax-Smart Strategies for Your Retirement
    Smart tax planning can help you save more for retirement and keep more of what you’ve already saved. Consider these tax-efficient retirement planning strategies.
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    AI and Cybersecurity: A New Era
    In the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), both cybersecurity teams and hackers are using AI to their advantage.
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    Thoughts on The Market Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
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    Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast
    The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology, and beyond.
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Our Consultative Process

Charting a prudent course to financial independence begins with a well-crafted wealth management plan, a prudent investment philosophy and a proven process that is followed with diligence and care. Our four-step process provides the context to develop and implement highly customized strategies designed to help you attain your specific financial goals.
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    1. Discovery
    During the discovery discussion, we will ask many questions to understand what matters most to you. We’ll talk about the lifestyle you enjoy, your passions and your concerns.

    Our conversation will also explore personal values, key relationships, details about your current investment portfolio, preferred manner of communication, as well as identify the other professional advisors with whom you currently work.

    Capturing all of this information will enable us to map out a long-term strategy, ensuring each facet of your financial situation is working together effectively.
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    2. Analysis and Recommendation
    Based on our dialogue, we will analyze your personal and financial information, assess risks and identify any potential threats to your financial health. We will then present appropriate investment options that are designed to work together to help grow your portfolio and achieve your financial goals.

    We may also present several wealth management recommendations that often encompass cash flow management strategies, risk management solutions, as well as estate, trust and philanthropic services.
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    3. Implementation
    Once you’ve approved your wealth management plan, we will work closely with you to help ensure the various elements of your plan integrate well with one another.

    Wherever appropriate, we will suggest seeking additional, in-depth advice on particularly complex issues we have identified, such as estate planning and tax minimization strategies. Whatever approach we implement, we will help keep your strategy on track.
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    4. Reviewing Objectives
    Ongoing communication is a vital component of our relationship and we are committed to keeping abreast of your changing financial needs. Your financial documents provide the foundation for regular meetings. We will review your portfolio at your request and whenever you feel your circumstances have changed.

    We will then seek to make certain your assets are positioned according to your evolving needs. If necessary, we will suggest adjustments to your strategy to address changes in your life or your long-term objectives.

AWARDS & IN THE PRESS

Awards and Publications featuring The Veritas Group at Morgan Stanley.
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    Named to the 2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Ranking
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024-2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period from 3/31/22–3/31/24.
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    2018-2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Ranking
    Source: Forbes.com. Awarded 2018-2024. Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    2011-2012 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
    (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)

    Source: Barrons.com. Awarded 2011-2012. Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    Virginia's Top Financial Advisors in 2005-2008, and 2011
    By Virginia Business Magazine.
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    Morgan Stanley President's Club
    Greg has been named to the firm's prestigious President's Club 2024.

    Morgan Stanley Wealth Management President’s Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. President’s Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.

Valuable Tools and Resources

Discover a wealth of valuable information and resources at your fingertips. This tab is designed to provide everyone with convenient access to helpful articles and other essential resources.

We hope you'll return often to learn more about the topics that impact your overall wealth.
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    The Veritas Group Brochure
    Experienced wealth planning services for your life and legacy goals.
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    Personal Wealth Questionnaire
    This document will help define and prioritize your goals and identify your resources.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Be in control of all your finances with Morgan Stanley Online and Morgan Stanley Mobile App. Track your spending, create budgets, deposit checks, and pay bills are just a few things you can do. Take advantage of additional features like current news and market data.
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    2025 Tax Tables
    To view the maximum benefit and contribution limits for 2025, and compare them to previous years, see the link below.
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    Total Wealth View
    Keeping track of your finances may be difficult when you have multiple accounts at other financial institutions. Total Wealth View allows you to consolidate them on the Morgan Stanley Mobile App or Morgan Stanley Online to give you a more complete financial picture. This can help your confidence in your finances and planning for the future.
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery services ensure clients receive crucial financial documents efficiently and securely, enhancing their digital financial management.
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    eSign
    eSign offers a secure and efficient way to electronically sign documents, eliminating the need for physical paperwork, and simplifying transactions.
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    How To Balance Retirement Savings With Education Savings
    When you have multiple financial goals, how do you prioritize? Here’s how to strike a balance between saving for retirement and your children’s education.
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    Financial Literacy for Any Stage of Your Life
    Financial literacy means being equipped with the knowledge to make smart financial decisions during every stage of your life. No matter your current priorities, a strong financial literacy foundation can help you meet your goals.
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    Safeguarding Your Deposits
    As a Morgan Stanley client, you rely on us to help you reach your financial goals. As a result, you entrust us with not only your aspirations for the future, but also with your confidential information and assets. We want you to know how seriously we take our responsibilities
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Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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(757) 493-2100(757) 493-2100
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Newport News, VA 23606
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Meet The Veritas Group

About Gregory A. Watts

Greg joined Morgan Stanley in 1981 after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Virginia Tech. He has received the Wealth Advisor designation and is a Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor.

As an industry veteran, he brings significant experience and knowledge to the process of helping clients meet their individual financial goals. He has built long term relationships by blending prudent counsel, informed judgment, and sound advice with genuine concern for his clients. His approach is to help clients understand the context of their financial situation, guide them in setting appropriate financial objectives, and work with them in managing their assets to reach their objectives. Modern financial markets are complex and fast-paced, requiring a level of competence and capital beyond the scope of most individual investors. For these reasons, Greg believes that engaging world-class institutional portfolio managers is the most effective and efficient means of accessing global securities markets in a manner that maximizes returns and controls risk.

Taking a comprehensive, collaborative approach means actively providing advice and counsel as appropriate and making himself available and accessible when needed. Keeping clients informed, making recommendations, and providing regular portfolio monitoring are all part of the ongoing financial planning and investment management process.

Greg has been named by Forbes in its annual ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2018-2023, was named One of America's Top Financial Advisors by Barron's in 2011 and 2012, and one of Virginia's Top Financial Advisors in 2005-2008, 2011, and 2018-2023 by Virginia Business Magazine.

Licensed and registered as both an Investment Adviser and a Registered Representative, Greg is also licensed with the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ Stock Market. He has served as the Co-Chairman of the Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor Council and as a member of the Morgan Stanley Technology Council. He is a member of the Morgan Stanley Masters Council, an Associate Member of the Association of Christian Economists, and a member of the Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society.

He enjoys hiking, fishing, and shooting sports. He serves as a Regional Board Member with Hope International and is active in his church. Greg and his wife, Helene, have two grown children, two grandchildren and live in Virginia Beach.


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2018-2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Ranking

Source: Forbes.com. Awarded 2018-2023. Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

2011-2012 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)

Source: Barrons.com. Awarded 2011-2012. Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
Securities Agent: MO, LA, AZ, WV, WI, WA, TX, OH, MT, MA, IL, CT, SD, NH, IN, VI, TN, MD, DC, AL, OK, NV, GA, OR, ME, FL, CA, VA, PA, MN, AR, NY, NE, NC, CO, SC, KY, HI, UT, NJ, MS, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1290645

About G. Bryant Bowden

Bryant has enjoyed a 30 year career with Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor in Hampton Roads. Originally from southwest Virginia, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Liberty University. While at Liberty, he was a student-athlete and captained the 1992 football team. Bryant believes The Veritas Group’s three pillar business approach “Transparency, Accountability, and Sustainability” is foundational to its long term success with clients. He is also very proud of The Veritas Group’s commitment to not only doing good work for clients but also within the community.

In addition to serving clients, Bryant serves on the portfolio committee within The Veritas Group and holds the Portfolio Manager credential at Morgan Stanley. He and his wife of over 30 years, Joanie, along with their three children, Parker, Emily and Abigail call Hampton Roads home. Outside of The Veritas Group, the Bowden family has spent time teaching, mentoring and coaching young people through school programs and athletics. They also engage with multiple community outreach groups in Hampton Roads.
Securities Agent: CO, PA, KY, WI, VA, TN, NC, MT, IN, DC, AR, SD, NV, AZ, AL, VI, OK, NH, KS, IL, GA, OH, MS, MO, FL, UT, TX, SC, OR, NJ, MA, CT, NE, MN, LA, WV, WA, MD, ME, HI, CA, NY; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1274506

About John S. Gajdek

John has been a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hampton Roads working with clients for almost 25 years. His father was in the United States Navy so John has lived in multiple places including Japan and Sicily but calls Norfolk home. John is an alumni of Old Dominion University graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1992. His desire to help people and an interest in investments and planning helped John make the decision to join Morgan Stanley in 1999.

John is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and spearheads the financial planning effort within The Veritas Group. As a CFP® he works with Veritas Group clients to help create, implement and track a holistic financial plan to support them in reaching their financial goals. John and his wife Valerie have been married for almost 30 years and live in Norfolk with their daughter Sylvie, a student at Norfolk Academy. John enjoys traveling with Valerie and Sylvie and enjoys seeing new and exciting places.
Securities Agent: VA, FL, VI, MO, HI, CT, CO, AL, MS, KS, AZ, PA, MN, MA, DC, TN, OK, NE, UT, OR, OH, MT, AR, SC, MD, GA, WI, WA, NY, NV, ME, KY, TX, NJ, NH, NC, LA, IN, CA, WV, SD, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1479398

About Kyle G. Watts

Kyle was born and raised in Virginia Beach. He spent several summers working for the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service as an oceanfront lifeguard which set the foundation for his desire to help people professionally. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Economics from Flagler College in Saint Augustine, Florida, Kyle began his professional career back in Virginia Beach. He pursued a consultative role analyzing the technology needs of businesses in the Hampton Roads area and implemented solutions which resulted in improved efficiencies and increased profitability.

Since joining The Veritas Group in 2015, Kyle is focused on helping clients and families move toward their financial goals. He is committed to the practice of providing comprehensive investment advice and counsel and building on The Veritas Group's legacy of serving clients with excellence.

Kyle is Series 7 and Series 66 Licensed and is an Investment Adviser Representative and a Registered Representative. He also holds the Financial Planning Specialist designation with Morgan Stanley. He enjoys playing music, surfing, fishing, and biking. Kyle, his wife Rebecca, and their two children, Fisher and Teal live in Virginia Beach.
Securities Agent: ME, MD, MA, NY, UT, MS, AZ, WV, PA, NE, IN, HI, DC, VI, TX, OH, NH, GA, FL, SD, OR, OK, IL, CT, VA, TN, MN, LA, CO, AR, AL, NJ, NC, MO, SC, WI, KY, KS, WA, NV, MT, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1546016

About Leidy Gonzalez

Leidy joined the financial services industry in 2015. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017, and joined The Veritas Group in 2023. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science from The University of North Florida.

Leidy’s focus within The Veritas Group is comprehensive financial planning for clients and their families.

Leidy lives in Virginia Beach with her husband Dominick, two young daughters, Leah and Layla, and their two dogs.

About Betsy Mancebo

Betsy joined Morgan Stanley in 1990 and brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to the practice. She received her Associates Degree in Marketing Management and Sales from New York City Technical College in 1984. As a Senior Registered Client Service Associate, Betsy brings significant operational experience and expertise to the practice, as well as conducting planning and portfolio review and assessment
preparation. She is Series 7 and Series 66 licensed and has received the Financial Planning Associate designation from Morgan Stanley. Betsy has served as Assistant Branch Operations Manager and as a member of the Morgan Stanley Client Service Associate Council.

As a cancer survivor, Betsy is actively involved in breast cancer awareness, education, and research fundraising. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Lou, two daughters, and granddaughter and lives in Virginia Beach.

About Shandra Smith

Shandra joined Morgan Stanley in 2004 and combined with her previous career in banking, brings nearly 18 years of industry experience to the practice. As a Client Service Associate, Shandra is committed to building strong relationships with clients and the various business units within Morgan Stanley. Her primary responsibilities include onboarding new clients, ensuring client account information is current and performing operational tasks that support the day-to-day management of the team. She is currently working toward her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. In her spare time, Shandra enjoys volunteering with local charities and road trips through the VA Mountains with her husband, Perry.

About Robert Taylor

Bobby has been in the financial services industry since 1995 and with Morgan Stanley since 2008. He helps facilitate clients' service needs and assists with operations management for The Veritas Group. Bobby maintains his Series 7, 66, 9, and 10 in addition to Life and Health Insurance licenses. Having previously worked as a Financial Advisor and Personal Banker, Bobby brings vast industry knowledge, attention to detail and a friendly demeanor to clients of The Veritas Group. He earned a BS in Business from Old Dominion University. Bobby lives in Virginia Beach with his wife Renee and their two children, Emma and Carson. He enjoys all things outdoors including fishing, hunting, and camping.
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