Peter Kokolis
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director, Family Wealth Director
Phone:
(757) 259-7138(757) 259-7138
The Williamsburg Capitol Group at Morgan Stanley
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(757) 259-7115(757) 259-7115
Toll-Free:
(855) 361-0703(855) 361-0703
Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
Our mission is to be the trusted steward of your wealth across generations, combining sophisticated portfolio strategy with the attentive, personal service that defines a lasting relationship.
Our Story
The Williamsburg Capitol Group at Morgan Stanley partners with successful families to deliver institutional-caliber investment management grounded in decades of market expertise and a deep understanding of each client's unique circumstances. As the financial services industry continues to evolve, we focus on integrating modern, thoughtful approaches and efficient processes designed to help our clients pursue their long-term objectives. Above all, we value building close connections and enduring relationships with the clients and communities we serve.
Formed in 2018, the Williamsburg Capitol Group brings together partners Pete Kokolis, John Kokolis, and Mitchell Harry. Together, they provide a top-tier client service experience that represents the culmination of decades of investment management experience, financial planning experience and generational wealth oversight.
Recognition
We are proud to share that our team has been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams ranking. This recognition reflects a commitment to delivering a high standard of service and guidance, rooted in understanding each client's goals and building a customized plan to support them. We believe effective financial planning goes beyond investments; it begins with listening, aligning on priorities, and helping clients navigate important decisions with clarity and confidence.
2024–2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2024–2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the previous fiscal year ending in March.
Services Include
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Retirement PlanningFootnote2
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote3
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote4
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote5
- Executive Benefit ServicesFootnote6
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote7
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote8
- Lending Products
- 529 PlansFootnote9
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Working With You
Our structured, six step client advice process enables us to provide you with detailed assessment of your current situation as well as a comprehensive, prioritized plan to help fulfill your purpose and achieve your goals.
We provide both initial and ongoing guidance so that you are able to see your progress and make refinements as necessary due to changes in your own situation or to adjust in market conditions.
We provide both initial and ongoing guidance so that you are able to see your progress and make refinements as necessary due to changes in your own situation or to adjust in market conditions.
Step 1: The Introduction
Our initial meeting provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your situation, what you want to accomplish and what you are looking for in a financial advisor. In turn, we provide you with the information about our background and experience and how we typically work with clients. Our goal is to reach a mutual agreement on whether or not it makes sense to move forward to our discovery process.
Step 2: Your Vision
Our second meeting is focused on the discovery process, i.e. your vision of your future. The more specific our understanding of your current circumstances and goals, the more efficient our analysis will be in the formulation of our recommendation for you.
Step 3: The Action Plan
The purpose of our third meeting is to examine together the draft analysis we have prepared and our recommendations for implantation.
Step 4: The Plan in Action
Once we have completed the final draft of your analysis, our objective is to facilitate the implementation of your investment strategy in a timely & seamless manner.
Step 5: Resource Orientation
The orientation is intended to familiarize you with all of the resources available to you through us at Morgan Stanley and to determine your service expectations of us.
Step 6: Review
At your periodic progress review meetings, we ask you provide us with any updates pertaining to your personal and financial life that may impact your strategy as well as feedback on our service to you. We provide you with an analysis of your performance towards your goals.
MEDIA 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.
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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Financial literacy means being equipped with the knowledge to help 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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Please find below links to resources you may find useful as you familiarize yourself with the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management platforms.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to a member of the team.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to a member of the team.
Morgan Stanley Online
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Cyber Security
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Morgan Stanley Mobile App
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Goals Planning System
Have a goal you always wanted to accomplish? Along with your Financial Advisor and our Goals Planning System, you will be able to quantify your goals, get advice on what approach to take, and track your progress. GPS is designed to evolve as your life changes to help you reach your goal, even with varying situations.
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Meet The Williamsburg Capitol Group
John Kokolis
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(757) 259-7137(757) 259-7137
Mitchell Harry, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(757) 259-7144(757) 259-7144
Melanie S Walton
Financial Planning Associate, Wealth Management Associate, Assistant Vice President
Phone:
(757) 259-7123(757) 259-7123
About Peter Kokolis
Peter Kokolis is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor and Portfolio Management Director with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Williamsburg, VA, where he has been a resident since 1976.
After earning an Economics and Business degree from the Virginia Military Institute, Peter started his career in financial services with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in August 1996. Peter adopted an early belief that financial planning is the foundation of advising clients successfully toward their goals. As his client base grew, Peter and his brother, John, formed a partnership to better serve their clients’ needs.
During the financial crisis of 2008-2009, many of their clients became concerned about the direction of the investment industry. In January of 2009, Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney announced that they would merge into one company, making them one of the largest financial firms in the industry. The Kokolis’ considered this combination would create the stability and a robust investment platform that would be essential to advising their clients in the future. Peter and John decided to move their practice to Morgan Stanley in April of 2009.
Peter and his wife, Christina, have three children, Noelle, Arianna, and James. Outside of work, Pete is an active member of the James City County Rotary Club, the local VMI Alumni Chapter. He is also a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Williamsburg, VA. Pete enjoys spending quality time with his family, exercising and coaching his children in sports.
After earning an Economics and Business degree from the Virginia Military Institute, Peter started his career in financial services with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in August 1996. Peter adopted an early belief that financial planning is the foundation of advising clients successfully toward their goals. As his client base grew, Peter and his brother, John, formed a partnership to better serve their clients’ needs.
During the financial crisis of 2008-2009, many of their clients became concerned about the direction of the investment industry. In January of 2009, Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney announced that they would merge into one company, making them one of the largest financial firms in the industry. The Kokolis’ considered this combination would create the stability and a robust investment platform that would be essential to advising their clients in the future. Peter and John decided to move their practice to Morgan Stanley in April of 2009.
Peter and his wife, Christina, have three children, Noelle, Arianna, and James. Outside of work, Pete is an active member of the James City County Rotary Club, the local VMI Alumni Chapter. He is also a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Williamsburg, VA. Pete enjoys spending quality time with his family, exercising and coaching his children in sports.
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NMLS#: 1278795
NMLS#: 1278795
About John Kokolis
John Kokolis is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor and Portfolio Management Director with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Williamsburg, VA.
John has been a resident of Williamsburg, VA since 1976. After earning a Business and Economics degree from the Virginia Military Institute, John started his career in the financial services industry at Merrill Lynch in August 2000. As his practice grew, John and his brother Peter decided form a partnership to better service their clients.
During the 2008-2009 financial crisis the investment industry landscape began to change rapidly. During that time Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney decided to merge, making them one of the largest financial institutions in the industry. John and Pete believed the new firm would provide the financial stability and investment resources their clients would require going forward.
John and his wife, Joanna have a son, Nicholas. Outside of work, John is an active member of the VMI Alumni Williamsburg Chapter and the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. John enjoys spending quality time with his family, coaching his son in sports, and oil painting in his spare time.
John has been a resident of Williamsburg, VA since 1976. After earning a Business and Economics degree from the Virginia Military Institute, John started his career in the financial services industry at Merrill Lynch in August 2000. As his practice grew, John and his brother Peter decided form a partnership to better service their clients.
During the 2008-2009 financial crisis the investment industry landscape began to change rapidly. During that time Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney decided to merge, making them one of the largest financial institutions in the industry. John and Pete believed the new firm would provide the financial stability and investment resources their clients would require going forward.
John and his wife, Joanna have a son, Nicholas. Outside of work, John is an active member of the VMI Alumni Williamsburg Chapter and the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. John enjoys spending quality time with his family, coaching his son in sports, and oil painting in his spare time.
Securities Agent: ID, DE, CT, VA, OH, MS, AL, RI, NC, MA, CO, NJ, MN, MD, GA, FL, AZ, WV, WA, NY, MT, IN, WI, UT, TX, OR, OK, NH, CA, TN, SC, PA, IL, NV, MO, MI, KY, DC, LA, AR, WY, NM; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1278799
NMLS#: 1278799
About Mitchell Harry
Mitchell Harry serves as Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management Director and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, where he brings a distinctive blend of academic insight and practical experience to wealth management. A graduate of the University of Virginia with dual degrees in Economics and Government, Mitchell approaches client portfolios with a deep appreciation for financial market history, allowing him to provide context-rich guidance in an ever-evolving market environment.
His unique perspective on family business dynamics and long-term financial planning was shaped by his family’s experience in owning and operating a commercial beef cattle ranch in Northern California. This background has proven invaluable in helping clients navigate the complexities of wealth preservation and business succession planning.
Mitchell’s clients value his balanced approach to wealth management—maintaining focus on long-term objectives while demonstrating the agility to adapt to changing market conditions.
Based in Williamsburg, Mitchell maintains an active presence in his community as a board member of the Rotary Club of The Historic Triangle. When not serving clients, he can be found on the golf course or pickleball and tennis courts. Mitchell and his wife, Anna, share an enthusiasm for travel and wine exploration, and remain loyal supporters of the Virginia Cavaliers.
His unique perspective on family business dynamics and long-term financial planning was shaped by his family’s experience in owning and operating a commercial beef cattle ranch in Northern California. This background has proven invaluable in helping clients navigate the complexities of wealth preservation and business succession planning.
Mitchell’s clients value his balanced approach to wealth management—maintaining focus on long-term objectives while demonstrating the agility to adapt to changing market conditions.
Based in Williamsburg, Mitchell maintains an active presence in his community as a board member of the Rotary Club of The Historic Triangle. When not serving clients, he can be found on the golf course or pickleball and tennis courts. Mitchell and his wife, Anna, share an enthusiasm for travel and wine exploration, and remain loyal supporters of the Virginia Cavaliers.
Securities Agent: PA, ID, DE, NY, UT, TX, MN, IL, CA, OH, NJ, NH, MD, KY, WI, VA, NV, IN, CT, AR, NM, FL, DC, WY, OK, CO, AZ, AL, NC, MT, MS, MI, MA, GA, WV, TN, OR, MO, LA, WA, SC, RI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1608152
NMLS#: 1608152
About Melanie S Walton
Melanie Walton’s attention to detail and commitment to delivering the highest possible level of personal service to clients makes her an integral part of The Williamsburg Capitol Group. Melanie oversees the monitoring of the team’s client service model to ensure superior service. In addition, she focuses on client inquiry resolution, financial planning solutions, and portfolio reporting.
Melanie joined Morgan Stanley in 2007 after seven years as an administrative assistant with a local engineering company. She has served as the CSA coach twice for local branches and has also been involved in new hire training. Melanie is actively involved in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Newport News-Warwick Chapter, and the Yorktown Elementary School PTSA.
Melanie has been a resident of the local area for over forty years. She and her husband, Leo, have three adult daughters, Hailie, Abbey and Kaitlyn, and a son, Gray. Hailie is a graduate of VCU and is currently attending nursing school with Riverside. Abbey and her husband, Brandon, are residents of Chesapeake and in 2024 they welcomed their son, Baylor. Abbey is a therapy dog trainer and Brandon serves our country in the United States Navy. Kaitlyn has worked hard to build her thriving pet sitting business. Gray is ten years old and loves playing baseball and soccer. Their goldendoodle, Bodhi, rounds out the family.
Melanie enjoys spending time with her family, playing piano, reading, and spending summers on their boat or at the beach. She has a passion for traveling and exploring new places.
Melanie joined Morgan Stanley in 2007 after seven years as an administrative assistant with a local engineering company. She has served as the CSA coach twice for local branches and has also been involved in new hire training. Melanie is actively involved in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Newport News-Warwick Chapter, and the Yorktown Elementary School PTSA.
Melanie has been a resident of the local area for over forty years. She and her husband, Leo, have three adult daughters, Hailie, Abbey and Kaitlyn, and a son, Gray. Hailie is a graduate of VCU and is currently attending nursing school with Riverside. Abbey and her husband, Brandon, are residents of Chesapeake and in 2024 they welcomed their son, Baylor. Abbey is a therapy dog trainer and Brandon serves our country in the United States Navy. Kaitlyn has worked hard to build her thriving pet sitting business. Gray is ten years old and loves playing baseball and soccer. Their goldendoodle, Bodhi, rounds out the family.
Melanie enjoys spending time with her family, playing piano, reading, and spending summers on their boat or at the beach. She has a passion for traveling and exploring new places.
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
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Retirement
Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
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- Traditional Investments
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Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
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- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
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- Succession Planning
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Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
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- Reduce employee stress,
- Improve retention and engagement, and
- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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