Jennifer Cornell
Senior Registered Associate, Portfolio Management Associate
Phone:
(919) 490-7132(919) 490-7132
Thomas N. Teeple
First Vice President,
Financial Advisor
Direct:
(919) 490-7153(919) 490-7153
My Mission Statement
Providing innovative investment solutions for high-net-worth clients, executives, and business owners.
My Story and Services
Thomas has been in the financial services industry for more than 20 years. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2023 from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
Thomas has a deep understanding of the often-complicated financial needs of entrepreneurs and business owners, from financing and growing a business, to succession strategies, and fixed income solutions. Thomas leverages the investment insights of Morgan Stanley and access to their Private Bank to provide a breadth of financial services.
His approach is consultative and committed to excellence. First, he takes the time to listen to client financial situations, preferences, and goals, including time horizon, liquidity, and risk tolerance. Second, he offers recommendations designed to help achieve each client’s goals and objectives. Lastly, he follows up with discussions covering a wide range of services to leverage the investment insights of Morgan Stanley and access to the convenience of their Private Bank.
Thomas received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Princeton University in 1983 and his MBA from the University of Michigan in 1990.
Thomas has a deep understanding of the often-complicated financial needs of entrepreneurs and business owners, from financing and growing a business, to succession strategies, and fixed income solutions. Thomas leverages the investment insights of Morgan Stanley and access to their Private Bank to provide a breadth of financial services.
His approach is consultative and committed to excellence. First, he takes the time to listen to client financial situations, preferences, and goals, including time horizon, liquidity, and risk tolerance. Second, he offers recommendations designed to help achieve each client’s goals and objectives. Lastly, he follows up with discussions covering a wide range of services to leverage the investment insights of Morgan Stanley and access to the convenience of their Private Bank.
Thomas received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Princeton University in 1983 and his MBA from the University of Michigan in 1990.
Securities Agent: FL, NC, TX, TN, SC, IN, OH, NJ, IL, MI, MA, GA, PA, NY, MD, DE, DC, CT, VA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 292802
NMLS#: 292802
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An Exceptional Level of Service
Thomas has over 20 years of experience working with high-net-worth executives and business owners, providing them with a breadth of solutions to meet their financial needs. His education and background combined with Morgan Stanley's extensive resources allow Thomas to offer comprehensive solutions to complex challenges.
Education
Thomas received his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Princeton University in 1983 and his MBA from the University of Michigan in 1990.
Experience
With over 20 years of success working with high-net-worth executives and business owners, Thomas leverages his education and deep experience to offer individualized, comprehensive solutions.
Thoughtful Discovery
Taking the time to understand each client's full financial picture paves the way for successful long-term relationships. When making recommendations, Thomas considers your entire financial picture, not just your investments.
An Unparalleled Commitment to Client Service
Thomas and his team take take pride in delivering an exceptional service experience and are dedicated to their clients' financial success.
Finding a Solution Unique to Your Needs
At Morgan Stanley, we have a vast array of solutions available to our clients – but we ensure our approach is tailored to each client's specific needs. We partner with you to deliver personalized solutions that are in line with your financial goals.
Alternative Investments
Our leading alternatives platform offers 160+ 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.
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.
Insured Solutions
As a leader in the distribution of insurance and annuities, our offerings include disability, long-term care and property and casualty insurance, as well as fixed, indexed and variable annuities. Morgan Stanley offers these products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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.
Investment Advisory
Manage your investments within a holistic advisory relationship and take advantage of integrated tax, risk management and estate planning benefits across your entire wealth strategy—backed by leading insights and one of the financial industry's most comprehensive, multi-award-winning advisory platforms.
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Our comprehensive suite of digital resources is designed for a seamless experience in managing your finances and important documents, all in one place.
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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.
Security Center
Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important cybersecurity topics to enhance your own online security.
Investor Resources and Readings
Staying updated with relevant information is paramount. A collection of resources and readings related to business owners and executives can be found below.
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Executive Equity Compensation
Learn how executives can define a strategy that efficiently navigates the complexities of equity awards to achieve their personal financial goals.
Location
6340 Quadrangle Drive
Ste 300
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
US
Direct:
(919) 490-7153(919) 490-7153
Meet My Team
About Jennifer Cornell
As a Portfolio Management Associate, my role is to deliver the highest level of service possible. I understand that when our clients reach out to us, they deserve to have their questions addressed quickly and clearly. It’s a responsibility I take quite seriously, but my friendly personality makes connecting with our clients a real joy.
In addition to assisting with our clients’ day-to-day needs, I’m driven to deepen my understanding of investment management and retirement planning strategies. I hold my Series 7, 66 and 63 licenses, and I’m registered to serve investors in various states around the country.
I started my career as a Client Service Associate with UBS Financial Services more than 18 years ago. In 2015, I joined Morgan Stanley and landed in the Chapel Hill office in 2021.
I grew up in Alexandria, VA and moved to Louisville, KY to raise my two daughters, Sarah (a music teacher) and Chelsea (a physician). I now call Raleigh my home and relocated here to be closer to family. Outside of the office I enjoy spending time with friends and family, taking care of my kitties, hiking, gaming, and travelling.
In addition to assisting with our clients’ day-to-day needs, I’m driven to deepen my understanding of investment management and retirement planning strategies. I hold my Series 7, 66 and 63 licenses, and I’m registered to serve investors in various states around the country.
I started my career as a Client Service Associate with UBS Financial Services more than 18 years ago. In 2015, I joined Morgan Stanley and landed in the Chapel Hill office in 2021.
I grew up in Alexandria, VA and moved to Louisville, KY to raise my two daughters, Sarah (a music teacher) and Chelsea (a physician). I now call Raleigh my home and relocated here to be closer to family. Outside of the office I enjoy spending time with friends and family, taking care of my kitties, hiking, gaming, and travelling.
The Power of Partnerships
By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships
Kristina Shifflett
Private Banker
About Kristina Shifflett
Kristina Shifflett is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in North Carolina.
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, reading, 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, reading, and crafting.
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Private Banking Group (PBG) Market Managers, Senior Private Bankers, Private Bankers, and Associate Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.
Banking products and services are offered by Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Banking products and services are offered by Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
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- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
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- Traditional Investments
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- Impact Investing
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Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
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- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
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Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
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2Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
3Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
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.
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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
3Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
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:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
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 Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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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