Will Hunt
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Our Mission Statement
We strive for excellence in helping clients like you with your personalized investment and financial strategies
About Us
Creating the financial infrastructure that rules your life is extremely daunting and sophisticated. Whether you are a successful business owner, a corporate executive, a sales veteran, or a young working professional, finding time to develop your goals and create a financial plan is hard work. At the Walnut Street Group, we strive to do this hard work for you by asking the right questions and ensuring no stone goes unturned.
As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and reach your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You'll have access to some of the world's most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
The Walnut Street Group formed in early 2023 and our team members come with over 75 years of combined wealth management experience. We enjoy working in conjunction with your CPA, attorney, children, and other family members to create tailored results that span generations. Check out our team members below and don't be afraid to schedule a meeting and get to know us.
Forbes 2025 Best-In-State Wealth Management Team
- The Walnut Street Group is proud to announce that we have been named to the 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team rankings. We want to thank all of our clients, teammates, and partners for their continued confidence in our team. You can view the complete rankings through the link below.
- Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/23–3/31/24. https://www.morganstanley.com/what-we-do/wealth-management/forbes-top-wealth-advisors-lists-2025
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The hallmark of our wealth management process is a longstanding commitment to building customized strategies from the ground up, utilizing our team's experience, wisdom and the intellectual capital of Morgan Stanley. A goals-based approach can lead to strategies that are not only designed to help reach specific financial targets, but are reflective of who you are and how you plan to enjoy the wealth you've worked hard to achieve. Creating a financial plan is no easy task, but creating one early and sticking to it can relieve numerous headaches down the road.
Step 1: Discovery
- You'll sit down with us, so we can get to know each other and understand your priorities, goals, and investment philosophy
- A careful review of your current financial standing and important documentation will take place, so we can establish a baseline to start from
Step 2: Analysis
- We use a variety of planning and risk management tools to examine your assets and determine the best, most appropriate strategies based on your situation
- Each recommendation we find suitable will be stress-tested to ensure it's compatible with you and your goals
Step 3: Presentation
- We'll provide a presentation of your investment plan in earnest detail which will include recommendations, tax minimization strategies, risk management strategies, and estate planning
- This is your opportunity to ask any questions you have about why certain investments are suitable or why a specific strategy is recommended
Step 4: Implementation
- Once you approve, we will begin implementing your financial plan
- This involves collaborating with other professionals, such as your CPA and attorney
- Walnut Street Group believes in full transparency, and we will keep you informed every step of the way
Step 5: Ongoing Service
- We will meet regularly to discuss the performance of your financial plan and track progress towards your goals
- Consistent monitoring of your account and portfolio will allow us to track performance and determine if adjustments are necessary because of changes in your life, priorities, or the market
A Financial Roadmap for Women, Millennials, and Estate Beneficiaries
The economic landscape of today is a hundred leagues different than it was merely ten years ago. Women and young people have emerged as powerful drivers of the modern economy and attending to their needs is increasingly important. Morgan Stanley empowers women by educating them on the financial knowledge needed to grow businesses, start families, and fund retirements. We understand how difficult it is to create a financial plan as a young person, so we put together some resources to help you out. Check out the sections below for information on navigating personal finance for women, millennials, and estate beneficiaries.
Women
We are committed to helping women navigate the complexities inherent in the modern world. As modern economies continue to develop, women are only gaining a larger share of that economic creation and require complex solutions based on their needs. Morgan Stanley has created a playbook specifically for high achieving women to help them figure out what their goals are and how they can start pursuing them. Check it out below.
Read the Playbook TodayMillennials
Millennials are currently in the middle of the most stressful times of their lives. Graduating college, getting married, starting a family, and caring for aging parents are some of the most important events we encounter. How to fund these decisions while also saving for retirement can look extremely dauting, however Morgan Stanley has your back. Check out the playbook below specifically for Millennials and how it can ease your financial stress.
Read the Millennial Playbook HereEstate Beneficiares
Losing a parent or guardian is one of the hardest thing we go through in life. Figuring out your parents estate while dealing with grief and mourning is both mentally and emotionally challenging. However, Morgan Stanley is dedicated to helping you navigate these complicated and stressful times to best execute your parents or guardians will. Check out the brochure below for more information about how we can help.
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We believe financial education leads to better insights into our investment strategy and discipline, and ultimately, better long-term decisions. As a result, we are committed to providing you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today’s global markets. We have assembled the following resources that reinforce the fundamental investment strategies and concepts of our practice. Check out the provided links to these materials, where available, and hope you’ll return often to learn more about the topics that impact your overall wealth.
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Laura Knight, CFP®
Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor
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Kelly Roberts
Registered Client Service Associate
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(423) 752-4719(423) 752-4719
Sarah Daniel
Registered Client Service Associate
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Susan Simpkins
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About Will Hunt
Will graduated from the University of Louisiana Monroe with a B.A. in Psychology in 1994. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2001 after working in the insurance industry.
The Walnut Street Group at Morgan Stanley prides itself on its investment process beginning with an exploration of an individual or entity’s cash flow needs and return expectations to help create a tailored investment strategy. The team enjoys working in conjunction with a client’s other trusted advisors such as attorneys and CPAs.
Will is a proud husband to his wife Terra and devoted father to his four children. He gives back to his community by coaching swimming to various age groups within the Chattanooga area. Will enjoys spending time with family and friends and doing just about anything active.
The Walnut Street Group at Morgan Stanley prides itself on its investment process beginning with an exploration of an individual or entity’s cash flow needs and return expectations to help create a tailored investment strategy. The team enjoys working in conjunction with a client’s other trusted advisors such as attorneys and CPAs.
Will is a proud husband to his wife Terra and devoted father to his four children. He gives back to his community by coaching swimming to various age groups within the Chattanooga area. Will enjoys spending time with family and friends and doing just about anything active.
Securities Agent: WA, AL, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2517442
NMLS#: 2517442
About H. Bruce Spencer Jr.
A native of Winchester, Tennessee, Bruce moved to Chattanooga in 1998 as a student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. He began his financial services career at a local bank after graduation and joined Morgan Stanley in 2004. Bruce continued his education by earning the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation in 2009 and his MBA from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2012.
Outside of the office, Bruce enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife, Alicia, and two young children. In 2023, Bruce received the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor recognition, an award that demonstrates his unwavering commitment to his clients and their families.
Source: Forbes.com (2023). Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2023. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in June of the previous year the award was issued having commenced in June of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. These rankings are not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.
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Outside of the office, Bruce enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife, Alicia, and two young children. In 2023, Bruce received the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor recognition, an award that demonstrates his unwavering commitment to his clients and their families.
Source: Forbes.com (2023). Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2023. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in June of the previous year the award was issued having commenced in June of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. These rankings are not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.
©2022 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
Securities Agent: TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, AL, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1290493
NMLS#: 1290493
About Laura Knight
Laura Knight is a Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM. Laura holds a B.A. in Business Administration and Economics with concentrations in Marketing, Management and International Business from King University. She came to Morgan Stanley in 2011 to join Marc Williams (now retired) and Will Hunt. In 2012 her former coworker, Tom Chamberlain (now deceased), came to Morgan Stanley to join her in helping clients simplify their financial lives and achieve their goals.
She began her financial services career in 2004. Her previous experience includes Assistant Operations Manager at another wirehouse, client service associate at a wirehouse and a portfolio assistant at an RIA (Registered Investment Advisor). With client service as her background and financial planning as her focus, she is passionate about understanding clients’ needs, fears and goals. She enjoys taking a financial tangle of accounts, income streams and information to streamline that jumble into an easy to understand path in an effort to reach a clients’ objectives and goals.
She is married to Tevis Knight who teaches at Rossville Elementary in Georgia. Laura is the mother of two boys, Nick (12 years old) and Robert (7 years old). On the weekends you can find them at a soccer field, on the Chickamauga Lake or Watts Bar Lake (fishing or swimming). Laura loves a good bargain! She has an eagle eye for getting the best deals. In the past she has served on the boards of the Junior League of Chattanooga and the Northside Neighborhood House. Laura continues to give back to both organizations.
She began her financial services career in 2004. Her previous experience includes Assistant Operations Manager at another wirehouse, client service associate at a wirehouse and a portfolio assistant at an RIA (Registered Investment Advisor). With client service as her background and financial planning as her focus, she is passionate about understanding clients’ needs, fears and goals. She enjoys taking a financial tangle of accounts, income streams and information to streamline that jumble into an easy to understand path in an effort to reach a clients’ objectives and goals.
She is married to Tevis Knight who teaches at Rossville Elementary in Georgia. Laura is the mother of two boys, Nick (12 years old) and Robert (7 years old). On the weekends you can find them at a soccer field, on the Chickamauga Lake or Watts Bar Lake (fishing or swimming). Laura loves a good bargain! She has an eagle eye for getting the best deals. In the past she has served on the boards of the Junior League of Chattanooga and the Northside Neighborhood House. Laura continues to give back to both organizations.
Securities Agent: IN, TN, WV, WA, VA, UT, TX, SC, RI, NY, NM, NJ, NC, OR, MO, MI, MA, MN, LA, IL, GA, MT, FL, DC, NV, OH, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AL, OK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1290694
NMLS#: 1290694
About Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts joined Morgan Stanley in 2014. She manages the daily administrative and operational tasks for The Walnut Street Group. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Kelly worked in retail and banking for eight years. She is a graduate of Susquehanna University, and served as Marine Reservist for six years.
About Sarah Daniel
Sarah Daniel joined Morgan Stanley in 2014. She manages the daily administrative and operational tasks for the team. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Sarah worked in retail banking for ten years. She earned her degree in Business Management from Bryan University.
About Susan Simpkins
Susan Simpkins is a Client Service Associate for The Walnut Street Group at Morgan Stanley. She handles the day-to-day operations of the team and assists clients with inbound requests including money movements, account openings and closings, cash management , and general inquiries. It is her prerogative to help ensure a satisfying and enjoyable customer service experience for clients.
Drawing upon her previous experience in global risk and compliance, and extensive 20-year tenure as a school librarian for the Baylor School in Chattanooga, Susan takes great pride in fostering relationships with clients and helping them work through complex questions and situations. She attended the University of Tennessee Chattanooga and studied english, history, and early childhood education.
Beyond the office, Susan loves to spoil her two dogs: Lucy, a 5.5 year old basset hound, and Stella, a 6.5 year old mixed breed hound. She also enjoys gardening, quilting, and cooking for her friends and neighbors.
Drawing upon her previous experience in global risk and compliance, and extensive 20-year tenure as a school librarian for the Baylor School in Chattanooga, Susan takes great pride in fostering relationships with clients and helping them work through complex questions and situations. She attended the University of Tennessee Chattanooga and studied english, history, and early childhood education.
Beyond the office, Susan loves to spoil her two dogs: Lucy, a 5.5 year old basset hound, and Stella, a 6.5 year old mixed breed hound. She also enjoys gardening, quilting, and cooking for her friends and neighbors.
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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
Jason Taggart
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Brian Ford
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Matt Edwards
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About Jason Taggart
Jason Taggart is a Senior Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Georgia.
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.
Jason began his career in financial services in 2002, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. He also served as an Operations Supervisor at PHH Mortgage.
Jason is a graduate of Florida State University, where he received both a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Business Administration in Finance. He lives in Sandy Springs, Georgia with his family. Outside of the office, Jason enjoys spending time with family, attending his kids sporting events, traveling, watching college football, and coaching his daughters’ softball team.
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.
Jason began his career in financial services in 2002, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. He also served as an Operations Supervisor at PHH Mortgage.
Jason is a graduate of Florida State University, where he received both a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Business Administration in Finance. He lives in Sandy Springs, Georgia with his family. Outside of the office, Jason enjoys spending time with family, attending his kids sporting events, traveling, watching college football, and coaching his daughters’ softball team.
NMLS#: 652503
About Brian Ford
NMLS# 687710
Brian Ford is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Georgia.
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.
Brian Ford began his career in financial services in 2006, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Regional Private Banker at Wells Fargo, as well as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial.
Brian is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Management. He and his family reside in Cumming, Georgia. Outside of the office, Brian dedicates his time to developing future leaders in youth athletics, serving as a Coach on his children’s baseball teams. When not on the field, he also enjoys running, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with his family.
Brian Ford is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Georgia.
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.
Brian Ford began his career in financial services in 2006, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Regional Private Banker at Wells Fargo, as well as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial.
Brian is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Management. He and his family reside in Cumming, Georgia. Outside of the office, Brian dedicates his time to developing future leaders in youth athletics, serving as a Coach on his children’s baseball teams. When not on the field, he also enjoys running, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with his family.
NMLS#: 687710
About Matt Edwards
Matt Edwards is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Georgia and Tennessee.
Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and 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.
Matt began his career in financial services in 2009, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 as a Private Banker Advisory Associate.
Matt is a graduate of the Georgia Southern University, where he received a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, and Valdosta State University, where he received his Masters Degree in Business Administration. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Outside of the office, Matt is an enthusiastic fly fisherman and artist. Most recently, he served as liaison with Junior Achievement, a program that develops entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and workplace readiness in undeveloped communities.
Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and 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.
Matt began his career in financial services in 2009, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 as a Private Banker Advisory Associate.
Matt is a graduate of the Georgia Southern University, where he received a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, and Valdosta State University, where he received his Masters Degree in Business Administration. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Outside of the office, Matt is an enthusiastic fly fisherman and artist. Most recently, he served as liaison with Junior Achievement, a program that develops entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and workplace readiness in undeveloped communities.
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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.
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*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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