Michael Merlin Named to The Financial Times' "Top 400 Financial Advisors"

ATLANTA, GA, April, 28, 2015 – Morgan Stanley announced today that Michael Merlin, Managing Director, Wealth Management and Financial Advisor in the Firm’s Buckhead Wealth Management office, has been named to The Financial Times’ 2015 list of America’s Top 400 Financial Advisors.

The “Financial Times’ Top 400 Financial Advisors” is a select group of individuals who have a minimum of $250 million in assets under management (AUM) and ten years of industry experience. Qualified Financial Advisors were scored on six attributes: AUM, AUM growth rate, compliance records, experience, industry certifications and online accessibility. Financial Advisors also had to commit to complete anonymous quarterly sentiment surveys for the FT.

“I am pleased that Michael is representing Morgan Stanley Wealth Management on this list,” commented Michael Outlaw, Complex Manager of Morgan Stanley’s Buckhead office. “This is a well-deserved recognition of Michael’s experience, professionalism and dedication to the needs of his valued clients.”

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, a global leader, provides access to a wide range of products and services to individuals, businesses and institutions, including brokerage and investment advisory services, financial and wealth planning, banking services, annuities and insurance, retirement and trust services.

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