Morgan Stanley Wealth Management announced today that Brian Frank, a Managing Director, Wealth Management, and Private Wealth Advisor in the Firm’s Buckhead office, has been named to Barron’s annual list of America’s Top 100 Financial Advisors.

The “Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors” is a select group of individuals who are screened on a number of criteria. Among factors the survey takes into consideration are assets under administration, revenue produced for the Firm and quality of service provided to clients. Investment performance is not an explicit criterion.

“As a firm, we take pride in the integrity and professionalism of our Private Wealth Advisors and we congratulate Brian Frank on being named to this prestigious list,” commented Michael Outlaw, Complex Manager of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s Buckhead office. “The listing recognizes an elite group of financial professionals who are dedicated to providing clients with exceptional services.”

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, cash management and lending products and services, annuities and insurance, retirement and trust services.

Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management, a division of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, provides a range of investment services to ultra-high net worth individuals, families and related institutions.

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