Morgan Stanley
43yrs
Top advisor by experience in Madison
40yrs
Thomas Cornelia is a fiduciary financial advisor in Madison, Georgia, with 40 years in the industry. After two years at Morgan Stanley & Co. and a year at Morgan Stanley DW, Thomas joined Morgan Stanley in 2009, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Thomas holds the ChFC designation.
One of 15 advisors with offices in Madison, and one of 14 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience40 years (since 1986)
How that compares ?Top 4% by experience in Georgia
Office124 West Jefferson Street, Madison, GA 30650
FirmMorgan Stanley
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions, Performance fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$670,481
Advisors at the firm23,156
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Morgan Stanley
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Designations
ChFC
Licenses
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Career
- 2009 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
- 2007 – 2009Morgan Stanley & Co. LLCPreviously
- Mar 2006 – Apr 2007Morgan Stanley DW Inc.Previously
- 1996 – 2006Truist Investment Services, Inc.Previously
Contact Thomas
(914) 225-5510Firm headquarters in Purchase, NY. Ask for Thomas. 124 West Jefferson StreetMadison, GA 30650Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTP://WWW.MORGANSTANLEY.COM
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
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- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
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About Thomas
How do I contact Thomas?
Call Morgan Stanley at (914) 225-5510 and ask for Thomas Cornelia. Thomas works from the Madison, GA office.
How long has Thomas been a financial advisor?
Thomas has been in the industry since 1986, about 40 years. Top 4% by experience in Georgia.
What licenses does Thomas hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Thomas a fiduciary?
Thomas is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Thomas paid?
Morgan Stanley reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, a share of investment gains, other fees. Ask Thomas for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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