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Carla Wright

Financial advisor at Morgan Stanley

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Carla Wright is a fiduciary financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. Carla has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022; before that, Carla spent seven years at Merrill and eight years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.

One of 4534 advisors with offices in Atlanta, and one of 4079 fiduciaries.

Atlanta, GA 30305Top 15% by experience in AtlantaFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience30 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 15% by experience in Atlanta
Office3280 Peachtree Road North East Suite1600, Atlanta, GA 30305
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

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2022 – now
    Morgan StanleyCurrent firm
  2. 2015 – 2022
    MerrillPreviously
  3. 2007 – 2015
  4. 2003 – 2007

Questions to ask Carla

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  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
  4. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  5. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  6. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?

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About Carla

How do I contact Carla?

Call Morgan Stanley at (914) 225-5510 and ask for Carla Wright. Carla works from the Atlanta, GA office.

How long has Carla been a financial advisor?

Carla has been in the industry since 1996, about 30 years. Top 15% by experience in Atlanta.

What licenses does Carla hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Carla a fiduciary?

Carla is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Carla 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 Carla for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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