American Wealth Management
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Alpharetta
28yrs
Ryan Stoops has worked in the financial industry for 28 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Alpharetta, Georgia. After 14 years at Harrisdirect, Ryan joined Morgan Stanley in 2023, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 1197 advisors with offices in Alpharetta, and one of 1131 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience28 years (since 1998)
How that compares ?Top 19% by experience in Alpharetta
Office3 Edison Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30005
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 ?2 states
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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Career
- 2023 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
- 2009 – 2023Harrisdirect LLCPreviously
Questions to ask Ryan
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
- 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 Ryan
How do I contact Ryan?
Call Morgan Stanley at (914) 225-5510 and ask for Ryan Stoops. Ryan works from the Alpharetta, GA office.
How long has Ryan been a financial advisor?
Ryan has been in the industry since 1998, about 28 years. Top 19% by experience in Alpharetta.
What licenses does Ryan hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Ryan a fiduciary?
Ryan is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Ryan 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 Ryan 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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