As the founder of The Glor Group at Morgan Stanley, Shannons focus is providing a white-glove, customized client experience. This, combined with his understanding of each of his clients priorities is what sets The Glor Group apart from others in the industry. Shannon has nearly 30 years experience as a financial advisor; He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 1993 and then moved to Morgan Stanley (formerly Smith Barney) in 2008 where he now serves as Senior Vice President and Portfolio Management Director. Throughout the years, Shannon has developed an art for providing personalized service to each of his clients. Shannons ability to know and understand his clients needs allows him to build customized financial plans that help achieve his clients long term goals. The trust and confidence Shannon is able to build within his client relationships helps provide each individual with more financial confidence. Shannon places a high value on education and professional development. He is a Board Certified Financial Planner, holds several FINRA Series licenses, and is a licensed Life, Health, Variable, and Long Term Care Insurance professional. He also holds his NMLS mortgage license and can provide various banking solutions. Shannon leads by example by encouraging and supporting each member of The Glor Group to achieve goals to continuously enhance their development. Shannon is enthusiastically involved in his community! Currently he is an active member and supporter of Southeastern Guide Dogs/Paws for Patriots, The Tampa Connection Alumni Association, and his Church, South Tampa Fellowship. In 2002, Shannon graduated from Tampa Connection program and became a member of the Tampa Connection Board of Directors, where he served for 6 years as a board member and Chairman of the Board. Shannon grew up in rural Missouri and graduated college from the University of Missouri, Mizzou. He has lived in Tampa, Florida since 2001. Outside of the office, Shannon enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Jenny, and his 3 children, Fisher, Kassandra and Lexy. He can often be spotted walking his Labradoodle, Snickers, around Davis Islands, rooting for Fisher at Bayshore Little Leagues baseball field, supporting Kassandra at her high school Orchestra concerts, and cheering for Lexy at Gymnastic meets. In his spare time CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Series 7, 63, 65 & 31 Licensed Life, Health, Variable Annuity & Long Term Care Insurance Licensed NMLS# 1321555 Areas of focus: Wealth Management, Estate Planning Strategies, Retirement Planning, Investments 