AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Advisor Search
Why Advisor Check

We're Here To Help

AdvisorCheck empowers you to find, evaluate, and monitor financial advisors with confidence and clarity.

Advisor Monitoring

Financial advisor's situations can change, sometimes without notice. AdvisorCheck's Monitoring tool helps you avoid surprises and stay on top of your financial health.

Firm Stability Insights

The stability of your financial advisor's firm has a significant impact in the security and quality of service you receive. Our tool provides historical data and key insights over time to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Pricing
For Advisors
ML

Morgan B. Ley

HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES
Boston, MA 02116
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 3257740
ML

Professional summary

Morgan Brock Ley, who also goes by Morgan Ley, is a registered financial professional currently at HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Morgan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Morgan has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Morgan Ley

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Morgan Brock Ley's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

February 21, 2025 - Present

HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC

Office #1: 420 Boylston Street Suite 302, Boston, MA 02116
BD
CRD#: 173366
Boston, MA
Past

January 9, 2017 - October 31, 2024

CANACCORD GENUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 1020
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 26, 2010 - December 31, 2016

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 20, 2004 - October 19, 2010

CANACCORD GENUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 1020
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 27, 2001 - February 26, 2004

TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6271
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 25, 1999 - July 27, 2001

THE ROBINSON-HUMPHREY COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 723
ATLANTA, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Massachusetts
(2/21/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/1/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/24/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/17/2023
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

HA
HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC
HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 173366 / SEC#: , 8-69538

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address
257 River Oak Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Mailing Address
257 River Oak Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone number
(401) 465-3080
Established
South Carolina since 09/09/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HOLLISTER, CHRISTOPHER VERNCEO/CCO5637565
CLIFFHANGER INVESTMENTS, LLCOWNER
KUGLER, JACQUESOWNER5105697
MADABA INVESTMENTS, LLCOWNER
PORTWOOD, WILLIAM BOYCECFO/FINOP4853700

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information

HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 173366Boston, MA 02116

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Morgan Ley

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors

Martin Lee Robbins II
Martin RobbinsAdvisorCheck Check Mark
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
IAR
RR
Norwell, MA
TR
Tamara RoseAdvisorCheck Check Mark
STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
RR
BOSTON, MA
footer-logo
How We Help
Advisor Search
Find Advisors by State
Blog
Glossary
For Advisors
About Us
Help Center
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicySubscription Policy
Help Center
AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.