Listening, understanding and focusing on each client's needs, Will develops and implements strategies to help his clients grow, manage, preserve and transfer their wealth. His practice addresses the four cornerstones of wealth: Investments; Liability Management; Non-Portfolio Risk Management; and access to Trust and Estate Planning Strategies.

A strong educational background, advanced training and a commitment to ongoing professional development are important to Will and his clients. He received his undergraduate degree and MBA from The University of New Orleans. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Will has completed rigorous studies and examination in all aspects of wealth management; he participates in continuing education programs to stay abreast of current developments and trends in planning and wealth management; and he must abide by stringent ethical standards of professional conduct.

The mission of Murphy Private Wealth Group of Wells Fargo Advisors is to apply years of education, experience and the significant resources of Wells Fargo Advisors with care, skill and caution. The advice is objective and unbiased, and Will always strives to control costs and expenses for his clients. We serve a small and select clientele helping to ensure that every client has unfettered access and receives as much personal attention as they need no matter the size or nature of the opportunities or challenges. And Murphy Private Wealth Group will always do their best to help their clients balance reason and emotions and potentially minimize setbacks and make better long-term financial decisions.

Will is blessed with his wife, Nicole, and two wonderful children, Madelyn and Billy. Serving as a board member of Interfaith of The Woodlands and the Beyond Batten Disease Foundation is just a small way of giving back to a community which has given so much to his family.

Tamara supports the team’s daily operations, helping with investment planning coordination, managing the alternative investment, structured product processing, money movement, income distribution and trading. She delivers exceptional personal client service providing clients with the account information and answers they need when they need them.

Tamara joined the Murphy Private Wealth Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in 2018. She has been a Wells Fargo Advisors team member for over 20 years. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Houston and holds Series 7 and 66 securities registrations, as well as state insurance licenses in Texas. Additionally, she has completed rigorous training to become a Private Wealth Senior Registered Client Associate.

Tamara was born in Houston, Texas and was raised in Missouri City, where she still resides. She and Brandon, her husband of more than 20 years, and their three children are very active in their community. Tamara enjoys supporting youth performing arts, spending time with family and hopes to have a garden one day.

CA Insurance License Number: 0H89387. Resident State [TX]

Nanette focuses on supporting the team by enhancing the client experience through excellent client service, preparing and maintaining financial reports, scheduling strategic client reviews and handling new client onboarding process.

Nanette graduated from University of Houston with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors for 15 years and worked with Will Murphy from 2008 until 2018, when she and family moved to Seattle, WA. Nanette and her family moved back to Texas in July 2021, and she has once again joined the Murphy Private Wealth Group. Nanette holds Series 7 and 66 securities registrations as well as state insurance licenses in Texas. Additionally, she has completed rigorous training to become a Private Wealth Senior Registered Client Associate.

Nanette was born in the Philippines and moved to Texas with her parents and brother when she was 16 years old. Her husband, Daniel, works for the Coast Guard and they have 2 daughters - 15 years old and 3 years old. They love outdoor activities and spending the time with their extended family and friends.


CA Insurance License Number: 0M49081. Resident State [TX]

Russell is a private wealth senior portfolio manager located in the Houston market of Wells Fargo Bank. Russell works with clients to build portfolios that help them meet their investment objectives while helping to reduce risk.

Prior to joining Wells Fargo Bank, Russell worked at JP Morgan for 20 years, where he was a Client Advisor. He has been in the financial services industry for more than 25 years.

Russell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. He also has his Masters of Business Administration from Tulane University. Russell also holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation.

Prior to entering the financial world, Russell served in the United States Air Force where he attained the rank of Captain.

Angela Caraway is a family office senior trust advisor at Wells Fargo Bank within the Wealth & Investment Management division who is located at The Woodlands Wells Fargo Bank office.  Angela works with complex clients to integrate fiduciary and investment knowledge into each client’s custom wealth plan.  She coordinates with investment strategists to align investments with the client’s goals and values.  Based on the particular situation, Angela can coordinate a variety of specialized wealth services in order to help preserve assets, while working toward the client’s overall wealth management goals.

Prior to joining Wells Fargo & Company, Angela worked at U.S. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management for 8 years, where she was a Senior Trust Officer and Vice President. She has been in the financial services industry for more than 21 years.

Angela earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from The University of Houston and her J.D. from the South Texas College of Law. In addition, she earned the Certified Trust Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation. Angela has been serving as co-chair of the social committee on the Woodlands Bar Association since 2021. While not currently practicing law, Angela is also a member of the Texas Bar Association.

Angela is married with two children. She and her family enjoy traveling, camping, biking, and hiking.

NMLSR ID 821369

Melissa Greer is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor located in the Greater Houston Market/The Woodlands Wells Fargo Private Bank office. Ms. Greer is responsible for working with high-net-worth clients to assist them in effectively managing their wealth, first by identifying each client’s unique goals then coordinating a team of specialists to implement custom, comprehensive wealth plans to help accomplish those goals.

Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Ms. Greer worked at JP Morgan for 12 years, where she was a Private Banker responsible for leading an integrated team of advisors who helped high net worth clients build and preserve wealth. She has experience in a broad array of areas including developing strategies around investment management, capital advisory, banking and wealth planning for individuals and families. She has been in the financial services industry for nearly 20 years.

She currently lives in The Woodlands with her husband, Jason, and their children, Sadie and Jackson. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and watching college football.

Ms. Greer earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Texas A & M University in College Station in 2002.

NMLSR ID 620157

Kelly Babineaux is a senior wealth management banker with Wells Fargo Bank within Wealth & Investment Management division located in The Woodlands, Hughes Landing office with more than 36 years of experience in financial services. As a senior wealth management banker, Kelly delivers lending, cash management and deposit solutions, while also providing access to highly structured credit facilities. An integral part of the relationship team, she starts by understanding a clients’ unique needs and overall financial goals, and then leverages the vast resources within Wells Fargo & Company to offer full balance sheet solutions that help achieve those goals.

Prior to joining Wells Fargo Bank, Kelly worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank for 12 years, where she was a Private Client Banker. 

Kelly earned a Bachelor of Business degree in Marketing Management from Youngstown State University in Ohio. 

Kelly lives in The Woodlands, & enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.  She also enjoys volunteering with Compassion United, and the local foodbanks.