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]

Professional Experience

Russell Kent joined Wells Fargo Bank in 2018 and is currently a senior private wealth portfolio manager located in The Woodlands office 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, Mr. Kent worked at JP Morgan for 20 years where he was a client advisor.

Mr. Kent has been in the financial services industry for more than 25 years.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Masters of Business Administration from Tulane University.

Professional affiliations

Mr. Kent served in the United States Airforce where he attained the rank of Captain.

Professional designations

Mr. Kent holds the  Certified Financial Planner^® (CFP^®) designation.

*Employed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A

Professional Experience

Angela Caraway joined Wells Fargo Bank in 2016 and is currently a senior family officer advisor.

As a senior family officer advisor, 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 to help grow and help preserve assets, while working toward the client’s overall wealth management goals.

Prior to joining Wells Fargo Bank, Mrs. Caraway worked at U.S. Trust Bank of America for 8 years.

Mrs. Caraway has been in the financial services industry for more than 21 years.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Art History from University of Houston.

Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law (not currently practicing).

Professional affiliations

Past Board Member and Co-Chair of the Social Committee for The Woodlands Bar Association 2021-2023

Texas Bar Association.

Professional designations

Certified Trust Financial Advisor (CTFA)

*Employed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A

NMLSR ID 821369

Professional Experience

Melissa Greer joined Wells Fargo in 2012 and is currently a Private Wealth Advisor.

Melissa offers comprehensive advice and strategies to enhance her clients’ impact and help them leave a meaningful legacy. She also helps clients tackle family dynamics, estate considerations and personalized goals that extends far beyond asset management. Melissa works alongside the firm’s specialized resources to customize approaches for the transfer of assets, business acquisition and disposition, tax mitigation and other sophisticated objectives. She understands that significant wealth can put a unique strain on families and that the succession of values is essential. Deeply involved in caring for her clients, she engages with the next generation to prepare them for the responsibilities to come.

Prior to joining Wells Fargo Bank, Mrs. Greer worked at JP Morgan Chase for 12 years.

Mrs. Greer has been in the financial services industry for more than 20 years.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Texas A&M University, 2002.

Professional affiliations

National Charity League

A philanthropic organization that fosters that mother-daughter relationship through an ongoing commitment to philanthropy, culture and leadership. Melissa serves as the Philanthropy Liaison for American Red Cross & Little Angel Network.

Professional designations

Melissa Greer is a Certified Financial Planner^® professional.

*Employed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A

NMLSR ID 620157

Professional Experience

Kelly Babineaux joined Wells Fargo Bank in 2016 and is currently a lead wealth management banker, vice president.

As a lead wealth management banker, vice president, 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 JP Morgan Chase Bank for 12 years.

Kelly has been in the financial services industry for more than 36 years.

Education

Bachelor of Business in Marketing Management from Youngstown State University.

Professional affiliations

Houston Food Bank volunteer.

Peanut Butter Cannery volunteer.

Compassion United volunteer.

*Employed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A