John Ellspermann is a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley and currently serves as the Complex Manager for the Missouri/Kansas Complex. John began his career as a Financial Advisor in 1973 and has since held a variety of roles in management including Producing Branch Manager, Regional Sales Manager, and Regional Director. In his current role, John supervises 175+ Financial Advisors spanning two states. As a Complex Manager, John prides himself on cultivating a culture shaped by Morgan Stanley’s core values - Do the Right Thing, Put Clients First, Lead with Exceptional Ideas, Commit to Diversity & Inclusion, Give Back. John applies positive reinforcement to encourage best practices, and he opts to celebrate success in a fun way. Whether employees are new in their career or veterans of the industry, John emphasizes the importance of respecting everyone’s input and creating a forum for collaboration and advancement. Outside of work John finds balance through his family, hobbies, and community involvement. John is an avid golfer and he enjoys spending time with his children and 7 grandchildren. John has spent time on the board of the Carriage Club and he is currently President of the board at Mission Hills Country Club. As an advocate for giving back, John is a past Chairman of the Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid America Chapter and he also works with The Nelson-Atkins Museum as well as the Kauffman Center. John earned an undergraduate degree in management from Purdue University and went on to earn his MBA from Samford University. He holds the Series 7, 63, 65, 3, 9, and 10 licenses.
