Financial Advisors
Preston Morris
Managing Director
preston.morris@saswealth.com
Preston holds a degree in Investment Finance from the University of Alabama, and prior to opening Morris, Smith & Hayden Wealth Management in 2004, he spent 11 years as an Associate Vice President with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. Preston has been an active member of his community serving on several financial committees at Forest Hills United Methodist Church, as well as the advisory boards for the Women's Club of Nashville. A native of Brentwood, Tennessee, Preston and his wife, Ashley, have three children; Austin, Sarah Frances, and Mason.
Christopher Hayden
Managing Director
christopher.hayden@saswealth.com
Christopher graduated Cum Laude from the University of Kentucky and holds degrees in both Finance and Accounting, as well as a minor in Japanese. Prior to joining Morris, Smith and Hayden Wealth Management in 2006, he spent six years at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and six years at Wachovia Securities. While working at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Christopher was the first Investment Advisor in Nashville to receive the prestigious Sales Director award given for outstanding performance and service as an advisor. He is an active member of the community and participates as patron for the Nashville Dental Society and the Tennessee Dental Association. A native of Owensboro, Kentucky, Christopher has three children; Marshall, Mattie and Mary Hampton.
Derek Samples
Associate Vice President
Derek holds a degree in Corporate Finance & Investments along with a Minor in Economics from East Tennessee State University. After graduating in 2017, he worked in Corporate Finance at Citizens National Bank. Derek joined Morris, Smith & Hayden in 2019. A native of Morristown, TN, Derek now lives in Brentwood with his wife Alexis and dog Theo. He enjoys playing golf and fishing.