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Donald Buel Morley

Investment Adviser Representative at Capital Cities Investments

Northbrook, ILCRD #1544122Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
40 yrs
Exams Passed
7

Professional summary

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Donald Buel Morley is an investment adviser representative with Capital Cities Investments in Northbrook, IL, where they have been registered since 2017. They have worked in the securities industry since 1986 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. They have passed 7 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Illinois.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 3/5/1997
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 8/25/1986
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 8/16/1986
Series 10
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Passed 1/2/2023
Series 9
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Passed 1/2/2023
Series 8
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Passed 2/23/1996

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Capital Cities InvestmentsCurrent
6/12/2017 – Northbrook, IL
Morgan Stanley
6/1/2009 – 6/12/2017Deerfield, IL
Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated
4/2/2007 – 6/1/2009Riverwoods, IL
Morgan Stanley
2/14/1998 – 4/2/2007Riverwoods, IL

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated
    Apr 2007 – Jun 2017Riverwoods, IL
  2. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
    Jun 2009 – Jun 2017Riverwoods, IL
  3. Morgan Stanley Private BANK, National Association
    Jan 2015 – Jun 2017New York, NY
  4. Triad Advisors, LLC
    Jun 2017 – no end date reportedNorcross, GA
  5. Capital Cities Investments
    Jun 2017 – no end date reportedIndianpolis, IN

Official records & sources

Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Capital Cities Investments

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Commissions
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
Firm account minimum
$250,000 (waivable)
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • First $250,0001.50%
  • Next $750,0001.25%
  • Over $1,000,0001.00%

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Dissemination of general information on products and services; personalized investment advice is not rendered through the website.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPension Consulting
Firm areas of expertise
Investment AdvisorySEC Registered

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net Worth

Firm assets under management

$100M–$500M

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
14
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
5
Main office:
Indianapolis, IN
SEC file number:
801-69504

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Form ADV data as of April 1, 2026

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