Doug McNeely and Jordan Gershuny were named co-heads of Morgan Stanley...

Doug McNeely and Jordan Gershuny were named co-heads of Morgan Stanley Investment Management's public fund and Taft-Hartley business, said spokeswoman Erica Platt. The position has been open for some time. Mr. McNeely was the lead product specialist on MSIM's alternative investments team, and team members Steve LaVersa and Brandon McCue replaced him in that position. Mr. Gershuny was a product manager for FrontPoint Partners' multistrategy and enhanced index businesses. MSIM acquired FrontPoint in December, and the firm has been fully merged into MSIM. The FrontPoint name was retained for its hedge funds. Spokesman Steve Bruce wasn't immediately available to discuss whether Mr. Gershuny's post would be filled.

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Lawrence Ford joined National Investment Managers, a retirement plan administration and investment management company, as senior vice president of investment services, said Steven Ross, CEO. It is a new position. Mr. Ford was founder of Ford Financial Group, a financial services and consulting firm. The firm is closing.

Michael Stoler joined Apollo Real Estate Advisors as a senior principal, said Michelle Manoff, spokeswoman. It is a new position. Mr. Stoler was president of Princeton Commercial, a management consulting and investment banking firm he founded in 1977. Mr. Stoler is the producer and host of two real estate-related television shows, a contributing editor for the New York Sun and an adjunct professor at the Real Estate Institute at New York University.

Matthew R. Rice was named principal at consultant DiMeo Schneider & Associates, said Megan McKechnie, associate. Mr. Rice was chief research officer and will continue performing those duties.