Andrew M Plocker, CDFA®
Senior Vice President,
Financial Advisor,
Financial Planning Specialist,
Portfolio Management Director,
Alternative Investments Director
Direct:
(847) 480-5467(847) 480-5467
Toll-Free:
(800) 543-3623(800) 543-3623
My Mission Statement
Guiding clients toward making informed Wealth Management decisions through professional relationships based on uncompromising integrity, trust, and personalized service
Andrew M. Plocker
Located in Deerfield, IL, 20 miles north of downtown Chicago, I work with an exceptional clientele of physicians, entrepreneurs, attorneys, and other successful professionals helping build and protect their wealth. While all families face financial issues, each has its own challenges, opportunities, and aspirations. Based on a deep understanding of these factors, we can help create a customized, comprehensive plan to help you achieve your unique vision of a successful life.
Our Wealth Management process goes far beyond investing and has four pillars-wealth enhancement, wealth transfer, wealth protection, and charitable giving. Very few financial advisors can address these issues alone. That’s why I’ve created a Virtual Family Office (VFO). My Virtual Family Office provides an ongoing integration of traditional investments with all other aspects of wealth planning. This means we help in coordination with your outside advisors such as Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and attorneys with all the resources within Morgan Stanley to address the full spectrum of your wealth management issues such as Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources, Private Banking, Trust Services, Corporate Business Services, and Blackrock’s advanced risk management technology called Aladdin used by many of the world’s largest institutional asset managers.
Our Wealth Management process goes far beyond investing and has four pillars-wealth enhancement, wealth transfer, wealth protection, and charitable giving. Very few financial advisors can address these issues alone. That’s why I’ve created a Virtual Family Office (VFO). My Virtual Family Office provides an ongoing integration of traditional investments with all other aspects of wealth planning. This means we help in coordination with your outside advisors such as Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and attorneys with all the resources within Morgan Stanley to address the full spectrum of your wealth management issues such as Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources, Private Banking, Trust Services, Corporate Business Services, and Blackrock’s advanced risk management technology called Aladdin used by many of the world’s largest institutional asset managers.
Securities Agent: DE, TN, NM, OK, AZ, MI, DC, PA, NJ, NC, MD, IN, CT, NY, MS, CA, IA, VA, OR, MO, MA, GA, WA, FL, WI, TX, LA, MN, UT, OH, SC, IL, CO, NV, NE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1331965
NMLS#: 1331965
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In our three minute video we attempt to describe how we help and add value to our clients.
Professional Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
2018-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2018-April 2024. Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2018-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2018-April 2024. Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Five Star Wealth Managers, Top Wealth Managers in Chicago - Chicago Magazine
2013 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
"Five Star Wealth Advisor Award
This award was issued in 2013. The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional based on objective criteria
"Five Star Wealth Advisor Award
This award was issued in 2013. The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional based on objective criteria
Divorce Planning
As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), my team and I are qualified to assist clients and their attorney understand how financial decisions made today during the divorce process will impact the clients financial future, based on certain assumptions. We are skilled in analyzing and providing focus related to the financial issues of divorce.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
Divorce: Planning for a New Beginning
Although divorce is seldom easy, you can prepare for it-and being prepared will help you feel more in control and better equipped to make informed, confident decisions about your financial future.
Click Here to Read a Brief Report on Planning for DivorceDivorce Planning and the Role of a CDFA®
Our presentation discusses the challenges you may face after divorce, financial planning considerations, how Morgan Stanley can help, and the role of a CDFA®.
Click Here To Read Our PresentationWealth Management for Physicians
Few industries are undergoing so much transformative change as health care. Shifts in government and regulatory policy, technological advances, and economic and political forces have led many physicians to change the way they approach their profession and the way many younger physicians view their professional future. Our clients tell us about how deeply they care about taking care of patients while also dealing with the stress of running a business, battling reimbursement, and handling paperwork. At the same time, staying focused on saving for retirement and building wealth for themselves and their family is a primary concern.
Through extensive research, conversations with professionals in the industry, and many of our clients we’ve learned that physicians have a unique set of circumstances that require a Wealth Management formula tailored to their specific goals and objectives. Wealth Enhancement, Wealth Protection, Wealth Transfer, and Charitable Giving are the four pillars of our formula. Of course, at Morgan Stanley we also bring world-class investment consulting, financial strategies, and retirement plan services beneficial to physicians as part of one of the world’s premier financial services firms.
Through extensive research, conversations with professionals in the industry, and many of our clients we’ve learned that physicians have a unique set of circumstances that require a Wealth Management formula tailored to their specific goals and objectives. Wealth Enhancement, Wealth Protection, Wealth Transfer, and Charitable Giving are the four pillars of our formula. Of course, at Morgan Stanley we also bring world-class investment consulting, financial strategies, and retirement plan services beneficial to physicians as part of one of the world’s premier financial services firms.
Cash Balance Plans for Physicians and Small Medical Practices
Advantages of Cash Balance Plans for Independent Doctors and Small Medical Practices
Click Here for Information on Cash Balance PlansReduced Healthcare Costs Could Be a Click Away
Could the same e-commerce trends that disrupted the travel industry help reduce skyrocketing healthcare costs? Why a new approach could save patients and payors billions of dollars.
Click Here to Read the Morgan Stanley ArticleCould Artificial Intelligence Transform Healthcare?
Why MedTech’s adoption of artificial intelligence could deliver increased productivity, lower costs and improved patient outcomes in the coming years.
Click Here to Read the Morgan Stanley ArticleLending and Cash Management Overview
How Morgan Stanley May Help Meet Lending and Cash Management Needs For You or Your Business
Click Here to Read Wealth Management PerspectivesAsset Protection
Certain professions face greater potential risk of having their assets diminished by creditors. Physicians are among the most vulnerable.
Click Here to Read an Asset Protection StrategyDefined Benefit Plans for Physicians
Defined Benefit Plans Create More Retirement Wealth Through Greater Tax Efficiency
Click Here to Read About Defined Benefit PlansWhitepapers
The Modern Physician: An examination of the
changing environment affecting patient care, medical practices, and seeking a secure retirement.
Click Here to Read My Whitepaperchanging environment affecting patient care, medical practices, and seeking a secure retirement.
Safeguard Your Family and Legacy With Insurance
For many physicians, insurance can play a critical role in an overall wealth plan. This video describes some of the insurance capabilities available to help physicians protect their family and legacy.
Click Here To Watch A Video Of Our Insurance CapabilitiesTen Ways Physicians Can Replace Lost Income
Due to COVID-19 many physicians are asking, "How will I replace lost clinical income?" Here are ten ways to package your knowledge, skills and expertise to generate revenue.
Click Here To Read "Ten Ways Physicians Can Replace Lost Income"COVID-19 May Spark New Financial Strategies
COVID-19's Impact on Physicians May Spark New Financial Strategies
Click Here To Read "COVID-19's Impact on Physicians May Spark New Financial Strategies"Becoming an Entrepreneur: Five Critical Strategies for Strengthening Your Business
Doctors running their own practice face many of the same issues as any other entrepreneur or small business owner. You need to wear many hats and treat patients while overseeing the finances of your practice and managing employees.
Click Here to Read About Five Critical StrategiesClient Service Team
Diana Joyce - Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(847) 480-5461(847) 480-5461
Email:diana.joyce@morganstanley.com
847-480-5461
Diana.Joyce@morganstanley.com
Fax: 847-498-1546
Toll free: 800-543-3623
Diana.Joyce@morganstanley.com
Fax: 847-498-1546
Toll free: 800-543-3623
Location
111 S Pfingsten Rd
Ste 200
Deerfield, IL 60015
US
Direct:
(847) 480-5467(847) 480-5467
Toll-Free:
(800) 543-3623(800) 543-3623
Fax:
(847) 498-1546(847) 498-1546
Wealth Management
From My Desk
Andrew Plocker - Forbes Magazine 2023 Best-in-State Wealth Advisor
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
Portfolio Insights
Retirement
Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
Business Planning
Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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1Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
3Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
4Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
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The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
3Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
4Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)
