First Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Advisor, Investment Management Consultant
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Capitol View Group at Morgan Stanley
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Our Mission Statement
Our team advises multi-generational families through various life stages and wealth issues using an ongoing discovery process.
Our Story and Services
Frederick J. Fifield VI and Sara G. Langholz Rivas, have over sixty years of combined experience in the financial services industry, and are dedicated to delivering access to cash management services and wealth management strategies to individuals and families. As your family wealth planning office we’ll work alongside you helping to ensure you attain your goals and fulfill your dreams and chosen legacy.
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Photo 2: Sara and her grandson Waylon. CRC 4174398
Photo 3: Sara's Sister for Small Business Day! CRC 4056903
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Photo 5: Zeke, enjoyed the Halloween spirit entertaining some residents at a care facility in Altoona, Iowa.
Photo 6: In honor of US Marine Corps Birthday (11/10) and Veterans Day (11/11) here is a photo of Sara's husband, Airman Laurence L. Rivas Jr, MSGT (retired)
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Photo 8: Happy school Picture Day!
Photo 2: Sara and her grandson Waylon. CRC 4174398
Photo 3: Sara's Sister for Small Business Day! CRC 4056903
Photo 4: Jay's Brother for Small Business Day! CRC 4051046
Photo 5: Zeke, enjoyed the Halloween spirit entertaining some residents at a care facility in Altoona, Iowa.
Photo 6: In honor of US Marine Corps Birthday (11/10) and Veterans Day (11/11) here is a photo of Sara's husband, Airman Laurence L. Rivas Jr, MSGT (retired)
Photo 7: Happy Coffee Day!
Photo 8: Happy school Picture Day!
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About Frederick J Fifield VI
Frederick Fifield is a Vice President, Family Wealth Advisor at the Capitol View Group at Morgan Stanley. With over thirty years of experience in the financial services industry, Frederick is dedicated to delivering family wealth management and investment management consulting services to his clients.
A graduate of University of Iowa, Frederick received his Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Financial Management. Since joining the firm, he’s earned designations as a Family Wealth Advisor, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, and Investment Management Consultant
Frederick grew up in Minneapolis, but currently resides in Windsor Heights with his wife, Dori, and their three sons. An avid cyclist, Frederick looks forward to RAGBRAI every year. When he’s not spending time with his family or riding his bike, Frederick enjoys playing pickleball, reading, and vacationing at the beach.
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A graduate of University of Iowa, Frederick received his Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Financial Management. Since joining the firm, he’s earned designations as a Family Wealth Advisor, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, and Investment Management Consultant
Frederick grew up in Minneapolis, but currently resides in Windsor Heights with his wife, Dori, and their three sons. An avid cyclist, Frederick looks forward to RAGBRAI every year. When he’s not spending time with his family or riding his bike, Frederick enjoys playing pickleball, reading, and vacationing at the beach.
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Securities Agent: SC, PA, MI, AZ, IA, FL, CA, WA, OR, NV, MN, KY, CO, WI, IL, HI, VA, TN, ND, MO, TX, OH, NY, NC, DC, AR, NM; General Securities Principal; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1301217
NMLS#: 1301217
About Sara G. Langholz Rivas
Sara Rivas is a Financial Advisor with Capitol View Group at Morgan Stanley. She utilizes her 29 years of financial services industry experience to provide comprehensive wealth management strategies to her clients. She brings a long history of high-level service to her wealth team and her daily tasks include monitoring portfolios, providing private banking services, securities trading, and client reviews.
Sara started her financial services career with Brenton Banks, Inc. in 1996 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2000. In her time here, Sara has supported the firm in a variety of ways, impacting many parts of the business such as operational support, serving as a peer coach for client service associates across the Midwest, supporting multiple wealth advisors, and recently moving from a Financial Planning Associate to a Financial Advisor.
Sara grew up in southern Iowa and studied architecture at Iowa State University. She now lives in Pleasant Hill with her husband and five children, and enjoys being active in adult and youth ministries at her church, swimming, kayaking, games & puzzles and attending her children’s, bowling tournaments, soccer matches, art shows, Bible quizzes and band performances.
Securities Agent: CA, WA, MO, VA, TN, OR, HI, CO, SC, OH, MN, MI, KY, WI, PA, NM, GA, FL, TX, AZ, NC, IL, IA, AR, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1842851
Sara started her financial services career with Brenton Banks, Inc. in 1996 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2000. In her time here, Sara has supported the firm in a variety of ways, impacting many parts of the business such as operational support, serving as a peer coach for client service associates across the Midwest, supporting multiple wealth advisors, and recently moving from a Financial Planning Associate to a Financial Advisor.
Sara grew up in southern Iowa and studied architecture at Iowa State University. She now lives in Pleasant Hill with her husband and five children, and enjoys being active in adult and youth ministries at her church, swimming, kayaking, games & puzzles and attending her children’s, bowling tournaments, soccer matches, art shows, Bible quizzes and band performances.
Securities Agent: CA, WA, MO, VA, TN, OR, HI, CO, SC, OH, MN, MI, KY, WI, PA, NM, GA, FL, TX, AZ, NC, IL, IA, AR, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1842851
Securities Agent: CA, WA, MO, VA, TN, OR, HI, CO, SC, OH, MN, MI, KY, WI, PA, NM, GA, FL, TX, AZ, NC, IL, IA, AR, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1842851
NMLS#: 1842851
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Sarah Ott, CFP®
Financial Planning Director, Vice President
About Eric Townsend
Eric Townsend is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Eric began his career in financial services in 1992, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2017. His professional experience includes more than 25 years as both a Financial Advisor and Private Banker.
Eric is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance. He and his family live in Urbandale, Iowa. When not in the office, Eric donates his time to Habitat for Humanity, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and ChildServe, an organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children through clinical, home, and community-based programs and services.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Eric began his career in financial services in 1992, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2017. His professional experience includes more than 25 years as both a Financial Advisor and Private Banker.
Eric is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance. He and his family live in Urbandale, Iowa. When not in the office, Eric donates his time to Habitat for Humanity, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and ChildServe, an organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children through clinical, home, and community-based programs and services.
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About Sarah Ott
Sarah Ott, CFP® is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth
Management offices in the St. Louis area. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients'
and prospects' financial planning needs.
Sarah began her career in Financial Services in 2014 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to
her current position, she was a Financial Advisor and Director of Financial Planning Operations at
Thrivent Financial.
Sarah graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
and holds her Certified Financial Planner® designation. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys traveling with
her family, trying new restaurants, volunteering at her church, and attending concerts and sporting
events.
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Management offices in the St. Louis area. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients'
and prospects' financial planning needs.
Sarah began her career in Financial Services in 2014 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to
her current position, she was a Financial Advisor and Director of Financial Planning Operations at
Thrivent Financial.
Sarah graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
and holds her Certified Financial Planner® designation. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys traveling with
her family, trying new restaurants, volunteering at her church, and attending concerts and sporting
events.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC 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 visit us at
http://www.morganstanleyindividual.com or consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences.
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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.
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