Our Story and Services

In an already complex world, we deliver an organized and thoughtful approach to wealth management. We begin every relationship by understanding what is important to you and your family. Your goals and objectives are at the forefront of all investment recommendations and will be curated to your specific needs. Whether you are accumulating wealth or investing for income, solidifying your retirement plan or devising a distribution approach that helps meet your lifestyle and legacy goals.

Bringing a collective 100 years of experience, The Beacon Ridge Group has dedicated its time and resources to helping multi-generational families and individuals preserve and grow their assets, secure their legacies and meet their financial milestones. Many of our clients not only have confidence in us to help create their financial futures, but also refer their children to us. We take great pride in guiding families through life's financial challenges, while preserving their shared values and lasting family legacy.

Our team spans generations. We balance historical perspective with insightful forethought. This allows us to offer and craft tailored financial strategies that can help build, preserve and seeks to offer a level protection for your family's wealth for decades to come.
Check the background of Our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck.*

Our Process

Our service model is based on regular communication and a strong commitment to personal service.  At the core of our service is financial planning to make sure we are understanding your financial goals and developing a meaningful plan to reach them.  Regardless of market performance or the economic climate, we strive to provide consistent, relevant updates and a fast response to your inquiries.
    Icon Image
    Determining Financial Objectives
    Success means something different to each client. We begin each relationship by using interview techniques to thoroughly review your financial resources and liabilities, understand your short and long-term investment objectives, and assess an acceptable level of risk.
    Icon Image
    Developing Your Investment Plan
    We focus on designing portfolios to help potentially enhance returns, potentially lower overall portfolio volatility and position them to take advantage of timely opportunities. We believe many investors fall short of their goals because they spend more time plan-ning a summer vacation than formulating a long-term investment strategy. By developing customized financial roadmaps and using proactive strategies to help keep progress on track, we feel clients end up with a high likelihood of success of achieving their goals.
    Icon Image
    Implementation of Your Plan
    Once your plan is approved, Our team helps you implement your plan by recommending world-class investment managers that are most appropriate for your needs, complement each other and work toward the goals we have established. We also coordinate strategies with your other professional advisors to help make sure we are working as a team for your benefit.
    Icon Image
    Ongoing Portfolio Review
    Our clients enjoy regular progress reviews when we review investment performance and assess progress in the context of your evolving needs and stage of life. Of course, since goals tend to change as time goes on we often revisit this entire process to make sure we are on track.

Tax Efficient Strategies

Here at Morgan Stanley, we strive to simplify complex financial ideas so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future. We want to provide our clients with as many resources as possible so they can stay informed about the latest market trends, outlooks, and breakdowns. The links below provide detailed analysis on interesting topics that are affecting the finance and business worlds.

    Icon Image
    How to Access Your Tax Forms

    How to Access Your Tax Forms

    1. Log into your account via Morgan Stanley Online
    2. Click the Accounts tab
    3. Select the Documents tab
    4. Go to the Statement drop-down tab
    5. Select Tax Documents and download them
    Click Here to Log In to Morgan Stanley Online
    Icon Image
    5 Steps that May Reduce Taxes on Your Income and Portfolio

    Minimizing tax liabilities in your portfolio can play a key role in helping you build wealth over the long run.

    Click to see here
    Icon Image
    Your Guide to Tax-Efficient Planning

    Consider these smart tax strategies for your financial plan.

    Click to see here
    Icon Image
    Morgan Stanley Online & MS Mobile

    The Morgan Stanley Mobile App provides clients with access to their accounts in just a few taps. Enjoy features such as eAuthorizations, eDelivery and Total Wealth View.

    Morgan Stanley Online

Our dedicated team provides services and capabilities that are essential to your organization.

My team is fully staffed to provide financial advisory services for 401(k) and 403(b) plans. We have the capability and knowledge to assist plan sponsors with the plan design; investment selection and monitoring; and prepare retirement education meetings for plan participants.

    Icon Image
    Enhancing Your Plan

    Plan Review: Assess existing plan features and Make recommendations.

    Plan Benchmarks: Provide plan design benchmarks and Fee benchmarks.

    Industry Updates: White papers Surveys, Regulatory and Legislative Updates, and Quarterly Plan Sponsor Newsletter.

    Washington Update Newsletter
    Icon Image
    Aligning Employee Strategies with Long-Term Objectives

    Our team has access to resources and materials that help participants become informed with investment decisions, such as educational brochures, Asset Allocation Models, and Asset Allocation questionnaires.

    Workplace Changes are Here to Stay
    Icon Image
    Morgan Stanley at Work

    We believe there's no better investment your company can make than in your employees. When they work at their best, so does your business.

    That's why Morgan Stanley at Work delivers workplace financial solutions that can help employees build financial confidence and help you attract and retain top talent.

    Click Here to Learn More

Tools Built for You

As our client, you'll benefit from access to a comprehensive suite of digital resources. Our expertise in technology and innovation enables us to integrate these tools into your financial plan to enhance its effectiveness. With state-of-the-art cybersecurity, tax-efficient planning, and risk assessment platforms, we can continually reassess your strategy and optimize performance.

    Icon Image
    Morgan Stanley Online

    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.

    Register for Morgan Stanley Online Today
    Icon Image
    Total Tax 365

    Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax return potential and help keep more of what you earn.

    Learn More
    Icon Image
    eDelivery

    Sign up for eDelivery today and start receiving email notifications as soon as your account documents are available on Morgan Stanley Online or the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It's quick, convenient & secure.

    Enroll Today
    Icon Image
    Total Wealth View

    When life gets hectic, managing finances can be a low priority. Total Wealth View simplifies this by providing a single platform to track investments, cash flow, assets, and net worth. This seamless integration with your Morgan Stanley Online account and LifeView or GPS gives your Advisor a comprehensive view of your entire financial profile, making it easier than ever to keep track of your finances.

    Click Here to Learn More
    Icon Image
    Financial Planning

    A variety of planning-related tools—including our award-winning Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView—which enable us to provide a single, comprehensive snapshot of your finances and adapt a wealth plan to your ever-changing life demands and modify goals as needed.

    Morgan Stanley Goals-Based Wealth Management
    Icon Image
    Online Security Center

    Protecting your online security is our top priority at Morgan Stanley. We proactively defend our systems and monitor the threat landscape to help anticipate issues before they arise and respond appropriately when they do. Learn about our extensive security measures, resources, and idea in this constantly evolving landscape.

    Start Here

WORKPLACE FINANCIAL BENEFITS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

Our mission is to help your company elevate your workplace financial benefits—helping you to attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end solutions support your company and employees at any stage of growth through a powerful combination of modern technology, insightful guidance, and dedicated service.

    Equity Solutions

    Equity ownership is a powerful motivator. Streamline equity management through our leading-edge technology and provide global audit-ready reporting and insights, alongside customizable participant experiences to engage and educate your employees on how to make the most of their benefits. Our global solutions support private and public companies at any stage of growth.

    • Equity Administration and Financial Reporting
    • Liquidity Events
    • 409A Valuation Services and Cap Table Management

    Learn more
    Retirement

    For your employees, retirement is more than a date in the future—it's a milestone that takes time, hard work, and the right tools. Through our consultative process, we strive to assist with the management of your fiduciary responsibilities and risk, simplify plan management, and help you improve retirement readiness for your employees.

    • Defined Contribution Consulting
    • Solutions-Oriented Plans
    • Fiduciary Investment Oversight

    Learn more
    Deferred Compensation

    Access a range of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plan services or pick the ones that best fit your needs. We provide recordkeeping and plan design, portfolio construction services, and plan education for your executive talent. We help you determine the appropriate plan design and inform a funding strategy through a needs-based assessment and consultative approach.

    Services include:

    • Recordkeeping and Plan Design
    • Portfolio Construction
    • Wealth Management Services
    Learn more
    Executive Services

    Our dedicated team provides concierge-level support for your executives' equity compensation plans, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, so helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty:

    • Equity Compensation Services
    • Equity Award Analysis
    • Specialized Solutions
    Learn more
    Saving and Giving

    Saving and Giving benefits can make a real difference in your employees' lives as they can support the things that matter most to them—like saving for education and repaying student loans. Show that you are committed to your employees' priorities with leading-edge solutions that help them chart a path toward financial well-being.

    • College Savings
    • Student Loan Repayment and Refinancing
    • Charitable Giving
    Learn more
    Financial Wellness

    We offer Financial Wellness with every solution we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and guidance, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of your employees and empower their financial journey at every stage. Give your employees the confidence to take charge of their finances.

    • Financial Education
    • Digital Tools
    • Financial Guidance

    Learn more

Location

8300 Norman Center Dr
Ste 1150
Bloomington, MN 55437
US
Direct:
(952) 921-1900(952) 921-1900

Meet The Beacon Ridge Group

About Nathan S Hildre

Nate Hildre is a seasoned Financial Advisor with over 20 years of experience in the Financial Services industry. As a valued member of The Beacon Ridge Group at Morgan Stanley, Nate brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his clients. Holding the prestigious designations of Corporate Retirement Planning Specialist CRPS®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor CRPC®, and Qualified Plan Financial Consultant QPFC, Nate is dedicated to helping his clients make informed financial decisions that positively impact their lives.

Nate’s focus is on retirement plan consulting, where he customizes plans for clients to help accumulate and manage their assets for a comfortable and secure retirement. In addition to working with individual clients, he also provides financial advisory services for 401(k) and 403(b) plans. Nate assists plan sponsors with plan design, investment selection and monitoring, and education of plan participants. Whether working with individuals or corporate retirement plans, Nate utilizes the vast resources of Morgan Stanley to help provide best-in-class solutions and services.

A proud graduate of the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Managerial Finance and Corporate Accounting, Nate has always been driven to help individuals and families secure their financial futures. As a dedicated financial advisor, he takes great pride in helping his clients achieve their goals and live the lives they desire.

Nate and his wife Ali reside in Lake Elmo with their daughter, Hattie, and son, Hayes. In his spare time, Nate enjoys golf, cooking, and traveling.

Honors & Awards:
Named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2024

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2024)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/22 - 6/30/23.
Securities Agent: KS, SD, MO, FL, AZ, NV, NJ, MD, IN, IL, VA, SC, OH, MS, ID, CO, CA, TX, WI, NY, MI, MA, DC, TN, OR, NC, ND, IA, WY, PA, MT, MN, GA, WA, NE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1290513

About David Chisholm

David Chisholm is a Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager and co-founder of The Beacon Ridge Group who leverages more than 25 years of experience in helping high net worth individuals manage their wealth through tailored financial planning strategies. David brings fresh perspectives by staying current with market trends to continually deliver best in class ideas for his clients' portfolios. He provides personalized service, transparency, and a client-centric approach that give each individual client the tools and confidence needed to navigate a challenging financial world.

Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor in 2007, David spent 13 years as a trader, trading equities, fixed income (corporate bonds), options and preferred stocks. David has earned Morgan Stanley’s Portfolio Manager designation, qualifying him to utilize additional money management tools and resources on behalf of clients who would prefer to delegate ongoing portfolio management decisions to their financial advisor. David additionally holds a B.B. degree in Finance from the University of Minnesota graduate.

For 13 years running David has been selected by the Twin Cities Business and Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazines to receive the Five Star Wealth Manager Award, recognizing financial professional who provide exceptional service based on research with peers, firms, consumers and regulatory sources.

David and his wife, Lori, are outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy hiking, running, golfing and exploring new places.



*2012-2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012-2024)
These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:

2024 Award - 3/13/23 – 09/29/23
2023 Award - 03/14/22 – 10/18/22
2022 Award - 3/29/21 – 10/8/21
2021 Award - 3/30/20 – 10/23/20
2020 Award - 3/1/19 – 10/25/19
2019 Award - 3/23/18 – 10/23/18
2018 Award – 2/23/17 – 10/13/17
2017 Award – 2/25/16 – 10/14/16
2016 Award – 4/17/15 – 10/14/15
2015 Award – 4/17/14 – 10/14/14
2014 Award – 4/14/13 – 10/14/13
2013 Award – 4/17/12 – 10/14/12
2012 award – 4/17/11 – 10/14/11

https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
Securities Agent: NY, MN, MT, ID, WI, MA, GA, SC, NV, FL, TX, ND, CO, OR, KY, AL, TN, OH, NJ, IL, DC, CA, AZ, PA, NE, MO, WY, WA, NC, IN, KS, IA, MS, VA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1443741

About Me

Denise Rohrick is a First Vice President, Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
(CFP®) and partner in The Beacon Ridge Group at Morgan Stanley. With more than 25 years of experience, Denise focuses on providing personalized and comprehensive wealth management services to business owners, corporate executives, retired individuals and families with challenging and complex financial situations.
Using a disciplined, goals-based approach to wealth management, Denise works closely with her clients’ legal and tax professionals to help ensure that her recommended portfolio management and other strategies are designed to help produce the desired investment results. Her strong knowledge of the capital markets along with a holistic approach to include all aspects of a client’s financial life, gives clients the confidence and expertise needed to negotiate not only market changes but also financial challenges that may occur throughout their lives. Denise believes that every aspect of her job revolves around the goal of providing her clients greater confidence to enjoy every stage of their lives.

A graduate of the University of North Dakota, Denise was born in ND and moved to Minnesota after college. She currently lives in Golden Valley with her pug, Oliver.

Outside of the office, Denise enjoys all things outdoors as well as reading, acrylic painting, gardening, cooking and working out. An avid supporter of the US military, Denise donates time and money to military causes, and she has been a member of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation’s Eagle Claw Society since 2015.
Securities Agent: FL, CA, OR, VA, OH, IA, WA, TX, TN, NE, WI, PA, ND, MT, CO, SC, MO, IN, MA, KS, IL, GA, NJ, NC, AZ, NY, MS, MN, DC, WY, NV, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2554451

About Scott Munro

Scott is a Financial Advisor and Charted Financial Analyst, the Charted Financial Analyst designation.

His professional focus lies in creating and maintaining long-term financial plans that are carefully tailored to support transparency, proper diversification, and tax efficiency. Scott utilizes the full range of global resources offered by Morgan Stanley through close collaboration with divisions such as Private Banking, and Estate Planning.

Scott is responsible for leveraging the resources and intellectual capital of the Global Investment Committee team to select Investment Managers that align with both our clients' objectives and Morgan Stanley's economic and Capital Market research. Using one of the industry's largest databases of manager analytics and investment statistics, he enables the Group to implement a highly disciplined and objective process to Manager Selection and Portfolio Construction. He also assists with performance monitoring and reporting.

Scott is a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he was a member of the varsity hockey team. He lives in Edina Minnesota with his family and is a member of CPC Church. Scott is also an active member of the Charted Financial Analyst CFA society of Minnesota.
Securities Agent: OK, NV, ND, NM, MO, WI, OR, NY, NJ, CO, VA, TX, NE, MN, IA, HI, DC, IN, IL, DE, TN, SD, NH, CT, SC, ID, CA, AZ, AL, MI, RI, MD, KS, GA, FL, PA, OH, NC, MT, MS, MA, WA, UT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative

About Sara Brettingen

Sara has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015, collaborating with her team to deliver financial planning, performance reporting, and 401(k) management services to clients. With experience in financial services and a focus on 401(k) plan management, Sara supports plan design, implementation, and ongoing administration. Her proactive approach helps to ensure clients can maximize their retirement benefits while adhering to regulatory requirements.

A graduate of North Dakota State University, Sara resides in the Twin Cities with her husband and family. She loves experiencing all the seasons in Minnesota, and in her spare time she enjoys urban homesteading, indoor gardening and supporting her active family.

If you have questions about 401(k) plans or would like to learn more about Morgan Stanley, Sara is ready to guide you every step of the way.

About Hannah Spasojevic

Hannah has been serving clients with insight and commitment since joining the firm in 2019. With a career spanning financial and customer service roles since 2010, she brings a comprehensive understanding of client needs and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Hannah holds a degree in Business Management and maintains both the Series 7 General Securities License and the Series 66 License, equipping her with the knowledge and credentials to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Hannah resides in the Twin Cities with her husband and family. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, getting lost in a good book, and exploring the great outdoors.

*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

This is a video content

Equity Compensation

Helping you make the most of your equity awards and better understand how it may fit into your your larger financial picture – today and tomorrow.

  • Vesting events
  • Option expirations
  • Restricted stock units
  • Tax implications

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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
Article Image

A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

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
Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
Article Image

Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty

When it comes to investing, even the most savvy of us fall prey to bias and emotional trades. So what triggers should you watch for?

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
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
Article Image

529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

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
Article Image

Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving
Article Image

Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving

There's more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here's one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
Article Image

The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.

Retirement for Plan Sponsors

End-to-End Services, Made Simple:
We can provide the tools and guidance to help you manage a retirement plan.
  • Plan Evaluation
  • Investment Management
  • Plan Management Support
  • Plan Participant Education
Small Business Retirement Plans
Article Image

Small Business Retirement Plans

Learn about retirement plans for smaller businesses and how to select the right type for you and your employees. Compare SEP or SIMPLE IRAs vs 401(k)s.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The Beacon Ridge Group today.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

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 Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

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.

Awards Disclosures | Morgan Stanley
CRC 4665150 (8/2025)