

DKT Cornerstone Group at Morgan Stanley

Our Mission Statement
About Us
The DKT Cornerstone Group's mission is to try to make your lifetime goals and dreams happen. What that means to you is that you actively participate in designing the financial life you've dreamed of and we help you accomplish it. Knowing exactly what your goals are and helping you identify them is just as important as the strategy used to try to achieve them.
In four stages, we assist you in uncovering the different aspect of your wealth by engaging you in purpose driven conversation. We get to know your way of thinking about money, discover what's important to you, put your unique plan into action and make necessary course corrections along the way. Your wealth isn't just about your money and possessions it's about accomplishing your goals and living your dreams. Our process gives you comfort knowing you have someone guiding you.
We are passionate about shaping lifetime goals and dreams of our clients and look forward to sharing that passion with you.
WORKING WITH YOU
In four stages, we assist you in uncovering the different aspect of your wealth by engaging you in purpose driven conversation. We get to know your way of thinking about money, discover what's important to you, put your unique plan into action and make necessary course corrections along the way. Your wealth isn't just about your money and possessions – it's about accomplishing your goals and living your dreams.
Our process gives you comfort knowing you have someone guiding you. We are passionate about shaping lifetime goals and dreams of our clients and look forward to sharing that passion with you.

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Meet DKT Cornerstone Group
About Daniel T Younglove
I realize there are many dynamics to financial planning. Through years of experience, I have learned that knowing a client’s goals and helping to prioritize them is just as important as the strategy that is used to attain them. My greatest moments as an advisor are when I get to share in the excitement of a client achieving financial goals such as: early retirement, watching their children or grandchildren graduate from college or buying a second home. By implementing customized financial plans, it has given me a great feeling of satisfaction to know that I was there to guide our clients over the years.
• Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley since 1994
• Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager
• Financial Planning Specialist
• Financial Advisor at Prudential Securities 1992
• B.S Finance, emphasis in Accounting, Northern Illinois University
Dan and his wife Jaclyn have four children: Kaleigh Sue, Cole, Harleigh Ann, and Presleigh Joy. When Dan is not spending his time with family, he also enjoys mountain biking and golfing. Volunteering is also important to Dan and Jaclyn. They both have participated in missionary work in Mexico and have been mentors for underprivileged children.
NMLS#: 1282537
CA Insurance License #: 0E27657
About Kristin Kotsakis
This God given ability has made the work I do for my clients so satisfying that I find the best part of my career and daily activity is helping people get through the complexities of planning for their retirement and their future. By analyzing and implementing investment strategies, I help clients organize and simplify their long-term plans.
My team and I have in-depth conversations to learn about our clients’ lives, family, values, goals, and dreams. We create lasting relationships with our clients and their families, and work with their CPA and attorney, to coordinate and deliver the entire planning process.
• Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley since 2009
• Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®, College of Financial Planning
• Prior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Northern Trust Securities, Inc.
• B.B.A. International Business and Language Area Studies, St. Norbert College
Kristin, her husband Tom, and daughter Alexis live in St. Charles, IL. Kristin’s interests include fishing, boating, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
NMLS#: 1290473
AR Insurance License #: 2184594
About Timothy Sjostrom
These life experiences and a deep faith in God lead me as I provide a candid approach to financial counsel that our clients expect, through truth and honesty, as we follow the Golden Rule together to: “Do unto others as you would have them do to you.” I serve our clients and do for them what they cannot do for themselves, by uncovering blind spots in their plans and sharing success stories from other client engagements.
Our team engages in financial planning by asking more than just the financial questions of ‘what do you have?’ We get to know what created our client’s relationship with money and what really is important in their life. We begin with the end in mind and work back to what needs to be accomplished today to affect the client’s life plan. Working closely with our client’s other professional advisors; estate planning attorney and CPA, along the way.
• Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley and predecessors since 2005
• Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager
• Prior Private Banking and Wealth Management career at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management
• Bachelor of Business Degree, emphasis in Finance, Western Illinois University
Tim and his wife, Luanne, live in St. Charles and have three married children and eight grandchildren. When Tim is not spending time with family or babysitting, he and Luanne enjoy traveling. They both have spent their adult lives coaching, serving in church ministries, and going on and supporting mission trips and organizations.
NMLS#: 1517458
AR Insurance License #: 2124350
About Maureen D. Wright
There is no greater blessing in life than having a family to love and support. One of the most stressful dynamics in a family can be their finances. I strive to offer an increased confort level so they can be more present with their family.
I take the time to really connect with my clients by listening to their stories, uncovering their motivators, and zoning in on their values. Having this insight into my client's lives allows me and my team to design and implement a financial plan that supports a lifestyle that excites them.
• Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley since 2023
• Prior Financial Advisor at Huber Financial Advisors, acquired by Savant Wealth Management in 2020
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®, College of Financial Planning
• Graduated Suma Cum Laude with a B.S. Finance at Illinois State
• University Member of the Women's Swimming & Diving Team at Illinois State University
Maureen, her husband Patrick and two daughters live in Barrington, IL. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, volunteering, golfing, and traveling to St. Simon’s Island, Georgia, to see her parents live their best life in retirement. Maureen is an executive board member of the Barrington Junior Women's Club since 2022.
NMLS#: 2540419
About Shannon Druley
The favorite part of my role at Morgan Stanley is creating trusting relationships with clients. I enjoy being able to share in the dreams of clients and am honored to be part of the team that supports those dreams coming true. I love interacting with clients on a day-to-day basis and value the trust they place in me when guiding them through an account transaction. Often, we are the first call when a big life event happens. I have the honor of working with clients who are excited to give a gift to a son or daughter, help a grandchild pay for college or finally book the vacation of their dreams. It’s fulfilling to see our clients achieve their goals.
• Registered Client Service Associate at Morgan Stanley and its predecessors since 2005
• Series 7 – General Securities Representative
• Series 66 – Uniformed Combined State Law
• B.A. Communication and Media Studies, St. Norbert College
Shannon and her husband, Kevin, reside in Winfield, IL.. She enjoys spending time with her family (especially her five nieces and nephews) and, yoga, baking, traveling, and playing pickleball with her husband’s nephews and friends. Shannon has coached basketball at the Elementary through High School level over the past 15 years.

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Retirement
- 401(k) Rollovers
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- Retirement plan participants
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Investing
- Asset Management
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- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
Business Planning
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
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