My Story and Services

As your Financial Advisor, I can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, I can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Securities Agent: AZ, NY, MT, MI, HI, OR, KY, UT, PA, MO, LA, AL, OK, MD, IL, MN, OH, WI, MA, TX, FL, VA, TN, IN, GA, WA, SC, NV, NJ, KS, NC, CO, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1273002
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INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU

Goals you set today will evolve over time. My process is designed to evolve with your goals and with the changing circumstances of your life. Holistic in its approach, my planning process will encompass all the elements of your financial and personal life, making sure they align with your current and future goals.

Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, as well as decades of industry experience, I can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals.
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    Spending & Budgeting Tool
    One way to manage savings is by using Morgan Stanley's Spending and Budgeting tool. This tool helps advisors monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts it also tracks spending patterns and produces an income and expense analysis to help clients achieve their goals by adjusting their spending behavior when necessary.
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    Goals Planning System (GPS)
    Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley's own integrated planning tool. Build on the Firm's intellectual capital and capabilities. GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is "On Track" to achieving their financial goals.
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    Aladdin - Portfolio Risk Tool
    The Portfolio Risk Platform integrates the leading risk analytics engine into Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's platform to improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of the end to end risk management process for the Firm and our Clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Financially Fit
    Morgan Stanley Financially Fit is a program for you and your family, available from your Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor. Whether you’re teaching your children to make a budget today or helping them develop skills to manage wealth in the future, we know how difficult it can be
    to educate and inspire the youth of a new generation to become financially responsible adults.
    Through an innovative online financial education program—designed for children in grade four all the way into adulthood—this program introduces important financial concepts.
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Our Core Strengths

Smart wealth management begins and ends with tailored service and attention to detail. We enjoy working with families who seek the same kind of long-term, fully engaged relationships we value and who appreciate the following attributes we believe set us apart from other advisors.
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    Personal Relationships
    We are dedicated to building deep and caring relationships with you and your family. The bond we form is fundamental to our mission and it is our hope that it spans generations. Our goal is to be the last financial advisory team you will ever need.
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    Investment Excellence
    Investment strategy is one of the most critical services we provide. We leverage our experience and relationships to source innovative strategies from the most knowledgeable investment minds in the business. As an individual investor, you benefit from the market insights and rigorous due diligence that drive our institutional relationships. We also have extensive experience with the Firm’s Alternatives platform and share our insights with you.
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    Disciplined Process
    From planning to execution, every step of our results-driven process is designed to ensure a clear and consistent experience for every client. As the adage goes: “The devil is in the details.” We are committed to being your single point of contact for all things financial. Our detailed process begins with a thorough financial plan to understand your goals, dreams and concerns, which in turn, drives the solutions needed for your customized wealth management plan.
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    Total Wealth Management
    Retirement assets, equity compensation and insurance policies should not be managed as separate entities, but as vital components of your overall financial picture. As an experienced financial advisory team, we take a holistic approach to wealth management. All of your assets – including the benefits you receive from your employer – will be integrated to help ensure they are working together to meet your overall goals.

Client Service Team

    Kathy Walraven - Portfolio Associate
    Phone:
    (989) 791-7689(989) 791-7689
    Email:kathleen.walraven@ms.com

Location

4760 Fashion Square Blvd
Saginaw, MI 48604
US
Direct:
(989) 791-7692(989) 791-7692
Toll-Free:
(800) 334-4499(800) 334-4499
Fax:
(989) 791-7699(989) 791-7699
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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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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
2025 Midyear Economic Outlook: A Widespread Deceleration
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2025 Midyear Economic Outlook: A Widespread Deceleration

Global growth is likely to slow in 2025 and 2026 as the shock of higher U.S. tariffs crimps demand around the world.

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
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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
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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
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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.
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