About Eric Chandler

Eric N. Chandler is a Portfolio Manager and Branch Manager who has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Eric focuses on his client's success in their financial lives, primarily working with entrepreneurs and executives. Eric and his partner Greg Talpey formed The Tidewater Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.

As a Portfolio Manager, Eric helps create tax-efficient portfolios, seeking long-term capital appreciation and consistent cash flow growth. Eric collaborates with his clients to help address their individual and group planning, investment, and banking needs. Working to ensure the right decision is made for them and their family.

Eric is a Michigan Native growing up on a farm in the small town of Lennon. Eric had roles within operation management and was a realtor prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Early on, he worked in his family's small business in Port Huron, which fueled his passion to work with small business owners. His main goal is to help simplify client's financial lives by setting clear goals and developing a roadmap to their success.

Eric resides in Chesterfield. In his spare time, Eric is an active member of the Catholic Church, enjoys playing golf, riding motorcycles, spending time with family and friends, spending time on the water, fishing, and scuba diving. Eric has been a certified scuba diver since he was a child and has enjoyed diving in many wonderful places.
Services Include
Securities Agent: WA, WY, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WI, WV, AK, DC, DE, IA, ID, KS, LA, MA, ME, MO, MS, ND, NH, NM, NV, OK, OR, PR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VI, VT; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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The Portfolio Management Process

Individuals are experiencing life through various stages and managing your investment strategy can become a full-time endeavor. This complex process can be exhausting demanding time, resources, and insight. In this situation, collaborating with an experience Financial Advisor can aid in accessing the necessary tools and experience so you can make informed decisions, increase your potential earnings, and help you achieve your financial goals.

When you collaborate with me, you can expect a process that:
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    Establishing Financial Goals:
    Helping you design financial strategies that includes your objectives, time horizon, liquidity needs and risk tolerance.
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    Developing Your Investment Strategy:
    Formulating a strategy that can help you achieve increased potential returns and help reduce risk.
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    Investment Selection:
    Utilizing extensive resources by Morgan Stanley to select investments that can fit your strategy
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    Monitoring Your Portfolio:
    Reviewing the performance of your investments to help ensure they’re following the strategy and adjusting the portfolio based on your evolving needs and circumstance.
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    Want to Know More:
    Understand the benefits of collaborating with Morgan Stanley for your portfolio management needs by reading our comprehensive brochure.
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    Portfolio Risk Platform:
    Collaborating with Morgan Stanley grants you access to the Portfolio Risk Platform, providing comprehensive risk assessment and reporting capabilities across various asset classes and security types for effective monitoring and management of risk.

Our Clients

I enjoying helping people just like you, in all stages of life.

I understand that your specific circumstances may require unique solutions. No problem: I’ll work with you to develop detailed wealth plans and concrete strategies.
My satisfied clients include:
  • Business owners (including family businesses)
  • Corporate executives
  • High-net-worth young investors
  • Mid-career professionals and their families
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Seniors near or in retirement

Upcoming Firm Events

We hope you will join us for this upcoming event.

U.S. Policy Pulse: Trump 2.0 and the Markets

DATE: February 25, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. ET

Join Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer, Lisa Shalett, on Tuesday, February 25, for a conversation with Chief Economic Strategist and Global Head of Thematic and Macro Investing, Ellen Zentner, and Head of U.S. Public Policy, Monica Guerra, on the top policy and regulatory actions that could impact investors in the months ahead.

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A Financial Plan For You

Our wealth management process begins with you, your investment objectives, and financial goals. Your goals can change through various circumstances in your life, and I believe a focused plan should follow each moment.

We understand that navigating the current market environment can be daunting. My mission is to make the complexities of the market simple so you can be empowered to make confident financial decisions and to secure your financial future.
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    Personalize:
    Our approach is to understand your unique needs and goals so our team can design an exclusive strategy. We are committed to providing personalize guidance and support to help you achieve financial success.
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    Adaptable:
    The markets and your goals will change so we adjust your plan to stay on track.
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    Comprehensive:
    Our suite of investment products and services are design to help you meet your financial needs.
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    Financial Planning Brochure:
    Would you like to learn more? Gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of collaborating with Morgan Stanley for your portfolio management needs by reading our comprehensive brochure.
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    Spending and Budgeting Tool:
    In collaboration with us, you gain access to Morgan Stanley's robust Spending and Budgeting tool, designed to provide you with insights into your cash flows across various internal and external accounts. It tracks spending patterns and produces an income and expense analysis to help you achieve your goals by adjusting your spending behavior when necessary.
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    GPS:
    Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley’s own integrated planning tool. Built 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.

Location

1108 North Main Street
Rochester, MI 48307
US
Direct:
(248) 218-8220(248) 218-8220
Toll-Free:
(877) 407-2707(877) 407-2707
Fax:
(248) 740-9530(248) 740-9530

Meet My Team

About Peter Samurkas

Peter Samurkas is a Registered Client Service Associate who has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022. Peter works with Eric N. Chandler and Greg Talpey as a part of the Tidewater Group where he provides client service and support to their book of business. He graduated from Oakland University in 2021 with his Bachelor of Science in Finance and he currently has his Series 66 license.

Peter resides in the city of Utica, Michigan. His interest in finance started when he was a child learning valuable lessons from his father on the subject. Working at a restaurant as a student instilled in him the importance of client interaction in any industry. He has a strong passion for giving back to the community. In his spare time, Peter is an active member of the Eagle Scouts, a member of the axe throwing league, enjoys cooking, and spending time with his cats, Jax and Annabelle.

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Kristopher Johnson

Kristopher Johnson is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Michigan and Ohio.

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.

Kristopher began his career in financial services in 2008 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banking Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He also served as a Wealth Management Lending Officer and Sales Trainer at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Kristopher is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, where he received his Masters of Business Administration in Finance. He lives in Rochester, Michigan with his wife. Outside of the office, Kristopher enjoys exercising, watching sports, volunteering with local organizations, and spending time with family and friends.
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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
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

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 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

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.

Mosaic

Explore ideas and inspiration with captivating, original lifestyle stories created exclusively for Morgan Stanley clients.
A Change of Greenery
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A Change of Greenery

Houseplants add oxygen, flair, and warmth year-round, and the right one in the right space can do just as much for a room as any painting or side table.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Eric N Chandler today.
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