Midwest Market Office

Angelo Provenza is an Executive Director and Market Executive for the Midwest Market; he is an industry veteran with over 22 years of experience. Angelo’s career in wealth management began in 1998 as a Financial Advisor with PaineWebber in Houston, TX. He spent seven years as a financial advisor before moving into various Sales Management roles culminating in a Regional Sales role in Chicago. In 2007, Angelo assumed leadership of his first branch for UBS in the Milwaukee suburbs.

Angelo joined Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2011 where he had ultimate responsibility for two branches in the western and northern suburbs of Milwaukee. These two offices had over 60 FAs with a combined revenue over $55M. In July of 2020, Angelo was given the opportunity to return to the state of his Alma Mater and lead the Iowa/Nebraska Complex.

Growing up outside of Denver, CO. in the suburb of Aurora, Angelo matriculated at Iowa State University where he attended on a football scholarship. He received his B.S. from Iowa State and went on to acquire his MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He now resides in Clive with his wife, Lendie and their five children, Michael, Tony, Sophia, Anna, and Mia. In his free time Angelo has a passion for the outdoors, especially hunting and golf, and also enjoys reading American history.

Jon Brinckerhoff is the Associate Market Manager for the Midwest Market. Jon works with financial advisors to support the growth of their businesses, while assisting the Complex Manager with the day-to-day operations of the business. Prior to his current position, Jon held the Business Development Manager title for Morgan Stanley in Denver, CO.

Jon earned his BS in Accounting from the University of Denver. He brings 15 years of financial services experience to the position and has spent the last 7 years with Morgan Stanley. Jon currently resides in Des Moines, IA and enjoys golfing, skiing, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.

Tiffany began her career in the financial industry at Morgan Stanley in Chicago as a Regional Marketing Associate with the Investment Management group. She held that position for eight years before leaving to stay home with her children. She is currently back at Morgan Stanley and holds the position of Iowa/Nebraska Complex Administrator.

Tiffany received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa. She resides in Clive, Iowa with her husband and five children.

I joined Morgan Stanley in April 2021, as a Business Service Officer. I have been a Complex MBSO since September of 2021. I started my career in Financial Services as an intern in college. After graduating I became a Sales Assistant, which is the role that I became registered in. I have served as a Branch Operations Manager, Auditor, Risk Analyst and Supervision Director through the twenty years of my career. I currently hold the Series 7, 66, 9, 10 & 24.

I live in St. Louis with my significant other, Mike, and our two dogs. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and finding new hobbies. I recently took up scuba diving, including a certification as a mine diver.

Anna Steele began her career in the financial industry in 1999 as a client service associate with the Lincoln Nebraska Smith Barney office. Over the years she has served as a Consulting Group Analyst, Branch Administrator, Complex Risk Officer and was promoted to her current role, First Vice President Senior Complex Risk Officer, in May 2013.

Anna earned a BA in Psychology from Marian University as well as her master’s degree in legal studies from the University of Nebraska Law School.

Eric Townsend is the Lead Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley's Wealth Management offices in Iowa and Nebraska. 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 received a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from the University of Texas at Dallas.

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Greg Cole is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management branches in the Mid America Market. Greg began his career in financial services in 1999. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2011, Greg was a Regional Banking Consultant for the St.

Louis Market and Greater Missouri Complex at Wells Fargo Advisors. Greg has also worked as an Area Manager with JP Morgan Chase and was a Senior Mortgage Consultant in the Smith Barney division at CitiMortgage. Greg graduated from Rockhurst University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He and his family currently reside in O’Fallon, Missouri.

EJ Lillwitz, First Vice President, joined Morgan Stanley in 2014 as a Risk Officer. Having started her career as a Receptionist with a competitor firm in 2006, she has held various roles in the industry on her path to her current position. EJ attended the University of Iowa obtaining a BA in Anthropology, Certificate in American Indian Native Studies and a Spanish Minor. EJ’s background allows her to approach her current role as Risk Officer, from a unique perspective.

EJ lives in Polk City with her husband, their 2 children and 2 dogs. The Lillwitz family stays busy with kid’s activities including football and softball, but can most often be found at an ice rink watching or participating in a hockey game.