My Story and Services

Joshua Dunn is a Vice President, Financial Advisor, and Senior Portfolio Manager with The Modern Perspective Group at Morgan Stanley. With over a dozen years of experience in the financial services industry, he helps clients realize their vision for the future through goals-driven strategies and comprehensive financial planning.

A 2009 graduate of the University of Mount Union, Joshua first entered the financial services industry as a Personal Banker with PNC Bank that same year. He joined Fifth Third Bank in 2012 as a Licensed Personal Banker and subsequently took on the role of Preferred Program Specialist. In 2015, he fully transitioned into wealth management and became a Vice President and Investment Executive for Fifth Third Securities before coming on board with Morgan Stanley in his current role in 2021.

With the team, Josh focuses on developing customized and comprehensive financial plans for every client. Over the years, he’s helped a wide range of clients reach an even wider range of objectives – from risk management, long-term care planning, and education planning, to life insurance and long-term care planning, cash management, and lending.

Each client has a unique story to tell. That’s why Josh begins his process by listening; by gaining a deep understanding of clients’ needs, goals, and timelines, he’s able to help them step confidently into every chapter of their financial lives. He views his client relationships as a lifelong commitment that must be built on trust, mutual understanding, and ongoing support. He manages every client’s financial plan with the same diligence and dedication that he would any member of his own family.

Born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, Josh moved to Chicago in 2010 and spent over a decade living downtown before recently moving to La Grange Park with his wife Bianca. They travel as often as they can: whether it’s finding a beach for some time in the sun or exploring cities around the country for a concert or sporting event. Of course, there’s plenty of both right here in Chicago, and especially after the last couple years, they make it a point to support local venues and musicians to help keep the arts community thriving. In his free time, Josh also enjoys cycling, playing basketball, working on his tennis serve, and hitting the links for a round of golf. He and Bianca have two dogs – a boxer named Carter and a yorkie named Harry, both of whom have had absolutely zero qualms about the move to the suburbs.
Services Include
Securities Agent: IN, ID, CA, NY, NV, MN, GA, SC, OK, OH, IA, FL, WI, VT, NM, MO, TN, NJ, NE, LA, AK, WA, TX, PA, MA, CO, OR, NC, KY, MI, MD, KS, AZ, IL, CT, VA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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The Values That Drive Us

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Trust. Honesty. Respect. Integrity. Commitment. These five values are the foundation of our team. We strive to embody them in everything we do. Our clients know that, and it’s the reason so many of them have been working with us for decades.
Leaving Your Mark
From creating a “nest egg” for loved ones, to advancing the
efforts of a favorite charitable organization – our clients all want to leave their mark. That’s why we:
• Start to have legacy conversations early on in our relationship so that we can account for your estate plan, charitable giving strategies, etc.
• Coordinate with your network of accountants, attorneys, and other advisors to help provide key investment perspective in the times you need it most
• Meet with your loved ones to help them develop healthy
long-term financial habits
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VALUABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance various aspects of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients. We have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis a
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    Digital Vault
    Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors.

    The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you and your clients to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
    Digital Vault
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    Morgan Stanley Online and MS Mobile
    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity.

    Features Include:

    eAuthorizations: an enhanced way to authorize transactions with one click on Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App

    eDelivery: reduces paper documents sent by mail and can protect your personal information from getting into the hands of identity thieves.

    Managing your everyday finances such as paying bills online, sending money or transferring funds.
    Morgan Stanley Online and MS Mobile
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    Portfolio Risk Platform - Powered by Aladdin
    Portfolio Risk Platform – Powered by Aladdin is a risk management platform that provides comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types.

    This platform provides a holistic view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed.
    Portfolio Risk Platform - Powered by Aladdin
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    Total Wealth View
    The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind.

    Log into Morgan Stanley Online or download the Morgan Stanley Mobile App to link and add external accounts.
    Total Wealth View
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    Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast
    The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond.
    Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast
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    Thoughts On The Market Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
    Thoughts On The Market Podcast
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    Tax Efficient Strategies
    Tax Efficient Strategies
    The tax decisions you make today can help you save for years to come. Consider these smart tax strategies for your financial plan.
    Tax Efficient Strategies
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    2025 Federal Income Tax Tables
    To better assist you with this year's tax filing, please find below the 2025 Tax Tables for your reference.
    2025 Federal Income Tax Tables
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    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
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    Reserved Living and Giving
    Save on travel, dining, holiday gifts and more with Morgan Stanley's Reserved Living and Giving program
    Learn about the benefits

Client Service Team

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    Belinda Y. Castellanos - Portfolio Associate
    Phone:
    (708) 226-5451(708) 226-5451
    Email:Belinda.Castellanos@morganstanley.com
    Belinda provides high level administrative expertise and exceptional service to clients. She works with the team to deliver and manage our wealth management process, creates tailored investment proposals and wealth management reports for our clients. Belinda has dedicated over twenty years to providing outstanding service to clients and continues to build professional relationships.

    Belinda currently resides in the south suburbs of Chicago along with her three children. She loves to cook and spend time with family and friends.
    CA Insurance License #: 4222320
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    Laura Cardinal - Senior Registered Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (847) 291-5631(847) 291-5631
    Email:laura.cardinal@morganstanley.com
    Laura Cardinal is a Senior Registered Client Service Associate with the Modern Perspective Group at Morgan Stanley. She brings over 30 years of experience to the table and is always looking for ways to expand her knowledge base in order to help clients with their financial needs. She joined Morgan Stanley with Steven Howard in 2022 and assists clients with all things administrative including account opening, maintenance and all around problem solving.

    Laura resides in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband and Shih Tzu, Vita. She has two grown sons and in her free time she volunteers at her church, loves to cook, swim, read books and spend as much time as possible with dog, Vita. She is an avid sports fan, with the Chicago Bulls at the top of her list.
    CA Insurance License #: 4296715

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

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    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

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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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

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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 Jordan Hoerter

Jordan Hoerter is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Illinois.

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.

Jordan began his career in financial services in 2010 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2019. Prior to joining the firm, he was Vice President, Private Banker at Associated Bank.

Jordan is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing. He lives in Chicago, Illinois. Jordan donates his time with United Way, Emerging Leaders, Blessings in a Backpack and Junior Achievement. When not in the office, Jordan enjoys running, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with his family.
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About Amy Gross

Amy Gross is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in the Chicago suburbs. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and prospects' financial planning needs.

Amy began her career in financial services in 2009 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to her current position, she worked at Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse as a Senior Registered Associate working with high-net-worth clients on an individual basis and making sure all their financial and operational needs were met.

Amy graduated from Illinois State University and holds her Certified Financial Planner® designation. Amy lives in Brookfield, IL with her husband Garrett, daughter Felicity and son Emmett. Outside of work, Amy enjoys both going to and volunteering at Brookfield Zoo and is a Chicago Zoological Association Associate Board Member. Outside of work she enjoys reading, traveling and exploring new places whenever she can.
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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
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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
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  • 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.

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
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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.
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