Eric Weider
Market Manager, Executive Director
Phone:
(425) 202-0622(425) 202-0622
Morgan Stanley
Kirkland Branch Office
You define success, we help you achieve it
4000 Carillon Point
Ste 600
Kirkland, WA 98033
US
Branch:
(425) 455-8000(425) 455-8000
Toll-Free:
(800) 733-6650(800) 733-6650
Branch Manager
Eric J. WeiderPhone:
(425) 202-0622(425) 202-0622
About Morgan Stanley Kirkland Branch
At Morgan Stanley’s Kirkland office, we believe success is measured by growth for the advisors we serve, the clients they serve, and the communities we share. Our role is to connect every advisor and team in our branch to the firm’s specialists and capabilities so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients and make a lasting impact locally.
We proudly support a diverse, high-performing community of 40+ advisors and their teams, helping them translate Morgan Stanley’s capabilities into practical, client-ready solutions. We focus on enabling advisors to deepen relationships, expand their practices, and serve clients with the confidence that comes from being backed by a global firm and a local team committed to service.
We believe growth includes strengthening the communities where we live and work. We’re proud to support Olive Crest and Hopelink through ongoing giving and volunteer engagement, helping strengthen children, families, and neighbors across our region.
We proudly support a diverse, high-performing community of 40+ advisors and their teams, helping them translate Morgan Stanley’s capabilities into practical, client-ready solutions. We focus on enabling advisors to deepen relationships, expand their practices, and serve clients with the confidence that comes from being backed by a global firm and a local team committed to service.
We believe growth includes strengthening the communities where we live and work. We’re proud to support Olive Crest and Hopelink through ongoing giving and volunteer engagement, helping strengthen children, families, and neighbors across our region.
Services Provided
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote1
- Cash Management SolutionsFootnote2
- Family Mission Statements
- Insurance ServicesFootnote3
- International Investing
- Investing with ImpactFootnote4
- Legacy PlanningFootnote5
- Lending SolutionsFootnote6
- Long-term Care InsuranceFootnote7
- Maintaining Cash Flow
- Next Generation EducationFootnote8
- Philanthropic GoalsFootnote9
- Portfolio Management
- Retirement PlanningFootnote10
- Saving for CollegeFootnote11
- Succession PlanningFootnote12
- Traditional Investments
Our Team at Morgan Stanley Kirkland Branch
Ray Sich
First Vice President, Risk Officer
Phone:
(425) 202-0625(425) 202-0625
Ozzy Demir
Business Service Officer
Phone:
(425) 202-9971(425) 202-9971
Natasha Schaefer
Branch Administrator
Phone:
(425) 467-3119(425) 467-3119
About Eric Weider
Eric is an Executive Director and Market Manager, leading the Eastside Market (Kirkland, Bellevue, and Clarkston) within the Washington Market. A former Financial Advisor and long-time field leader, he focuses on helping advisors grow by strengthening client retention, accelerating business development, and building high-performing teams through recruiting, coaching, and day-to-day partnership.
Before joining Morgan Stanley, Eric held leadership roles at UBS and Merrill Lynch, including Market Director, with responsibilities spanning branch and regional management. Earlier in his career, he began in the markets as an arbitrage trader in in Cincinnati and later Chicago, before building his foundation as a Financial Advisor.
Eric earned a B.S. in Finance and International Business from the University of Cincinnati. He mentors military veterans through American Corporate Partners (ACP) and is deeply committed to community involvement - regularly volunteering and encouraging volunteering across his branches. He is married with three children and enjoys running, hiking, backpacking, skiing, fishing, and travel.
Before joining Morgan Stanley, Eric held leadership roles at UBS and Merrill Lynch, including Market Director, with responsibilities spanning branch and regional management. Earlier in his career, he began in the markets as an arbitrage trader in in Cincinnati and later Chicago, before building his foundation as a Financial Advisor.
Eric earned a B.S. in Finance and International Business from the University of Cincinnati. He mentors military veterans through American Corporate Partners (ACP) and is deeply committed to community involvement - regularly volunteering and encouraging volunteering across his branches. He is married with three children and enjoys running, hiking, backpacking, skiing, fishing, and travel.
Branch Address
4000 Carillon Point
Ste 600
Kirkland, WA 98033
US
Branch:
(425) 455-8000(425) 455-8000
Toll-Free:
(800) 733-6650(800) 733-6650
1Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
3Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
4The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
10When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
11Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
12Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
The investments and products listed may not be appropriate for all investors. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments or products, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment or product will depend upon an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
© 2025 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
3Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
4The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
10When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
11Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
12Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
The investments and products listed may not be appropriate for all investors. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments or products, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment or product will depend upon an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
© 2025 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
Awards Disclosures | Morgan Stanley
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