Our Story and Services

For us, retirement planning means more than providing our clients with investment advice. It means helping them maintain the financial independence they've worked their whole lives to achieve. It means striving to ensure they have the means to pursue what's most important to them. And it means understanding them as people with unique goals, values and circumstances that determine the strategies we develop on their behalf.
Our consultative process begins with an in-depth discussion of your current finances and future objectives. We'll address issues you might have overlooked that can have a significant impact on your ability to retire as planned. Finally, we'll determine how we can help you adjust your investment strategy as necessary to accommodate changing conditions and meet any unforeseen expenses and income demands that may arise during retirement.
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How We Work With You

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    Discovery
    We start by asking questions about what matters to you the most. We'll talk about the lifestyle you enjoy, your passions and your concerns. Capturing all of this information will enable us to map out a long-term strategy, helping to ensure each facet of your financial situation is working together effectively.
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    Analysis and Recommendation
    Based on our dialogue, we will analyze your personal and financial information, assess risks and identify any potential threats to your financial health. We will then present appropriate investment options that are designed to work together to help grow your portfolio and achieve your financial goals.
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    Implementation
    Once you approved your wealth management plan, we will work closely with you to help ensure the various elements of your plan integrate well with one another. Wherever appropriate, we will suggest seeking additional, in-depth advice on complex issues such as estate planning and tax minimization strategies.
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    Reviewing Objectives
    Ongoing communication is a vital component of our relationship and we are committed to keeping you abreast of your changing financial needs. We will review your portfolio at your request and whenever your feel your circumstances have changed. We will make certain your assets are positioned according to your evolving needs and long-term goals.

Financial Planning

The sophisticated suite of tools and the extensive list of resources that Morgan Stanley offers, allows us to implement the Morgan Stanley wealth management process and to help translate your goals into reality. Whatever your financial goal-whether to grow your wealth, preserve it or pass it on to others, you can count on us to help you with a strategy that is:
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    Personal
    Highly individualized and committed to helping you achieve financial success.
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    Flexible
    Responsive to changes in your life and in your priorities over time.
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    Comprehensive
    Covering a broad array of investment products and services, with preferred benefits tied to your valued status with us.
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    Goals-Based
    No matter what you want to accomplish, our focus starts and ends with you.
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Resources For You

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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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    LifeView® Financial Goal Analysis and Financial Plan
    Leveraging our vast resources, including intellectual capital, experience and dedicated service, we can work with you to create a personalized wealth strategy.
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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    Thoughts on the Market Podcast
    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.
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    The GIC Weekly
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
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    On the Markets
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
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Cybersecurity

Your security is our top priority. Morgan Stanley proactively defends our systems and monitors our digital landscapes to anticipate issues before they arise and respond appropriately when they do.
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and conveniently manage and share life's most important documents, such as wills, deeds and estate plans as well as financial and tax filings.
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    Social Media Safety
    Social media allows you to stay connected during these unprecedented times. However, it is important to remember to stay safe on social media.
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    Online Security Center
    Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
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Location

111 N Washington St
4th Fl Ste410
Green Bay, WI 54301
US
Direct:
(920) 436-5613(920) 436-5613
Toll-Free:
(800) 525-2396(800) 525-2396
Fax:
(920) 437-1993(920) 437-1993

Meet Christopher L. Clark & Shawn W. Gehm

About Christopher L Clark

Securities Agent: MI, CO, NJ, IL, AZ, TX, PA, NV, HI, WI, MA, TN, OH, ND, MT, MO, IA, FL, CA, NE, NY, AR, WA, UT, NC, AL, MN, VA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1301216

About Shawn W Gehm

Securities Agent: NE, CO, MA, VA, NY, NV, MO, IL, AZ, MT, CA, WA, NC, FL, AL, WI, UT, TX, PA, MN, MI, IA, TN, OH, AR, NJ, ND, HI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1297962
CA Insurance License #: 0m12811

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 Tyson Abert

Tyson R. Abert is a Senior Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Wisconsin, Northern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

Senior 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.

Tyson began his career in financial services in 2004, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Business Development Manager and a Senior Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo’s Commercial Banking Services.

Tyson is a graduate of Illinois State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting, and Lake Forest Graduate School of Management where he received a Master of Business Administration. He and his family currently reside right outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Outside of the office, Tyson enjoys golfing, hunting, boating, fishing, and spending time with his family.
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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
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  • Impact Investing
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Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
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  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
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Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
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  • Qualified Retirement Plans
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Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
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  • Impact Investing
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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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Christopher L. Clark & Shawn W. Gehm today.
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4Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.

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5When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.

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6The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG 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.

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8Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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