My Story and Services

As your Financial Advisor, I can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, I can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Services Include
Securities Agent: IL, WA, FL, MN, GA, NY, KY, TX, IN, CA, CT, WI, CO, SD, MI, DE, AR, AZ, WY, MT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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A Firm You Can Trust

For 85 years, Morgan Stanley has been a global leader in financial services, with the scale and stability to help bring you valuable opportunities. Our priority is managing wealth with the highest standard of care and providing financial advice to help support your goals at any stage of life.
    Today’s financial challenges may be complex, but you don’t have to face them
    alone. Chart a clear path to what’s possible with help from a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor.

    Client Service Team

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      Elise D. Defenbaugh - Wealth Management Associate
      Phone:
      (312) 648-3364(312) 648-3364
      Email:elise.defenbaugh@morganstanley.com

    Location

    227 West Monroe St.,Suite 3400
    Chicago, IL 60606
    US
    Direct:
    (312) 648-3397(312) 648-3397
    Toll-Free:
    (800) 621-5231(800) 621-5231
    Fax:
    (312) 648-3344(312) 648-3344

    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 Rosanne Peel

    Rosanne Peel is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Chicago.

    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.

    Rosanne began her financial services career in 1987 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to that, she was a Senior Private Banker at BMO Family Office. She also served as a Marketing Manager in the Business Development Group at TD Securities, a Private Banking Relationship Manager at Toronto Dominion Bank and a Private Banking Relationship Manager at Marine Midland Bank/HSBC.

    Rosanne is a graduate of University of Delaware, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She and her family currently reside in Winnetka, IL.

    From 2014 to 2019, Rosanne dedicated her time to The Auxiliary of the Woman’s Board of the Rush University Medical Center as a Member before transitioning to an Associate Member in 2019. Outside of the office, Rosanne enjoys staying active outdoors by hiking and scuba-diving. She also enjoys playing tennis, traveling and cooking.
    NMLS#: 800017
    Wealth Management
    From My Desk

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    Wealth Management
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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.
    Ready to start a conversation? Contact Logan J. Sauter today.
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