Madison Branch Office

Brandon Wiggins is an Executive Director and Market Executive for the state of Wisconsin. As a coach and mentor to Financial Advisors, he is dedicated to helping Advisors identify opportunities and create strategies to grow their business.

Brandon fosters an open and direct culture and has a highly supportive, entrepreneurial management style. He is adept at listening to Financial Advisors and grasping what’s most important to them. He encourages questions and tailors a sound, strategic plan to help them achieve their goals.

Brandon especially enjoys the relationships he has developed with Advisors over the years, helping them to
explore what is possible in their careers. His focus on always putting the clients’ interests first has helped Advisors reach new levels of success.

Prior to becoming a Market Executive Brandon served for three-and-a-half years as Branch Manager in Potomac, MD and two-and-a-half years as the Associate Complex Manager of the Central Maryland Complex with Morgan Stanley. Brandon began his career as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch and later became a Manager at Merrill.

Brandon holds a degree in finance and an M.B.A. from The University of Florida. A native of South Florida, Brandon is happily married to his high school sweetheart and the father of three young children.

Marni Angus joined Morgan Stanley in 2024 as a National Risk Officer, based in the Madison, WI branch. With 18+ years of experience in the financial services industry, she has dedicated the majority of her career in roles related to supervision, compliance, and risk. Marni helps ensure that Financial Advisors and Support Professionals are knowledgeable on the firm’s policies and procedures. She is committed to fostering a well-informed and compliant work environment.

Marni lives in McFarland, WI with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys spending time with family, friends, and supporting her daughters who are involved in sports and a variety of activities.

Nora recently joined Morgan Stanley as a Branch Administrator, bringing her knowledge and experience from the fast-paced world of tech startups, where she focused on global HR leadership. Known for her people-first approach, Nora has successfully led initiatives in centralized operations and post-acquisition integration, thriving in diverse, cross-cultural settings. Her passion for helping others succeed has been a constant throughout her career.

Originally from the sunny city of Phoenix, Nora is embracing the change of seasons in Madison and is eager to bring her warmth and enthusiasm to the team.

Elizabeth Menteur is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Wisconsin.

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.

Elizabeth began her career in financial services in 2013 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 as a Registered Support Professional. She was promoted to a Regional Client Engagement Associate in 2019. Before being promoted to Private Banker in 2023, Elizabeth joined the Private Banking Group as an Associate Private Banker in 2021.

Elizabeth is a graduate of Northeastern University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and International Affairs and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Outside of the office, she volunteers with Invest in Girls and is a mentor and financial education coach for high school students. Elizabeth enjoys traveling, painting and gluten free baking.

Nate Zeller is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. He is responsible for working with Financial Advisors for advanced planning consultations and coaching.

Nate brings over 25 years of industry experience, having begun his career with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in 1999 and rejoining the firm in 2024. In between stints, he held various roles at other firms, including leadership positions with U.S. Bank and Ameriprise in their Trust and Wealth Management areas. Prior to his current position, he worked at a registered investment advisor focused on retirement planning.

Nate graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He holds the Certified Financial Planner^® (CFP^®) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designations. Nate and his wife are the parents of two daughters. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and being outdoors.

Laura Kocher is the Associate Market Manager for the Wisconsin Market at Morgan Stanley. Laura supports the Financial Advisors by ensuring they are connected to the vast resources Morgan Stanley has to offer and is passionate about cultivating a culture of growth, both personally and professionally.

Laura began her career in financial services in February 2009 joining Bernstein Wealth Management (Chicago) as a service professional. Her life (and future husband) brought her up to Milwaukee in September of 2011 when she joined Morgan Stanley as a Client Service Associate in the Mequon Branch. In the past 14 years that followed, Laura has held various roles in leadership in the Wisconsin Market, her latest being Business Service Officer in Southeast Wisconsin.

Laura is a graduate from Purdue University with a degree in Business Management. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Carroll University in 2017.

Laura lives in Wauwatosa with her husband, John, and their 2-year-old son, Dylan James. Laura, John, and Dylan all love to travel and especially enjoy finding new craft breweries. In her free time, Laura enjoys adding to her vinyl record collection, cooking, and spending time with her family.