My Story and Services

Matt began his career with Morgan Stanley in 2018 after dedicating 15 years to the healthcare industry, where he developed a strong commitment to helping others and an analytical mindset. These skills seamlessly transitioned into his work as a financial advisor, allowing him to provide tailored strategies that can align with his clients’ unique financial goals.
With a designation as an Insurance Planning Director and his role as a Portfolio Manager, Matt focuses in creating comprehensive financial strategies that integrate risk management, investment planning and wealth preservation. His approach focuses on educating clients and empowering them to make informed decisions about their financial future.
Drawing on his healthcare background, Matt brings a compassionate and detail-oriented perspective to financial advising. Whether working with individuals, families or businesses, he takes pride in building lasting relationships and guiding his clients through life’s financial complexities.
Matt lives in Rochester with his wife, Suzy and his two children. In his free time, Matt coaches youth football and volunteers for the local Lions Club, Breakthrough T1D, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Services Include
Securities Agent: IN, GA, SC, NM, SD, CT, ME, DC, FL, WA, TN, DE, LA, CA, KY, TX, OH, NJ, ID, AZ, VA, PA, NC, IL, CO, MA, OR, NY, MI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2319515
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It All Starts With a Plan

Reasons Our Clients Create Financial Plans:

  • Flexibility: Adapt your retirement goals or spending needs
  • Tax Efficiency: Optimize accumulation strategies to mitigate your future tax exposure
  • Legacy Planning: Address estate considerations for you and your family
  • Risk Management: Stress-test your portfolio for resilience while capitalizing on timely ideas
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    Financial Planning Tools

    You and your family have many financial goals, but do you have an investment plan that's designed to achieve them? And can that plan change as your life does? This is where we can help.

    Morgan Stanley Goals-Based Wealth Management
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    Portfolio Risk Platform

    Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio's exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.

    Portfolio Risk Platform
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    Retirement Income

    We often think of planning for retirement, but what do you plan for once you are retired?

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    Legacy Planning

    Estate planning is the process of making arrangements to pass down wealth and assets after a person's death. Proper estate planning gives careful consideration to the estate owner's future plans, preferences and goals.

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    Tax Efficient Planning

    The tax decisions you make today can help you save for years to come. Tax-efficient investing techniques may help you lower your tax burden and grow your wealth.

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    College Savings

    Learn how we help you plan for higher education expenses.

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    Protect for The Unexpected

    As a leader in the distribution of insurance and annuities, our offerings include disability, long-term care and property & casualty insurance, as well as fixed, indexed and variable annuities. Morgan Stanley offers these products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates

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A Woman's Guide to Wealth & Money

Should you invest your savings in a 529 plan or a 401(k)? How do you mitigate the potential effects of a career interruption? How do you fulfill your caregiving duties without sacrificing your own self care? How does a major life transition like divorce or retirement impact your financial future? If you're wrestling with some of these questions, we may have the answers you're looking for. Continue reading for some thought provoking information.
Please call me to discuss the article in more detail as it pertains to your personal situation.

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    Women In Wealth: A Strong Financial Future

    No matter where you stand in life, we understand the unique financial hurdles you encounter. Let's unlock your financial potential as we explore strategies, uncover insights, and map out your path to financial empowerment.

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    Investing at Every Stage of Your Life

    Generally, financial life stages fall into three categories: wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. An individual's needs change through those stages of life. Be better equipped to meet your money goals and needs during each stage.

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    Career Comebacks

    Rebooting a career after time away can feel daunting. Share key tips and considerations to help clients feel confident and prepared as they make their workforce reentry.

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    Your Wealth Organizer

    This workbook will let you strategically assemble the critical details of your financial life.

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    Financial Well-Being After the Death of a Spouse

    Navigating the loss of a spouse can be one of the most challenging things we do. This resource will help you get started in navigating the way forward.

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    Divorce: Planning for a New Beginning

    Transitioning to financial independence can seem overwhelming. This resource can help you get started.

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The Next Generation

We strive to empower the next generations of investors and inheritors to make smart financial decisions during every stage of life Below are resources my team and I believe help build healthy financial habits and spark meaningful discussions.

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    NextGen Wealth Education Series

    Morgan Stanley's Wealth Education team offers a new educational video series that covers topics on various areas of wealth planning such as Goal Setting and Budgeting; Credit and Debt Management; and Introduction to Investing. The series demonstrates basic strategies as a starting point for more customized programs depending on your individual situation and goals.

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    NextGen Playbook: Your Guide to Life & Money

    The Playbook: Your Guide to Life & Money is a content series focused on providing highly actionable insights and advice that covers 10 major life milestones. Filled with articles, checklists, interviews, and helpful tips, the Playbook aims to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to help achieve your goals: whether it's buying a home, starting a family, pursuing a passion, or giving back.

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    Private Banking & Lending Solutions for the Next Generation

    Whether you are in the market to buy or refinance, or helping a loved one purchase a home, you may have exclusive access to discounted rates and/or qualify for 100% financing by pledging eligible assets. Eligible family members may also qualify for these benefits, even if they do not have an account with Morgan Stanley.

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Tax Management at Morgan Stanley

Learn about our tax management strategies here at Morgan Stanley.

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    Total Tax 365

    Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax return potential and help keep more of what you earn.

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    Tax Smart Investing

    We use tax effecient strategies in our investment portfolios to help you potentially yield better after tax results. We can help keep more of your returns with a tax-managed investment portfolio.

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    What is Tax Alpha?

    Value is created by the effective tax management of investments. Taxable investors have the ability to generate tax alpha through tax-deferral strategies. This article explains how these strategies work and how they may benefit you.

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    Gift and Estate Planning

    Learn about how taxes could impact your legacy, and how you can plan for them.

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    Tax Smart Strategies for Your Retirement

    How can you be smart about taxes during retirement? Learn how we can help.

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Location

1108 North Main Street
Rochester, MI 48307
US
Direct:
(248) 218-8249(248) 218-8249

Meet My Team

About Logan Oates

After achieving a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Oakland University, I joined the Bluewater Group following my internship with Morgan Stanley. Being a first-generation college graduate has taught me a lot about money management and financial well-being as a whole.

As a Client Service Associate, my goal is to not only effectively communicate your needs to the group, but to also provide the best customer service Morgan Stanley has to offer. I am often your first point of contact, coordinating daily tasks and projects so that your advisor can focus on what they do best.

By utilizing my knowledge and skills, I aim to build a lasting relationship with you as we fortify your financial future.

About Amy D. Irish

Amy Irish joined our team as a Wealth Management Associate in January 2024. Her primary focus is providing wealth planning analysis and identifying possible solutions based on each family’s goals or needs. Amy works closely to help clients identify their primary goals and needs, including asset allocation, education funding, retirement income planning, tax minimization strategies and estate planning services. Amy uses these goals to build wealth plans designed to help clients pursue their desired outcomes, while preserving their wealth for current and future generations. Amy also helps clients to identify solutions that Morgan Stanley offers that may help them stay on track.
Amy brings over 20 years of industry experience to the team, with a decade of her experience working with ultra high net worth clients. She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, where she majored in History and English. She holds FINRA series 7 and 66 licenses as well as is a registered producer for life insurance with the State of Michigan.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys sports, weightlifting, and spending time with friends and family. Amy loves animals and occasionally fosters dogs for different dog rescues. She lives in Union Lake with her son, two dogs and two cats.

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 Sally A. Cholewka

Sally A. Cholewka, CFP® is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Southeast Michigan. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and prospects' financial planning needs.

Sally began her career in Financial Services in 2010 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to her current position, she worked as Director of Financial Planning for a group of independent financial advisors affiliated with LPL Financial. Her role for over the last decade has been to facilitate retirement income planning, tax aware positioning and estate & legacy conversations.

Sally has held her Certified Financial Planner® designation since 2017. A graduate from the University of Iowa, she proudly identifies as a “Midwesterner”, having lived or worked in Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and Michigan. She currently lives in Shelby Township, MI with her husband and daughter. Outside of work, Sally enjoys vacationing with her family, boating, and volunteering with the SIFMA Foundation’s “InvestWrite” national writing competition for elementary age children.

About Alexandra Diez

Alexandra Diez is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, she collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, she will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Alexandra provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Dickinson College and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Alexandra is originally from Rockville Centre, New York and currently resides in Queens, New York.

About Dana Jordan

Dana Jordan is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in New York.

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.

Dana began her career in financial services in 2017 when she joined Morgan Stanley as a Lending Analyst in Private Banking Operations. She most recently returned to the firm in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Mortgage Professional at JP Morgan Private Bank.

Dana is a graduate of Loyola University Maryland, where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. She lives in Long Island, New York. Outside of the office, Dana donates her time to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1006. She is a Senior Gold Medalist and USFSA (U.S. Figure Skating Association) member, and enjoys partaking in CrossFit.
NMLS#: 1974422

About Kristopher Johnson

Kristopher Johnson is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Michigan and Ohio.

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.

Kristopher began his career in financial services in 2008 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banking Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He also served as a Wealth Management Lending Officer and Sales Trainer at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Kristopher is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, where he received his Masters of Business Administration in Finance. He lives in Rochester, Michigan with his wife. Outside of the office, Kristopher enjoys exercising, watching sports, volunteering with local organizations, and spending time with family and friends.
NMLS#: 630462

About Joseph V. Portera

Joseph Portera is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Michigan.

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.

Joseph began his career in financial services in 2002 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Commercial Lender and Market Director at JPMorgan Chase.

Joseph is a graduate of the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, and Keller Graduate School of Business where he received a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance & Accounting.

Joseph and his family currently reside in Grosse Pointe, MI. Outside of the office, he enjoys martial arts, skiing, tennis, and spending time with his family.
NMLS#: 1260889
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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
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Election 2024: Investors' Top Questions Answered

The outcome of this year’s U.S. election could have a big impact on taxes, Social Security and health care policy. What should investors know?

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
Understanding Your Retirement Plan Options When You Leave a Job
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Understanding Your Retirement Plan Options When You Leave a Job

You have several choices for what to do with your qualified retirement plan when you leave a job. Deciding among them is an important step in managing your retirement savings over time.

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
Teaching Your Teenagers About Money
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Teaching Your Teenagers About Money

As your children grow into young adults, you can help them learn how to manage their own finances. Here’s how to go about it.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Strategies to Finance Your Business
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Strategies to Finance Your Business

Growth could be within your grasp—if you can get the right financing.
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