My Story and Services

Mike started as a Financial Advisor in 1994 with Morgan Stanley in Bellevue, WA. He focuses on serving the investment and retirement needs of business owners, affluent families as well as nonprofit organizations.

Mike enjoys helping clients achieve their goals by applying his team‘s expertise to each client. Mike and Eileen work with the Champion Group. The vast resources of Morgan Stanley allow for Mike to create a personalized action plan for his clients, business owners, and family members while helping each generation in their own unique way. Mike has previously sat on several boards and is active with Jewish as well as Masonic Charities. Mike has lived in the Seattle area since 1979, and enjoys spending time with his wife, Lesley their 3 sons and their Doberman Pincher, Nova.

Series 7, 63, 31, 65 Licensed
Series 24 Principal
Insurance Licensed

Bachelor of Arts from Western Washington University
Services Include
Securities Agent: NM, NC, IN, WI, MT, MN, OH, TN, NH, MI, CO, VA, TX, NE, MO, LA, IA, WY, UT, OR, NJ, MD, IL, GA, AL, OK, SC, NV, ID, FL, AZ, AK, NY, MA, CT, CA, WA, PA, HI; General Securities Principal; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1834574
CA Insurance License #: #0H30621
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Customized Solutions

As your wealth grows, so does its complexities and the resources needed to mange it effectively. We leverage our experience and relationships to deliver innovative strategies that are tailored to your needs. When challenges arise, we are here to help map out a strategy to achieve your goals and objectives.
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    Wealth Management
    We listen carefully to understand the connections across your personal life, your family, your career, and your legacy goals to formulate an integrated strategy that is uniquely yours. Wealth management brings all these dimensions of your life together.
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    Retirement Planning
    By managing the complexities of your comprehensive retirement plan assets, we can help you easily transition to the next phase of your life with security and confidence.
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    Financial Planning
    Comprehensive financial planning is the cornerstone of our wealth management practice. By capturing your goals, resources and expectations for the future, planning can potentially eliminate blind spots and help ensure legacy goals are met.
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    401k Rollovers
    If you have a 401k from a previous job, we make it easy to consolidate your assets into one account so you can monitor your progress and investment results all in one place. This helps simplify your financial life, keeps your assets organized and helps make your money work harder for you.

Alternative Investments

Alternatives are the investments that go beyond traditional stocks and bonds. They can open doors to unique opportunities to help grow and protect your wealth, and have long sought to offer enhanced returns, portfolio diversification, lower volatility, as well as potential tax efficiency.

Expand your investment universe with a suite of compelling alternative strategies from a global leader. As a pioneer and innovator in the industry, Morgan Stanley offers access to an unmatched platform of alternative investments, built on our team’s expertise, unique network and unwavering commitment to our clients.

Our leading alternatives platform offers 200+ third-party and proprietary funds,
including first look and exclusive opportunities, that may help qualified investors enhance returns, reduce volatility, manage taxes and generate income—while maintaining a goals-based approach for asset allocation.

Valuable Tools and Resources:

Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies that we have to offer our clients. We have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.
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    On The Markets Research Report
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
    Read The Latest Report
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    Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast
    The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond.
    Check Out The Latest Episode
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    Thoughts On The Market Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, 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.
    Check Out The Latest Episode
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    Goals Based Planning
    Working with us, paired with our technology, is a great way to access advice and build a wealth plan. Read more about the advantages of working with our planning technology in reaching your financial goals.
    Learn About Our Planning Tools
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
    Learn More About MSO
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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.
    Learn More About Total Wealth View

Location

4000 Carillon Point
Ste 600
Kirkland, WA 98033
US
Direct:
(425) 451-2601(425) 451-2601
Toll-Free:
(800) 733-6650(800) 733-6650

Meet My Team

About Eileen Stenhoff

Eileen began her career in 2008 with Morgan Stanley as the Northwest District Administrative Assistant then quickly moved to join the Northwest Regional team in Seattle after the joint venture with Smith Barney.

With client service in mind, Eileen moved to the Morgan Stanley Bellevue branch in 2011 and is thrilled to be Michael Weichbrodt’ s Registered Client Service Associate and member of The Champion Group. The Champion Group is a team of Financial Advisors and Service Professionals that I have worked with for years.

Eileen’s most rewarding part of her job is becoming a trusted person for clients with regards to their financial well-being. Working with Michael Weichbrodt for the since 2014 has allowed me to personally know his clients and their families.

Eileen enjoys spending time with family including Cherise (26), Joshua (24) and their dad, David. Eileen’s two grown daughters Erin and Whitney live in Wisconsin. Eileen and David enjoy traveling and visiting their grandchildren in Wisconsin.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Michael Weichbrodt today.
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5Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
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6When 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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9The 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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