Our Team & Services

With the demands of career, family and other responsibilities, the one commodity highly successful individuals are increasingly short of is time. They can realize that by working with a dedicated Financial Advisor to help them oversee the various moving parts of their finances, they are empowered to focus on the things they do best, and the people and causes they care about most.

Part of Oregon’s Siskiyou Mountain Range, Pilot Rock serves as a navigational marker for pilots as they approach the Rogue Valley. We at the Northwest Pilot Rock Group serve as your navigational guide through the world of finance.

We believe in a comprehensive approach across all aspects of a client’s financial life. Financial plans that incorporates estate planning strategies, education, insurance, income replacement, and philanthropy. Investment plans that include in-house portfolio managers, asset allocation, risk management, and the backing of one of the largest investment firms in the world.
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Our Suite of Services

At the Northwest Pilot Rock Group, we utilize a systematic consulting process to uncover your most important goals, and implement appropriate strategies to help empower you to achieve and maintain financial success. Throughout our four-step process, we provide objective advice and investment insights to design an all-inclusive plan that is uniquely yours.

As your wealth grows, so does its complexities and the resources needed to manage it effectively. We leverage our experience and relationships to deliver innovative strategies that are tailored to help meet your needs. We look forward to speaking with you to understand your challenges, so we may map out a strategy to help achieve your particular priorities and goals.
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    Family & Family Governance Strategies
    - Trust & Estate Planning
    - Family By-Laws
    - Medical Directive
    - Long Term Financial Plan
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    Investments
    - Stock Portfolio Management
    - Bond Desk
    - Options Trading
    - Sourcing Unique Opportunities
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    Taxation
    - Tax Planning Strategies
    - Irrevocable Living
    - Insurance Trust (ILIT)
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    Cash Management Services
    - CashPlus: Modern alternative to banking

    - Preferred Savings Program: Morgan Stanley clients can earn 4.75% APY through deposits into our Preferred Savings Program for qualifying cash. Click the link to learn more.
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    Philanthropy
    - Family Foundation
    - Donor Advice Fund (DAF)
    - Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)
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    Risk Management Strategies
    - Insurance
    - Security Matters
    - Family Safety
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    Education Planning
    - 529 Plans and More
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    Retirement
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Understand. Advise. Deliver.

Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment is a specialized wealth management division of Morgan Stanley that focuses exclusively on addressing the unique needs of top professionals like you, in the sports and entertainment industry.

As a Global Sports and Entertainment Financial Advisor, Kevin McDermott has the dedication and experience, accompanied with Morgan Stanley's world-class resources, to understand the complexities and pressures facing high-achieving professionals in the sports and entertainment industries. Kevin understands how to help these clients and advise them on how they save, spend, invest, borrow, preserve and give.

Being a former NFL player, Kevin focuses on working with established and emerging players/coaches in professional sports as well as sports industry executives.  Working exclusively in sports and entertainment, Kevin understands the unique demands that come with a player, coach or industry executive.  His experience understanding schedules, variability of income, and the demands that come from life inside and outside of the sports profession, gives Kevin the ability to tap into a range of resources needed to address the unique immediate financial challenges, and to create comprehensive plans to help reach their long-term goals.
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    You're Unique and We Know Why
    There’s nothing common about you—not your talent, your drive, your achievements or even your challenges. From your variable income streams to your taxes, from your obligations to your aspirations, “typical” is not part of your vocabulary. You need distinctive financial strategies that can match your lifestyle and career trajectory.
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    Concentrated Experience in Capable Hands
    Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment was developed to respond to the specific needs of sports and entertainment professionals at every stage of their careers. Kevin understands your unique financial opportunities and challenges. He knows how money flows from your work to your wallet and live in your world, day in, day out, crafting innovative financial strategies as their chosen career.
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    Tailored Advice to Help Meet Your Life's Goals
    You can leverage the vast resources of Morgan Stanley, one of the world’s largest and most respected wealth management firms, to address any objective, from helping build and preserve wealth, start a philanthropic foundation, expand your brand. Whatever aspirations you have for yourself, your family and your community, we present strategies, products and services customized to help you reach your goals, your way.
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    Embrace the Power of Team
    You have a handful of people who have supported you, encouraged you and watched your back. Our team routinely work in partnership with other trusted advisors to guide financial decision-making. We support and respect your personal confidants, combining our strengths to help bring you greater success.
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    We're Changing the Narrative
    The media is filled with stories of successful athletes and entertainers who have surprising financial setbacks. We’re committed to changing that storyline. We’ve developed financial education programs for sports and entertainment veterans and emerging talents, including collegiate athletes, to help them avoid common mishaps. It’s part of our mission to give back to your community and provide sports and entertainment professionals the skills to help make smart choices around their finances and wealth.
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    Kevin P. McDermott II
    Global Sports and Entertainment Associate Director
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Commitment to Our Community

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    Greg Yechout
    - Mercy Flights, Executive Board Member
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    Ray Cox
    - Retired Asante, Hospital Board Member
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    Joe Scheffler
    - Oregon State ER Jackman Friends & Alumni, Board Member
    - Jackson County 4H
    - D9 Foundation
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    Jeff Palpant
    - Southern Oregon Open Floor Ballroom Dance, Board Member
    - Southern Oregon Adult Hockey Association, Board Member
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    Susan Birdsong
    - Quilts of Valor
    - Project Linus
    - Mountain Star Quilt Guild
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    Kevin McDermott
    - Craterian Performing Arts Center Board
    - American Indian College Fund NextGen Advisory, Committee Member
    - National Football Players Association, Lifetime Member

Recognition & Awards

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    2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in Oregon: Ray A. Cox
    Named to the 2022 ,2023, 2024, 2025, & 2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in Oregon Ranking

    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2022-2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award. Award Disclosures

    https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
    Awards Disclosures
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    2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in Oregon: Gregory A. Yechout
    2023-2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors

    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

    https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
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    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2024 - 2026
    The Northwest Pilot Rock Group was recognized by Forbes as one of Oregon's best wealth management teams from 2024 to 2026.

    2024 - 2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024 - 2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
    View Disclosures Here

WORKPLACE FINANCIAL BENEFITS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

Our mission is to help your company elevate your workplace financial benefits—helping you to attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end solutions support your company and employees at any stage of growth through a powerful combination of modern technology, insightful guidance, and dedicated service.

    Equity Solutions

    Equity ownership is a powerful motivator. Streamline equity management through our leading-edge technology and provide global audit-ready reporting and insights, alongside customizable participant experiences to engage and educate your employees on how to make the most of their benefits. Our global solutions support private and public companies at any stage of growth.

    • Equity Administration and Financial Reporting
    • Liquidity Events
    • 409A Valuation Services and Cap Table Management

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    Retirement

    For your employees, retirement is more than a date in the future—it's a milestone that takes time, hard work, and the right tools. Through our consultative process, we strive to assist with the management of your fiduciary responsibilities and risk, simplify plan management, and help you improve retirement readiness for your employees.

    • Defined Contribution Consulting
    • Solutions-Oriented Plans
    • Fiduciary Investment Oversight

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    Deferred Compensation

    Access a range of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plan services or pick the ones that best fit your needs. We provide recordkeeping and plan design, portfolio construction services, and plan education for your executive talent. We help you determine the appropriate plan design and inform a funding strategy through a needs-based assessment and consultative approach.

    Services include:

    • Recordkeeping and Plan Design
    • Portfolio Construction
    • Wealth Management Services
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    Executive Services

    Our dedicated team provides concierge-level support for your executives' equity compensation plans, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, so helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty:

    • Equity Compensation Services
    • Equity Award Analysis
    • Specialized Solutions
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    Saving and Giving

    Saving and Giving benefits can make a real difference in your employees' lives as they can support the things that matter most to them—like saving for education and repaying student loans. Show that you are committed to your employees' priorities with leading-edge solutions that help them chart a path toward financial well-being.

    • College Savings
    • Student Loan Repayment and Refinancing
    • Charitable Giving
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    Financial Wellness

    We offer Financial Wellness with every solution we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and guidance, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of your employees and empower their financial journey at every stage. Give your employees the confidence to take charge of their finances.

    • Financial Education
    • Digital Tools
    • Financial Guidance

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AWARD-WINNING WEALTH MANAGEMENT. FOCUSED ON YOU.

With the guidance of a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor and the strength of a five-time award-winning wealth management platform<sup> <a href="#wm-disclosure-1" class="Link--underline"> <span class="sr-only">Footnote</span> 1 </a> </sup>, you can build, preserve, and manage your wealth with precision and purpose. For every stage of your financial journey.

    Tax-Smart Solutions
    Leading tax optimization capabilities\<sup\> \<a href="#wm\-disclosure\-2" class="Link\-\-underline"\> \<span class="sr\-only"\>Footnote\</span\> 2 \</a\> \</sup\> designed to deliver year\-round tax management with an eye toward reducing taxes and boosting after\-tax returns.
    Seamless Cash Management Integration
    A comprehensive, coordinated strategy with access to competitive yields, flexible financing options, and exclusive cash management resources.
    Premier Risk Management and Cyber Defense
    Industry\-acclaimed risk management tools\<sup\> \<a href="#wm\-disclosure\-3" class="Link\-\-underline"\> \<span class="sr\-only"\>Footnote\</span\> 3 \</a\> \</sup\> to help drive smarter portfolio decisions. In\-house team of cybersecurity experts dedicated to help protect you from cyber threats.
    Personalized Legacy Planning
    Guidance from experienced professionals across estate, trust, philanthropy, and financial planning to help preserve and grow your legacy.
    An Industry-Leading Platform
    Expert insights from 500+ equity analysts to help unlock your portfolio's potential and investment guidance.
    Liquidity When You Need It
    Industry\-leading securities\-based lending solutions to help access liquidity without selling assets or disrupting your investment strategy.\<sup\> \<a href="#wm\-disclosure\-4" class="Link\-\-underline"\> \<span class="sr\-only"\>Footnote\</span\> 4 \</a\> \</sup\>
    Robust Concentrated Stock Solutions
    Powerful tools and strategies to help manage concentrated stock positions and look to optimize portfolio outcomes.
    Alternatives & Private Markets Access
    A comprehensive alternative investments platform offering tailored solutions, early access to select offerings, and competitive pricing structures. Exclusive private market and pre\-IPO opportunities that were previously reserved for institutions.

Location

3103 Signature Court
Ste 101
Medford, OR 97504
US
Direct:
(541) 772-0251(541) 772-0251
Fax:
(541) 773-1720(541) 773-1720

Meet Northwest Pilot Rock Group

About Gregory A. Yechout

Greg Yechout is an Executive Director with over 30 years of wealth management experience. He has dedicated his career to helping client's seek to simplify their financial lives, so they can enjoy the wealth they have created and leave the legacy they desire. He was named to Morgan Stanley’s distinguished Presidents Club in 2019 and to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor's list for 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Giving back to the community is one of Greg’s passions. He has been an active member of numerous boards and committees focused on urban development, child literacy and regional emergency services. He is currently an executive board member of Mercy flights. The nation’s first non-profit air ambulance service. His ongoing appreciation for the outdoors, travel and his family have shaped his core values. His grounded principals and sincere approach has helped deliver comprehensive financial advice in and ever changing world.


2023-2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Presidents Club members must meet a number of criteria including performance, conduct and compliance standards, revenue, length of experience and assets under supervision. Presidents Club membership is no guarantee of future performance.
Securities Agent: NC, MA, VA, PA, OK, NV, NH, MN, MI, IA, HI, AL, SD, MD, KY, IL, TN, AK, IN, NM, OH, MO, LA, FL, DC, AZ, WA, TX, KS, SC, MT, WI, NY, GA, CT, UT, ID, CO, CA, AR, OR, NJ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1377872

About Ray A. Cox

With almost four decades of industry experience, Ray has helped his clients navigate a multitude of market conditions. He brings intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to Northwest Pilot Rock’s clients and the team’s proprietary managed portfolio. Ray was named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor's List in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, & 2026.

Ray is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Central Washington University. Prior to his time at Morgan Stanley he worked for UBS, Paine Webber, and Merrill Lynch. Ray lives in Medford, OR with his wife Janice and dog Duke. They have two daughters, Marie and Lauren. He enjoys golfing, non-fiction reading, and taking trips to the Oregon Coast.



Named to the 2022 ,2023, 2024, 2025, & 2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in Oregon Ranking
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2022-2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award. Award Disclosures https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
Securities Agent: IA, OH, NV, NH, MI, IL, AR, WA, SC, OK, NY, CT, MO, CO, WY, LA, HI, AL, MD, KY, CA, TX, NC, MA, WI, SD, OR, NM, AK, VA, TN, ID, DC, UT, PA, MT, MN, GA, FL, AZ, NJ, KS, IN; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1268437
CA Insurance License #: 0A10352

About Joseph R. Scheffler

Joe Scheffler is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of investment experience. Joe is dedicated to guiding clients through the complexities of the market while helping them pursue their life and legacy goals. He offers personalized service and portfolio management to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions, focusing on managing, preserving, and growing wealth.

Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University and an MBA with Honors from Minnesota State University. He and his wife, Margaret, reside in the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon with their two children, Alyson and Reagan. Beyond his professional commitments, Joe is actively involved in various organizations, including the D9 Foundation and Jackson County 4H. He also serves as a board member for Oregon State University’s ER Jackman Friends and Alumni. In his free time, Joe enjoys outdoor activities and spending quality time with his family.
Securities Agent: KS, SC, NV, MD, PA, MN, OR, AZ, OH, NM, MO, IA, CO, CA, LA, MT, GA, DC, CT, UT, TX, NJ, NC, IL, ID, WA, SD, OK, NY, KY, AL, WI, MA, HI, VA, TN, MI, FL, AR, AK, IN, NH; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1279050
CA Insurance License #: 0I60715

About Susan L. Birdsong

With over 35 years in the financial industry, Susan Birdsong values educating her clients and supporting them through all facets of their financial lives. One of the most rewarding parts of her day-to-day business is seeing how she can affect change and provide confidence and security for her clients and their families. Susan is a trusted person they can turn to in making both financial and personal decisions.

Susan has been in the industry since 1987. Some of her previous experiences include working at a boutique Financial Planning firm and at Key Bank of Oregon covering 17 branches. In 1993, she also started the Investment Department at Rogue Credit Union. Susan believes this background gives her an advantage in efficiently servicing multiple clients’ needs and helping them navigate through all of her clients' questions and issues.

Susan values conversation, deepening her relationships, and making sure her clients understand their financial situations and collaborating on the decision-making process with her clients. Many financial situations and processes can be complex, so Susan breaks everything down to be simpler and more digestible. Even over the years, she continues to educate her clients so that they develop a collaborative relationship. In the end, Susan believes that this is how you build trust in your relationships.

Susan joined Smith Barney in 2003, continuing her focus to serve the people in her community. She works primarily with families and focuses on retirement planning, insurance needs and long-term care, PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System), and Federal Retirement Systems.

Susan attended Seattle University and studied Business and Philosophy. She lives with her husband, who she met in high school. She also has son Michael and granddaughter Astella Jade.

Outside of work, Susan enjoys quilting, canning, travel, and is known for making the best peach jam. She is also active in her community, quilting for military men and women with Quilts of Valor, and making blankets for children with Project Linus.
Securities Agent: NY, AR, VA, TX, SD, PA, OR, MN, MI, MD, CA, AZ, WA, TN, NC, KY, LA, WI, OH, MT, MO, KS, SC, NH, MA, IL, HI, NV, IA, UT, FL, CO, AK, OK, NM, NJ, ID, DC, AL, IN, GA, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1571585
CA Insurance License #: 0B27262

About Jeffrey L. Palpant

What’s your story? This question has captivated Jeff for the past 27 at Morgan Stanley. Jeff is passionate about building long-term relationships with clients, focusing not just on financial capital but also on the traditions and values that define them. By understanding each client's unique story, Jeff leverages the full breadth and depth of the firm’s resources to create personalized financial pathways.

Outside of work, Jeff is quite the enthusiast. You can often find him playing goalie in the local adult hockey league. He also enjoys traveling, dancing Argentine Tango and Ballroom, gardening, and spending quality time with his wife and collies. Jeff is actively involved in the community, serving on the boards of the Southern Oregon Adult Hockey Association and Open Floor. Additionally, he dedicates time to coaching competitors in the Southern Oregon Youth Ballroom Championships.

Feel free to reach out if you’d like to learn more about me or discuss how I can assist you with your financial goals.
Securities Agent: AZ, WV, UT, OR, MT, KY, TX, TN, SC, FL, MO, CT, SD, HI, AR, WI, WA, VA, OK, NV, MN, MI, LA, KS, NY, MD, IL, GA, DC, OH, AK, NH, NC, AL, PA, NM, NJ, MA, ID, IA, CO, CA, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1282922
CA Insurance License #: 0D19911

About Randy D. Cahn

Randy is a Financial Planning Specialist with three decades of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2001. With a focus on behavioral finance and the psychology of investing, Randy’s guidance plays a key role in helping clients preserve their carefully constructed financial plans when markets become volatile. In doing so, he aims to improve their potential to reach their financial goals.

Randy’s experience has shown that this type of disciplined approach can help to maximize the effectiveness of clients’ financial plans and, ultimately, improve their outcomes. He and his team will help coordinate with clients’ tax, legal and other professional advisors to design comprehensive and strategic solutions to their most pressing financial challenges. While this is all very complex, Randy’s goal is to simplify clients’ financial lives, so they can enjoy the wealth they have created and leave the legacy they desire.

Randy lives in Medford, OR with his wife Kristen, their two sons Kyle and Andrew, and their dog Bandit. He enjoys traveling, hiking, physical fitness, and spending time with his family.
Securities Agent: ID, DC, NC, MO, MI, HI, CO, MN, KY, OH, WI, VA, OK, NJ, CT, SC, MA, GA, FL, WA, TN, AZ, SD, LA, IA, AR, AL, UT, TX, PA, MT, MD, KS, CA, AK, IN, OR, NY, NV, NM, NH, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1282580
CA Insurance License #: 0C42826

About Kevin P. McDermott

After 7 years in the NFL, Kevin retired from football and joined Morgan Stanley as a Global Sports & Entertainment Associate Director and NFLPA Registered Institutional Player Financial Advisor. He advises business owners, working professionals, NFL players, coaches, and front office executives on their investments. In his work with the firm's Global Sports & Entertainment division, he travels to professional teams and college athletic departments to teach financial literacy.

Kevin is a native of Nashville, TN. He holds a bachelor’s degree from UCLA and a Masters of Business Administration from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. In his NFL career, he played for the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, and Minnesota Vikings. He sits on the Craterian Performing Arts Center Board and is a certified private pilot. Kevin lives in Medford, Oregon with his wife, two children, and dog. Kevin enjoys flying, golfing, movies, and the outdoors.
Securities Agent: VA, AL, VI, PA, MO, MN, MA, IA, TN, SC, NV, ND, RI, OR, MD, KS, HI, WI, UT, OK, IN, DC, WA, MT, AK, NY, NH, MS, ME, SD, PR, NJ, NE, FL, VT, NM, MI, KY, IL, WV, OH, LA, GA, DE, WY, TX, NC, ID, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1951664
CA Insurance License #: 4043069

About Angela M. Adee

Angie brings more than 35 years of financial services
experience to her work as a Group Director, handling
the organizational processes and administrative duties
for the team. She has held several different positions
throughout her career with Morgan Stanley including
working in the regional office and as a Business Service
Officer for the past 20 years. She maintains her FINRA
Series 7, 65 and 63 as well as her Series 9, 10 and
insurance license. An Oregon native, Angie enjoys
hiking, rafting, and spending time with her family.

About Lisa K. Campoy

Lisa began her career in the financial services industry in 2006 with Smith Barney where she worked in the operations department. In 2017, she transitioned to the Client Service Associate position. She holds both her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.

A Rogue Valley Native, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, needlework and boating.

About Merry M. Fischer

Merry has worked in the financial services industry for 18 years. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 where she brings her expertise in client service to the team as a Portfolio Associate. Merry holds both her Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.

Originally from Portland, OR, Merry moved to Medford, OR in 2005 where she resides with her husband Scott, daughter Colleen, son Tory, and twin daughters Helen & Vivian. Merry is currently serving on the Jefferson Elementary School Site Council, and volunteers as social media coordinator for Grandmas2Go. In her free time, Merry is an avid canner, reader, and enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, running, and skiing with her family.

About Katelyn J. Hamilton

Katelyn has worked in the banking and financial services industry since 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Certificate in Business Information Systems from Southern Oregon University. She also holds both her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses as well as the Financial Planning Specialist designation*.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to the gym, watching movies, and reading.

*Disclaimer: This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.

Awards and Recognition

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  • Vesting events
  • Option expirations
  • Restricted stock units
  • Tax implications

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
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Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
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Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • 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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  • Business Planning
  • 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.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
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  • Investment Management
  • Wealth Transfer & Philanthropy
  • Private Banking Solutions
  • Family Governance & Wealth Education
  • Lifestyle Advisory
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Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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Ready to start a conversation? Contact Northwest Pilot Rock Group today.
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9When 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 consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.

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10Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.

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11Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.

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12Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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1) Morgan Stanley Wealth Management secured Money Management Institute/Barron’s Industry Awards for Wealth Manager Platform of the Year. The Wealth Manager Platform of the Year category recognizes a wealth manager platform that exemplifies innovation in delivering better outcomes for investors and Financial Advisors. This award has been secured in 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018. The winners were selected by a specially appointed MMI Industry Awards Steering Council. The Steering Council consists of representatives from all segments of the MMI membership. After carefully reviewing the nominations submitted, the Steering Council determined a slate of finalists in each award category. The primary contacts at each of MMI’s 207 member firms were eligible to vote to determine the winners. Nominations were reviewed and evaluated to determine finalists June 2024 - July 2024. Finalists were voted on to determine a winner August 2024. MMI/Barron’s does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Morgan Stanley did not pay a fee to MMI/Barron’s in exchange for its receipt of the award. Morgan Stanley is a member of MMI and pays a fee to MMI as part of its membership dues. Morgan Stanley’s receipt of this award is not indicative of any future performance. These awards were granted to Morgan Stanley based on the time period from October 2023 to June 2024. There were 6 firms considered for the Wealth Management Platform of the Year Award and 12 firms considered for the Distribution Excellence Award. The Money Management Institute (MMI) is the industry association representing financial services firms and Barron’s is a financial magazine; both groups are responsible for the award. Accolade qualifications for past years may vary; additional information available upon request.

2) Industry’s top tax-optimization technology refers to tax management capabilities developed by Eaton Vance and Parametric, affiliates of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is a leading provider of direct indexing strategies. According to Cerulli Associates’ Q1 2026 Managed Account Edition, Morgan Stanley ranked first among 15 firms in Direct Index SMA assets under management based on reported industry assets. The ranking reflects scale of assets and does not evaluate tax outcomes, performance, or quality of technology. Tax outcomes will vary and are not guaranteed.

3) The Celent Model Wealth Manager 2025 Awards for Data and Analytics and Essential and Emerging Technologies were granted to Morgan Stanley following an evaluation process conducted by Celent analysts. To be considered for this award, Morgan Stanley submitted Model Wealth Manager 2025 Nomination Award Worksheets to Celent on or about January 30, 2025. Celent judged each submission on three criteria: (1) Measurable business benefits of live initiatives; (2) degree of innovation relative to the industry; and (3) technology or implementation excellence. In order to win, the initiatives must demonstrate clear business benefits, innovation, and technology or implementation excellence. Celent does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Morgan Stanley did not pay a fee to Celent in exchange for the award. Morgan Stanley is not affiliated with Celent. Based on their submission on January 30, 2025 for Celent’s 2025 Model Awards program, Celent granted Morgan Stanley their awards in June, 2025 and publicly shared the news in June, 2025. Celent is a global financial services research and advisory firm and is responsible for determining the recipient of this award.

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Not all products, tools, platforms, and services referenced are available to all clients. Please speak with your Financial Advisor for eligibility criteria.

Investing in securities involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.

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Alternative investments are often speculative and include a high degree of risk. Investors can lose all or a substantial amount of their investment. They may be highly illiquid, can engage in leverage, short-selling and other speculative practices that may increase volatility and the risk of loss, and may be subject to large investment minimums and initial lock-ups. They may involve complex tax structures, tax inefficient investing and delays in distributing important tax information. They may have higher fees and expenses that traditional investments, and such fees and expenses can lower the returns achieved by investors.

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Important Risk Information for Securities Based Lending: Clients must be aware that: (1) Sufficient collateral must be maintained to support the loan and to take future advances; (2) Clients may have to deposit additional cash or eligible securities on short notice; (3) Some or all of the pledged securities may be sold without prior notice in order to maintain account equity at required collateral maintenance levels. Clients will not be entitled to choose the securities that will be sold. These actions may interrupt long-term investment strategy and may result in adverse tax consequences or in additional fees being assessed; (4) Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (collectively referred to as "Morgan Stanley") reserve the right not to fund any advance request due to insufficient collateral or for any other reason except for any portion of a securities based loan that is identified as a committed facility; (5) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to increase the collateral maintenance requirements at any time without notice; and (6) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to call securities based loans at any time and for any reason.

With the exception of a margin loan, the proceeds from securities based loan products may not be used to purchase, trade, or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); repay margin debt that was used to purchase, trade or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); and cannot be deposited into a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC or other brokerage account.

To be eligible for a securities based loan, a client must have a brokerage account at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC that contains eligible securities, which shall serve as collateral for the securities based loan.

Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.

There is no guarantee that tax-loss harvesting will achieve any particular tax result. Clients may elect Tax Management Services for the account by notifying their Financial Advisor, and indicate what Maximum Tax or Realized Capital Gain Instruction is desired for the account, if any. The Tax Management Services Terms and Conditions attached to the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA ADV brochure as Exhibit A will govern Tax Management Services in the account. Review the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA ADV brochure carefully with your tax advisor.

Industry acclaimed risk platform refers to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s (“Morgan Stanley”) Portfolio Risk Platform. The assumptions used in the Report incorporate portfolio risk and scenario analysis employed by BlackRock Solutions (“BRS”), a financial technology and risk analytics provider that is independent of Morgan Stanley. BRS’ role is limited to providing risk analytics to Morgan Stanley, and BRS is not acting as a broker-dealer or investment adviser nor does it provide investment advice with respect to the Report. Morgan Stanley has validated and adopted the analytical conclusions of these risk models. The analysis provided is illustrative only. Morgan Stanley cannot predict a portfolio’s risk of loss due to, among other things, changing market conditions or other unanticipated circumstances. The analysis is based purely on assumptions made using available data and any of its forecasts are subject to change.

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