Peoria Branch Office

As the Branch Manager for the Peoria Sub-Complex, Kari is responsible for driving growth in the Peoria and Springfield markets and helping Financial Advisors realize their full potential. She is committed to a positive environment that fosters and maintains a culture based on four core values: Doing the Right Thing, Putting Clients First, Leading with Exceptional Ideas and Giving Back to the community.

Kari joined Morgan Stanley in 2014 after starting her career in the industry in 1994. She started in the compliance and risk area, moving on to business development and advisor growth. Most recently she worked with clients as a financial advisor. Her background in risk, compliance and sales gives her a well-rounded vision of all the different components of the industry.

Originally from Minnesota, Kari moved to Illinois in 2007. She is currently on the board of directors with CASA – 10th Judicial Circuit in Peoria as well as a volunteer with the Peoria Public Arts Commission. She enjoys travel and the arts with a special affinity toward Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. Kari is also a passionate advocate for women in business and financial services.

Tracy is the Business Service Officer. She’s been with Morgan Stanley and predecessors since 1998. She has held various roles including Registered Associate, Branch Administrator, and Complex Risk Officer. Tracy enjoys spending time with her family and German Shepherds, canoeing and fishing.

Megan is the Risk Officer for the Indiana and Central Illinois Market. She began her career at Morgan Stanley in 2011 as the Branch Administrator and has been a Risk Officer since 2014. She sits on the National Risk Officer Council and Mid America Region Risk Officer Council. She is a graduate of Illinois State University with a double major in Business Administration and Economics. She has been a member of the Junior League of Peoria since 2013 and is currently on the Governance Board as the Recording Secretary. She resides in Dunlap and enjoys traveling, reading, and yoga.

Kelly has been in the Branch Administrator role at Morgan Stanley since 2015. She graduated from Illinois State University with a B.S. in Human Development and Family Resources. Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and rescue dog. She also enjoys traveling and fostering dogs through a local animal rescue.

Kimberly Guidone is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Indiana and Illinois.
Kimberly began her career in financial services in 1996 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. She also served as an Investment Relationship Manager with Key Investment Services and a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial. Kimberly received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Wright State University. Outside of the office, Kimberly spends time with her family enjoying hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities.