B.E. "Rusty" Dose III
Senior Vice President,
Financial Advisor,
Portfolio Manager
Direct:
(312) 419-3326(312) 419-3326
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As your Financial Advisor, I can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, I can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to highly seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform, and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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Rusty began his career in 1990 at Kirkpatrick, Pettis, Smith and Polian, a distinguished Omaha, NE investment firm where Warren Buffet was once a partner.
As a Senior Portfolio manager, a program in which advisors must complete a rigorous, multi-step certification, he is fully involved in his clients’ assets. Rusty shapes his practice around identifying a client’s goals and objectives – using his own skilled focus in conjunction with Morgan Stanley’s renowned Wealth Management platform to create a risk profile tailored to each client. He is committed to each client’s financial wellbeing, including mitigating the effects of headwinds in an ever-changing economic landscape.
Rusty has built a variety of proprietary discretionary Portfolio Management Strategies- including Dose Mid-Stream Energy, Dose Equity Income, Dose All-Cap Core, Dose All-Cap Core Balanced and Dose Global ETF. Each strategy is meticulously managed, with the firm providing comprehensive oversight.
Rusty holds his Series 3, 63, 65, 7, 9 and 10 licenses.
In his free time, Rusty designs, builds and flies radio control model airplanes. The models are constructed of the most advanced composite materials and typically have wingspans of over 78” to 110”. For over 45 years he has competed all over the country in precision aerobatics.
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The strategies and/or investments discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives.
This material is intended only for clients and prospective clients of the Portfolio Management program. It has been prepared solely for informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument, or to participate in any trading strategy.
The individuals mentioned as the Portfolio Management Team are Financial Advisors with Morgan Stanley participating in the Morgan Stanley Portfolio Management program. The Portfolio Management program is an investment advisory program in which the client’s Financial Advisor invests the client’s assets on a discretionary basis in a range of securities. The Portfolio Management program is described in the applicable Morgan Stanley ADV Part 2, available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV or from your Financial Advisor.
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As a Senior Portfolio manager, a program in which advisors must complete a rigorous, multi-step certification, he is fully involved in his clients’ assets. Rusty shapes his practice around identifying a client’s goals and objectives – using his own skilled focus in conjunction with Morgan Stanley’s renowned Wealth Management platform to create a risk profile tailored to each client. He is committed to each client’s financial wellbeing, including mitigating the effects of headwinds in an ever-changing economic landscape.
Rusty has built a variety of proprietary discretionary Portfolio Management Strategies- including Dose Mid-Stream Energy, Dose Equity Income, Dose All-Cap Core, Dose All-Cap Core Balanced and Dose Global ETF. Each strategy is meticulously managed, with the firm providing comprehensive oversight.
Rusty holds his Series 3, 63, 65, 7, 9 and 10 licenses.
In his free time, Rusty designs, builds and flies radio control model airplanes. The models are constructed of the most advanced composite materials and typically have wingspans of over 78” to 110”. For over 45 years he has competed all over the country in precision aerobatics.
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The strategies and/or investments discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives.
This material is intended only for clients and prospective clients of the Portfolio Management program. It has been prepared solely for informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument, or to participate in any trading strategy.
The individuals mentioned as the Portfolio Management Team are Financial Advisors with Morgan Stanley participating in the Morgan Stanley Portfolio Management program. The Portfolio Management program is an investment advisory program in which the client’s Financial Advisor invests the client’s assets on a discretionary basis in a range of securities. The Portfolio Management program is described in the applicable Morgan Stanley ADV Part 2, available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV or from your Financial Advisor.
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James Johnson joined Morgan Stanley in 2024 and serves as a Registered Associate. He prides himself on developing personal relationships with clients to understand their aspirations and tailor his service to meet their goals. He enjoys thinking about clients’ finances in the broader context of their lives, helping them to feel secure in their long-term plan.
James recently moved to Chicago from Seattle, where he graduated from the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington with a BA in Business Administration. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, travel, and finding ways to practice French.
James recently moved to Chicago from Seattle, where he graduated from the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington with a BA in Business Administration. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, travel, and finding ways to practice French.
Craig Yong - Registered Associate
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Craig Yong joined Morgan Stanley in 2024 as a Registered Associate, leaving his previous role as a chef in a Michelin starred restaurant. Craig leverages his previous experience in client facing roles as a tech consultant and as an entrepreneur, where he managed relationships with clients, business partners, and customers.
Craig moved to Chicago from Singapore to attend the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he graduated with a BA in Economics. In his free time, Craig enjoys miniature painting, aquarium keeping, and Brazilian jiu jitsu.
Craig moved to Chicago from Singapore to attend the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he graduated with a BA in Economics. In his free time, Craig enjoys miniature painting, aquarium keeping, and Brazilian jiu jitsu.
David McColl - Registered Client Relationship Analyst
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Email:David.McColl@morganstanley.com
David McColl joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 and serves as a Client Relationship Analyst. He is passionate about forming and developing client relationships in order to understand their goals to personalize his service to best meet their needs. David is dedicated to helping clients navigate their financial journeys with clarity, trust, and strategic insight.
David recently moved back to Chicago after graduating from the University of Dayton with a BA in Finance. In his free time, David enjoys running on Chicago’s lake front, traveling to new places, rooting for Chicago’s sports teams, and playing tennis or golf with his friends and family
David recently moved back to Chicago after graduating from the University of Dayton with a BA in Finance. In his free time, David enjoys running on Chicago’s lake front, traveling to new places, rooting for Chicago’s sports teams, and playing tennis or golf with his friends and family
Claudia Herman - Client Relationship Analyst
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(312) 827-6938(312) 827-6938
Email:Claudia.Herman@morganstanley.com
Claudia Herman joined Morgan Stanley in 2026 and serves as a Client Relationship Analyst. She values building meaningful client relationships and providing thoughtful, personalized support to help clients feel confident in their long-term financial plans. She brings prior client-facing experience as a Consulting Analyst Intern at an independent registered investment advisor and as a Legal Assistant.
Claudia graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors in Economics and is originally from Chicago. Outside of work, she enjoys marathon running, volunteering at dog shelters, exploring new cities, and trying new restaurants.
Claudia graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors in Economics and is originally from Chicago. Outside of work, she enjoys marathon running, volunteering at dog shelters, exploring new cities, and trying new restaurants.
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About Andrew Starkey
Andrew Starkey is an Assistant Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management office in Chicago, Illinois. He is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.
Andrew began his career in financial services in 2017 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Wealth Management Associate at Morgan Stanley and a paraplanner in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Andrew graduated from the University of St. Thomas and holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Andrew moved to Chicago, Illinois in 2021 from Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he was born and raised. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys exploring Chicago with his wife and dog, traveling back to Minnesota and Colombia to visit with family, and playing basketball with his friends on the weekend.
Andrew began his career in financial services in 2017 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Wealth Management Associate at Morgan Stanley and a paraplanner in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Andrew graduated from the University of St. Thomas and holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Andrew moved to Chicago, Illinois in 2021 from Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he was born and raised. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys exploring Chicago with his wife and dog, traveling back to Minnesota and Colombia to visit with family, and playing basketball with his friends on the weekend.
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