My Story and Services

Scott is a Financial Advisor and Charted Financial Analyst (CFA).

His professional focus lies in creating and maintaining long-term financial plans that are carefully tailored to help provide transparency, proper diversification, and tax efficiency. Scott utilizes the full range of global resources offered by Morgan Stanley through close collaboration with divisions such as Private Banking, and Estate Planning.

Scott is responsible for leveraging the resources and intellectual capital of the Global Investment Committee team to select Investment Managers that align with both our clients' objectives and Morgan Stanley's economic and Capital Market research. Using one of the industry's largest databases of manager analytics and investment statistics, he enables the Group to implement a highly disciplined and objective process to Manager Selection and Portfolio Construction. He also assists with performance monitoring and reporting.

Scott is a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he was a member of the varsity hockey team. He lives in Edina Minnesota with his family and is a member of CPC Church. Scott is also an active member of the Charted Financial Analyst CFA society of Minnesota.
Services Include
Securities Agent: NV, WA, DC, TN, SD, NH, CT, SC, ID, CA, AZ, AL, MI, RI, MD, KS, GA, FL, PA, OH, NC, MT, MS, MA, UT, OK, ND, WY, IN, IL, DE, NM, MO, WI, OR, NY, NJ, CO, VA, TX, NE, MN, IA, HI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2778748
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Our Process

Our service model is based on regular communication and a strong commitment to personal service.  At the core of our service is financial planning to make sure we are understanding your financial goals and developing a meaningful plan to reach them.  Regardless of market performance or the economic climate, we strive to provide consistent, relevant updates and a fast response to your inquiries.
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    Determining Financial Objectives
    Success means something different to each client. We begin each relationship by using interview techniques to thoroughly review your financial resources and liabilities, understand your short and long-term investment objectives, and assess an acceptable level of risk.
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    Developing Your Investment Plan
    We focus on designing portfolios to help potentially enhance returns, potentially lower overall portfolio volatility and position them to take advantage of timely opportunities. We believe many investors fall short of their goals because they spend more time plan-ning a summer vacation than formulating a long-term investment strategy. By developing customized financial roadmaps and using proactive strategies to help keep progress on track, we feel clients end up with a high likelihood of success of achieving their goals.
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    Implementation of Your Plan
    Once your plan is approved, Our team helps you implement your plan by recommending world-class investment managers that are most appropriate for your needs, complement each other and work toward the goals we have established. We also coordinate strategies with your other professional advisors to help make sure we are working as a team for your benefit.
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    Ongoing Portfolio Review
    Our clients enjoy regular progress reviews when we review investment performance and assess progress in the context of your evolving needs and stage of life. Of course, since goals tend to change as time goes on we often revisit this entire process to make sure we are on track.

Our dedicated team provides services and capabilities that are essential to your organization.

My team is fully staffed to provide financial advisory services for 401(k) and 403(b) plans. We have the capability and knowledge to assist plan sponsors with the plan design; investment selection and monitoring; and prepare retirement education meetings for plan participants.

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    Enhancing Your Plan

    Plan Review: Assess existing plan features and Make recommendations.

    Plan Benchmarks: Provide plan design benchmarks and Fee benchmarks.

    Industry Updates: White papers Surveys, Regulatory and Legislative Updates, and Quarterly Plan Sponsor Newsletter.

    Washington Update Newsletter
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    Aligning Employee Strategies with Long-Term Objectives

    Our team has access to resources and materials that help participants become informed with investment decisions, such as educational brochures, Asset Allocation Models, and Asset Allocation questionnaires.

    Workplace Changes are Here to Stay
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    Morgan Stanley at Work

    We believe there's no better investment your company can make than in your employees. When they work at their best, so does your business.

    That's why Morgan Stanley at Work delivers workplace financial solutions that can help employees build financial confidence and help you attract and retain top talent.

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Tools Built for You

As our client, you'll benefit from access to a comprehensive suite of digital resources. Our expertise in technology and innovation enables us to integrate these tools into your financial plan to enhance its effectiveness. With state-of-the-art cybersecurity, tax-efficient planning, and risk assessment platforms, we can continually reassess your strategy and optimize performance.

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    Morgan Stanley Online

    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.

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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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    eDelivery

    Sign up for eDelivery today and start receiving email notifications as soon as your account documents are available on Morgan Stanley Online or the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It's quick, convenient & secure.

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    Total Wealth View

    When life gets hectic, managing finances can be a low priority. Total Wealth View simplifies this by providing a single platform to track investments, cash flow, assets, and net worth. This seamless integration with your Morgan Stanley Online account and LifeView or GPS gives your Advisor a comprehensive view of your entire financial profile, making it easier than ever to keep track of your finances.

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    Financial Planning

    A variety of planning-related tools—including our award-winning Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView—which enable us to provide a single, comprehensive snapshot of your finances and adapt a wealth plan to your ever-changing life demands and modify goals as needed.

    Morgan Stanley Goals-Based Wealth Management
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    Online Security Center

    Protecting your online security is our top priority at Morgan Stanley. We proactively defend our systems and monitor the threat landscape to help anticipate issues before they arise and respond appropriately when they do. Learn about our extensive security measures, resources, and idea in this constantly evolving landscape.

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Location

8300 Norman Center Dr
Ste 1150
Bloomington, MN 55437
US
Direct:
(952) 921-1905(952) 921-1905

Meet My Team

About Hannah Spasojevic

Hannah has been serving clients with insight and commitment since joining the firm in 2019. With a career spanning financial and customer service roles since 2010, she brings a comprehensive understanding of client needs and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Hannah holds a degree in Business Management and maintains both the Series 7 General Securities License and the Series 66 License, equipping her with the knowledge and credentials to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Hannah resides in the Twin Cities with her husband and family. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, getting lost in a good book, and exploring the great outdoors.

*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.

About Sara Brettingen

Sara has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015, collaborating with her team to deliver financial planning, performance reporting, and 401(k) management services to clients. With experience in financial services and a focus on 401(k) plan management, Sara supports plan design, implementation, and ongoing administration. Her proactive approach helps to ensure clients can maximize their retirement benefits while adhering to regulatory requirements.

A graduate of North Dakota State University, Sara resides in the Twin Cities with her husband and family. She loves experiencing all the seasons in Minnesota, and in her spare time she enjoys urban homesteading, indoor gardening and supporting her active family.

If you have questions about 401(k) plans or would like to learn more about Morgan Stanley, Sara is ready to guide you every step of the way.

*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.

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 Jennifer Olson

Jennifer Olson is a Private Banking Group (PBG) Market Manager serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in the Mid America Region.

Private Banking Group (PBG) Market Managers partner with Financial Advisors/ Private Wealth Advisors (collectively “Advisors”) to deliver specialized cash management and lending solutions, while strategically leading sales activity and deepening client engagement across Wealth Management markets to drive growth aligned with long-term business and client objectives.

Jennifer began her career in financial services in 1997 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2011. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Resident Manager in Wealth Management Banking at Merrill Lynch in Northbrook, Illinois. While at Merrill Lynch, Jennifer held various banking and lending roles at both the local and divisional levels.

Jennifer is a graduate of Bethel College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing, Management, and Finance with a minor in Psychology. She also earned a Master of Business Administration from Bethel University. She lives in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys exploring different parts of the world, as well as spending quality time with family and friends.
NMLS#: 803580

About Nate Zeller

Nate Zeller is a vice president and financial planning director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. He is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.
Nate began his career in financial services in 1999 with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and rejoined Morgan Stanley in 2024. In between stints, he held various roles at other firms, including leadership positions with U.S. Bank and Ameriprise in their Trust and Wealth Management divisions. Prior to his current position, he worked as a registered investment advisor focused on retirement planning.
Nate graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designations. Nate and his wife are the parents of two daughters. In his free time, Nate enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and being outdoors.

DISCLOSURE:
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.

You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.

Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences.

Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.

© 2025 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
Private Banking Group (PBG) Market Managers, Senior Private Bankers, Private Bankers, and Associate Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.

Banking products and services are offered by Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.

Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.

You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.

Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences.

Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.

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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

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Investing

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
Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors
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Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors

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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
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

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
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving

There's more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here's one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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1Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.

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2Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.

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3When 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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4Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.

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5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.

Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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6Morgan 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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7When 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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