Seeliger Sierra Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley

Tom Seeliger, Executive Director, has over 20 years of industry experience. Tom began his career with Morgan Stanley in 2000 out of the Oakland, CA office. As a Financial Advisor, Tom works with high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, and foundations helping them create strategies for eliminating financial risk and building wealth over the long term.

Tom is a sixth generation native Northern Nevadan. He spent his young adult life attending San Diego State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology. His professional career started as a Geologist for the United States Geological Survey in Alaska. Over time he realized his true passion lied in helping people reach their goals in life and in 2000 he joined Morgan Stanley in the Oakland office. Shortly thereafter he came back to Reno to raise his son in the place that is true home, Reno. Tom is now the proud father of two boys.

When Tom is not at the office, he is an outdoor enthusiast participating in activities such as back-country skiing, mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, windsurfing, and travelling. He and his boys enjoy taking trips to participate in these sports throughout the United States.

Monica House is a financial advisor and portfolio manager with over 25 years of experience. As a designated Family Wealth Advisor, she works to thoroughly understand her client’s financial position and objectives, and she works to deliver comprehensive strategies designed to meet their unique goals. While working at Morgan Stanley, she has been granted the officer title of First Vice President. She has Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, and Series 31 licenses as well as a Life an Annuities certification and a Portfolio Manager designation.

Monica is a second generation financial advisor, following in her father’s footsteps. She received a Bachelor of Arts form the University of Nevada, Reno where she majored in Psychology and Minored in Business Administration. She was involved in the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and continues to serve the sorority. After graduating, she went to the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work and received the designation of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

In her free time, Monica and her husband, Steve, love to spend time hiking, cooking, traveling, and scuba diving. She is very active in her community volunteering for the Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows where she helps women and children both locally and internationally and has been an active member for over 25 years.

Anthony D. Puckett, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR ™ has over 15 years experience in the Wealth Management Industry. He works to understand his clients’ unique financial needs and designs comprehensive financial plans to help them achieve and preserve their financial goals. Anthony’s focus lies in Investment Management, Retirement Income Planning, Estate Planning Strategies and Tax Management Strategies

Anthony joined Morgan Stanley in 2009 after being an executive in the small business world, as a Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He graduated from the University of Nevada Reno with a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance and a minor in Economics.

Anthony grew up in Northern Nevada and enjoys the outdoors. He is a skilled sailor, a birder, skier, hiker and gardener. He lives in Reno with his wife and daughter.

Michael Drake, Certified Investment Management Analyst^®, received his certification through the Yale School of Management. Michael is also a Certified Financial Planner^® and has over 6 years of industry experience. Michael works with clients and their families to design their unique financial roadmap for their future by applying his expertise in Investment Management and Comprehensive Financial Planning. As a CIMA^®, Michael helps his clients understand their investments and risk assessment while applying his expertise in Portfolio Management.

Michael spent his childhood in Annapolis, Maryland followed by a decade in Orange County California where he attended Biola University earning a Bachelor of Science in Music. There he met his college sweetheart Cali and have been together ever since. They have two handsome young boys and a beautiful daughter. At Biola, Michael was a collegiate tennis player and also began his career at Apple training computer technicians. After seven years of helping others interact with their Apple products Michael was recruited by the Seeliger Group at Morgan Stanley.

When Michael is not at the office he plays and performs in his church’s band, takes his family to the park, trains at his gym, plays one of his many guitars, and has his entire family over to spend quality time together.

Ian Meintjes embarked on his career journey at Morgan Stanley in 2019, where he joined an esteemed institutional team in the Bay Area. During his time there, he honed his focus in serving nonprofit organizations, gaining invaluable experience working with multimillion-dollar organizations. Eager to return to his beloved hometown of Reno, NV, Ian spent the following two years collaborating with multiple advisors and teams, diligently constructing and presenting comprehensive financial plans, conducting risk analyses, and developing cash flow projections. Subsequently, he made a seamless transition to the Seeliger Sierra Mountain Group, where he continues to help empower clients by providing education and tailored solutions that guide them towards achieving their long-term goals.

Raised in Reno, Ian pursued his academic endeavors at the University of Nevada Reno, successfully earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Minor in Business Administration. While in college, he demonstrated his passion for adventure and sports as a professional mountain bike racer and enjoyed his time with the UNR Mountain Bike Club. In his leisure time, Ian embraces his passion as an intrepid explorer. Whether conquering peaks while backcountry skiing in the winter, indulging in exhilarating mountain biking during the summer, or engaging in year-round rock climbing, he finds peace and beauty in the great outdoors.

In addition to his numerous pursuits, Ian also serves as a dedicated member of the board of trustees for the High Fives Foundation, where he actively contributes to the organization's mission of supporting athletes who have sustained life-altering injuries.

Residing in North Reno with his loyal husky malamute mix named Yotei, Ian cherishes moments spent with friends, embarking on exciting travels, savoring delightful meals, and finding joy in life's simplest pleasures.

Jennifer Zimmerman is the Group Director with the Seeliger Sierra Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley and has worked with the team for over 20 years.

Backed by her experience and a strong knowledge of the industry, Jennifer is relied upon by the team to manage the daily operations and serves as a liaison between clients, the team, and management for administrative and operational service matters. She also continues to assist the team in processing operational tasks along with the team’s Portfolio Associates.

She has obtained her Series 7, Series 66 and Series 31 Securities License, as well as her Nevada, California, Oregon, Texas, and Utah Insurance Licenses. She is also a Notary Public for the state of Nevada.

Jennifer has resided in Reno, NV since 2000 with her Husband and daughter. When she is not servicing her team and clients, she enjoys camping, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Kelly Drake is a Wealth Management Associate for the Seeliger Sierra Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley. She has served at Morgan Stanley for 10 years and was a Branch Service Manager in the industry prior to coming to Morgan Stanley.

Kelly grew up in California where she met her husband, Marshall, in college. They have been married 37 years and have lived on both coasts as well as traveled the world together. She has three married adult children and 6 incredible grandchildren. Her family is her life. When she is not at the office you will find her singing with her husband who is a worship pastor, off-roading in her Jeep, reading, or playing with her grandkids.

Jordan, a native of Pilot Hill, California, is a former relationship banker at Chase Bank in Portland, Oregon. Her time at Chase allowed her to obtain multiple licenses, including the SIE, Series 6, and Series 63. Upon moving to Reno and joining the Seeliger Sierra Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley, she has further expanded her expertise by achieving her Series 7 and Series 65. With her exceptional relationship management skills, Jordan is well-equipped to assist the team and our clients in a meaningful way.

In addition to supporting the team with operational and administrative tasks, Jordan is also a licensed Notary for the state of Nevada. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Jordan enjoys engaging in outdoor activities like paddle boarding and hiking, as well as cherishing quality time spent with her two cats, PJ and Arlo, and her loved ones.

Alex Mallett is a graduate of the University of Reno, Nevada where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Minor in Economics. He started his professional career here at Morgan Stanley in 2024 and has been actively expanding his skill sets by earning the SIE, Series 7 & Series 66 licenses. Alex is committed to lifelong learning so that he can continue to provide exceptional service to our clients.

Born and raised in Reno, NV Alex values spending time with his family and friends. He is a believer in leading a healthy and active lifestyle spending his summers up in Tahoe exploring the hiking trails. After work he enjoys the simple things in life like playing fetch with his Border Collie mix named Apollo and watching the sunsets.