Welcome

With a combined experience of over 70 years, the Seeliger Sierra Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing exceptional wealth management solutions for our valued clients. Our team takes pride in assisting individuals and families in effectively managing their finances, offering a comprehensive range of services including asset management, retirement planning, financial planning, cash management, lending, philanthropy management, and multigenerational family wealth management.

Our process begins by truly understanding you and your family's unique needs. We collaborate with you to develop a tailored financial plan that thoroughly analyzes your current situation and outlines your short-term, midterm, and long-term goals. Utilizing this plan as a foundation, we craft personalized investment recommendations and strategies specifically designed to meet your individual circumstances. Our aim is to help you achieve your financial objectives and realize the vision you have for your life. Throughout this process, we provide a high level of professionalism, creativity, and hands-on service to our clients.

For generations, we have worked with high-net-worth individuals and families, and we take immense pride in these long-term relationships. Our team has the necessary resources, tools, and experience to help empower you and your family to confidently manage your wealth.

We look forward to sharing our wealth management experience with you and welcoming you to join our esteemed clientele.
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Working with You to Define and Achieve Your Goals

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Our relationship begins with a thorough understanding of you – your needs, your lifestyle, family, and your goals for the future. Leveraging our vast resources, including intellectual capital, experience, and dedicated service, we can work with you to create a personalized wealth strategy. Over time, we will adapt it to changing circumstances, helping you achieve your goals and protect what is meaningful to you.

Morgan Stanley’s personalized wealth management process is designed to provide a road map to your financial future.

This process can help you visualize the financial future you want for yourself and your family and outline the steps to achieve it.
Develop an Understanding
The purpose of our initial meetings is to develop a mutual understanding of what your goals are, what your current financial situation is, and what you are looking for in an advising relationship. Additionally, it will allow me to explain what my team and I offer, what our process and strategy is, and how we work with you to help you achieve your goals.

In this stage, we will discuss short-term, midterm, and long term goals, create a financial plan around these goals, and develop a strategy to put this plan into action.
Implementation
Based on the results we agreed upon in the financial plan, we create a customized asset allocation targeting the best risk adjusted return possible to fit your needs and risk tolerance. Depending on the financial stage you are in, whether that's wealth accumulation or coming up on retirement, this allocation will be tailored to your needs and is designed to help you to feel comfortable with your financial future.

In doing this, we will analyze how much risk you are comfortable taking as well as what is necessary to achieve your goals.
Ongoing Review
After we have created your financial plan, created a customized asset allocation, and helped you invest your money to align with this allocation, we meet with you a couple times a year to review your accounts, update your financial plan, and see if there is anything additional that we can help you with.

We know managing your assets can be stressful and time consuming. It is our mission to take that weight off of your shoulders and help you feel comfortable in your financial future.

Seeliger Sierra Mountain Group Experience

With over 60 years of combined experience, we are proud to serve you and all of your unique needs.
Tom Seeliger
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 honored to have achieved the following designations, awards, and titles:

• Awarded Executive Director Title
• Awarded Senior Vice President Title
• Awarded First Vice President Title
• Awarded Vice President Title
Monica House
Monica House, First Vice President, has over 25 years of experience as a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager. She is also a designated Family Wealth Advisor™. Monica works to thoroughly understand her client’s financial position and objectives and designs unique financial plans to help clients and their families meet their financial goals. Monica previously worked for Merrill Lynch before joining Morgan Stanley.

Monica is honored to have achieved the following designations, awards, and titles:

• Awarded First Vice President Title
• Awarded Vice President Title
• Awarded Family Wealth Advisor Title
• Awarded Portfolio Manager Title
• Awarded Financial Planning Specialist Title
•Top Women Wealth Advisors Best in State 2022, 2023 & 2024

Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2022, 2023 & 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Anthony Puckett, CFP®
Anthony Puckett, Certified Financial Planner®, has over 11 years of experience in the Wealth Management Industry as a Financial Advisor. As a CFP®, Anthony works to understand his clients’ unique financial needs by designing comprehensive financial plans to help them achieve their goals. Anthony’s focus lies in his experience with Investment Management, Retirement Solutions, and Insurance Planning strategies.

Anthony is honored to have achieved the following designations, awards, and titles:

• Awarded Forbes NextGen Top Advisor 2020
• Awarded Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisors 2023 & 2024
• Awarded First Vice President Title
• Awarded Senior Vice President Title
• Awarded Family Wealth Advisor title
• Awarded CFP® designation
• Awarded Associate Vice President Title
• Awarded Portfolio Manager Title
• Awarded Financial Planning Specialist title
• Awarded Pacesetters Club in 2013 & 2014

Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jul 2020) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/19 - 3/31/20.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023 and 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Michael Drake, CIMA®, CFP®
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 is honored to have achieved the following designations, awards, and titles:

• Awarded First Vice President Title
• Awarded CIMA® Designation
• Awarded CFP® Designation
• Awarded Financial Planning Specialist Title
Ian Meintjes
Ian Meintjes, Financial Planning specialist, began his career at Morgan Stanley in the Bay Area working on an institutional team focused exclusively on nonprofit organizations. Here, he gained valuable experience working with multimillion dollar organizations. Having moved back to his hometown of Reno, NV, he spent the first two years working with 20-30 different advisors on the west coast assisting them with financial planning, risk, and cash flow analysis. Following that, Ian joined the Seeliger Sierra Mountain Group where he is able to combine all of his previous experience while working with clients to bring an institutional level of service and a vast array of resources to help them reach their goals.

Ian is honored to have achieved the following designation(s):

• Awarded Financial Planning Specialist Title - 2021
The Seeliger Sierra Mountain Group
We are incredibly proud to announce we have been named to Forbes' 2024 Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period from 3/31/22-3/31/23.

Upcoming Firm Events

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U.S. Policy Pulse: Trump 2.0 and the Markets

DATE: February 25, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. ET

Join Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer, Lisa Shalett, on Tuesday, February 25, for a conversation with Chief Economic Strategist and Global Head of Thematic and Macro Investing, Ellen Zentner, and Head of U.S. Public Policy, Monica Guerra, on the top policy and regulatory actions that could impact investors in the months ahead.

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COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING

Regardless of what stage your life is in - moving ahead in your career, enjoying retirement, or somewhere in between - as your Financial Advisors, we can help you achieve your financial goals on your timeline.

We can create your personal roadmap to help achieve and protect your goals — a framework that addresses you and your family's unique circumstances, greatest dreams, and most pressing concerns, while taking into account risks and opportunities in your life and the environment.
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    Retirement
    Leading up to and through retirement, The Seeliger Sierra Mountain Group helps you identify the most appropriate ways to obtain the income you need and helps ensure that you are on track to achieve your financial goals.
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    Managing Investments
    We take care of your retirement accounts and other investments based on your comfort level with risk and your current tax circumstances, tailoring your financial strategy to your unique situation, needs, and goals.
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    Estate Planning Strategies
    It is crucial to have a back-up plan for your money. We regularly review your finances with you and coordinate with your estate attorney to help ensure that your wishes are met in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.
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    Managing Debt
    We thoroughly review your mortgage, car loans, credit cards, and any other debts that you may have to determine where you can save, and create a timeline for your debt payments by prioritizing which ones should be paid off first.
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    Risk Analysis
    Using Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform, we take a holistic approach to managing your finances by identifying risk outliers and understanding the impact of market scenarios.
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    Spending & Budgeting Tool
    Morgan Stanley's Spending and Budgeting tool helps us monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts, to help clients achieve their goals by adjusting their spending behavior when necessary.

Location

5390 Kietzke Lane
Suite 200
Reno, NV 89511
US
Direct:
(775) 823-8628(775) 823-8628
Toll-Free:
(800) 755-6635(800) 755-6635

Meet Seeliger Sierra Mountain Group

About Thomas E. Seeliger

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.
Securities Agent: NH, TN, KY, OH, ME, CO, TX, NM, MI, GA, UT, RI, NV, MD, SD, OR, AZ, WA, VA, IL, HI, CA, WY, VT, PA, NY, MT, KS, ID, FL, NJ, NE, NC, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2314996

About Monica House

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.
Securities Agent: GA, AR, OR, NV, MT, IN, AZ, UT, TX, TN, RI, CO, NM, ID, SD, NE, MI, MD, KY, ME, KS, WA, VT, OH, NH, NC, SC, IL, WY, VA, PA, NJ, HI, FL, AL, MO, WI, NY, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1272722
CA Insurance License #: 0C00260

About Anthony D. Puckett

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.
Securities Agent: PA, KY, RI, IL, NY, NM, MI, VA, NJ, KS, CO, OH, NV, ME, ID, HI, UT, TX, TN, NC, GA, WY, MD, CA, WA, IN, FL, SD, NH, NE, MT, AZ, AR, VT, OR, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1282615

About Michael Drake

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.
Securities Agent: MI, IN, KY, PA, NY, NJ, NE, ID, GA, WY, MT, ME, OH, CO, TN, SC, NC, MN, FL, AZ, AL, TX, SD, NM, CA, VT, NH, MO, IL, WA, UT, OR, MD, LA, HI, AR, WI, VA, RI, NV, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1629334
CA Insurance License #: 0K27569

About Ian T. Meintjes

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.
Securities Agent: AZ, FL, WY, NE, SC, OH, LA, IL, DC, TX, NH, MT, KS, WA, TN, MO, HI, AR, AL, NY, NV, VT, NJ, KY, IN, UT, RI, NM, MD, CO, CA, WI, VA, PA, OR, MN, MI, AK, ID, SD; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1993713

About Jennifer Zimmerman

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.

About Kelly Drake

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.

About Jordan Lawshe

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.
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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
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

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.

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.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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