

Shane Prescott

My Mission Statement
My Story and Services
Shane earned his degree in Accounting from Westminster College and later completed his MBA in Accounting at the University of Utah. Before entering financial services, he worked his way up to Controller and Chief Financial Officer at a national sports franchise retailer. That experience gave him a practical and hands-on understanding of business and finance that continues to shape how he works with clients today.
Since 2004, Shane has focused on helping people build plans that are clear, realistic, and built to last. Whether someone is getting ready to retire, thinking about the next generation, or just trying to make smart decisions, Shane is known for keeping things approachable and focused on what really matters.
Through The Wasatch Group, he offers access to a wide range of investment tools, experienced professionals, and a platform designed to support long term planning without the pressure or fluff. Click the link down below to learn more about the full breadth of services I provide and how I help clients navigate key wealth management decisions.
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Maximize Your Equity Compensation
Your equity compensation is one of the most valuable—and often misunderstood—parts of your total rewards package. I help you understand what you've been granted, how it fits into your broader financial picture, and how to make the most of it through tax-smart, goal-aligned strategies.
From stock options to RSUs, ESPPs, and performance shares, each plan has different rules, tax treatments, and long-term planning implications. Knowing what's available is the first step to making informed decisions.
Vesting schedules, expiration dates, and performance targets can significantly impact your financial outcomes. I help you decode the fine print so you can take control of your equity.
Without proper planning, equity compensation can create unexpected tax bills, concentrated risk, or missed opportunities. Our expertise helps you align your equity strategy with your overall financial goals.
A personalized equity analysis can reveal opportunities to improve cash flow, manage taxes, and support long-term wealth building. It's more than compensation—it's a critical piece of your financial plan.
Discipline. Mastery. Results.

At Morgan Stanley, Shane helps individuals, families, and business owners build financial plans that align with their goals. He believes that trust is built through consistency, and that success comes from staying the course even when things get uncertain. Whether it’s guiding a client through a major life transition or navigating complex markets, Shane’s role is to simplify the path forward — with humility, clarity, and purpose.
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Meet My Team
About Jennifer Sturgis
Started in Financial Services in 2007
Started with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management May 2009
Series 7 and 66 Licensed
BS - Psychology
University of Utah
Masters of Social Work
New Mexico Highlands University
The Power of Partnerships
About Scott Knudsen
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Scott began his career in financial services in 2001, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2006 as a High Net Worth Lending Advisor. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Credit Analyst at Merrill Lynch.
Scott is a graduate of the University of Utah, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He lives in Park City, Utah with his family. Outside of the office, enjoys hiking, mountain biking, skiing and camping.
About Joe Chiusano
He earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Joe is originally from Middletown, NJ and currently resides there.
Portfolio Insights
Retirement
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Investing
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
Business Planning
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Philanthropy
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
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