About Me

Steve Madden is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor. He has over 20 years of personal wealth management experience and holds Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Portfolio Management Director, Alternative Investments Director, and Financial Planning Specialist designations. Steve started his career with Smith Barney in 2003 and has been with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management since the two firms merged in 2009.

Steve's successful wealth management practice is distinguished by his analytical approach and commitment to client education. He formulates actionable plans using a systematic process, thoroughly understanding each client's financial position, objectives, and risk tolerance. Using the firm's modern tools and analytics, Steve tailors strategies for each client, offering a clear path to their financial goals. Scheduled monthly / quarterly clients calls are used to discuss plan performance and examine investment opportunities.

The Rice Park Group believes it is important to look beyond the traditional asset classes of stocks and bonds to include alternative investments including real estate, private debt, and equity. Morgan Stanley provides access to the premier alternative investment solutions in the industry, and the team utilizes their insight in alternatives to increase diversification and enhance returns in client portfolios.

Steve received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University. Prior to his career in finance, he worked for 5 years in consulting overseeing projects in a diverse set of companies including oil shipping, internet commerce, Fortune 500, and tech startups.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Steve finds joy in family life in Eagan with his wife Alissa, their two children, Jack and Olivia, and their dog Buster. Jack and Olivia both attend The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Jack is majoring in Finance and Data Analytics at The Carlson School of Management, while Olivia plans to study Communications and Spanish at The College of Liberal Arts. The family enjoys boating on the St. Croix River during summers, particularly wakeboarding and wake surfing. They also love to travel both domestically and internationally.


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The investments listed may not be appropriate for all investors. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a financial advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment will depend upon an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
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Our Goal is to Help you Feel Prepared, No Matter the Market Weather

There’s an old story about a farmhand who said he could “sleep through a storm.” When a fierce storm eventually struck, the farmer discovered that everything on the farm had already been secured – the animals, equipment, and shelter – because the farmhand had taken care of everything in advance.

At The Rice Park Group at Morgan Stanley, we believe in that same principle: When your financial plan is thoughtfully prepared and consistently maintained, you’re better equipped to weather uncertainty calmly.

Markets, like the weather, can be unpredictable. But the real storms often come in life itself, such as an unexpected layoff, a divorce, or a death in the family. While we can’t prevent these disruptions, we can help you build a plan that’s ready for them. Through disciplined strategies, ongoing guidance, and a deep understanding of your priorities, we aim to help you navigate both calm conditions and periods of volatility or uncertainty with confidence.

At our core, we help clients build resilient plans rooted in their values, flexible enough to adapt, and designed to offer clarity and confidence through both calm and chaos. Markets will shift, and life will too. Our goal is to help ensure you’re not just reacting, but ready.

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St. Paul, MN 55102
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Direct:
(651) 215-8438(651) 215-8438
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Meet My Team

About Laura M. Arntson

As the Portfolio Associate on The Madden Nerland Group, Laura acts as the primary point of contact for client inquiries providing operational and administrative support. Laura is dedicated to fostering relationships she has with clients and takes time to understand the client’s family life, values, needs and goals, and providing problem-solving assistance. She manages operational tasks for the team such as opening and monitoring accounts, processing trades, transferring funds, and ensuring all paperwork and forms are completed correctly and submitted timely.

To enhance client efficiency, Laura plays a key role in implementing Morgan Stanley's digital tools, ensuring 24/7 account access through Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. She also assists clients with learning how to utilize such features as Mobile Deposits, ATM Withdrawals, Send Money with Zelle, and MS Online payments.

Laura began her career in finance at US Bank in 1986 working in its private banking division. She joined The Madden Nerland Group at Morgan Stanley in 1996 and has been a key asset as the team expanded. She is Series 7 and Series 63 licensed.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Laura’s hobbies include scrapbooking and crafting. She also loves attending The Minnesota Wild hockey games with her husband, Tom. The couple cherishes time spent with their children and grandchildren, along with activities like visiting their cabin, boating, and fishing.

Community service holds a special place in Laura's heart, and she actively participates in various volunteer activities. She is actively involved in Hope for Youth supporting homeless teens; The Christmas Basket at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, which collects and distributes Christmas gifts to families in need; and participating in Project Reach’s Toy Drive and Backpack Drive, which supports homeless students in St. Paul Public Schools.

About Alissa L. Madden

Alissa Madden joined The Madden Nerland Group in 2023 to oversee operations. She brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare and non-profit industries to the group.

Her diverse background uniquely positions Alissa to enhance and expand the team's business. She has held roles such as Chief of Staff and Executive Director leading operations, strategy, and innovation. Having served as a hospital social worker and later as a manager, she excelled in coordinating care and refining operational procedures. Alissa also served as President of the American Case Management Association (ACMA) MN Chapter and as a Speaker at ACMA events. As a psychotherapist, she developed strong patient relationships, gaining valuable insights into their needs and creating effective care plans to achieve their goals. Alissa holds a BA in Social Work and Psychology from The University of Iowa and a MA in Social Services Administration from The University of Chicago.

Alissa is already underway leading a variety of practice strategy and practice management projects for The Madden Nerland Group. She has passed her Securities Industries Essentials (SIE) and Series 7 license exams and is pursuing her Series 63 license to more fully support the team’s day-to-day business and work with clients.

Alissa and Steve are married and will be celebrating their 23rd wedding anniversary this June. Their children, Jack and Olivia, both attend The University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Jack is majoring in Finance and Data Analytics at the Carlson School of Management, while Olivia plans to major in Communications and Spanish at the College of Liberal Arts.

Alissa is actively engaged in community service having served in leadership roles in various booster clubs and associations including President of the Eagan High School Girls Swim and Dive Booster Club, President of the Eagan High School Boys Basketball Booster Club, Co-Director of Basketball Tournaments at Eagan Athletic Association, Troop Co-Leader for Girl Scouts River Valley for Troop #55840, and a Choir Member at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

Alissa enjoys playing the piano, singing, or listening to true crime podcasts and novels on Audible. She also enjoys attending concerts, traveling, and trying new restaurants throughout the Twin Cities with her family.

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 Taylor Streiff

Taylor Streiff is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and 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.

Taylor began his career in financial services in 2020 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2024 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Commercial Lender at Pan American Bank and Trust in Chicago, Illinois.

Taylor is a graduate of the University of Minnesota - Duluth, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his family. Outside of the office, Taylor enjoys all things outdoors. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family.
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About Mamta Shah

Mamta Shah is the Trust Specialist based in Chicago, covering the Midwest Region. Morgan Stanley provides a full array of personal and institutional trust services to high net worth clients of the firm. Mamta’s responsibilities include educating Financial Advisors and their clients on the open architecture trust service model and helping them identify opportunities to leverage the trust partners on the platform.

Before joining Trust Services in 2010, she was the Wealth Analyst with the Chicago based Wealth Planning Center at Morgan Stanley. Mamta was responsible for providing information and education on a full range of income and estate tax topics and concerns.

Prior to joining the Planning Center team in 2006, Mamta was Vice President of an Independent Investment Advisory Firm. She worked closely with the clients of the firm on a variety of financial planning and investment advisory services.

Mamta obtained her bachelor’s degree from Babson College with a major in Finance/Entrepreneurship. Mamta is a licensed CPA and holds a CFP® designation, She has been in the financial services industry since 1999. She is Series 7, 63, 65 and life/health insurance licensed. She is a member of the AICPA and the Illinois CPA Society. She lives in Chicago with her family.
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7Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
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9Alternative 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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10Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.

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