Our Group

The Beacon Harbor Group at Morgan Stanley focuses on individual wealth management as well as corporate retirement plans. Collectively the team serves clients with more than 40 years of investment experience.* The team is led by Corporate Retirement Director, Bob Dion. Corporate Retirement Director is a select Morgan Stanley designation earned by advisors based on experience, education and performance.

When you offer your employees a retirement plan, you are giving them a unique tax-advantaged opportunity to plan for a secure retirement. Your role is not only to manage this benefit, but also fulfill your obligations as plan sponsor. However, the responsibility of overseeing a plan can seem overwhelming. That’s where the Beacon Harbor Group steps in.

We meet with corporate officers to understand their company’s retirement plan, goals and objectives. We then apply our experience and resources to meet or exceed those goals. We help our clients evaluate near-term concerns and long term goals, and develop a retirement plan strategy specific to their needs. We can do the same for you.

The group also offers comprehensive wealth management services. This includes financial planning, customized portfolio management, and lending opportunities.

Whether you are planning for your business or yourself, the Beacon Harbor Group has the ability and experience to meet your financial needs.

*Bob Dion has worked in financial services since 1992. David Parker has worked in financial services since 2001. Isabella Casadei has four years of experience in financial services.
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The Beacon Harbor Group - Working With You

A brief overview of the clients we aim to work with. Here at The Beacon Harbor Group, we aim to assist you with all of your financial needs and goal fulfillment.
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    Corporate Retirement Planning
    Whether you are a small emerging company or established business, we are able to provide investment guidance and overall ongoing management of your retirement plan as either an ERISA 3(21) or ERISA 3(38).

    See our Corporate Retirement Director tab to learn more on the types of fiduciary liability we provide.
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    Plan Participants
    As an employee or as one of our retirement plan clients, you have access to advisors on our team to assist you with varying financial goals. Including retirement, college and overall financial planning needs.
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    Individuals
    Whether your financial objective is protecting your family, investing for short/long term goals, or financing your dream, we will work to find the best solution to accomplish each goal.
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    Retirees
    You've spent many years working hard and are now able to enjoy retirement. Our team will work with you to understand what your priorities are during these years and implement a plan customized for you. Whether it is protecting your assets, optimizing your income needs or advising on various estate planning techniques.
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    Multi-Generational Families
    While all multi-generational families face complex financial issues, each has its own challenges, opportunities and aspirations. Based on a deep understanding of these factors, we can help you create a customized, comprehensive plan to help you achieve your unique vision of a successful life and legacy for both you and your family.

Personalized Corporate Retirement Advisory Services

With almost 30 years of industry experience and a proven track record, Robert Dion is among a select few of less than 2% of Financial Advisors at Morgan Stanley to earn the Corporate Retirement Director (CRD) title. As seasoned professionals who focus largely on the corporate retirement industry, Robert and his team know firsthand what it takes to achieve results and drive outcomes by fully leveraging valuable resources to support you and your organization's vision.
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    Financial Wellness
    This program empowers company employees at every stage of their career to achieve their financial goals through a strong foundation of education, advice and wealth management solutions designed to make addressing finances a source of wellness, not a source of stress.
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    Plan Sponsor Fiduciary Responsibility
    By making the decision to offer your employees a qualified retirement plan, you have taken a crucial step toward helping them prepare for a financially secure retirement. With this decision, however, comes certain additional responsibilities.
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    State of the Workplace
    Financial benefits are central to help companies attract, engage, and retain talent, as well as becoming the go-to resource for employees to address their personal financial needs. So it’s no wonder that both employees (95%) and HR leaders (98%) agree that employers should offer the best employee benefits available in their industry.
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    Morgan Stanley at Work
    Morgan Stanley at Work helps build financial confidence through insightful advice, thoughtful education and cutting-edge technology across a suite of workplace solutions. Morgan Stanley at Work solutions include innovative workplace offerings for companies and employees across equity compensation, financial wellness and retirement solutions.
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Monthly Outlooks & Updates

At the Beacon Harbor Group, we strive to simplify complex financial ideas into a digestible format so that our clients can truly understand the work which goes into planning for their financial future and livelihood. We are firm believers in providing our clients with as many resources as possible so that they may stay informed on the latest market trends, analyses, and outlooks. The resources below provide in-depth analysis on current market events and finance topics that are affecting the business world today.
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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    Goals Based Planning
    Working with us, paired with our technology, is a great way to access advice and build a wealth plan. Read more about the advantages of working with our planning technology in reaching your goals.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
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Location

227 West Monroe St
Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60606
US
Direct:
(312) 648-1459(312) 648-1459
Toll-Free:
(800) 621-5231(800) 621-5231
Fax:
(312) 648-3344(312) 648-3344

Meet The Beacon Harbor Group

About Robert Dion

Bob started his career as a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch in 1992 and had a few stops along the way landing at Morgan Stanley where has been since December of 2009. He holds both titles of Corporate Retirement and Financial Wellness Director.

Bob and his team have two areas of focus:
- Wealth Management: working with individuals and families to understand both their near term and long term financial objectives and then creating a plan to achieve those goals.
- Corporate Retirement Consulting: working with small to mid-size businesses to manage their retirement plan thru proper plan design, investment selection/monitoring and providing employee educational support with the goal of creating positive participant outcomes towards their retirement.

Bob was born in Nyack, NY but grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He attended Eastern Illinois University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Bob currently lives in Algonquin, Illinois with his wife Sandy and splits time at their home in Sarasota, FL. He has three kids Amy, Ally and Cameron. Cameron joined the team and Morgan Stanley in May of 2021. Bob enjoys all the major sports, playing golf, music (avid Springsteen fan), travelling and spending time with family and friends.
Securities Agent: WI, MA, KS, RI, NC, IN, MI, AZ, OH, MO, FL, CO, CA, NV, MD, KY, IA, SC, PA, NY, NJ, WA, VA, SD, CT, TX, MN, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1278934

About David T Parker

Dave has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He takes great pride in being easy to work with, his attention to detail as well as his mindfulness of clients' best interests.

Dave’s financial career began at Lehman Brothers. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2010, he spent seven years at Northern Trust as a wealth consultant.

Dave is focused on serving the investment needs of high net worth clients. He listens carefully to the client’s goals and then develops a plan to help achieve those objectives. He is committed to providing high levels of service and building long term relationships.

Dave grew up in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He earned his Masters of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan. He lives in Wilmette, Illinois with his wife Susan, son Will and daughter Merrill. Dave enjoys golf, tennis, and paddle tennis as well as visiting his family cottage in Holland, Michigan. His Michigan roots run deep as a dedicated Wolverine.




Series 7, 63 & 65 Licensed
Insurance Licensed
Life, Health & Variable Annuity Insurance Licensed

NMLS#: 1262274
Securities Agent: MO, CT, WY, IL, SD, NJ, KY, NY, MI, MA, IN, FL, AZ, TX, OH, ID, IA, WA, RI, NV, SC, KS, DC, PA, NC, MD, CO, WI, VA, MN, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1262274

About David Heger

David started his financial services career as an Investment Associate at Scudder Investments (now DWS) in 2003. In 2005, he moved to Northern Trust Securities where he worked with affluent families and family offices as an Investment Consultant. From 2011 to 2016, David was a Client Advisor at Deutsche Bank where he advised high net worth individuals and investors in their Private Client Services group. He moved to Morgan Stanley in March of 2016, re-connecting with his former Northern colleagues by joining the Beacon Harbor Group. David lives in the Wrigleyville neighborhood with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, cooking, competing in triathlons, and boating with family in northern Michigan. He is involved with local charitable organizations supporting children, music, and art throughout Chicago.
Securities Agent: KS, NC, OH, AZ, NV, IN, WI, NY, NJ, MN, MA, VA, TX, RI, IL, IA, FL, SC, PA, MO, MI, CT, WA, SD, MD, KY, CO, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1530256

About Isabella C Picchietti

Isabella, mostly known by Bella to friends, family, and clients has been with Morgan Stanley for 7 years. As a Financial Advisor, her primary goal with client relationships is providing knowledge and comfort in your wealth by creating a plan to success in achieving your future goals. She will commit her time and care to building a trusting personal friendship which carries into her professional relationship as your Financial Advisor. Bella's niche is mid-sized companies looking for an advisor on employer plan, retirement plan participants, retirees, and women seeking financial advice.

Originally from a small town in Michigan (just outside Detroit, few miles across river from Canada), Bella moved to Chicago in 2014. She graduated DePaul University receiving a Bachelors of Science in Business with a focus in Finance.

Bella and her Husband, Connor, now reside in the western suburbs of Geneva with their dog, Leo, and son, Nello. During her off days, Bella loves spending quality time with her family. A top weekend activity is walking to the charming downtown of Geneva and strolling through farmers markets. Bella is passionate about exploring new places, attending yoga and fitness classes, reading a good novel & adapting into the beautiful new role of Motherhood.

Click “Contact Me” for Bella to reach out and schedule a casual introduction conversation.

Series 7 & 66 Licensed
Life & Variable Annuity Insurance Licensed
NMLS# 2252116
Securities Agent: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2252116

About Cameron Dion

Cameron began his wealth management career in May 2021, joining Morgan Stanley as The Beacon Harbor Group's registered client service associate. He attended Iowa State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.

Cameron was raised in Algonquin, IL. He enjoys studying music and playing guitar and piano, playing golf, cooking, and watching baseball.

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About Rosanne Peel

Rosanne Peel is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Illinois.

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.

Rosanne began her financial services career in 1987 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to that, she was a Senior Private Banker at BMO Family Office. She also served as a Marketing Manager in the Business Development Group at TD Securities, a Private Banking Relationship Manager at Toronto Dominion Bank, and a Private Banking Relationship Manager at Marine Midland Bank/HSBC.

Rosanne is a graduate of University of Delaware, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She and her family currently reside in Winnetka, Illinois.
From 2014 to 2019, Rosanne dedicated her time to The Auxiliary of the Woman’s Board of the Rush University Medical Center as a Member before transitioning to an Associate Member in 2019. Outside of the office, Rosanne enjoys staying active outdoors by hiking and scuba-diving. She also enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and cooking.
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