

The Beacon Ridge Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(952) 921-1900(952) 921-1900

Our Mission Statement
We provide personalized financial guidance by serving as your dedicated advocate, taking the time to understand your life, your priorities, and helping you chart a clear path toward your financial goals.
Our Story and Services
In an already complex world, we deliver an organized and thoughtful approach to wealth management. We begin every relationship by understanding what is important to you and your family. Your goals and objectives are at the forefront of all investment recommendations and will be curated to your specific needs. Whether you are accumulating wealth or investing for income, solidifying your retirement plan or devising a distribution approach that helps meet your lifestyle and legacy goals.
Bringing a collective 100 years of experience, The Beacon Ridge Group has dedicated its time and resources to helping multi-generational families and individuals preserve and grow their assets, secure their legacies and meet their financial milestones. Many of our clients not only have confidence in us to help create their financial futures, but also refer their children to us. We take great pride in guiding families through life's financial challenges, while preserving their shared values and lasting family legacy.
Our team spans generations. We balance historical perspective with insightful forethought. This allows us to offer and craft tailored financial strategies that can help build, preserve and seeks to offer a level protection for your family's wealth for decades to come.
Bringing a collective 100 years of experience, The Beacon Ridge Group has dedicated its time and resources to helping multi-generational families and individuals preserve and grow their assets, secure their legacies and meet their financial milestones. Many of our clients not only have confidence in us to help create their financial futures, but also refer their children to us. We take great pride in guiding families through life's financial challenges, while preserving their shared values and lasting family legacy.
Our team spans generations. We balance historical perspective with insightful forethought. This allows us to offer and craft tailored financial strategies that can help build, preserve and seeks to offer a level protection for your family's wealth for decades to come.
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Location
8300 Norman Center Dr
Ste 1150
Bloomington, MN 55437
US
Direct:
(952) 921-1900(952) 921-1900
Meet The Beacon Ridge Group
About Nathan S Hildre
Nate Hildre is a seasoned Financial Advisor with over 20 years of experience in the Financial Services industry. As a valued member of The Beacon Ridge Group at Morgan Stanley, Nate brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his clients. Holding the prestigious designations of Corporate Retirement Planning Specialist CRPS®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor CRPC®, and Qualified Plan Financial Consultant QPFC, Nate is dedicated to helping his clients make informed financial decisions that positively impact their lives.
Nate’s focus is on retirement plan consulting, where he customizes plans for clients to help accumulate and manage their assets for a comfortable and secure retirement. In addition to working with individual clients, he also provides financial advisory services for 401(k) and 403(b) plans. Nate assists plan sponsors with plan design, investment selection and monitoring, and education of plan participants. Whether working with individuals or corporate retirement plans, Nate utilizes the vast resources of Morgan Stanley to help provide best-in-class solutions and services.
A proud graduate of the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Managerial Finance and Corporate Accounting, Nate has always been driven to help individuals and families secure their financial futures. As a dedicated financial advisor, he takes great pride in helping his clients achieve their goals and live the lives they desire.
Nate and his wife Ali reside in Lake Elmo with their daughter, Hattie, and son, Hayes. In his spare time, Nate enjoys golf, cooking, and traveling.
Honors & Awards:
Named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2024
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2024)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/22 - 6/30/23.
Nate’s focus is on retirement plan consulting, where he customizes plans for clients to help accumulate and manage their assets for a comfortable and secure retirement. In addition to working with individual clients, he also provides financial advisory services for 401(k) and 403(b) plans. Nate assists plan sponsors with plan design, investment selection and monitoring, and education of plan participants. Whether working with individuals or corporate retirement plans, Nate utilizes the vast resources of Morgan Stanley to help provide best-in-class solutions and services.
A proud graduate of the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Managerial Finance and Corporate Accounting, Nate has always been driven to help individuals and families secure their financial futures. As a dedicated financial advisor, he takes great pride in helping his clients achieve their goals and live the lives they desire.
Nate and his wife Ali reside in Lake Elmo with their daughter, Hattie, and son, Hayes. In his spare time, Nate enjoys golf, cooking, and traveling.
Honors & Awards:
Named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2024
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2024)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/22 - 6/30/23.
Securities Agent: KS, SD, MO, FL, AZ, NV, NJ, MD, IN, IL, VA, SC, OH, MS, ID, CO, CA, TX, WI, NY, MI, MA, DC, TN, OR, NC, ND, IA, WY, PA, MT, MN, GA, WA, NE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1290513
NMLS#: 1290513
About David Chisholm
David Chisholm is a Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager and co-founder of The Beacon Ridge Group who leverages more than 25 years of experience in helping high net worth individuals manage their wealth through tailored financial planning strategies. David brings fresh perspectives by staying current with market trends to continually deliver best in class ideas for his clients' portfolios. He provides personalized service, transparency, and a client-centric approach that give each individual client the tools and confidence needed to navigate a challenging financial world.
Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor in 2007, David spent 13 years as a trader, trading equities, fixed income (corporate bonds), options and preferred stocks. David has earned Morgan Stanley’s Portfolio Manager designation, qualifying him to utilize additional money management tools and resources on behalf of clients who would prefer to delegate ongoing portfolio management decisions to their financial advisor. David additionally holds a B.B. degree in Finance from the University of Minnesota graduate.
For 13 years running David has been selected by the Twin Cities Business and Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazines to receive the Five Star Wealth Manager Award, recognizing financial professional who provide exceptional service based on research with peers, firms, consumers and regulatory sources.
David and his wife, Lori, are outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy hiking, running, golfing and exploring new places.
*2012-2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012-2024)
These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2024 Award - 3/13/23 – 09/29/23
2023 Award - 03/14/22 – 10/18/22
2022 Award - 3/29/21 – 10/8/21
2021 Award - 3/30/20 – 10/23/20
2020 Award - 3/1/19 – 10/25/19
2019 Award - 3/23/18 – 10/23/18
2018 Award – 2/23/17 – 10/13/17
2017 Award – 2/25/16 – 10/14/16
2016 Award – 4/17/15 – 10/14/15
2015 Award – 4/17/14 – 10/14/14
2014 Award – 4/14/13 – 10/14/13
2013 Award – 4/17/12 – 10/14/12
2012 award – 4/17/11 – 10/14/11
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Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor in 2007, David spent 13 years as a trader, trading equities, fixed income (corporate bonds), options and preferred stocks. David has earned Morgan Stanley’s Portfolio Manager designation, qualifying him to utilize additional money management tools and resources on behalf of clients who would prefer to delegate ongoing portfolio management decisions to their financial advisor. David additionally holds a B.B. degree in Finance from the University of Minnesota graduate.
For 13 years running David has been selected by the Twin Cities Business and Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazines to receive the Five Star Wealth Manager Award, recognizing financial professional who provide exceptional service based on research with peers, firms, consumers and regulatory sources.
David and his wife, Lori, are outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy hiking, running, golfing and exploring new places.
*2012-2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012-2024)
These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2024 Award - 3/13/23 – 09/29/23
2023 Award - 03/14/22 – 10/18/22
2022 Award - 3/29/21 – 10/8/21
2021 Award - 3/30/20 – 10/23/20
2020 Award - 3/1/19 – 10/25/19
2019 Award - 3/23/18 – 10/23/18
2018 Award – 2/23/17 – 10/13/17
2017 Award – 2/25/16 – 10/14/16
2016 Award – 4/17/15 – 10/14/15
2015 Award – 4/17/14 – 10/14/14
2014 Award – 4/14/13 – 10/14/13
2013 Award – 4/17/12 – 10/14/12
2012 award – 4/17/11 – 10/14/11
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
Securities Agent: NY, MN, MT, ID, WI, MA, GA, SC, NV, FL, TX, ND, CO, OR, KY, AL, TN, OH, NJ, IL, DC, CA, AZ, PA, NE, MO, WY, WA, NC, IN, KS, IA, MS, VA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1443741
NMLS#: 1443741
About Me
Denise Rohrick is a First Vice President, Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
(CFP®) and partner in The Beacon Ridge Group at Morgan Stanley. With more than 25 years of experience, Denise focuses on providing personalized and comprehensive wealth management services to business owners, corporate executives, retired individuals and families with challenging and complex financial situations.
Using a disciplined, goals-based approach to wealth management, Denise works closely with her clients’ legal and tax professionals to help ensure that her recommended portfolio management and other strategies are designed to help produce the desired investment results. Her strong knowledge of the capital markets along with a holistic approach to include all aspects of a client’s financial life, gives clients the confidence and expertise needed to negotiate not only market changes but also financial challenges that may occur throughout their lives. Denise believes that every aspect of her job revolves around the goal of providing her clients greater confidence to enjoy every stage of their lives.
A graduate of the University of North Dakota, Denise was born in ND and moved to Minnesota after college. She currently lives in Golden Valley with her pug, Oliver.
Outside of the office, Denise enjoys all things outdoors as well as reading, acrylic painting, gardening, cooking and working out. An avid supporter of the US military, Denise donates time and money to military causes, and she has been a member of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation’s Eagle Claw Society since 2015.
(CFP®) and partner in The Beacon Ridge Group at Morgan Stanley. With more than 25 years of experience, Denise focuses on providing personalized and comprehensive wealth management services to business owners, corporate executives, retired individuals and families with challenging and complex financial situations.
Using a disciplined, goals-based approach to wealth management, Denise works closely with her clients’ legal and tax professionals to help ensure that her recommended portfolio management and other strategies are designed to help produce the desired investment results. Her strong knowledge of the capital markets along with a holistic approach to include all aspects of a client’s financial life, gives clients the confidence and expertise needed to negotiate not only market changes but also financial challenges that may occur throughout their lives. Denise believes that every aspect of her job revolves around the goal of providing her clients greater confidence to enjoy every stage of their lives.
A graduate of the University of North Dakota, Denise was born in ND and moved to Minnesota after college. She currently lives in Golden Valley with her pug, Oliver.
Outside of the office, Denise enjoys all things outdoors as well as reading, acrylic painting, gardening, cooking and working out. An avid supporter of the US military, Denise donates time and money to military causes, and she has been a member of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation’s Eagle Claw Society since 2015.
Securities Agent: FL, CA, OR, VA, OH, IA, WA, TX, TN, NE, WI, PA, ND, MT, CO, SC, MO, IN, MA, KS, IL, GA, NJ, NC, AZ, NY, MS, MN, DC, WY, NV, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2554451
NMLS#: 2554451
About Scott Munro
Scott is a Financial Advisor and Charted Financial Analyst, the Charted Financial Analyst designation.
His professional focus lies in creating and maintaining long-term financial plans that are carefully tailored to support transparency, proper diversification, and tax efficiency. Scott utilizes the full range of global resources offered by Morgan Stanley through close collaboration with divisions such as Private Banking, and Estate Planning.
Scott is responsible for leveraging the resources and intellectual capital of the Global Investment Committee team to select Investment Managers that align with both our clients' objectives and Morgan Stanley's economic and Capital Market research. Using one of the industry's largest databases of manager analytics and investment statistics, he enables the Group to implement a highly disciplined and objective process to Manager Selection and Portfolio Construction. He also assists with performance monitoring and reporting.
Scott is a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he was a member of the varsity hockey team. He lives in Edina Minnesota with his family and is a member of CPC Church. Scott is also an active member of the Charted Financial Analyst CFA society of Minnesota.
His professional focus lies in creating and maintaining long-term financial plans that are carefully tailored to support transparency, proper diversification, and tax efficiency. Scott utilizes the full range of global resources offered by Morgan Stanley through close collaboration with divisions such as Private Banking, and Estate Planning.
Scott is responsible for leveraging the resources and intellectual capital of the Global Investment Committee team to select Investment Managers that align with both our clients' objectives and Morgan Stanley's economic and Capital Market research. Using one of the industry's largest databases of manager analytics and investment statistics, he enables the Group to implement a highly disciplined and objective process to Manager Selection and Portfolio Construction. He also assists with performance monitoring and reporting.
Scott is a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he was a member of the varsity hockey team. He lives in Edina Minnesota with his family and is a member of CPC Church. Scott is also an active member of the Charted Financial Analyst CFA society of Minnesota.
Securities Agent: OK, NV, ND, NM, MO, WI, OR, NY, NJ, CO, VA, TX, NE, MN, IA, HI, DC, IN, IL, DE, TN, SD, NH, CT, SC, ID, CA, AZ, AL, MI, RI, MD, KS, GA, FL, PA, OH, NC, MT, MS, MA, WA, UT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
About Sara Brettingen
Sara has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015, collaborating with her team to deliver financial planning, performance reporting, and 401(k) management services to clients. With experience in financial services and a focus on 401(k) plan management, Sara supports plan design, implementation, and ongoing administration. Her proactive approach helps to ensure clients can maximize their retirement benefits while adhering to regulatory requirements.
A graduate of North Dakota State University, Sara resides in the Twin Cities with her husband and family. She loves experiencing all the seasons in Minnesota, and in her spare time she enjoys urban homesteading, indoor gardening and supporting her active family.
If you have questions about 401(k) plans or would like to learn more about Morgan Stanley, Sara is ready to guide you every step of the way.
A graduate of North Dakota State University, Sara resides in the Twin Cities with her husband and family. She loves experiencing all the seasons in Minnesota, and in her spare time she enjoys urban homesteading, indoor gardening and supporting her active family.
If you have questions about 401(k) plans or would like to learn more about Morgan Stanley, Sara is ready to guide you every step of the way.
About Hannah Spasojevic
Hannah has been serving clients with insight and commitment since joining the firm in 2019. With a career spanning financial and customer service roles since 2010, she brings a comprehensive understanding of client needs and a passion for delivering exceptional service.
Hannah holds a degree in Business Management and maintains both the Series 7 General Securities License and the Series 66 License, equipping her with the knowledge and credentials to help clients achieve their financial goals.
Hannah resides in the Twin Cities with her husband and family. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, getting lost in a good book, and exploring the great outdoors.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
Hannah holds a degree in Business Management and maintains both the Series 7 General Securities License and the Series 66 License, equipping her with the knowledge and credentials to help clients achieve their financial goals.
Hannah resides in the Twin Cities with her husband and family. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, getting lost in a good book, and exploring the great outdoors.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.

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Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
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