Our Story and Services

With over 40 years of experience, The Bond Wise Group has helped individuals and families navigate their financial lives. Based in Chicago, The Bond Wise Group consists of Cherie Bond, Michael Wise, Jennifer Byrne, Kelly Yousif, and Christine Cruz. Financial Planners, Cherie Bond and Michael Wise serve high-net worth clients across America.

The Bond Wise Group focuses on holistic financial planning. Cherie Bond has earned national recognition for her personal financial planning expertise. Since 2017, Forbes magazine has recognized Cherie Bond as a Top Women Wealth Advisor. Cherie belongs to the Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisor, and the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisor Best-In-State lists as well. Besides Forbes, Working Mother magazine included Cherie Bond to its Top Wealth Advisor Moms lists starting in 2018.

Committed to quality service, Morgan Stanley recognizes Cherie Bond on its Presidents Club list each year. The Bond Wise Group team puts its clients first. Cherie Bond and Michael Wise continue to earn financial services designations. Cherie Bond is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®). Michael Wise earned his Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA®) certification.

The Bond Wise Group's mission is simple. They want to help clients reach their financial goals and enjoy their lives. Contact us on our website and schedule a meeting. Also, find us on social media, and learn about how we're involved in the community. At The Bond Wise Group, we service you and help you enjoy life.
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National Recognition:

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    Cherie Bond Named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Management Teams
    (2023, 2024)

    Source: Forbes.com 2023,2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams ranking awarded in (2023, 2024). Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in March of the previous year the award was issued, having commenced in March of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC, for placement on its rankings. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each Financial Advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and may not be representative of any one client’s experience; investors must carefully choose the right Financial Advisor or team for their own situation and perform their own due diligence. These rankings are not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.
    © 2024 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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    Cherie Bond Named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Management Teams
    2018, (2020-2024)

    Source: Forbes.com 2018, (2020-2024) Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams ranking awarded in 2018, (2020-2024). Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in March of the previous year the award was issued, having commenced in March of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC, for placement on its rankings. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each Financial Advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and may not be representative of any one client’s experience; investors must carefully choose the right Financial Advisor or team for their own situation and perform their own due diligence. These rankings are not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.
    © 2024 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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    Cherie Bond Named to Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State
    Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)

    2022-2024

    Source: Forbes.com 2022-2023. Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State ranking awarded in 2022-2023. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in September of the previous year the award was issued having commenced in September of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. These rankings are not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.
    ©2022 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC
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    Cherie Bond Named to Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research Top Wealth Advisor Moms
    Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research's Top Wealth Advisor Moms

    2019-2021

    Source: Workingmother.com (2019-2022). Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research's Top Wealth Advisor Moms ranking awarded in 2019-2021. Each ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Working Mother Magazine (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in March of the year the award was given having commenced in March of the previous year. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Working Mother Magazine. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.
    ©2021 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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    Cherie Bond Named to Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State
    Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)

    2024

    Source: Forbes.com 2024 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State ranking awarded in INSERT YEARS AWARD WAS GIVEN. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in March of the year the award was issued having commenced in March of the previous year. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ratings. These rankings are based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and these rankings may not be representative of any one client’s experience. These rankings are not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.
    ©2022 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC​.
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    Cherie Bond Named to Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors
    2021
    Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)

    Source: Forbes.com (2021). Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State ranking awarded in 2021. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in September of the previous year the award was issued having commenced in September of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. These rankings are not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.
    ©2022 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC"

WORKING WITH YOU

As your life changes, not only does your financial strategy become more complex, but also your options for implementing it increase. At The Bond Wise Group, we use a goal-based process that measures success by how you’re progressing toward meeting the goals most important to you. This thoughtful approach enables us to design and implement solutions to help guide you in achieving and maintaining financial success.
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    Step 1: Understanding You
    We begin with an in-depth conversation to understand your goals and the goals of your family, the concerns you have and what you ultimately would like to achieve. Next, we review your current future financial situation, identify the likelihood of reaching your goals, and address any potential shortfalls or the impact of unexpected life events.
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    Step 2: Tailoring a Solution for Your Specific Goals
    Here, we'll prepare a comprehensive wealth management plan that address your individual income and cash flow needs, investment objectives and guidelines, and risk/return parameters.
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    Step 3: Implementing Your Plan
    With our guidance, you'll have access to a comprehensive array of strategies, services, and programs that work in tandem to help grow, preserve and transfer your wealth, while remaining aligned with your personal goals and aspirations.
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    Step 4: Monitoring Results Against Your Goals
    We check in with you to deliver metrics around your portfolio, and ultimately measure trajectory towards your goals. Our ultimate mission is your success and well-being.

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, The Bond Wise Group can help you achieve your financial goals.

Using a suite of tools that include goal-specific analysis, The Bond Wise Group can work with you to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of your financial life, including your investments and cash management needs.

The Bond Wise Group can create your personal roadmap to help you achieve and protect your goals—a framework that makes the connection between your life goals and your financial resources and provides a baseline for future discussions.
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    Financial Planning
    We want to gather and analyze your goals, assets, liabilities, and other important information. We then use our perspective and experience with other unique clients like you to make recommendations on spending, giving, and living. 
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    Wealth Management
    We take a holistic approach to bring all the aspects of your financial life together. We use our analysis and experience to develop a customized plan for you.
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    Retirement Planning
    This is paramount and ensuring a successful retirement. We bring an intense focus on this process. You have worked hard to get where you at. Now it is up to us helping you live the retirement you have always dreamed of.
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    401(k) Rollovers
    Rollovers can be beneficial to you in several ways. It can help simplify your life by consolidating your assets. We can make sure that there is no risk overlap or concentration insecurities. We can make taking required minimum distributions easier. You also have the full suite of an open platform from which to choose investments from. 
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    Trust & Estate Planning
    Regardless of your current financial circumstances, it is crucial to have a backup plan for your money. Our team at The Bond Wise Group regularly reviews your finances with you and coordinates with your estate attorney to help make sure that we meet your wishes in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.
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    Tax Management
    The tax decisions you make today can help you save for years to come. There are many tax-smart strategies for your financial plan. These strategies include: preparing for tax day, tax-efficient investing, tax strategies for retirement, tax-smart giving, and more.

MONTHLY OUTLOOKS & UPDATES

We strive to simplify complex financial ideas so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future. We are firm believers of giving our clients as many resources as possible so they can stay informed about the latest market trends, outlooks, and breakdowns. Morgan Stanley seeks to make complex financial ideas more digestible so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future, and why. The links below provide detailed analysis on insightful topics that are affecting the finance and business worlds.
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    Thoughts on the Market
    Each week, Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets, or a member of his team, offers perspective on the forces shaping the markets as well as insights on investment opportunities and risk across global asset classes.
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    Global Investment Committee on the Markets
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
    Read: "GIC on the Markets"
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    2024 Maximum Benefit and Contribution Limits
    401k: $23,000, up from $22,500 for employees under 50 years old, and catch-ups remain at $7,500 for employees over 50.

    IRA: $7,000, up from $6,500. Catch-up for individuals over 50 remains the same at $1,000.
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    Tax-Smart Strategies for Your Retirement
    Smart tax planning can help you save more for retirement and keep more of what you’ve already saved. Consider these tax-efficient retirement planning strategies.
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Glenview, IL 60026
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Meet The Bond Wise Group

About Cherie A Bond

Cherie Bond is an Managing Director with the Bond Wise Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. With over twenty-seven years of experience in the industry, including nineteen years with the firm, she manages over $700 million in assets as of May 2021. She is a member of the prestigious President’s Club, comprised of some of the top Financial Advisors in the firm.

Since 2017, Cherie has been named annually to the Forbes’ List of America’s Top Women Advisors, which is dedicated to the top 200 female financial advisors in the country. The list is based on advisors that are leading the way in offering best practices and providing a high-quality experience for clients.

Since 2018, Cherie has also been named annually to the Working Mother’s list of Top Wealth Adviser Moms. This listing recognizes a select group of individuals who, while pursuing careers as successful Financial Advisors, also juggle the responsibilities of having one or more children living at home.

Since 2018, Cherie has been named to Forbes’ first inaugural Best-In-State Wealth Advisors List. This list highlights advisors across the country who were nominated by their firms—and then researched, interviewed and assigned a ranking by Forbes within their respective states.

Cherie’s main focus is to build and protect the wealth of high net-worth individuals and families. She provides asset management advice and comprehensive counseling regarding wealth preservation, wealth transfer strategies, risk management, financial independence, and retirement planning.

Cherie is a graduate of Miami University and holds a B.S. in Business with a Finance major. She also serves as the President of the Westmoreland Employee Scholarship Foundation. Cherie currently lives in Winnetka, IL.

Named as one of Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams in 2023-2024
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2023, Jan 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21 – 3/31/23.

Named as one of Forbes "Top 250 Women Wealth Advisors" in 2021
2021 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.

Named as one of Forbes "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors” in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024
2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2018, April 2020, April 2021, April 2022, April 2023, April 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

Named as one of Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State in 2022, 2023 & 2024
2022-2024 ​Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2022, Feb 2023, & Feb 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 9/30/20 - 9/30/23.

Working Mothers Top Wealth Advisor Moms in 2019-2021
2019-2021 Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research's Top Wealth Advisor Moms
Source: Workingmother.com (Awarded October 2019-2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was given.
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About Michael Wise

Michael Wise is a senior vice president with The Bond Wise Group at Morgan Stanley. He has been with the firm since 2013. He is a member of the Pacesetter's Club, a recognition program from Morgan Stanley for financial advisors who, within their first five years, demonstrate the highest professional standards and first-class client service.

Michael is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®). The CIMA® certification is the highest level of advanced investment education for client-facing advisors. 

Michael is also a financial planning specialist. The Financial Planning Specialist designation identifies those Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors who have met the experience and ethical requirements, have successfully completed financial planning coursework, and have passed the Financial Planning Specialist examination designed to provide Financial Advisors with the expertise necessary to address the wide range of financial issues confronting high-net-worth individuals, as well as individuals who are aggressively seeking to increase their wealth.

Michael is a native of Glenview, IL. He graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder and holds a B.S. in business with a major in finance. He currently lives in Glenview with his wife, Sarah.
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About Jennifer Byrne

B. A. Elementary Education
University of Illinois-Chicago
Series 7 License-General Securities Representative
Series 66 License-Investment Advisor Representative
Series 63 License-Uniform State Exam
Series 8 License-General Securities Sales Supervisor
Morgan Stanley* 10 years of Dedicated Service Award, 2010
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

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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.
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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
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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
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Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
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