Multigenerational Planning Built With Thoughtful Solutions

The Brewster Group at Morgan Stanley was founded to serve the multigenerational wealth needs of the very individuals and families we work with on a daily basis. Committed to excellence in investment acumen, transparency, and differentiated solutions, the Father-Son team led by William J. Brewster Jr., along with his son Billy Brewster, operates under a strict process driven approach that ensures no detail goes unaddressed. With a focus on multigenerational wealth, The Brewster Group is able to construct and implement a strategy beholden to the needs and desires of each individual family. We look forward to getting to know you and your family and discussing how we can help create the legacy you envision.
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Our Process

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    Discovery Process
    Investing the time to learn about you and your family; your assets and liabilities and the risk exposures, enables us to formulate strategies and customize the relationship to your needs.
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    Formulation of Tax, Trust and Estate Strategy
    Working with your tax and legal advisors, we help analyze your income and estate tax circumstances to identify and tailor planning techniques that may be used to address your objectives.
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    Creation of Customized Strategic Asset Allocation
    Your customized asset allocation reflects risk, opportunities and taxation across multiple entities, while integrating your investing and estate planning strategies.
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    Integration of Tactical Asset Allocation
    Short-term adjustments seek to capitalize on temporary market distortions. Before making adjustments, we analyze the impact of taxes and trading costs on potential returns.
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    Implementation of a Customized Wealth Strategy
    After comprehensive due diligence and analysis of expected results across multiple market scenarios, strategies are chosen from our expansive investment platform.
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    Ongoing Assessment
    In coordination with your other advisors, we can conduct ongoing reviews and comprehensive reporting to help ensure that your strategy adapts to changing financial and family needs.

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies offered to Morgan Stanley clients.

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    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.

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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, as well as a complete view of your assets and liabilities whether they are held at Morgan Stanley or elsewhere.

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Morgan Stanley Resources

At Morgan Stanley, we provide clients with easily digestible financial analysis from our market research experts. The links below provide further insight on the markets and economic landscape.
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    The GIC Weekly
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
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    On the Markets
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett provides commentary on the economy, a deeper look at the indexes, and industry trends for the month.
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    Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
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Specializations

We provide resources that describe why adding Alternative Investments to a portfolio makes sense, how they can enhance your business, and how to get started. Please reach out to us if you would like to know more about Alternative Investments in your portfolio.
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    Single Manager Hedge Funds

Location

4520 Main Street
8th Floor
Kansas City, MO 64111
US
201 East Pine Street
Suite 1100
Orlando, FL 32801
US
Direct:
(407) 849-4773(407) 849-4773

Meet The Brewster Group

About William Brewster

William J. Brewster Jr.
(816) 932-7819
William.Brewster@MorganStanley.com

Bill Brewster, Financial Advisor, is a Senior Vice President and Family Wealth Advisor with over 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. Bill leads the Brewster Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, a team dedicated to providing guidance to affluent individuals and families. As a member of Morgan Stanley’s 2016-2018 Master’s Club, Bill has been recognized as one of the top advisors within Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and was awarded the Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisors in 2024. Bill and his wife Kathy have two sons, Billy and Michael, and two granddaughters named Bella and Kaia. Bill and his family enjoy watching their granddaughters in dance, cheer and sporting activities in their free time.

Source: Forbes (Awarded Nov 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/23-3/31/24.
Securities Agent: TN, SD, NC, MT, WY, NY, VT, PA, NV, TX, OR, OH, NM, MO, MA, IN, AK, WI, NJ, NE, MD, FL, DC, CA, SC, MN, ID, IA, CO, NH, MI, GA, WA, VA, UT, OK, KS, CT, AZ, AR, MS, LA, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 165711
CA Insurance License #: 4275162

About William J. Brewster III

William J. Brewster III
(407) 849-4773
William.Brewster3@MorganStanley.com

Billy Brewster is a Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley, bringing over a decade of experience to the firm. Since joining in 2012, he has specialized in delivering tailored investment strategies to families, executives, and entrepreneurs. Named to Forbes' Best-in-State Next Gen Wealth Advisors and Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, Billy is dedicated to helping clients achieve financial success. He graduated from The Ohio State University and resides in Windermere, Florida with his wife, Krissy, and daughters, Bella and Kaia.

*Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded June 2019) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/18 - 3/31/19.
Securities Agent: LA, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, WA, WI, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1507458
CA Insurance License #: 4141858

About Scott Goodkind

Scott Goodkind
(407) 849-4737
Scott.Goodkind@MorganStanley.com

Helping you achieve financial success is my first priority. Morgan Stanley has meaningful intelligence about every major asset class and a presence in every major market, as well as investment research from some of the world’s most respected analysts. Together, we will formulate a strategy to help you achieve your most important goals and then deliver a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve.
Securities Agent: AR, AL, MO, IN, CO, VT, RI, WY, ME, PR, ND, IA, DE, MT, KY, AK, TN, MS, HI, WV, WA, MN, DC, CA, NJ, MA, VI, UT, OH, NH, OR, NY, NC, KS, NV, ID, FL, AZ, VA, SD, OK, GA, TX, SC, NM, NE, MI, LA, WI, PA, MD, IL, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 372911

About Nichole S. Godwin

Nichole S. Godwin
Phone: (407) 849-4761
Nichole.Godwin@MorganStanley.com

As a Portfolio Associate, Nichole focuses on building strong client relationships by modernizing the client experience through an elevated standard of care. She handles a broad array of operational and service-related responsibilities but is committed to providing outstanding service to each client through her attention to detail.

She holds a B.S. degree in Management and Organizational Leadership from St. Petersburg College. Nichole began her career in the financial industry in 2013 with Morgan Stanley in Winston Salem, North Carolina. After moving back home to Florida, she has continued her career with Morgan Stanley providing support in both the Winter Park and Orlando, FL office. She holds the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 3 licenses. In addition, Nichole has obtained the internal designation of Financial Planning Specialists through continued professional development.

Nichole is a wife and mother of two who enjoys spending time with family and friends in the sun—especially at the Gulf Coast beaches.

About Jacob Martin

Jacob Martin
Phone: (816) 932-7880
Jacob.Martin@morganstanley.com

Jacob Martin is a Client Service Associate who has been supporting Morgan Stanley Clients since 2021. Jacob Graduated from The University of Missouri-Kansas City with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. He currently lives in Lee's Summit Missouri. Jacob is focused on delivering exceptional service and providing a seamless experience to clients.

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 Greg Cole

Greg Cole is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Missouri.

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.

Greg began his career in financial services in 1999, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2011. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Regional Banking Consultant at Wells Fargo Advisors. Greg has also served as an Area Manager with JP Morgan Chase and was a Senior Mortgage Consultant in the Smith Barney division at CitiMortgage.

Greg is a graduate of Rockhurst University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He and his family currently reside in O’Fallon, Missouri. Outside of the office, Greg enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
NMLS#: 801927

About Alan Sorokin

Alan Sorokin is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, he collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, he will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Alan provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.

He earned his undergraduate degree from the University at Buffalo and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Alan is originally from Brooklyn, NY and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.
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Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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4The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.

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