Our Story and Services

The primary premise that drives our practice is empowering families to attain and sustain financial independence. We focus on what is most important to you and provide critical thinking, specialist skills, and worldwide resources to help you make better financial decisions. Our ultimate goal is to provide clarity and focus on what matters most to you through a complete goals-based wealth management process, so you can manage your wealth more successfully in today's complex global market climate.

Our approach encompasses the entire range of tailored methods. We begin by defining your objectives and sketching out your financial picture. We then assist you in developing a strategy that is targeted to your individual objectives. Once implemented, we will track your success as you go through life, changing your plan as needed.

We are committed to giving timely, unbiased advice and earning your trust every day in order to make a genuine difference in your life.
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We take a comprehensive approach to create plans that cover a wide range of topics. These plans are tailored to your specific needs and involve detailed discussion about your family's current financial situation, career goals, retirement aspirations, and the legacy you want to leave for your children. The plan includes practical recommendations to address these issues, going beyond just your investment portfolio and considering all the aspects of your financial life. As we work together, we will regularly review and adjust the plan to accommodate any changes in your life or market conditions. Below is a brief overview of the strategies and solutions we can offer you and your family.
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    Thoughtful Financial Planning
    • Balance sheet analysis
    • Education planning
    • Retirement planning
    • Estate planning strategies
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    Executing A Disciplined Investment Strategy
    • Asset allocation
    • Portfolio construction and management
    • Tax-efficient investing
    • Alternative investments
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    Managing Current Liquidity Needs
    • Access to cash management and lending solutions
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    Risk Management
    • Hedging strategies
    • Concentrated equities
At our practice, we focus on building strong and lasting relationships with our clients while providing comprehensive wealth management services. We serve a diverse client base who appreciate and value the advice we offer them to achieve various important goals:
-Simplifying their financial affairs
-Planning for fulfilling retirement
-Managing risks and safeguarding their family
-Implementing advanced strategies to help manage investment related taxes
-Addressing long-term healthcare needs
-Educating the next generation on wealth management and passing on family values
-Fulfilling philanthropic aspirations

Our recommended strategies are carefully coordinated to help equip you with the necessary knowledge, tools, and resources to thrive in today's fast-paced world.

We are here to assist you in making well-informed decisions on any financial matter you encounter.
Our Clients Include
  • Families spanning multiple generations
  • Retirees and individuals planning for retirement
  • Business owners
  • Professionals in the energy, legal, medical, and pharmaceutical industries
  • Nonprofit organizations, endowments, and foundations

OUR TOOLS TO SUPPORT AND HELP PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL PLAN

Our complete set of digital tools are intended to help you improve every element of your financial life. Here are some of the technologies we have available to our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.



    The Morgan Stanley Mobile App is currently available for iPhone® and iPad® from the App Store ℠ and Android™ on Google Play™. Standard messaging and data rates from your provider may apply.
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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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    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.
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    Cybersecurity
    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
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INVESTOR RESOURCES

Morgan Stanley seeks to make complex financial ideas 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 in-depth analysis on interesting topics that are affecting the world of business and finance not only now, but in the future.
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    GIC Weekly Research Report
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
    Click here for the most recent "GIC Weekly" Report
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    Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast
    The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond.
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    On The Markets Research Report
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on various topics such as fixed income, global equities, monetary policy and more.
    Click here for the most recent “On the Markets” Report
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    Thoughts On The Market Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
    Check out the latest episode

Location

322 South David St
Ste B
Casper, WY 82601
US
Direct:
(307) 261-3028(307) 261-3028

Meet The Burgess and Brownell Group

About Me

Tuke is a veteran of the financial services industry, spending more than 24 years as a financial advisor. Tuke began his career in commercial banking with the 1st Bank of Sidney, MT, and transitioned to the brokerage and advisory business with Edward Jones in Anaconda, MT. After garnering industry experience with Edward Jones, Tuke furthered his career in Shelby, MT, in the financial advisory business before moving to Casper, WY, where he accepted a position as a Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors (Formerly Wells Fargo Investments, LLC). With Wells Fargo Advisors, Tuke spent a decade building his financial services practice in Casper, WY. Tuke joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2011 with his business associate, Scott Brownell. Together they formed “The Burgess & Brownell Group”. In 2022 The Burgess & Brownell joined Morgan Stanley, the leader in the wealth management industry. The Burgess & Brownell Group at Morgan Stanley assists clients by utilizing the strength and wealth management resources of Morgan Stanley to enhance the client experience with improved technology, robust investment platforms, and enhanced planning resources. As a Senior Vice President with Morgan Stanley, Tuke provides advisory services by assisting individuals, families, trusts, foundations and businesses in the development of customized financial strategies to help with the achievement of each client’s unique goals and objectives.

Tuke is a 1995 Graduate of Montana State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an Accounting emphasis. Out of the office Tuke is an avid fly fisherman and enjoys tying flies. He also enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his friends and his two daughters.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third‐party corporate trustee.
Securities Agent: OH, WY, WV, WI, WA, VT, VI, UT, TX, TN, SC, RI, PR, OR, OK, NY, NV, NM, NJ, NH, NE, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, ID, IA, HI, PA, GA, FL, DE, SD, DC, CT, CO, VA, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 839380

About Me

Scott has been serving clients in the financial services industry in Central Wyoming for over 20 years. Scott began his financial services career in 2000 with Wells Fargo serving as an Auto Finance Representative and later as a Business Banker. In 2003 Scott transitioned to Hilltop National Bank in Casper for community banking experience as a Commercial Banker where he was able to further develop his analytical credit skills to provide more personalized banking services to commercial clients. Scott changed his professional focus from traditional banking to Wealth Management in 2005 accepting a role as a Private Banker with the Wells Fargo Private Bank covering the Wyoming Market from 2005 until 2011. Scott joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Financial Advisor in 2011 with his business colleague, Neal “Tuke” Burgess, to form the “The Burgess & Brownell Group”. As a Wealth Management Team at Merrill Lynch, The Burgess & Brownell Group have continuously served clients for over 10 years prior to joining a wealth management industry leader, Morgan Stanley, in 2022. With Financial Advisor Tiana Carlson and their Client Associate, Stephanie Smith, The Burgess & Brownell Group brings over 50 years of combined industry experience to Morgan Stanley to serve clients as they continue focus on providing quality service and the delivery of tailored financial advice. The Burgess & Brownell Group assists clients by utilizing the strength and wealth management resources of Morgan Stanley to help enhance the client experience with improved technology, robust investment platforms, and enhanced planning resources. As a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley, Scott provides advisory services by assisting individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and businesses in the development of customized financial strategies to help with the achievement of each client’s unique goals and objectives.

Scott is a 1994 graduate of Cochise College of Douglas, AZ, with an Associates of Science Degree. Scott graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. Scott previously served on the Board of Directors of The Child Development Center of Natrona County and The Wyoming Medical Center Foundation. Scott currently serves as a Board Member of the Central Wyoming Chapter of SCI and The Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming Foundation. In his spare time, Scott enjoys golf and the outdoors as well as other recreational sports and family activities. He and his wife Deanna live in Casper, Wyoming with their two daughters.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third‐party corporate trustee.
Securities Agent: ID, WI, NV, MD, FL, AZ, WY, VI, NE, MI, HI, MT, UT, TX, CA, SD, ND, WA, OR, OK, NY, NM, KS, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 622482

About Tiana Carlson

Tiana has been serving clients in the wealth management industry since 2015, when she began her career with First Interstate Wealth Management. She joined “The Burgess & Brownell Group” at Merrill in 2017. Together, their team joined an industry leader, Morgan Stanley, in 2022. The Burgess & Brownell team brings over 50 years of combined industry experience to Morgan Stanley, where the team fosters long-term relationships with their clients and focuses on providing exceptional service and financial advice. The Burgess & Brownell Group utilizes the strength and wealth management resources of Morgan Stanley to enhance the client experience with improved technology, robust investment platforms and enhanced financial planning resources.
Tiana is enthusiastic about helping individuals, families and businesses, write their financial success story. She has learned during her years in wealth management that most Americans do not feel prepared for retirement or the future lifestyle they are working towards. Her goal is to help clients thoroughly prepare, transition, and remain in retirement, by helping clients define goals and by providing custom investment strategies and delivering meaningful financial plans that will build the client’s confidence and keep them on track towards achieving their future aspirations.

Tiana is a 2015 graduate of the University of Wyoming, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. She lives in Casper with her husband and their mini-poodle, Paisley. Tiana currently serves as a Board Member of the Nicolaysen Art Museum. Outside of the office, she is involved with her church, travels the world, enjoys her family’s property in the Bighorn Mountains, and studies art and history. She is an avid reader and tea-drinker, makes awesome charcuterie boards, and loves the color orange.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third‐party corporate trustee.
Securities Agent: ME, AK, SC, NH, MT, IN, IA, SD, CA, OH, HI, AR, WV, NY, KY, WA, RI, MD, GA, DC, AZ, OR, MA, DE, CT, AL, TN, NJ, NE, ND, NC, MO, IL, FL, OK, LA, KS, ID, WY, VT, VI, VA, PR, NV, MN, WI, UT, TX, PA, NM, MS, MI, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2579900
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

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

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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
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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1Alternative 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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2Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.

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3An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) involves risks similar to those of investing in a broadly based portfolio of equity securities traded on exchange in the relevant securities market, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The investment return and principal value of ETF investments will fluctuate, so that an investor’s ETF shares, if or when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

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4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.

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5Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.

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6Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.

Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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10Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.

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