Daniel Geigler, CIMA®
Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(414) 256-2351(414) 256-2351
The Corners Group at Morgan Stanley
Our Mission Statement
Leverage our experience and intellectual capital to help you achieve your family's unique goals
Pursuing your goals together
The Corners Group at Morgan Stanley was formed in 2022 with the combination of four unique, long-term practices. Our goal is to help our clients achieve their financial aspirations by coupling the world-class resources of a global firm with local, personalized service.
The team approach allows us to optimize your "big picture" – cash flow needs, risk tolerance, and individual values. We begin with comprehensive financial planning, often engaging your tax and estate planning advisors. We then design a customized portfolio strategy tailored to each unique situation.
The Corners Group at Morgan Stanley delivers this with the highest degree of personal service, integrity, and professional knowledge. This is one of the reasons why those that we advise entrust their financial future to our team. We aspire to be your most trusted advisor as we walk with you through all family milestones and market conditions.
The team approach allows us to optimize your "big picture" – cash flow needs, risk tolerance, and individual values. We begin with comprehensive financial planning, often engaging your tax and estate planning advisors. We then design a customized portfolio strategy tailored to each unique situation.
The Corners Group at Morgan Stanley delivers this with the highest degree of personal service, integrity, and professional knowledge. This is one of the reasons why those that we advise entrust their financial future to our team. We aspire to be your most trusted advisor as we walk with you through all family milestones and market conditions.
Services Include
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote2
- Wealth ManagementFootnote3
- Retirement PlanningFootnote4
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote5
- Trust ServicesFootnote6
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote7
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote8
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote9
- AnnuitiesFootnote10
- Life InsuranceFootnote11
- Long-term Care InsuranceFootnote12
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Our Core Values
At The Corners Group, smart wealth management begins and ends with tailored service and attention to detail. We enjoy working with families who seek the same kind of long-term, fully engaged relationships we value and who appreciate the following core values that serve as the bedrock of our practice.
Strong Values
Wealth advisors at The Corners Group enjoy working with clients who seek the same kind of long-term, fully engaged relationships we value. The bonds we form are fundamental to our mission, and it is our goal that they span generations. We are often tapped to address sensitive financial issues, facilitating conversations to achieve a shared sense of purpose and direction. Our team works to make sure you have all the information possible to help you make the best decisions.
Accessibility
Every decision is focused on doing the right thing for you. The Corners Group team is dedicated to a superior service model that emphasizes immediate access. We set the steps, timeline and expectations for onboarding, investing, regularly scheduled calls, meetings and financial plan reviews, in addition to continuing education for you, and the next generation. We are fully available to you at any time and provide full access to everyone on our team. Our goal is to offer appropriate advice and service before you know you need it.
Transparency
Markets and financial conditions are always changing. Our team at The Corners Group keeps you focused on your finances by proactively scheduling regular calls and meetings. At The Corners Group we believe it is our responsibility to understand the changes in your life. We work to anticipate and respond strategically to new risks and emerging opportunities. The result is an integrated financial strategy that focuses on meeting your goals today and as they evolve.
A Respect for Risk
Investors often take on more risk than is necessary to accomplish their goals. Our team of wealth advisors at The Corners Group have market experience dating to the 1980s. We have a deep understanding of risk. When identifying investment opportunities, it is crucial to understand all of the underlying risks so we can build a portfolio that is positioned to grow, and preserve, your assets over time. We're here to help you through life's shifts and transitions in a way that allows for confidence and clarity.
Total Wealth Management
The Corners Group provides a one-stop shop for all your financial needs. We help you navigate through the investment universe and get you where you need to be. We start with a draft and review our findings to develop a plan that evolves throughout your life. We factor in contributions, distributions, current and future expenses, and potential liquidity events, so we can plan for your goals. We also provide a holistic asset allocation analysis for your investments. We provide a comprehensive guide to maintaining your lifestyle throughout your life and into the next generation.
Monitoring & Performance Tracking
We will be constantly monitoring your assets, analyzing your performance, and tracking data seeking to make sure your financial expectations are being met and
adjusted accordingly. We conduct ongoing reviews and comprehensive reporting to help make sure that your strategy adapts to changing financial and family needs. We keep a high degree of communication with you to make sure your concerns and requests are always addressed. We make sure you not only fully understand our procedures, but also the logistics involved and communication throughout the relationship.
adjusted accordingly. We conduct ongoing reviews and comprehensive reporting to help make sure that your strategy adapts to changing financial and family needs. We keep a high degree of communication with you to make sure your concerns and requests are always addressed. We make sure you not only fully understand our procedures, but also the logistics involved and communication throughout the relationship.
Individual Plans for Individuals Like You
Goals you set today will evolve. Our process is designed to evolve with them- and with the changing circumstances of your life. Holistic in its approach, our planning process will encompass all the elements of your financial and personal life, making sure they align with your current and future goals.
Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, as well as decades of industry experience, our team can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals.
Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, as well as decades of industry experience, our team can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals.
LifeView Intelligent Planning
LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that we can use with our clients to create a realistic, integrated strategy that incorporates the various aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs.
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Complete LifeView QuestionnaireFill out the questionnaire to get started.
Retirement Planning
Most of us have numerous goals, but no goal is more important than securing a confident retirement.
It is important to look at time horizon, Risk tolerance, and current savings to structure a sound retirement plan.
Retirement PlanningIt is important to look at time horizon, Risk tolerance, and current savings to structure a sound retirement plan.
Personal Wealth Analysis
High-net worth individuals and families often have unique and complex planning needs. Our personal wealth analysis helps us get a complete picture of your overall wealth, allowing us to make recommendations based off of your unique financial circumstances.
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Complete Personal Wealth QuestionnaireFill out the questionnaire to get started.
Portfolio Risk Platform
Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio’s exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.
Portfolio Risk PlatformProtecting Your Online Security
At The Corners Group, your privacy and security is our top priority. Morgan Stanley proactively defends our systems and monitors our digital landscapes to anticipate issues before they arise and respond appropriately when they do. Our firm is actively supporting multiple layers of security. Here are many ways that our online tools and resources address cybercrimes to help prevent fraud:
- We provide strong encryption protocols designed to protect your data.
- Continuous monitoring to help detect and prevent fraudulent activity in your accounts.
- Routine testing of our systems to identify potential vulnerabilities, and independent reviews by outside security firms to test our applications and evaluate our processes.
- We provide strong encryption protocols designed to protect your data.
- Continuous monitoring to help detect and prevent fraudulent activity in your accounts.
- Routine testing of our systems to identify potential vulnerabilities, and independent reviews by outside security firms to test our applications and evaluate our processes.
Cybersecurity Best Practices
- Safeguarding your personal information is one of our highest priorities. While we are all continuing to work from home, we find ourselves using technology more now than ever. For some tips and tricks that can help you be more secure at home visit our online security center.
Security Features and Proactive Defense
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Alerts and Notifications
- Automatic Session Time Out
- VoiceID
- Fraud Detection and Prevention
- Digital Tools
- Cybersecurity Fusion Centers
- Threat Landscape Monitoring
- Employee Training and Testing
Location
20975 Swenson Drive
Suite 300
Waukesha, WI 53186
US
Direct:
(262) 523-8332(262) 523-8332
11501 North Port Washington Rd.
Ste. 100
Mequon, WI 53092
US
Direct:
(414) 266-5157(414) 266-5157
Meet The Corners Group
Jeff Novak
Executive Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Alternative Investments Director
Phone:
(262) 523-8380(262) 523-8380
Phone:
(262) 402-2595(262) 402-2595
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(262) 523-8331(262) 523-8331
Phone:
(262) 523-8385(262) 523-8385
Phone:
(262) 241-1950(262) 241-1950
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(262) 523-8328(262) 523-8328
Thomas Gagliano, CFP®*
Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(414) 256-2343(414) 256-2343
Colleen Lamb
Assistant Vice President, Group Director, Financial Planning Specialist*
Phone:
(414) 266-5157(414) 266-5157
Peter Birmingham
Director of Investments*
Phone:
(262) 523-8345(262) 523-8345
Anita Teggatz
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate*
Phone:
(262) 523-8332(262) 523-8332
Steven Winter
Wealth Management Analyst*
Phone:
(262) 523-8349(262) 523-8349
Ellie Kaczkowski
Registered Client Service Associate*
Phone:
(262) 523-8363(262) 523-8363
Cathy Czuta
Senior Client Service Associate*
Phone:
(414) 256-2308(414) 256-2308
Dea Harizaj
Financial Planning Analyst
Phone:
(262) 523-8325(262) 523-8325
About Daniel Geigler
Dan is an Managing Director, Portfolio Management Director, and Financial Advisor. He focuses on asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk management.
Dan is an Adjunct Instructor in Marquette University’s College of Business Administration. He has developed two courses for the Department of Finance: Portfolio Risk Management and Institutional Investment Consulting. Both courses employ Service Learning pedagogy, where students provide pro bono analysis for local nonprofit organizations.
Dan received his Bachelor of Science in Finance and his MBA from Marquette University, with summa cum laude honors. Dan received his Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation from Investment Management Consultants Association and in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Professional Details
2000 – present: Morgan Stanley*
CIMA® - University of Pennsylvania – Wharton School
Adjunct Instructor – Department of Finance - Marquette University
Dan is an Adjunct Instructor in Marquette University’s College of Business Administration. He has developed two courses for the Department of Finance: Portfolio Risk Management and Institutional Investment Consulting. Both courses employ Service Learning pedagogy, where students provide pro bono analysis for local nonprofit organizations.
Dan received his Bachelor of Science in Finance and his MBA from Marquette University, with summa cum laude honors. Dan received his Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation from Investment Management Consultants Association and in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Professional Details
2000 – present: Morgan Stanley*
CIMA® - University of Pennsylvania – Wharton School
Adjunct Instructor – Department of Finance - Marquette University
Securities Agent: DC, HI, VA, SC, PR, PA, NY, NM, DE, UT, FL, CT, CO, NE, MD, WY, VT, RI, OR, OH, NV, NH, NC, MO, KS, IN, CA, AL, TX, MT, MI, MA, KY, MS, MN, WA, TN, NJ, IL, ID, AZ, AR, LA, GA, WI, IA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1297753
CA Insurance License #: 832562
NMLS#: 1297753
CA Insurance License #: 832562
About Jeff Novak
Jeff is an Executive Director-Wealth Management, a Senior Portfolio Management Director, and an Alternative Investments Director. He has been one of the leading portfolio managers in the greater Milwaukee area for a career now spanning more than 35 years. Over this period Jeff has dedicated himself to enriching clients’ lives over countless market cycles. While a security’s underlying fundamentals drive price over the longer term, it is Jeff’s keen understanding of price movement over the short term that puts him in a position to navigate both rising and falling markets.
Jeff Novak:
Morgan Stanley President's Club - 2018
Morgan Stanley Master's Club - 2019, and 2022
Morgan Stanley President's Club - 2020, and 2021
Morgan Stanley Century Club - 2023, and 2024
NMLS#: 1837397
Jeff Novak:
Morgan Stanley President's Club - 2018
Morgan Stanley Master's Club - 2019, and 2022
Morgan Stanley President's Club - 2020, and 2021
Morgan Stanley Century Club - 2023, and 2024
NMLS#: 1837397
Securities Agent: NY, NE, ID, IA, AZ, SC, OR, ND, LA, IL, HI, NM, MT, MI, CO, CT, WY, WA, TX, IN, FL, AL, VA, PR, KS, DE, VT, NJ, NH, MO, AR, WI, RI, OH, NV, MS, MN, MD, GA, DC, CA, KY, UT, PA, NC, MA, TN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1837397
NMLS#: 1837397
About Constance Carmony
Connie is a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, and Lending Specialist at Morgan Stanley. She has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry serving in various capacities for several nationally known firms. Connie’s experience provides her with a unique perspective of wealth management solutions when advising high-net-worth individuals and families. Working one-on-one with clients to create wealth and investment management strategies, Connie strives to help clients achieve their financial goals as simply and efficiently as possible. In addition to equites, fixed income, and alternative investments solutions, Connie partners with, private bankers, insurance and annuity specialists, family office resources*, and estate and trust directors.
Connie is a lifelong resident of Wisconsin and an avid Milwaukee Bucks fan.
*The term “Family Office Resources” is being used as a term of art and not to imply that Morgan Stanley and/or its employees are acting as a family office pursuant to Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Connie is a lifelong resident of Wisconsin and an avid Milwaukee Bucks fan.
*The term “Family Office Resources” is being used as a term of art and not to imply that Morgan Stanley and/or its employees are acting as a family office pursuant to Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Securities Agent: IN, AR, WY, VA, OH, GA, FL, WI, TN, NV, MD, KY, PR, NH, OR, NJ, MT, MI, KS, HI, CT, AL, WA, RI, MS, MO, IL, VT, PA, MA, AZ, SC, DC, CA, NM, ID, TX, LA, IA, CO, UT, NY, NE, NC, MN, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1278647
CA Insurance License #: 0I66416
NMLS#: 1278647
CA Insurance License #: 0I66416
About James Pondel
Jim is a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, and Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley. Jim manages assets for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. Using a long-term value-based investment approach, he helps clients develop and implement strategies in an effort to build wealth and realize financial goals.
Additionally, Jim works closely with clients through a discovery process to gather the necessary information to determine their current financial state and desired outcomes. A thorough analysis of the information allows him to create an investment recommendation with a balance between reward and an appropriate level of risk relative to each individual situation. Whether the outcome is education funding, deriving income during retirement, or preserving and passing a legacy to the next generation in a tax-efficient manner, Jim has the ability to build and execute strategies to help achieve those goals.
Jim began his investment career at M&I Bank where he was responsible for managing the bank’s short-term trading desk and later spent 17 successful years as a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Additionally, he worked in GE’s insurance division before leaving as a top performer. Jim received his undergraduate degree in Economics from Ripon College and Masters in Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
When he is not working with clients, Jim and his family enjoy being in the great outdoors. He is an avid runner and also likes hiking and fishing. Jim is a board member and past president of the Kellogg Alumni Club of Wisconsin and a past volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
Additionally, Jim works closely with clients through a discovery process to gather the necessary information to determine their current financial state and desired outcomes. A thorough analysis of the information allows him to create an investment recommendation with a balance between reward and an appropriate level of risk relative to each individual situation. Whether the outcome is education funding, deriving income during retirement, or preserving and passing a legacy to the next generation in a tax-efficient manner, Jim has the ability to build and execute strategies to help achieve those goals.
Jim began his investment career at M&I Bank where he was responsible for managing the bank’s short-term trading desk and later spent 17 successful years as a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Additionally, he worked in GE’s insurance division before leaving as a top performer. Jim received his undergraduate degree in Economics from Ripon College and Masters in Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
When he is not working with clients, Jim and his family enjoy being in the great outdoors. He is an avid runner and also likes hiking and fishing. Jim is a board member and past president of the Kellogg Alumni Club of Wisconsin and a past volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
Securities Agent: OR, GA, MT, VA, PA, NJ, NH, LA, CT, WA, KY, KS, IN, DE, VT, TX, SC, PR, NE, MS, MD, TN, NC, MN, CO, NM, HI, CA, AL, WY, RI, MA, FL, UT, OH, MO, DC, AZ, WI, NV, ID, IA, AR, NY, MI, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1262015
CA Insurance License #: 4323317
NMLS#: 1262015
CA Insurance License #: 4323317
About Amanda Kojis
Amanda Kojis joined Morgan Stanley in the Brookfield, Wisconsin office in 2020. She grew up in Evansville, Wisconsin outside of Madison and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee majoring in Economics.
Amanda’s professional career began at Amica Mutual Insurance where she worked for 13 years. In 2017, she made the transition to Financial Advisor and took a new position with Edward Jones where she earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) designation exclusive to Edward Jones.
Currently, Amanda makes her home in the Hartland area with her husband Jim and their beautiful daughters, Kacy and Olivia. When not working, she enjoys reading, and stays busy with their girls in sports and cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers!
Amanda’s professional career began at Amica Mutual Insurance where she worked for 13 years. In 2017, she made the transition to Financial Advisor and took a new position with Edward Jones where she earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) designation exclusive to Edward Jones.
Currently, Amanda makes her home in the Hartland area with her husband Jim and their beautiful daughters, Kacy and Olivia. When not working, she enjoys reading, and stays busy with their girls in sports and cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers!
Securities Agent: NJ, MT, IA, DE, DC, VT, TN, OH, NH, MD, AR, WI, ND, KS, GA, CT, NY, MO, MN, WY, SC, OR, NE, NC, MS, HI, UT, TX, RI, MI, CO, AZ, VA, IN, WA, PR, NM, IL, AL, PA, NV, LA, CA, MA, KY, ID, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2065071
CA Insurance License #: 4429847
NMLS#: 2065071
CA Insurance License #: 4429847
About Patricia Stapelkamp
Pat is a Vice President, Financial Advisor, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional at Morgan Stanley and has over 30 years of experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she held various management positions at regional and national department stores. Pat’s professional work history has given her perspective when advising and collaborating with clients to help them reach their financial goals. In addition to equites, fixed income, and alternative investment strategies, Pat partners with private bankers, insurance and annuity specialists, family office resources*, and estate and trust directors.
Pat is a lifelong Wisconsin resident and lives in the Milwaukee area where she enjoys spending time with her son and granddaughter. Pat is also an avid Milwaukee Bucks fan and has been a season ticket holder for over 20 years. Additionally, Pat is a supporter and volunteer to the MACC Fund, the Hunger Task Force, and her church.
*The term "Family Office Resources" is being used as a term of art and not to imply that Morgan Stanley and/or its employees are acting as family office pursuant to Investment Advisors Act of 1940.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
Pat is a lifelong Wisconsin resident and lives in the Milwaukee area where she enjoys spending time with her son and granddaughter. Pat is also an avid Milwaukee Bucks fan and has been a season ticket holder for over 20 years. Additionally, Pat is a supporter and volunteer to the MACC Fund, the Hunger Task Force, and her church.
*The term "Family Office Resources" is being used as a term of art and not to imply that Morgan Stanley and/or its employees are acting as family office pursuant to Investment Advisors Act of 1940.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
Securities Agent: ID, AR, PR, OR, OH, IN, HI, GA, UT, TN, MT, AL, WY, NV, MA, KY, CO, VT, NH, NC, KS, DE, VA, NJ, MO, LA, IA, DC, TX, NE, MS, MD, IL, FL, SC, NY, NM, AZ, WI, PA, MI, CA, WA, RI, MN, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1290629
CA Insurance License #: 496856
NMLS#: 1290629
CA Insurance License #: 496856
About J. Michael Asuncion
Michael is a Vice President and Financial Advisor with The Corners Group at Morgan Stanley. With an emphasis on asset allocation, he collaborates closely with clients to deliver tailored investment solutions that align their current finances to help achieve their future goals. Michael is also a fervent believer in making financial advice accessible to and understandable for younger generations.
Michael serves on the board of the Milwaukee Area Youth Lacrosse Association (MAYLA) as Boy's Youth Director and is member of The Elmbrook Rotary Club.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Kenyon College, where he played Lacrosse.
In his free time, Michael enjoys playing lacrosse, golfing, visiting museums, and volunteering. Periodically, Michael travels home to the East Coast to visit family and friends.
Michael serves on the board of the Milwaukee Area Youth Lacrosse Association (MAYLA) as Boy's Youth Director and is member of The Elmbrook Rotary Club.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Kenyon College, where he played Lacrosse.
In his free time, Michael enjoys playing lacrosse, golfing, visiting museums, and volunteering. Periodically, Michael travels home to the East Coast to visit family and friends.
Securities Agent: FL, CA, KY, DC, AL, ID, IA, MO, DE, AZ, WA, VT, VA, UT, OH, NM, MT, LA, IL, WY, OR, MS, MI, CT, NV, CO, SC, IN, TX, RI, PA, NY, NJ, NC, MN, KS, AR, TN, PR, MD, MA, HI, WI, NH, NE, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2437364
CA Insurance License #: 4323316
NMLS#: 2437364
CA Insurance License #: 4323316
About Thomas Gagliano
Tom is a Vice President and Wealth Management Associate. He deepens the client relationship with comprehensive wealth planning and investment strategies.
Tom received his Bachelor of Science from Wisconsin Lutheran College. In his free time, Tom enjoys golf, volunteering, and travel with his wife and daughter.
Professional Details
1980 1997: Kohl's
1998 present: Morgan Stanley*
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
Tom received his Bachelor of Science from Wisconsin Lutheran College. In his free time, Tom enjoys golf, volunteering, and travel with his wife and daughter.
Professional Details
1980 1997: Kohl's
1998 present: Morgan Stanley*
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
About Colleen Lamb
Colleen is a Financial Planning Specialist and Group Director. She has an intimate knowledge of planning and digital tools. Colleen graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2008.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
CA Insurance License #: 0159340
About Peter Birmingham
Peter has more than 25 years of experience in the asset management business and is currently the team’s Director of Investments.
Prior to returning to Morgan Stanley, he spent 15 years as a Senior Equity Analyst at Allspring Global Investments (formerly Wells Fargo Asset Management). In this role he was responsible for consumer, transportation and energy sector investments on a team that managed more than $10 billion in equities. Earlier in his career he managed institutional equity accounts at Morgan Stanley and Baird.
Peter graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Investments and Banking and also holds a master’s degree in Accounting and Business Management from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
In his free time, Peter enjoys watching youth hockey, playing golf, and spending time with family.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
Prior to returning to Morgan Stanley, he spent 15 years as a Senior Equity Analyst at Allspring Global Investments (formerly Wells Fargo Asset Management). In this role he was responsible for consumer, transportation and energy sector investments on a team that managed more than $10 billion in equities. Earlier in his career he managed institutional equity accounts at Morgan Stanley and Baird.
Peter graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Investments and Banking and also holds a master’s degree in Accounting and Business Management from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
In his free time, Peter enjoys watching youth hockey, playing golf, and spending time with family.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
CA Insurance License #: 4308438
About Anita Teggatz
Anita serves clients by providing personalized attention and solution-oriented service.
As a Wealth Management Associate, Anita is dedicated to building personal and professional relationships with clients, while supporting the needs of the financial advisors. Responsible for administrative oversight, handling client inquiries, facilitating client transactions and marketing initiatives, her energy and skills result in a first-class experience for clients.
With over 40 years of experience in the securities industry, Anita’s strong background enables her to provide a seasoned perspective and effective client service. She began her career in 1978 as a wire operator at Smith Barney Harris Upham and her career has progressed continually.
In her free time, Anita enjoys gardening, reading, cooking, and taking advantage of the variety of outdoor activities in northern Wisconsin. A native of Maryland, she enjoys traveling back to the East Coast to visit her friends and family.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
As a Wealth Management Associate, Anita is dedicated to building personal and professional relationships with clients, while supporting the needs of the financial advisors. Responsible for administrative oversight, handling client inquiries, facilitating client transactions and marketing initiatives, her energy and skills result in a first-class experience for clients.
With over 40 years of experience in the securities industry, Anita’s strong background enables her to provide a seasoned perspective and effective client service. She began her career in 1978 as a wire operator at Smith Barney Harris Upham and her career has progressed continually.
In her free time, Anita enjoys gardening, reading, cooking, and taking advantage of the variety of outdoor activities in northern Wisconsin. A native of Maryland, she enjoys traveling back to the East Coast to visit her friends and family.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
About Steven Winter
Steve is a Senior Registered Associate, with a focus in investment opportunity analysis. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 1981 and passed the Series 7 exam in 1990. Steve has been with Morgan Stanley since 2004 and joined The Corners Group in 2016.
He, and his wife Joan, have three adult children and he enjoys reading, volunteering, and spending time with his family.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
He, and his wife Joan, have three adult children and he enjoys reading, volunteering, and spending time with his family.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
About Ellie Kaczkowski
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
About Cathy Czuta
Cathy focuses on client administrative needs and providing a high-level service experience. In her free time Cathy enjoys exercising, kayaking, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
About Dea Harizaj
Dea is a Financial Planning Analyst. She focuses on providing clients with a full view of their financial picture by utilizing planning tools and creating strategies on how to best achieve future goals.
Dea is a Financial Planning Specialist. She received her bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
In her free time, Dea enjoys spending time with family, traveling and learning different languages.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
Dea is a Financial Planning Specialist. She received her bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
In her free time, Dea enjoys spending time with family, traveling and learning different languages.
*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
CA Insurance License #: 4323325
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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
Tyson Abert
Senior Private Banker
About Tyson Abert
Tyson R. Abert is a Senior Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Wisconsin, Northern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
Senior 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.
Tyson began his career in financial services in 2004, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Business Development Manager and a Senior Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo’s Commercial Banking Services.
Tyson is a graduate of Illinois State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting, and Lake Forest Graduate School of Management where he received a Master of Business Administration. He and his family currently reside right outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Outside of the office, Tyson enjoys golfing, hunting, boating, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Senior 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.
Tyson began his career in financial services in 2004, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Business Development Manager and a Senior Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo’s Commercial Banking Services.
Tyson is a graduate of Illinois State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting, and Lake Forest Graduate School of Management where he received a Master of Business Administration. He and his family currently reside right outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Outside of the office, Tyson enjoys golfing, hunting, boating, fishing, and spending time with his family.
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1Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
2Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
3Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
4When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan 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.
7Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
8Morgan 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
9Alternative 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.
10Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
11Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
12Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
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1Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
2Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
3Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
4When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan 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.
7Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
8Morgan 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
9Alternative 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.
10Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
11Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
12Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
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:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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