About Us

At the Brown and Burrus Group, our mission is to help identify your ideal financial destination and develop comprehensive strategies designed to get you where you want to go. Combining insight gained from over 35 years of collective experience with the powerful resources of Morgan Stanley we translate your goals into an actionable financial strategy. Our goal is to design a plan to build assets, preserve wealth and ensure a successful financial life and legacy. Our team focuses on addressing the lifelong needs of families with multigenerational wealth. With a built-in succession plan, we will be there to advise you through every stage of your career, into your retirement and on to the goals of the next generation.

We look forward to learning more about you and your family, and discussing how we can help you reach your goals.
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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, we can help you achieve your financial goals.

Using a suite of tools that includes goal-specific analysis, we 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.

We can create your personal roadmap to help 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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    Donor Advised Funds
    With MS GIFT, your charitable giving becomes streamlined, strategic, and deeply personal. Whether you’re making a single grant or managing a multi-year giving plan, the MS GIFT platform makes it easy—with intuitive tools, seamless advisor collaboration, and thoughtful support every step of the way.
    Learn More about MS GIFT Here
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    Tax Efficient Investing
    Learn more about the potential advantages of a direct indexing strategy and how it can help you meet your financial goals.
    Click Here to Learn More about Direct Indexing
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    Planning for Retirement
    Here’s how a financial plan can help you stay on track, adapt to uncertainty and make confident decisions.
    What is a Financial Plan and Why Do I need one?
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    Staying on Track with Your Plan
    Don’t worry if your financial goals look out of reach now based on what you’ve saved. There are ways to adjust course that are easier than you may think.
    What to Do If You Are Off Track on Your Goals
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    Healthcare
    Health care costs are rising—especially for retirees, and some may need long-term care. Learn the moves you can make to help prepare yourself.
    Planning for the Rising Costs of Healthcare
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    Financial Planning Analysis
    To begin your complementary financial planning analysis, please click the link below.
    View Financial Planning Questionnaire Here
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    Social Security
    Maximizing your Social Security retirement benefits can help you achieve other financial goals.
    Social Security Benefits: It can Pay to Wait
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    Education Planning
    They're tax friendly, flexible and available to anyone. Yet, 529 education savings plans are still underused. Here are five things that parents, grandparents and anyone hoping to get a leg up on college costs need to know.
    5 Things You May Not Know About 529s

Managing Family Wealth

Managing substantial family and multigenerational wealth can be highly complex and may prompt a range of unique considerations. Please refer to the resources below for additional guidance on ways to manage and preserve family wealth.
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    Families of Children with Disabilities
    For parents and guardians of children with disabilities, financial planning is an essential part of their care. While every family is different, here are some steps to consider as you put a plan in place that provides your child with access to resources and support during your lifetime and beyond.
    Financial Steps to Consider
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    Family Wealth Conversations
    Money is one of the trickiest topics to discuss. But avoiding the conversation can lead to problems. Learn how to start the dialogue with your family.
    How to Break the Ice Around Family Finances
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    Philanthropy
    Millennials and Gen Z are bringing new energy to the future of giving and civic engagement.
    Empowering the Next Generation of Philanthropists
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    The Next Generation
    As your children grow into young adults, you can help them learn how to manage their own finances. Here’s how to go about it.
    Teaching Teens About Money

Community Involvement

Giving back is a core value for both Morgan Stanley and our team.
Kevin Brown
Kevin and Melanie dedicate time and resources to supporting the local non-verbal community through Spellers Communication, reflecting their priority to help individuals with autism find a voice. They also volunteer with and support animal rescue organizations; as owners of multiple setters, they are currently involved with Gordon Setter Rescue. In addition, they actively support their church’s community outreach, including volunteering at the local women’s shelter.
Eric Burrus
Eric serves on the Finance Council for the Church of the Magdalen. He is a former board member for Support for Catholic Schools (SCS), a scholarship-granting organization for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita that facilitates $3.4 million in annual scholarships for at-risk students. Alongside his wife, he actively volunteers within their parish and supports youth development through the Wichita Swim Club, a member-run non-profit dedicated to competitive swimming.

Managing Your Money in the 21st Century

We offer a comprehensive suite of tools to manage your wealth more effectively in today’s busy world. We are happy to assist you in signing up for any of these services.
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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    When you sign up for MSO, you can conveniently and securely manage your account online or on your mobile device.
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    Morgan Stanley Mobile App
    The Morgan Stanley Mobile App gives you the same capabilities as Morgan Stanley Online – all from the convenience of your own phone. It also offers features to simplify your everyday finances. These include mobile check deposit and Send Money with Zelle, a convenient way to send and receive money.
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    E-Authorization
    With E-Authorization, you no longer need to sign a paper Letter of Authorization (LOA) to authorize a wire transfer request.
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    E-Sign
    E-Sign is a digital, paperless alternative to the traditional means of obtaining signatures for necessary paperwork. There is no registration process to begin using E-Sign – all you need is a valid email address and phone number.
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    E-Delivery
    E-Delivery allows you to securely save, print, send and receive documents at any time from both Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
    Click Here to Go Paperless
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    Digital Vault
    The Digital Vault allows you to build a centralized library for all your documents using encryption.
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    Total Wealth View
    With this service, you can view all your assets and liabilities together – whether held at Morgan Stanley or elsewhere – in one place for a comprehensive overview of your assets.
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    Goals Planning System (GPS)
    GPS is our financial planning software. It helps define what you want out of life, so we can create a financial framework to bring these goals to fruition.
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Location

1617 N Waterfront Pkwy
Ste 200
Wichita, KS 67206
US
Direct:
(316) 383-8300(316) 383-8300
Toll-Free:
(800) 365-4888(800) 365-4888

Meet Brown and Burrus Group

About Kevin W Brown

Kevin joined Salomon Smith Barney, a predecessor firm of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in 1997.  A year later, he partnered with Bob Cunningham to help form The Cunningham Brown Group.    As a Financial Advisor, he provides wealth management and retirement planning services, taking a comprehensive approach to develop and implement investment, liability, and risk management strategies to help clients build and preserve wealth that can be passed on to future generations.

Since joining the firm, he has obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation after meeting specific ethical requirements and successfully completing a rigorous examination administered by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.

Kevin has also earned the title of Morgan Stanley Portfolio Management Director, placing him among a select group of Financial Advisors who are qualified by the firm—based on training, experience and commitment—to independently manage client assets.

Prior to his career as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, he was a Financial Analyst at Fourth Financial, a bank holding company in Wichita Kansas.

Kevin graduated at Wichita State University with a degree in Finance and a minor in Economics.  He invests personal time into his community volunteering at St Anthony Family Shelter, local animal shelters, and with various fundraisers to help raise autism awareness. He and his wife Melanie, both born and raised in Wichita, met in middle school and have been blessed with their children, Cramer (1997), Autumn  (2001), and Carter (2005).
Securities Agent: AK, NV, MN, KS, CA, CO, OK, MI, NY, NM, MO, IN, FL, AL, UT, TX, MS, IL, HI, VA, OR, WA, MA, AR, DC, AZ, NE, SC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1268451
CA Insurance License #: 1769652

About Eric Burrus

Eric joined Morgan Stanley after 4 years at a local bond firm in Wichita.  He brings a wealth of knowledge in the small business arena.  Prior to entering the financial services industry, Eric was a successful entrepreneur in the restaurant industry.  Eric worked for Deloitte in their Employee Benefits and International Assignment Services practice out of college.
 
Eric graduated from Rockhurst College with a degree in Accounting as well as a MBA with an emphasis in Finance from Rockhurst University.  He enjoys traveling, playing golf and spending time with his wife, Tracy, and their three kids.
Securities Agent: MI, CO, AK, MS, NE, NV, MN, HI, IN, CA, AZ, AR, MO, VA, OR, MA, KS, FL, NY, SC, OK, NM, NC, WA, TN, IL, UT, TX, NH; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1694675
CA Insurance License #: 4193335

About Brian Lewallen

Brian joined Morgan Stanley and the Brown and Burrus Group in September 2021.

Prior to his career at Morgan Stanley, Brian worked in the industry at Wells Fargo in the banking area. He has previously worked at Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, Heartland Credit Union, Commerce Bank and Equity Bank. Brian holds Series 7 and Series 66 registrations.

Brian and his wife, Sarah, are the parents of 2 boys. He enjoys in his free time travelling to the west coast and watching NY Rangers hockey.

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 Jerry Luckett Jr.

Jerry Luckett Jr. is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas.

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.

Jerry began his career in financial services in 2020 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Senior District Consumer Banker at Webster Bank.

Jerry is a graduate of the Southern Connecticut State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master of Science in Sports and Entertainment Management. He currently lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife Gabriela and their dog Zoe.

Jerry was a former professional basketball player in Europe, and an All-Conference basketball player for Southern Connecticut State University. Outside of the office, he enjoys playing basketball, lifting weights, and making music.
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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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

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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
Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors
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Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors

Prolonged conflict with Iran could lead to higher oil prices, hotter inflation and greater market uncertainty.

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
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Brown and Burrus Group today.
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