Tom Custer
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Director
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The Custer Meisch Group at Morgan Stanley
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As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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- 401(k) Rollovers
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote1
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- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote3
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- Municipal BondsFootnote6
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote7
- Retirement PlanningFootnote8
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote9
- Trust ServicesFootnote10
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We work with individuals, families, and business owners in all stages of life and utilize a financial planning based approach as a basis for charting our investment path. Wherever our clients are in their life or career, we educate them on the opportunities available and help them feel confident in their financial future.
As clients approach retirement, they are largely concerned with preserving their wealth and making it last. Focusing on mitigating risk and protecting assets, we develop strategies that aim to create steady and reliable income streams and assist with estate planning.
We also frequently work with business owners. Whether the business owner is looking to develop a retirement or employee benefits package or create an exit and succession strategy, we can help throughout the many stages of running a business.
As clients approach retirement, they are largely concerned with preserving their wealth and making it last. Focusing on mitigating risk and protecting assets, we develop strategies that aim to create steady and reliable income streams and assist with estate planning.
We also frequently work with business owners. Whether the business owner is looking to develop a retirement or employee benefits package or create an exit and succession strategy, we can help throughout the many stages of running a business.
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With clients living longer, and in some cases retiring earlier, one of their biggest fears is outliving their assets. Our goal is to design strategies that address their risk tolerances while trying to achieve that targeted return needed for their success.
It's important for us to truly know our clients to help personally address their needs, goals, and desires. We gather financial information in addition to learning about their work, hobbies, interests, and passions. Knowing it is critical that we work together to gain a complete understanding of our clients financial situation, we work very closely with their tax and legal advisors.
We feel educating our clients is key to their success. In today's world investors can tap into information at will so it's crucial they have a professional who can interpret what they are reading. We regularly share research and market reports in addition to tax law, social security and Medicare changes.
It's important for us to truly know our clients to help personally address their needs, goals, and desires. We gather financial information in addition to learning about their work, hobbies, interests, and passions. Knowing it is critical that we work together to gain a complete understanding of our clients financial situation, we work very closely with their tax and legal advisors.
We feel educating our clients is key to their success. In today's world investors can tap into information at will so it's crucial they have a professional who can interpret what they are reading. We regularly share research and market reports in addition to tax law, social security and Medicare changes.
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The sophisticated suite of tools and extensive list of resources that Morgan Stanley offers allows us to implement a process and plan that translates your goals into reality.
The sophisticated suite of tools and extensive list of resources that Morgan Stanley offers allows us to implement a process and plan that translates your goals into reality.
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2126 N Perryville Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
US
Direct:
(815) 639-4139(815) 639-4139
Toll-Free:
(800) 888-9735(800) 888-9735
Meet The Custer Meisch Group
James Meisch
First Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(815) 639-4140(815) 639-4140
Jeffrey Marrs
Financial Advisor
Phone:
(815) 639-4118(815) 639-4118
Katie Schlarb
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(815) 639-4138(815) 639-4138
About Tom Custer
Tom has worked in the financial services industry since joining Smith Barney in December of 1997 and holds his Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses.
Tom has earned Morgan Stanley’s Family Wealth Director (FWD) designation. The FWD designation is granted to those Financial Advisors who have successfully completed a rigorous program focused on skills required for comprehensive wealth management across a range of disciplines important to wealthy individuals.
Designated Family Wealth Directors must demonstrate professional knowledge and experience in a range of specialties including estate planning, traditional and alternative investments, control and restricted securities, hedging and monetization, and business succession planning.
Tom’s primary role is helping clients achieve financial fulfillment by working with them to implement an effective wealth strategy. Tom is committed to long term relationships and strives to deliver exceptional client service.
In 2025, he was names to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking.
Tom graduated from Northern Illinois University and earned a Bachelor of Science in General Studies. Born and raised in the Rockford area, Tom is married to his wife Kim. They have a son Bobby, and daughters Claire, Sheila, and Kelly.
Tom can be reached directly at 815-639-4139 or Thomas.custer@ms.com
Mail to: 2126 N. Perryville Road, Rockford, IL 61107
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/23 - 6/30/24.
Tom has earned Morgan Stanley’s Family Wealth Director (FWD) designation. The FWD designation is granted to those Financial Advisors who have successfully completed a rigorous program focused on skills required for comprehensive wealth management across a range of disciplines important to wealthy individuals.
Designated Family Wealth Directors must demonstrate professional knowledge and experience in a range of specialties including estate planning, traditional and alternative investments, control and restricted securities, hedging and monetization, and business succession planning.
Tom’s primary role is helping clients achieve financial fulfillment by working with them to implement an effective wealth strategy. Tom is committed to long term relationships and strives to deliver exceptional client service.
In 2025, he was names to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking.
Tom graduated from Northern Illinois University and earned a Bachelor of Science in General Studies. Born and raised in the Rockford area, Tom is married to his wife Kim. They have a son Bobby, and daughters Claire, Sheila, and Kelly.
Tom can be reached directly at 815-639-4139 or Thomas.custer@ms.com
Mail to: 2126 N. Perryville Road, Rockford, IL 61107
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/23 - 6/30/24.
Securities Agent: ID, WI, MT, VA, OH, SC, WA, MO, PA, NC, TX, NJ, OR, MN, NY, MD, MA, LA, KS, KY, IN, IL, DE, MI, CA, CO, AZ, FL, AL, AK, GA, DC, IA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1498238
NMLS#: 1498238
About James Meisch
Jim has been working as a Financial Advisor in the Financial Services Industry for the past 33 years, and has been the Branch Manager for Morgan Stanley* in Rockford for the past 12 years. Jim is currently Series 7, 8, 63 and 65 licensed.
Jim's primary role is to oversee Asset Allocation for clients and to help formulate long term investment strategies that are aligned with the investment objectives of our clients and their families. In addition, he is responsible for managing the financial advisors and the support staff in our Rockford Office.
Jim graduated from North Central College in Naperville, IL in 1984 with a degree in business administration. While working his way through college, Jim was active in football and wrestling.
Jim and his wife Amy have been married for 32 years and have 3 children, Ryan, Jordan and Allie Beth. They currently reside in the Rockford Area.
Jim can be contacted directly at 815-639-4140 or james.meisch@ms.com
Mail to : 2126 N. Perryville Road, Rockford, IL 61107
Jim's primary role is to oversee Asset Allocation for clients and to help formulate long term investment strategies that are aligned with the investment objectives of our clients and their families. In addition, he is responsible for managing the financial advisors and the support staff in our Rockford Office.
Jim graduated from North Central College in Naperville, IL in 1984 with a degree in business administration. While working his way through college, Jim was active in football and wrestling.
Jim and his wife Amy have been married for 32 years and have 3 children, Ryan, Jordan and Allie Beth. They currently reside in the Rockford Area.
Jim can be contacted directly at 815-639-4140 or james.meisch@ms.com
Mail to : 2126 N. Perryville Road, Rockford, IL 61107
Securities Agent: VT, WV, SD, IA, ID, PA, MT, TX, CO, MO, WA, WI, WY, MS, VA, UT, CT, RI, SC, ND, NM, NH, NV, OR, FL, NE, CA, HI, VI, DE, IN, TN, GA, PR, ME, MI, OK, OH, NY, NJ, NC, MN, AK, MD, MA, AL, LA, KY, KS, IL, AR, DC, AZ; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1484507
NMLS#: 1484507
About Jeffrey Marrs
Jeff works with individuals and families who are focused on building and preserving their wealth, helping them maximize their contributions to both the next generation and the community organizations whose success they are passionate about.
Utilizing a financial planning approach to wealth management, Jeff is focused on comprehensive long-term partnerships with his clients to help achieve their financial goals through a strong foundation of education, advice and Morgan Stanley’s industry leading wealth management solutions.
Ultimately, Jeff creates and implements a financial plan that focuses on the client’s needs and values while helping them achieve their financial goals, leave a financial legacy, and make addressing their finances a source of wellness, not a source of stress.
Jeff graduated from Yale University while being a varsity letter winner on the football team earned his MBA in 2023 from the University of Illinois. Born and raised on a farm in Garden Prairie, Jeff is married to his wife Kelly. They have two sons, Sawyer and Griffin, and a daughter Colette.
Jeff joined the Custer Meisch group in 2022 after serving as the Director of Advancement at a local not-for-profit for several years. He holds his Series 7 and 66 licenses.
Jeff can be reached directly at 815-639-4118 or jeff.marrs@ms.com
Utilizing a financial planning approach to wealth management, Jeff is focused on comprehensive long-term partnerships with his clients to help achieve their financial goals through a strong foundation of education, advice and Morgan Stanley’s industry leading wealth management solutions.
Ultimately, Jeff creates and implements a financial plan that focuses on the client’s needs and values while helping them achieve their financial goals, leave a financial legacy, and make addressing their finances a source of wellness, not a source of stress.
Jeff graduated from Yale University while being a varsity letter winner on the football team earned his MBA in 2023 from the University of Illinois. Born and raised on a farm in Garden Prairie, Jeff is married to his wife Kelly. They have two sons, Sawyer and Griffin, and a daughter Colette.
Jeff joined the Custer Meisch group in 2022 after serving as the Director of Advancement at a local not-for-profit for several years. He holds his Series 7 and 66 licenses.
Jeff can be reached directly at 815-639-4118 or jeff.marrs@ms.com
Securities Agent: IL, MI, MN, MO, OR, AL, IA, ID, IN, NC, OH, VA, PA, MD, FL, CO, CA, SC, NJ, MA, LA, AZ, KY, NY, WI, WA, MT, DC, ND, TX, AK, DE, KS, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2393133
NMLS#: 2393133
About Katie Schlarb
Katie has worked in the financial services industry for 15 years. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Katie assists clients with all operational and administrative issues. She is committed to providing the highest level of service to our clients.
A lifelong Rockford resident, Katie graduated from Guilford High School and went on to attend Rock Valley College graduating with an Associate of Arts in Human Services degree in 2006.
Katie can be reached directly at 815-639-4138 or Katie.schlarb@ms.com
Mail to: 2126 N. Perryville Road, Rockford, IL 61107
A lifelong Rockford resident, Katie graduated from Guilford High School and went on to attend Rock Valley College graduating with an Associate of Arts in Human Services degree in 2006.
Katie can be reached directly at 815-639-4138 or Katie.schlarb@ms.com
Mail to: 2126 N. Perryville Road, Rockford, IL 61107
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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
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Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Corporate Retirement Director
About Andrew Dittbenner
Andrew Dittbenner is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Illinois.
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.
Andrew began his career in financial services in 2010 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Senior Premier Banker at BMO Harris Bank, as well as a Financial Center Manager with the Fifth Third Bank.
Andrew received a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from Northern Illinois University. He and his wife live in Batavia, Illinois. When not at the office, Andrew volunteers with the Make a Wish Foundation. He also enjoys attending sporting events, as well as spending time with family and friends.
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.
Andrew began his career in financial services in 2010 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Senior Premier Banker at BMO Harris Bank, as well as a Financial Center Manager with the Fifth Third Bank.
Andrew received a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from Northern Illinois University. He and his wife live in Batavia, Illinois. When not at the office, Andrew volunteers with the Make a Wish Foundation. He also enjoys attending sporting events, as well as spending time with family and friends.
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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
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.
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