The Des Moines Group at Morgan Stanley

Tom Hunt is a Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a founding member of The Des Moines Group at Morgan Stanley. He creates customized, comprehensive wealth plans designed to help meet the unique financial goals of each client. He applies his advanced education and knowledge of risk management and retirement income planning to uncover and clarify his clients’ objectives and to help ensure their financial progress is on track.

Originally from Illinois, Tom grew up on a farm in the western part of the state. He attended the University of Illinois, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics. Tom entered the financial services industry in 2001 after receiving his MBA in Finance from Western Illinois University.

In 2008, Tom and Jim Baker founded the Des Moines Group, applying the principle of putting clients first as the foundation of the practice. Taking the time to truly understand each client’s individual situation is at the heart of The Des Moines Group’s business. Employing a high touch service model, the team works with individuals and families throughout their lives; from their working years, when the focus is accumulation of assets, through retirement, when the focus shifts to distribution of assets.

Tom and his wife, Karen, live in Clive, Iowa, with their son, Jared. He currently serves as a board member for the non-profit, Can Play. In addition, Tom is active in the Clive Chamber of Commerce, West Des Moines Lions Club, Waukee Rotary Club, and Lutheran Church of Hope.

An avid golfer and sports enthusiast, Tom is a long-suffering fan of the University of Illinois, Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.

Jim Baker is a First Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Advisor and a founding member of The Des Moines Group at Morgan Stanley. He concentrates on providing comprehensive wealth advisory services to affluent individuals and families, and is dedicated to helping clients define and meet their financial goals including a retirement they envision, a transition of wealth to their families, or meaningful philanthropic objectives.

Jim originally entered the financial services industry as a consultant, working with banks across the country, before joining the Des Moines branch of Shearson Lehman Brothers in 1991. Jim’s past experience in banking provide his clients with a multifaceted view of their investments.

After growing up in a small farming community in southwest Iowa, Jim graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. When he’s not working, Jim can be found with his hands in the dirt tending his garden or with his nose in one of his mother’s cookbooks. Jim is proud to represent a firm that is committed to giving back to the community. He is a past member of the board of the Iowa chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Children and Families of Iowa.

John Victor, CFP^® is a Certified Financial Planner, First Vice President, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager and a member of The Des Moines Group at Morgan Stanley. His practice is built upon the principle of thoroughly understanding the unique needs and situations of each individual.

As a Certified Financial Planner, while working with his clients he is able to help create detailed asset and risk management, tax advantage, and legacy strategies to assist in meeting their most important goals. Having a well thought out plan which is implemented, monitored and adjusted as necessary is the cornerstone of one achieving their financial goals.

John combined his practice with The Des Moines Group due to their strong commitment to providing an outstanding client experience. With The Des Moines Groups collaborative-team approach, they can draw upon each other’s invaluable experience, insight, and expertise to enhance their clients outcomes.

John is married to Francie and they have three daughters all living in the Des Moines metro area. While John is not busy entertaining or attending his five grandchildren’s activities, he can be found out running, bicycling or reading. He is active in his church and has had the privilege of being a long time Big Brother with the Big Brother Big Sister of Central Iowa.

Priscilla contributes to a dynamic group of advisors within Morgan Stanley’s Central Iowa office. She draws experience from being a small business owner, executive assistant, and commercial property manager. Born into the family business, Priscilla operated a mid-sized, customer centric, women’s boutique. Later, as executive assistant to the owner of a large electrical contracting firm, she also assisted in the executive’s side interest of commercial property management.

Her seasoned team within the Morgan Stanley firm boasts a combined 80 plus years of experience delivering traditional investment practices and where appropriate, offering alternative strategies that seek to manage risk and maximize potential gains. She works with independent women and their families to develop a holistic approach to wealth management for each life stage, event, and generation. Expanding financial literacy among women has become a passion.

She attended the University of Kansas earning a bachelor of science. Priscilla spends a lot of her time volunteering and actively engaging in her community. She is a member of PEO Chapter HY and St Timothy’s Episcopal Church Altar Guild, THE Consortium, and The Des Moines Rotary AM. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and experiencing the outdoors through kayaking, bicycling, and skiing.

Priscilla resides in West Des Moines with the youngest of three children still at home. Priscilla holds her Series 7 General Securities and Series 66 Investment Advisor as well as Life, Accident, and Health insurance licenses.

Disclaimer:
Alternative investments often are speculative and include a high degree of risk. Investors could
lose all or a substantial amount of their investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only
for eligible, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an
indefinite period of time. They may be highly illiquid and can engage in leverage and other
speculative practices that may increase the volatility and risk of loss. Alternative Investments
typically have higher fees than traditional investments. Investors should carefully review and
consider potential risks before investing.

Matt designs and manages client investment portfolios and serves as the chair of The Des Moines Group’s investment committee. Using his economics background, investment experience, and training, while leveraging the global resources of Morgan Stanley, Matt focuses on providing guidance and risk management strategies to clients that helps keep their financial goals in view.

Matt earned a B.A. from Central College in Pella, Iowa, where he studied business management and economics. Matt has been in the financial services industry since 2012.

Matt lives in Gilbert, Iowa, with his wife, Kelli, and their four children. He is active in his church, Ascension Lutheran Church (Ames), where he serves on the Stewardship and Finance Committee. Matt also serves on the board of the Gilbert Education Foundation, which provides classroom funding for teachers in the Gilbert Community School District. In his spare time, Matt enjoys fishing, boating, coaching and watching his kids play sports.

Raegan specializes in working with clients to create personalized financial plans. These plans serve as a financial roadmap leading to and through retirement and other life transitions. She educates clients on how the unique pieces of their financial puzzle can fit together to achieve life and legacy goals.

Raegan has earned the designation of Financial Planning Specialist while at Morgan Stanley, and she has been in the financial services industry since 2004.  She received her B.A. in Business Management at Central College in Pella, Iowa.  

Raegan lives in Cambridge, Iowa, with her husband, Peter, and their three children. She is actively involved with her church, Hope Ankeny, where she serves regularly as a Sunday school teacher for elementary-aged children. She also serves as Secretary of the Iowa Associated Saddle Club and is a committee member of the State of Iowa 4-H Horse Committee. In Raegan’s spare time, she enjoys gardening, showing horses, and coaching and watching her kids play sports.

Zach Bouslog is a Financial Advisor with the Des Moines Group at Morgan Stanley. He has built his reputation and his business on the foundation of honesty and transparency. He is dedicated to listening to what his clients’ needs may demand and always acting in their best interest. He brings his previous 8 years of knowledge and experience in the financial services industry as a successful Regional Vice President with two prominent insurance companies. There he focused on holistic financial planning, specifically retirement income, estate and tax planning.

Zach graduated from the University of Iowa, where he earned Dean’s List. He lives firmly by his late grandfather’s motto, “It’s hard to be good, but harder to stay good,” hence he is currently pursuing his Retirement Income Certified Professional^® designation through the American College of Financial Services.

Zach was born and raised in Des Moines and currently resides in Urbandale, IA with his wife, Kelsi, and their children Berkley and Bowen. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Des Moines AM Rotary Club. He is currently engaged in various philanthropic ventures in central Iowa and is a big supporter of the Blank Park Zoo.

In his spare time, he loves spending quality time with his family and friends. He enjoys exploring nature and parks with their children, playing golf, traveling, smoking meat and is an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan.

Christy is a Portfolio Associate and *Financial Planning Specialist with Morgan Stanley. With over 25 years of experience in the investment industry, she has been with Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms since 2007.

Christy works with The Des Moines Group at Morgan Stanley, where she is the senior point of contact for all operational and administrative inquiries. Christy is committed to providing each client with the highest level of professional service.

Christy holds her Series 7 - General Securities, Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law and the Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law licenses.

*This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.

Stacey takes great pride in delivering first class service to the clients we serve.  She is the first point of contact for fact-based questions relating to cash transfers, statement questions, client online account access, and assistance with lending services. 

Stacey earned her B.S. degree from Iowa State University where she studied Business Management. She joined Morgan Stanley's predecessor firm in 2007 as a Client Service Associate.  Stacey lives in Gowrie, Iowa with her husband Tracy and their three children.  Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, golfing and boating.

Lisette started her time with Morgan Stanley in May of 2022 as an intern, where she was able to work side by side with the team to learn more about the industry. She was quickly promoted to a Client Service Associate in September 2022. She graduated from Drake University in May of 2024 with a B.A. in Business Administration and B.S. in International Relations and joined the team full time after graduation.

During her time at Morgan Stanley, she has demonstrated to be an integral part of the team due to her diligent customer service skills and adaptability to assist the team no matter the task.

Originally, from Beloit, Wisconsin, Lisette now resides in West Des Moines. She enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and staying active by going hiking and jogging.