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Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to help manage risk, invest with discipline and seek to preserve and protect assets as part of your legacy.
Our Story and Services
Our practice has one goal:
To help preserve and enhance the assets of our clients in light of each of their own unique needs and circumstances. Our mission is to help manage risk, invest with discipline and seek to preserve and protect assets as part of your legacy.
We are committed to:
- Providing the highest quality service, advice and genuine understanding and concern;
- Creating lasting relationships with each of our clients and their families;
- Building the financial success of our clients;
- Maintaining open, consistent and personal contact;
- Gaining 100% of our client's trust;
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- 401(k) Rollovers
- Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote1
- Retirement PlanningFootnote2
- Financial PlanningFootnote3
- Business PlanningFootnote4
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote5
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote6
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote7
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote8
- Life InsuranceFootnote9
- 529 PlansFootnote10
- AnnuitiesFootnote11
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote12
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At Morgan Stanley, we believe that identifying financial solutions begins with a solid understanding of each client's situation, goals, objectives and risk tolerance. We follow a disciplined process that allows us to work with you to craft a solution that helps meet your individual needs. This process aligns our efforts with your interests, providing a road map focused on what is most important to you.
Step 1: We Organize and Set Financial Objectives
The wealth management process begins with a comprehensive understanding of your present financial resources, liabilities, objectives (short and long term), as well as the level of risk with which you are comfortable.
Step 2: We Present a Holistic, Well-Being Plan
It is imperative that each client / family understand holistic financial planning and is comfortable with all aspects of the plan. We will then move forward with implementation and make specific recommendations as opportunities present themselves.
Step 3: We Implement a Wealth Accumulation or Retirement Income Strategy
The correct wealth accumulation or retirement income strategy can provide diversification of your portfolio, help enhance returns, lower overall potential portfolio volatility and position your assets to take advantage of developing investment opportunities.
Step 4: We Continually Monitor and Present On-going Reviews
The final step of the process is a periodic review of the plan to reconfirm the appropriateness of the recommendations in respect to the original goals and any new objectives that client may have. We also will monitor market developments to determine appropriate adjustments (if/when necessary).
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Meet The Edge Group
Executive Director, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director, Alternative Investments Director, Financial Planning Specialist
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(708) 226-5420(708) 226-5420
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(708) 226-5483(708) 226-5483
Sharon Peoples
Senior Registered Client Services Associate
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(708) 226-5441(708) 226-5441
Andrea Pagliaro
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(708) 226-5409(708) 226-5409
About Eric A Kitchell
Eric is a Financial Advisor who works closely with his clients to set realistic goals and appropriately manage their return expectations. The reason he works in the Financial Services industry is because he enjoys the creativity an advisor must display in understanding and planning for every client’s financial needs. What Eric enjoys most about his work is finding opportunities in an ever-changing market environment.
Eric has spent over 10 years with Morgan Stanley and offers a wide variety of services; always starting with a comprehensive understanding of one’s present financial situation and ending with the development and implementation of a customized financial plan. He also provides lively discussions around multi-generational planning and use of today’s technology.
People who know him appreciate his personalized approach and process in helping his clients prioritize their financial well-being. He has helped hundreds of people deconstruct complex financial topics and craft strategies tied to their short and/or long-term investment goals.
Eric graduated from DePauw University with a Bachelor of Arts. He holds the Certified Financial Planner™ and Qualified Plan Financial Consultant designations. He resides in Chicago, Illinois with his wife and dog Bruce. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, working out on his peloton bike, and reading non-fictional literature. Eric is very actively involved with the associate board for Covenant House Illinois in Chicago, IL.
Eric has spent over 10 years with Morgan Stanley and offers a wide variety of services; always starting with a comprehensive understanding of one’s present financial situation and ending with the development and implementation of a customized financial plan. He also provides lively discussions around multi-generational planning and use of today’s technology.
People who know him appreciate his personalized approach and process in helping his clients prioritize their financial well-being. He has helped hundreds of people deconstruct complex financial topics and craft strategies tied to their short and/or long-term investment goals.
Eric graduated from DePauw University with a Bachelor of Arts. He holds the Certified Financial Planner™ and Qualified Plan Financial Consultant designations. He resides in Chicago, Illinois with his wife and dog Bruce. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, working out on his peloton bike, and reading non-fictional literature. Eric is very actively involved with the associate board for Covenant House Illinois in Chicago, IL.
Securities Agent: ID, CO, NM, NJ, NC, TX, NV, MO, TN, SC, PA, NY, MD, CT, MT, CA, UT, KY, KS, GA, AZ, WV, WI, OH, MA, HI, AL, WA, MN, IL, IA, DC, AR, VA, SD, NE, MI, IN, FL, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1261761
CA Insurance License #: 0I75752
AR Insurance License #: 16336769
NMLS#: 1261761
CA Insurance License #: 0I75752
AR Insurance License #: 16336769
About James C Ferguson
As a Financial Advisor, Jim implements wealth management strategies that helps clients to preserve and grow their wealth. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Jim is devoted to helping clients achieve their financial goals and is committed to building lasting and meaningful relationships.
Additionally, he is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Portfolio Management Director and an Alternatives Investment Director. Jim focuses on providing customized solutions and guidance in the areas of Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Financial Planning, tying together all aspects of clients’ financial and personal life goals.
Jim graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he began his career in the financial services industry in 1995 at Merrill Lynch where he later also held the title of Financial Advisor.
Jim grew up in Tinley Park, Illinois and currently resides in Orland Park, Illinois, with his wife, five children and his dog Charlie. Outside of work, Jim enjoys boating, working out, and spending time with family and friends. Jim also wrestled at Rutgers and coached youth wrestling for about 10 years.
Additionally, he is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Portfolio Management Director and an Alternatives Investment Director. Jim focuses on providing customized solutions and guidance in the areas of Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Financial Planning, tying together all aspects of clients’ financial and personal life goals.
Jim graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he began his career in the financial services industry in 1995 at Merrill Lynch where he later also held the title of Financial Advisor.
Jim grew up in Tinley Park, Illinois and currently resides in Orland Park, Illinois, with his wife, five children and his dog Charlie. Outside of work, Jim enjoys boating, working out, and spending time with family and friends. Jim also wrestled at Rutgers and coached youth wrestling for about 10 years.
Securities Agent: DE, WI, VA, NC, KS, IN, NJ, MO, KY, OH, MD, GA, CO, CA, NV, MI, TX, IL, ID, IA, AZ, AR, WA, SC, NY, WV, SD, PA, MT, MN, NM, NE, WY, UT, TN, FL, CT, MA; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1268236
CA Insurance License #: 0G52641
NMLS#: 1268236
CA Insurance License #: 0G52641
About Jimmy Ferguson
After completing two internships, Jimmy Ferguson joined The Edge Group as a Client Service Associate in June 2024. Shortly after, Jimmy joined Jim and Eric as a Financial Advisor on the team.
Growing up, Jimmy was inspired by his father's positive experiences in Financial Services and developed an interest in the industry. He admired the opportunity to work with others, make an impact on lives, and navigate a constantly shifting market.
Jimmy earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance & Accounting from The University of Alabama in May 2024. Following graduation, he returned to his hometown of Orland Park, IL, where he grew up one of five siblings. In his free time he enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Growing up, Jimmy was inspired by his father's positive experiences in Financial Services and developed an interest in the industry. He admired the opportunity to work with others, make an impact on lives, and navigate a constantly shifting market.
Jimmy earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance & Accounting from The University of Alabama in May 2024. Following graduation, he returned to his hometown of Orland Park, IL, where he grew up one of five siblings. In his free time he enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Securities Agent: FL, AZ, OH, NM, GA, DE, CO, SD, SC, NE, ID, IA, WV, MT, MN, MI, KS, CT, TX, TN, AR, WI, UT, PA, NC, MD, KY, IL, WA, VA, NY, NV, NJ, MO, WY, MA, IN, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2677928
NMLS#: 2677928
About Sharon Peoples
Sharon is a Senior Registered Client Service Associate who helps our clients to efficiently and quickly resolve client service matters. The reason she works in the Financial Services industry is because she enjoys communicating with clients and assisting them in everyway possible. What Sharon enjoys most about her work is personally getting to know so many great clients.
Sharon has spent over 30 years as a client service associate and offers a wide variety of proven programs and services – from client management to service-based solutions and solidifying client relationships.
People who know her can always count on her expertise, promptness and knowledge. She has helped thousands of people to consolidate their assets and manage their estate. Sharon has also attained her Series 7 & Series 66 designations.
Sharon is married with two boys and resides in St. John, Indiana. In her spare time she enjoys camping and fishing.
Sharon has spent over 30 years as a client service associate and offers a wide variety of proven programs and services – from client management to service-based solutions and solidifying client relationships.
People who know her can always count on her expertise, promptness and knowledge. She has helped thousands of people to consolidate their assets and manage their estate. Sharon has also attained her Series 7 & Series 66 designations.
Sharon is married with two boys and resides in St. John, Indiana. In her spare time she enjoys camping and fishing.
About Andrea Pagliaro
Andrea is a dedicated and detail orientated Portfolio Associate with over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. She joined Morgan Stanley in August of 1998 after a 10-year career in the banking industry. She is committed to providing exceptional administrative and operational service as well as assisting clients in navigating our digital tools.
Andrea is married with one child and is a resident of New Lenox, IL. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities, attending community events and the theater.
Series 7 and Series 66 Licensed
Andrea is married with one child and is a resident of New Lenox, IL. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities, attending community events and the theater.
Series 7 and Series 66 Licensed
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Jordan Hoerter 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.
Jordan began his career in financial services in 2010 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2019. Prior to joining the firm, he was Vice President, Private Banker at Associated Bank.
Jordan is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing. He lives in Chicago, Illinois. Jordan donates his time with United Way, Emerging Leaders, Blessings in a Backpack and Junior Achievement. When not in the office, Jordan enjoys running, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with his family.
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.
Jordan began his career in financial services in 2010 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2019. Prior to joining the firm, he was Vice President, Private Banker at Associated Bank.
Jordan is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing. He lives in Chicago, Illinois. Jordan donates his time with United Way, Emerging Leaders, Blessings in a Backpack and Junior Achievement. When not in the office, Jordan enjoys running, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with his family.
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About Amy Gross
Amy Gross is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in the Chicago suburbs. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and prospects' financial planning needs.
Amy began her career in financial services in 2009 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to her current position, she worked at Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse as a Senior Registered Associate working with high-net-worth clients on an individual basis and making sure all their financial and operational needs were met.
Amy graduated from Illinois State University and holds her Certified Financial Planner® designation. Amy lives in Brookfield, IL with her husband Garrett, daughter Felicity and son Emmett. Outside of work, Amy enjoys both going to and volunteering at Brookfield Zoo and is a Chicago Zoological Association Associate Board Member. Outside of work she enjoys reading, traveling and exploring new places whenever she can.
Amy began her career in financial services in 2009 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to her current position, she worked at Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse as a Senior Registered Associate working with high-net-worth clients on an individual basis and making sure all their financial and operational needs were met.
Amy graduated from Illinois State University and holds her Certified Financial Planner® designation. Amy lives in Brookfield, IL with her husband Garrett, daughter Felicity and son Emmett. Outside of work, Amy enjoys both going to and volunteering at Brookfield Zoo and is a Chicago Zoological Association Associate Board Member. Outside of work she enjoys reading, traveling and exploring new places whenever she can.
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