Our Endeavor for Excellence

Managing wealth takes a dedicated set of skills that goes well beyond general financial planning and investment management. It takes a team of trusted advisors, who have acquired the experience, wisdom and insights needed to manage your family’s financial challenges as they evolve over time.

At THE ENDEAVOR GROUP, we know what it takes to help achieve success. With a deep history of client loyalty and enduring relationships, we focus on what is most important to you, your family and your future. We provide the personalized service, tailored strategies and world-class resources necessary to make informed and confident decisions about your wealth, your business or career, and your legacy.

Most importantly, we commit to helping make a meaningful difference in your life through the delivery of our core values that have become the hallmark of our family office practice:

- We treat you like family
- Extensive knowledge and experience
- A deep understanding of family dynamics
- A team approach
- A commitment to your financial understanding and education

Each attribute is detailed in the following tabs on our website. We invite you to visit them to understand how we bring these core values to life every day for the families we proudly serve.

As we work together, you will experience a forward-thinking approach that emphasizes outstanding service with attention to detail. We begin by reviewing various aspects of your life to create tailored solutions that focus on financial success over multiple generations, while potentially empowering you to do more with your wealth today.

We look forward to speaking with you soon.
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What Sets Us Apart

We are committed to helping add real value to you and your family through the following our core values that set us apart from other teams and serve as the foundation of our practice.
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    We Treat You Like Family
    We are dedicated to building deep relationships, based on trust and integrity. We do this by working with a select group of successful families, mostly made up of business owners, and executives who value our guidance, depth of knowledge and experience in providing comprehensive solutions that go well beyond investments. The bonds we form are evidenced by the generations of families we proudly work with.
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    A Customized Client Experience Marked by Dedicated Care and Attention
    While there are many advisors who can create a financial plan or recommend good investments, few excel at delivering both, even fewer while providing superior service. We deliberately limit the number of families we work with so we can deliver a “personalized high touch, high value” relationship. This enables us to spend more time with our clients and deliver on our ongoing commitment to them and their families.
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    Extensive Knowledge & Experience
    Our credentials include two Certified Financial Planners, two Chartered Retirement Planning Counselors and one Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist – a concentration of knowledge and experience that is rare in one group of advisors. We have cultivated the skills and insights to simplify your finances and develop an integrated strategy to help achieve your family’s short- and long-term goals.
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    A Deep Understanding of Family Dynamics
    Family members – particularly those of different generations – may have different points of view and priorities. We understand the value of money and the effort it takes to build wealth over time. We have significant experience helping families address sensitive issues, which may involve facilitating difficult conversations to achieve a shared sense of purpose and direction.

Families First

Years ago, when we formed THE ENDEAVOR GROUP, we gave a lot of thought to the types of clients we wanted to help.

We asked ourselves what are our strengths and who would best be served by our experience, perspectives and insights.

The answer then, as it is today, is simply families.

We set out to build a wealth management practice that puts you, your family, your values and your legacy at the heart of everything we do.

With an emphasis on multigenerational families and successful family-owned businesses, we have acquired the skills, strategies and solutions to address the challenges you face as your family’s wealth becomes more complex.

Our ultimate goal is to strategically plan – and help you achieve – your future financial goals, while striving to preserve the traditions, values and heritage that define who your family is now and for the generations that follow.
How We Help Families
  • Retirement Planning
  • Family Needs Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Impact Investing
  • Asset Preservation Strategies
  • Lending Services
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Executive Compensation Management
  • Insurance and Liability Management
  • Family Dynamics Planning
  • Family Summits, Mentoring and Education
  • Legacy and Estate Planning strategies
  • Wealth Transfer Planning
  • Special Projects

A Dedicated Service for Family and Friends

You may know friends, family or colleagues who may be dealing with a financial situation or are simply uncertain with the advice they are receiving from their current advisor. We believe family and friends deserve a second opinion about their finances, just as they would appreciate a second opinion from a medical specialist. Our Second Opinion Service can provide an invaluable benefit to the ones you care about at a time in their lives where they may need it most.
    What It Is
    We have helped hundreds of families implement customized strategies for their particular goals and circumstances. We take a thoughtful and disciplined approach to help them preserve and grow their financial assets, so they may live comfortably today, while helping build their legacy for the future.

    There is no cost for this service, nor is there any obligation to work with us in the future.

    This is a complimentary service we provide our valued clients to thank them for the years we’ve worked together.

    To get started, simply have your friend, family member or colleague give us a call. We look forward to providing this service as a value-add to you for being our client.
    How It Works
    To help those you care about make more informed financial decisions, we examine any gaps that need to be filled and customize a comprehensive plan to help them achieve their specific goals.

    Upon completion of the analysis, one of three things will happen:

    1 – We’ll confirm the advice they were given appears to be a good strategy and advise them to continue on their current path.

    2 – We’ll identify opportunities seeking to improve their situation. If we’re not a good fit for their situation, we’ll direct them to an advisor who may be able to work with them more effectively.

    3 - We’ll identify gaps in their current plan that we believe we can help them address. We would then explore the idea of working together.

Our Journey Together

Our disciplined process focuses on you and your family – where you are today and where you want to go. Working together, we develop the strategies to help get you there, navigating life’s challenges and helping you make more informed decisions by creating a clear and confident roadmap to get you from point “A” to point “B”. This begins with understanding your values, priorities and aspirations. Working together, we define what is most important to you and develop the path and strategies to help get you there. Like a financial GPS, we can identify roadblocks along and way and set a new course to arrive at your goals as scheduled.
    1. Introduction
    We begin with a conversation to understand your concerns and determine how we can add value. We’ll discuss issues relating to your needs and goals, while providing some details about our team and process. This is your opportunity to interview us, as we get to know you. Should we agree to move forward, we will schedule our next meeting and request more detailed information.
    2. Discovery
    We continue our conversation, learning about you, your family and the complexities surrounding your wealth. We ask about your personal bucket list, your core values and how you make decisions. What we learn helps us formulate specific strategies, while helping us customize a relationship that serves your preferences and requirements.
    3. Analysis & Plan Development
    We begin our analysis with a complete inventory of both sides of your balance sheet. We then utilize industry-leading financial planning tools to develop a personalized and detailed financial plan with specific recommendations to help you grow, preserve and transfer your wealth. This serves as the foundation for building your initial plan, as well as future decisions.
    4. Plan Presentation
    In this step, we present your financial plan, which includes an investment portfolio that aligns your investments with your goals and timeframes. We also discuss other wealth management solutions that may include family dynamics, estate planning, and philanthropic giving strategies.
    5. Implementation
    Upon your approval of our recommendations, we begin to implement the strategies outlined in the plan. Once assets have been transferred to Morgan Stanley and are aligned with your investment strategy, we walk you through the details of your new statement and introduce all of the tools and resources now available to you.
    6. Ongoing Monitoring & Service
    Committed to a first-class experience, we focus on developing longstanding relationships that can provide value to you and your family. We speak with you regularly to see how you and your family are doing. Most importantly, we provide ongoing monitoring of your investments in coordination with ongoing monitoring of your plan and progress towards each of your goals, adjusting your financial plan and investments accordingly as changes in your life occur. To us, a good financial plan is one that evolves with your life and your changing priorities.

Location

601 Union Street
Suite 2900
Seattle, WA 98101
US
Direct:
(206) 224-4170(206) 224-4170
Toll-Free:
(866) 475-1938(866) 475-1938

Meet THE ENDEAVOR GROUP

About Patrick B. Shook, MBA

Patrick is an Executive Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director and founding partner of The Endeavor Group at Morgan Stanley. After earning his B.S. and MBA at Washington State, Patrick began his financial services career as a Credit Manager at Norwest Financial Corp. After 9 years as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Patrick and some key colleagues moved to Morgan Stanley in 2008 with the collective vision to “endeavor,” which is the foundation of their team and team name.

Patrick has enjoyed building longstanding relationships with his clients and colleagues for more than 25 years. His process is goals-based, which includes a commitment to ongoing education and outstanding service. He provides his many clients with cash flow modeling, risk management analytics, and legacy planning. Patrick is also responsible for the team’s strategic vision and investment portfolios.

From the time he began balancing his own savings account at 8 years old, Patrick was hooked on anything related to personal finance. He later witnessed his family struggle with financial hardships that prompted difficult decisions and personal sacrifices – all without the assistance of a professional advisor. This experience solidified his decision to pursue a career that would give him the knowledge, skills and ability to provide proper guidance to those without the experience or inclination to do so on their own. Throughout his career, Patrick has remained committed to professional and educational development, earning a variety of designations and titles.

Originally from the “crossroads” area of Bellevue, WA, Patrick and his wife, Melissa, currently live in Edmonds with their three sons, Tyler, Dylan, and Jake. Patrick remains active in their community by participating in the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce and coaching his sons’ soccer and baseball teams, which he has done for the past 13 years. An avid boater and certified master scuba diver, Patrick and his family enjoy exploring new and scenic fishing locations. He also loves to garden and enjoys working on various landscaping and yard maintenance projects.
Securities Agent: RI, NH, ND, KY, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, WA, WI, WY, PR, WV, VT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1282489

About Matthew S. Harsch, MBA

Matthew Harsch focuses on advanced, portfolio income and hedging strategies through the use of derivatives and options for our clients. In addition, Matt works with clients who have concentrated stock positions, corporate stock options and Rule 144 sales. He plays an integral role in financial planning analysis and portfolio management implementation. 

Matt is a graduate of Washington State University and has earned the advanced degree of MBA. Matt has also earned designations of Charted Retirement Planning Counselor, Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistSM and has a Masters Certificate in Financial Planning.
Securities Agent: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WY, AL, WV, ND, LA, KY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1253070
CA Insurance License #: 0H24342

About Roger E. Boberg

Roger brings nearly 25 years of experience to his role as Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager and Financial Planning Specialist at The Endeavor Group at Morgan Stanley. He enjoys building deep and trusting relationships with each of his clients, listening carefully to understand the intricate details of their personal wealth stories so he may craft a financial plan and retirement strategy tailored to their specific needs. For Roger, professional achievement is measured in terms of client well-being and goal achievement. His greatest reward is knowing his is making a positive impact in the lives of his clients and their families.

Originally from the Midwest, Roger graduated from the University of Colorado in 1996. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 1999 and eventually took a role in branch office management before relocating to Seattle ten years later. In 2010, he joined Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor and enjoys working with a broad array of clients, with an emphasis on business owners and executives who are exploring optimal strategies for their executive compensation and incentive options.

Roger’s desire to help others achieve their personal and professional goals is equaled only by his dedication to his community and his family. He and his wife, Ann, currently live on Bainbridge Island, where they enjoy giving back to the causes that are meaningful to them, including Project Backpack, a Helpline House program where students receive school supplies and a backpack for the upcoming school year.

In his free time, Roger enjoys exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, whether he’s hiking, skiing or sailing with family and friends on the Puget Sound. He and Ann love to visit their son and grandchildren in California. They keep him grounded, as they are an important reminder that family is everything. Roger understands he plays a critical role in helping families achieve their goals and remains committed to their long-term success.
Securities Agent: MT, CA, VA, MI, LA, ID, IA, WA, NM, MO, AR, VT, NH, ND, KY, WV, PA, NY, NV, MD, FL, DC, OK, NE, UT, HI, GA, CT, TN, SC, WI, OH, NC, IN, DE, VI, MN, ME, IL, WY, SD, OR, MS, KS, AZ, AL, AK, TX, RI, NJ, MA, CO; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1331966
CA Insurance License #: 0G80979

About Shawn Richardson

Shawn began his career with Prudential Securities in 1992. Shawn focuses on fixed income, structured investments and insurance strategies.

Shawn graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1988 earning a degree in Economics. He then served in the U.S. Army until 1991 as an Air Defense Control Officer for a Patriot Missile Battery. Shawn’s time in the military taught him invaluable lessons about hard work, discipline, leadership, and service to others.

In his free time, Shawn enjoys spending time with his family and friends.  He is also a passionate student of history and an accomplished runner.

Disclaimers:
An investment in Structured Investments is subject to significant risks and may not be appropriate for all investors.  These risks can include, but are not limited, to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality; substantial loss of principal; limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s); limited liquidity; credit risk of the issuer; and, conflicts of interest.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Securities Agent: MN, IA, WA, VI, OR, OK, LA, DE, WI, ND, DC, AR, AK, WY, WV, VA, RI, NH, MT, ME, KY, KS, GA, AL, TX, NE, NC, SC, PA, OH, NY, IL, TN, NV, MO, ID, CA, MA, HI, FL, AZ, VT, NJ, MI, IN, NM, MD, CT, CO, UT, SD, MS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1252905
CA Insurance License #: 0B93521

About Kohl Metzger

Kohl is a First Vice President, Alternative Investments Director, and Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation at THE ENDEAVOR GROUP at Morgan Stanley. Kohl began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2008 after graduating from the University of Puget Sound. He has been a valuable member of the firm ever since.

With over 15 years as an advisor, Kohl combines his extensive investment skills with an educational approach to guide clients towards the achievement of their specific financial goals. Kohl is committed to delivering exceptional service as he works with each client to develop a customized financial plan. He is the lead advisor for the group’s Alternative Investments, stock plan and corporate business relationships, and enjoys working with a broad array of clients, locally and across the country.

As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Kohl takes pride in always acting in his clients best interests. His goals-based process begins with asking the right questions and actively listening. This ongoing dialogue serves as the foundation for the development of a comprehensive plan that reflects each client’s goals for the future. Kohl receives great satisfaction knowing he is making a significant impact on the quality of his clients’ lives and often becomes one of the most important relationships to them and their families.

Kohl always wanted a career in business. From the age of six, he lived on a boat with his parents in Friday Harbor (San Juan Island) in Washington State. His entrepreneurial spirit grew while selling freshly caught seafood and freshly baked cookies to fellow boaters, neighbors, and friends in the area. Kohl settled on a career in financial services after speaking with nearly 100 CEOs around the country and traveling abroad during college. Financial advising combined his love of the markets with his love for building deep and strong relationships and helping people achieve their goals.

Today, he lives in Seattle with his wife, Sarah, and their two young children, Bodhi and Gabrielle. He enjoys cheering on local sports teams and learning about innovation in the world of science, technology, and society. He loves skiing, hiking, golfing, and gardening, but most of all, spending time with his family.
Securities Agent: NH, ND, KS, DC, LA, IN, FL, WY, WI, WA, NJ, MO, ME, IA, AK, SD, RI, NE, MT, OR, MN, GA, CT, TN, SC, NM, IL, CA, OH, ID, CO, PA, DE, AR, VT, VI, TX, OK, MI, MA, KY, HI, AZ, UT, NY, NV, NC, MS, MD, AL, WV, VA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1285197
CA Insurance License #: 0H39115

About Christian Gweth, MBA

I have been with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management since 2017. As a Financial Planning Specialist at Morgan Stanley, I work with high net worth families, professionals, and small business owners providing financial advice and guidance centered on their aspirations through the many stages of their lives. My financial planning experience adds an important dimension to my ongoing consultative approach to the wealth management process.
As a licensed advisor I offer the following services
• 401(k) retirement plan reviews
• College planning
• Estate planning strategies
• Holistic financial planning
• Brokerage/Advisory
• Stock Plan/Executive Compensation consulting

I earned an MBA from Warner Pacific College. I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business from Seattle University, where I also played 4 years of Division 1 collegiate basketball. I grew up in Aloha, OR and now live in Newcastle, WA with my wife Adrionna and son Langston. Outside of work we enjoy traveling, cooking, watching movies, and volunteering for youth sports clubs.
Securities Agent: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 988530
Securities Agent: NY, NH, WI, TN, OK, NJ, MD, ID, FL, NC, LA, AZ, AL, SD, OR, MN, IA, DC, CO, DE, CA, ME, MA, KS, IN, PA, HI, WA, VA, IL, GA, OH, MT, MI, AK, WY, UT, TX, SC, RI, NM, MS, MO, CT, VI, NV, NE, AR, KY, WV, VT, ND; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 988530
CA Insurance License #: 4109393

About Catherine Robertson

Catherine is a Financial Advisor with THE ENDEAVOR GROUP at Morgan Stanley. She began her career in 2017 and has naturally grown into a lead role within the team focusing on executive clients. She leads the team’s 10b5-1 and Rule 144 sales for executives.

Catherine has always desired to make a strong impact in her clients’ lives. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring her clients establish strong financial foundations and achieve the desired outcomes.

Once she understands her clients’ values, experiences, and lifestyles, Catherine collaborates with them to identify and accomplish their goals while simplifying any complexities in the process. Catherine currently specializes in equity compensation, working with executives and insiders who have Rule 144 and 10b5-1 sales along with individuals who have concentrated stock positions that require predetermined diversification strategies.

While most of THE ENDEAVOR GROUP at Morgan Stanley resides in Seattle, Catherine is based in Dallas where she enjoys time with her family and friends. She also enjoys travel, fitness, and music. She is an accomplished musician in multiple disciplines.
Securities Agent: PA, ME, VA, TX, ID, GA, HI, DC, NV, NY, CO, DE, AL, WI, MO, SD, SC, AK, WA, OH, MN, MD, AR, KS, NM, UT, OK, IN, FL, IL, MI, AZ, MA, CA, ND, WY, TN, LA, NH, IA, CT, RI, VT, OR, MT, VI, NC, KY, PR, MS, NE, NJ, WV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1792809

About Thomas P. Strawn

Thomas is the Group Director for The Endeavor Group at Morgan Stanley. After being recruited by several teams at the firm, he determined that The Endeavor Group at Morgan Stanley had the most heart and aligned values. Thomas’s background in communications at Seattle University and the non-profit sector uniquely positioned him to assist this diverse team of great people.

Thomas’s role with the team is primarily internal. He drives proactive adoption of innovative firm tools to maximize efficiency in client communications. He makes sure to leverage the unique skillsets held by different team members, while still attempting to streamline processes. For a team of this size, keeping everyone on the same page is critical for scalability and quality of service.

In his previous experience, Thomas traveled the world for two years representing a global non-profit. This experience not only taught him the value of cultural exchange, but also of budgeting. Now, Thomas spends his free time visiting national parks, practicing photography and other artistic mediums, and exploring health and wellness.

About Ann Boberg

Ann serves as The Endeavor Group at Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management Associate. Her favorite, and luckily primary, part of her job is cultivating client relationships. Ann has dedicated her career to serving client needs. After earning her BS from Cornell’s Hotel School, she worked in hospitality for over a decade until she was recruited to financial services in 1996.

She had always been interested in finance and the offer was timely, so she happily accepted and has remained in the industry ever since. She says it was one of the best decisions she ever made. Ann joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 and The Endeavor Group at Morgan Stanley in 2019. She proactively helps clients understand the products and services that the team and the firm have to offer.

Ann has loved her time in the industry, particularly because of the people, but, in her free time, she and Roger spend time outdoors with their dog Lucy, on Bainbridge Island. They enjoy hiking and sailing but most importantly visiting with their son, a major in the USAF, and two young grandchildren.

About Kyla Pellecchia

Kyla began as a Client Service Associate for The Endeavor Group at Morgan Stanley in Fall 2021. After years as a proud and dedicated stay-at-home-mom, she jumped headfirst into the financial services industry with this team. In alignment with her studies in speech and communication, Kyla has emerged as “the voice” of The Endeavor Group at Morgan Stanley, so clients can expect to interact frequently with her when they call.

Kyla has a strong desire to learn and grow, especially from a team so invested in her success, just as they are in their clients’ success. She is an advocate for clients and team members alike. She supports her team members dynamically, wherever her skills may be needed, which is in most client-oriented activities. She is committed to assisting clients to the best of her ability.

When Kyla is not dedicating her time to the team's clients, she dedicates it to her family: three teenagers, Alexa, Natoli, and Aidan, and their visitor-turned-family cat named Goose. They all spend holidays at the Oregon Coast together. With two kids off to WWU, Kyla spends her newfound free time cooking and gardening.

About Davis Delfin

Davis is the newest Client Service Associate to join The Endeavor Group at Morgan Stanley. He graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 2020. During undergrad, Davis studied economics and led the student investment fund which sparked his sincere interest in financial services. After a brief stint in retail, Davis began in the industry in 2021. He became a CSA at Morgan Stanley in 2022 and formally joined The Endeavor Group at Morgan Stanley at the start of 2023.

Davis aims to provide a high level of expertise when servicing each client. As a CSA, he assists clients and financial advisors with estate planning.

In his free time, Davis plays indoor soccer and board games. He is also an amateur videographer and rock climber!

About Grace A. Hendricks

Grace Hendricks is a new CSA with The Endeavor Group as of 2024. She graduated cum laude from Central Washington University, where she studied Personal Financial Planning and Japanese. Working in wealth management was her goal, and this is her first position in a financial firm.

Grace was born in Seattle, and now lives in Kirkland. Outside the office, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

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About Katie Reed

Katie Reed is a Senior Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Washington.

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.

Katie began her career in financial services in 2002, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch.

Katie is a graduate of the University of Washington, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She lives in Seattle, Washington with her spouse. Outside of the office, Katie enjoys volunteering her time with various organizations which support women, food accessibility, and animals. She also enjoys traveling, Washington Husky football, and spending time with family and friends.
NMLS#: 652641

About Wilson Calansingin

Wilson Calansingin is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Washington State.

Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and 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.

Wilson began his career in financial services in 2006, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Wilson is a graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, where he received a Business Management degree with a focus in Finance. He lives in Tacoma, Washington. Outside of the office, Wilson enjoys golfing.
NMLS#: 711776

About Molly Sakahara

Molly Sakahara is an Assistant Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in the Los Angeles area. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and prospects' financial planning needs.

Molly began her career in financial services in 1999 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015. Prior to her current position, she held positions in wealth management and private banking with an emphasis on helping individuals achieve long term life goals and understanding client’s value system in relation to their wealth.

Molly graduated from UCLA and holds her Certified Financial Planner® designation, California insurance state licensing, and Series 7 and 65. She currently resides in South Pasadena, California with her spouse and two children. Outside of work, she is a squash coach at PlayLA, a committee volunteer with UCLA Chancellor’s Society, is the founder and administrator of Buy Nothing Group for her local city, and serves on the Board of Directors for SoCal Squash Association.

About Adelaide El Zein

Adelaide El Zein, CFP® is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s
Wealth Management offices in Washington State, mainly serving our Bellevue, Kirkland, Yakima,
Kennewick and Bellingham office locations. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and
prospects' financial planning needs.

A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING® professional, Adelaide has been providing financial advice to
families and individuals in various settings for nearly 18 years. A former teacher, who taught
domestically and overseas in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, Adelaide launched her career in
finance at Ameriprise in 2004 after completing her MBA. She was an analyst at Merrill Lynch/Bank of
America for 4 years before joining an RIA in Arlington as a financial advisor.

A graduate of the University of Washington, she lives in Edmonds, WA with her future husband, Bob,
and his two teenage boys. Outside of work she enjoys photography, being outside, working on home
improvement projects, learning new languages and dancing to live music.

About Terry Gravely

Terry Gravely is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Seattle. He is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.

Terry began his career in financial services in 2000, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to his current position, he worked as a registered investment advisor and certified teacher.

Terry graduated from Virginia Tech and holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Personal Wealth Advisor® designations. Terry lives in Seattle, Washington where he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren. Outside of work, Terry volunteers at an elementary school.
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