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Our team helps people answer the two fundamental questions that everyone has of our industry. Will I achieve what I want to achieve? Do I have any financial blind spots? The first thing our team does is to sit down and help you define everything you are trying to accomplish with your wealth...with a high degree of specificity. Then we look at everything you're doing financially to determine if what you want to happen actually has a chance to occur. If not, we point out specific challenges and give detailed recommendations to get you on track. Once we've addressed the first question, we move to the second question. Here we take a 360° look at you financially to determine if there is anything you might have overlooked that could do harm to you, your family or your business. Any risk exposure we uncover will be brought to your attention and our team will provide a rational strategy designed to help mitigate the risk.
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With the Modern Wealth Management Tools below, we have provided you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today's global markets. We have included links to the related tools, and we hope you return frequently to learn more about the modern wealth tools that can affect your financial wealth.
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
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    Total Tax 365
    Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax return potential and help keep more of what you earn.
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    Family Office Resources
    Family Office Resources (FOR) provides specialized technical expertise to ultra-high net worth advisors and clients across a broad range of family wealth management issues.
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    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services
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    Cybersecurity
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    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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Events and Podcasts

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    Market Volatility
    In this video, Hiral Hudson discusses how market declines are normal and expected.
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    AI Revolution: The Breakthrough, the Buzz, and the Future
    Mon, March 24, 4:15 p.m. ET | 3:15 p.m. CT

    Join us on March 24 for a thought-provoking look at the state of artificial intelligence (AI), the latest advancements, and how that translates to real-world impact.

    The discussion will feature James Dyett, Head of Enterprise & Strategic Sales, OpenAI and Keith Weiss, Head of U.S. Software Research, Morgan Stanley. Jeff McMillan, Head of Firmwide Artificial Intelligence, Morgan Stanley, will moderate.
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    How to Invest in an Election Year
    In this video, Hiral Hudson, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, explains how to survive the uncertainty of this year and invest with confidence.
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    Wealth Management Insights Audiocasts
    Tune in to timely market commentary from Wealth Management strategists.
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    Access and Opportunity with Carla Harris
    A Podcast Connecting Capital and Communities.
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Awards and Experience

Our team is comprised of some of the most seasoned and well respected investment professionals in the financial industry. Additionally, our group is consistently recognized by our company for excellence in client service. Daren Epley has 30 years of experience, Patrick J. Wolbeck (PJ) has more than 27 years within the profession and Hiral Hudson has been in the industry for 15 years. This unique combination provides extraordinary insight and understanding of multiple market cycles, world events and their impact on the economy and markets. Additionally, Daren, PJ and Hiral are Financial Planning Specialists and PJ, Hiral and Shayne are also Certified Financial Planners (CFP®). This allows us to assist clients with the most complex financial challenges.
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    Daren Epley - Forbes Best-In-State Top Wealth Advisors - 2018-2024
    Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list comprises a select group of individuals who have a minimum of seven years of industry experience. The ranking, developed by Forbes’ partner SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, rating thousands of wealth advisors and weighing factors like revenue trends, AUM, compliance records, industry experience and best practices learned through telephone and in-person interviews.

    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2022). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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    Hiral Hudson - Peoria Magazine's 40 Leaders Under 40 Class of 2020
    Peoria Magazine’s 40 Leaders under Forty is an annual celebration of emerging leaders in Greater Peoria. Through nominations submitted by the community, the region's rising young stars are honored each year at a prestigious community reception.
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    Daren Epley - Morgan Stanley's President's Club - 2009-2010, 2012, 2014-2024
    Morgan Stanley’s President’s Club is an elite group composed of the Firm’s top Financial Advisors. The appointment recognizes Financial Advisors for their consistent creativity and excellence in providing a wide range of investment products and wealth management services to their clients.
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    Hiral Hudson - Morgan Stanley's Pacesetter's Club - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
    Morgan Stanley’s Pacesetter’s Club, a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who, early in their career, have demonstrated the highest professional standards and first-class client service.
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    Hiral Hudson - Women In Leadership Community Leader Award - 2019
    Women in Leadership (WIL) was established as an independent organization in 2004. Their objective is to promote leadership among women by providing mentoring, networking, and professional development. The Community Leader of the Year award recognizes women for their outstanding community service and leadership.
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    Hiral Hudson - Morgan Stanley Culture Carrier Award - 2021
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    Patrick Wolbeck - Morgan Stanley's Century Club - 2021, 2022, 2024
    Morgan Stanley's Century Club is an elite group composed of the Firm’s top Financial Advisors. The appointment recognizes consistent creativity and excellence in providing a wide range of investment products and wealth management services to their clients.
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    The Epley-Wolbeck Group: Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams 2023, 2024
    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams, spotlighting teams of professionals who represent the best our industry has to offer.

Community Involvement

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Daren Epley: Bradley University Braves Scholarship Society, St. Jude Volunteer Fundraiser

Patrick J. Wolbeck: Volunteer basketball coach for The Christian Center and St. Thomas Catholic Church.

Hiral Hudson: ArtsPartners, FamilyCore and Peoria Symphony Orchestra boards and a member of both the Junior League of Peoria and Women in Leadership of Central Illinois. Conducts grant reviews for Community Foundation and IMPACT Central IL.

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Peoria, IL 61602
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Direct:
(309) 671-2866(309) 671-2866
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Meet The Epley-Wolbeck Group

About Daren F Epley

"The reason I'm in this business is the opportunity to build and maintain relationships with clients. I love to communicate with clients about what's going on in their lives. I especially enjoy hearing about their kids and grandkids. We discuss events like weddings, new babies, and kids going off to college. It's also fun to learn about business and personal trips clients take. Sometimes we even look at the photos together. I also listen and learn about the health issues clients are dealing with personally and in their families, as well as changes in their careers. Sharing all these experiences together is awesome. As a result many of my clients have become friends. There's a great sense of accomplishment in helping to educate them about investing and financial planning by making things understandable without all the fancy Wall Street jargon. I feel strongly about helping them make prudent non-emotional decisions as irrational investor behavior is really the biggest reason most people aren't successful investors."

Daren graduated Cum Laude from Bradley University. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, in 1993, he spent six years as a professional baseball player with the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers organizations. Daren is actively involved with Bradley University Braves Scholarship Society. Daren and his wife, Trish, reside in Edwards with their two children.
Securities Agent: WI, WA, VA, UT, TX, TN, SD, NC, OH, NH, NY, NE, OK, MS, MO, MN, MI, MA, KY, DC, CT, MT, OR, ID, GA, NV, FL, IA, DE, IN, SC, KS, IL, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1275763

About Patrick J Wolbeck

"I love the opportunity the financial services business provides me to build high quality, long lasting relationships with our clients. Many eventually become friends. There is no greater feeling than continually being able to help our clients reach their goals and maximize their dreams. One of the most satisfying aspects of our job is the connection we get to build with our clients over things that don't necessarily revolve around finance or their money. Whether it is an anniversary, family trip, marriage of a child, birth of a grandchild, etc., we are afforded the wonderful freedom to listen to what is meaningful and going on in our clients lives. I realize that I am fortunate to be able to do what I love. It is certainly not lost on me and I truly appreciate the fact that I have an awesome career, not just a job."
PJ joined Morgan Stanley in 1999 after graduating from University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in Economics. In 2009, he completed the rigorous, necessary requirements to become a Certified Financial Planner. PJ has been actively involved in the Peoria community as a volunteer basketball coach for St. Thomas Church, St. Vincent's, Dunlap Recreation and the Christian Center. He is also a member of St. Thomas Church. PJ and his wife, Heather, reside in Dunlap with their son and daughter and also have a daughter in Arizona.
Securities Agent: OR, NV, TX, WI, MT, CT, GA, IN, WA, VA, UT, TN, SD, SC, OK, OH, NY, NH, NE, NC, MS, MO, MN, MI, MA, KY, KS, IL, ID, IA, FL, DE, DC, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1270180

About Hiral Hudson

I have always had a passion for helping others and I am able to do just that as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. My main focus is on educating and empowering clients, especially women, to make smarter choices now so they can reach their goals and live more securely in the future. To help clients with not only general financial planning but also insurance planning, tax planning, income planning, and estate planning strategies, I went through the rigorous requirements to becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ or CFP® professional. This is the gold standard for professionalism in our industry as it comes with added knowledge and a duty to act in clients’ best interests.

My husband, Sam, and I have been married since 2010 and reside west of Brimfield near the family farm. We have two children, Juliana and Charlie who attend St. Thomas Catholic School and keep us busy with all of their extracurricular activities. Volleyball, Cross Country, Theater, Chess, Baseball, and Golf to name a few!

When not spending time with family and friends, I am busy serving the community. I am a Board member for Arts Partners, Peoria Symphony Orchestra and FamilyCore, and also a member of the Junior League of Peoria and Women in Leadership, where I was given the Community Leader Award.
Securities Agent: TX, AZ, ID, KS, VA, DE, MO, NE, NC, NV, NH, MA, DC, SD, OH, UT, CT, WI, SC, MT, WA, IL, IN, TN, IA, OR, OK, NY, GA, CA, MS, MN, MI, KY, FL, CO, AR, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2335381

About Shayne Christe

Securities Agent: OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NV, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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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
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You Work Hard, Make Your 401(k) Plan Work Harder

It’s important to determine how much money you may need to save for a comfortable retirement. Here are three strategies that can help you optimize your 401(k) plan.

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
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
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  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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1Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.

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4Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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