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For over 36 years, we have prided ourselves in not only creating a client’s personal wealth management plan, but working as their close financial advocate, rapidly responding and helping identify opportunities, and ensuring clients stay on plan to help them grow, preserve, and optimize all aspects of their wealth. Our team can offer our clients strategies designed to manage market volatility and enhance portfolio performance.

2022-2025 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-StateSource: Forbes.com (Awarded 2022-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2018-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth AdvisorsSource: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management TeamsSource: Forbes.com (Awarded January of the given year)
Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2018-2021 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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About Barbara J. Finder
After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Boston University, Barbara began her brokerage career in 1984 as a financial consultant at Merrill Lynch in Chicago. She was recruited by Shearson in 1989 and has been with Morgan Stanley, or its predecessor firms, for over 31 years.
Barbara has been featured repeatedly in various prominent magazines and on TV and radio shows, including Business First AM, WIND, WMAQ, and WTTW’s Chicago Tonight. Barbara was named to the 2021 list of Forbes’ Top Women Financial Advisors. Since 2021, Barbara has been named to Forbes’s Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for Illinois. In terms of her firm’s recognition, she was named to Morgan Stanley’s prestigious Presidents Club, representing the some of the top of the firm’s financial advisors. She was also chosen by management to consult on client issues as a member of the Midwest and National Financial Advisor’s Advisory Council.
Barbara is very involved with the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter. She is dedicated to educating families affected by the disease and implementing financial planning tools to prepare for this expense. She is also an active member of College Bound Opportunities, a local nonprofit that assists and mentor areas high school students through college. Barbara enjoys traveling, playing guitar, and working out. She spends a lot of time with family, including her wonderful nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
2022-2025 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2022-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2017-2024 Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2017-2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2017-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2017-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award)
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About Elyse M. Hahner
Elyse received her bachelor’s from Michigan State University and completed coursework for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation at Northwestern University. Elyse also holds her Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) certification and a master’s in business. She lives in Winnetka, IL, with her husband and two children. Together, they enjoy golfing, volunteering, traveling, and cheering on Chicago’s sports teams.
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About Morgan M. Shaner
Combining her background in operations and service, and deep knowledge of Morgan Stanley’s solutions with her CFP® designation, Morgan leads with financial planning to develop meaningful relationships with her clients. She aims to simplify their financial lives by collaborating with relevant stakeholders towards a client’s goal, whether it be more time to travel or spend with family or selling a successful business to retire. She enjoys approaching the client’s strategy like a puzzle, piecing everything together from estate planning to tax efficiency and beyond, to help clients see it all “click” during their plan review meetings. Morgan sticks with clients through every step of their plan, and every transition in their life. It’s these relationships that keep her motivated to deliver exceptional service.
Originally from New York, Morgan is happy to now call Chicago home. She is involved in the community, volunteering with the Junior Board of The Service Club of Chicago and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) while also being involved with the Associate Board of the Chicago Yacht Club. Morgan lives in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. In her free time, she enjoys exploring restaurants around the city, playing piano, and making the most of Chicago summers tending to her hobbies of golfing and sailing. Morgan holds a B.A. in International Political Economy from DePauw University in Greencastle, IN where she was a member of the Management Fellows Program.
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About Kylie Pearson
Committed to delivering professional and attentive personal service, Kylie works closely with clients to ensure that all their needs are met. Prior to joining the firm, she was part of the Dealer Marketing Team at AllianceBernstein. Born and raised in Iowa, Kylie received her Business Administration degree from the University of Illinois.
Outside of work Kylie enjoys traveling with her family, which includes her husband and three kids.
About Sydney Kruggel
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Sydney worked for Merrill Lynch in multiple areas of business in the Chicago area. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, graduating with a major in Finance from the Kelley School of Business in 2017.
When she is not in the office, Sydney enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants and cuisine, and participating in any outside activities and sports that she can.
About Megan Draddy
After graduating, Megan spent time in Vail, Colorado, which became her favorite place to snowboard. She also lived in Sydney, Australia, so she brings a uniquely global mindset to our team. We’re thrilled that she returned home to Chicago to join our team! Outside of traveling and snowboarding, Megan enjoys reading and cooking.
About Calvin Browning
With several years of industry experience, Calvin is driven by a passion for market dynamics and enjoys seeing how business decisions shape financial outcomes. He values the opportunity to work closely with clients, helping them feel secure and confident about their financial futures.
In his current role, he processes transfers, opens new accounts, places trades, and facilitates daily financial transactions to enhance client relationships.
Outside the office, Calvin enjoys painting, attending Cubs games, and spending time with his cat, Ensign Crusher.

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