Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist, Alternative Investments Director
Phone:
(417) 885-1632(417) 885-1632
The Groose - Stewart Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(417) 885-1632(417) 885-1632
Toll-Free:
(800) 884-5590(800) 884-5590
Our Mission Statement
Customized investment and financial strategies for clients like you
About Us
Ryan Groose and Andy Stewart of the Groose-Stewart Group at Morgan Stanley have dedicated their careers to helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals through a holistic wealth management approach. Both Advisors are subject matter professionals on the financial planning process, and both have earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation - a rigorous educational program that culminates in a comprehensive exam. The team has the experience to leverage the full suite of investments, tools, and products at Morgan Stanley to provide each client with a fully bespoke wealth management strategy that takes their needs and objectives into account. Planning for your financial future can be a challenging prospect for even the most accomplished professionals. Having the right team in your corner to provide guidance and a personalized approach can help give you the confidence needed to pursue the experiences that motivate you.
In addition to his CFP® designations, Ryan holds the Chartered Alternative Investments (CAIA®) designation, denoting his experience working with alternative asset classes like private equity, credit, real estate, and hedge funds. Andy also holds the Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) designation. With over 40 years of combined experience in wealth management, Ryan and Andy have helped clients through various market cycles and have seen almost every iteration of financial obstacles clients can face. As a result, they are well positioned to help identify solutions that are best suited to each clients' circumstances. Feel free to refer to our Bios in the team carousel below to learn more about our skillsets and backgrounds.
We work with clients in Missouri and across the country. If you would like to learn more about how our team can help you reach your financial goals, give us a call or click the Contact Us link at the top of this page.
In addition to his CFP® designations, Ryan holds the Chartered Alternative Investments (CAIA®) designation, denoting his experience working with alternative asset classes like private equity, credit, real estate, and hedge funds. Andy also holds the Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) designation. With over 40 years of combined experience in wealth management, Ryan and Andy have helped clients through various market cycles and have seen almost every iteration of financial obstacles clients can face. As a result, they are well positioned to help identify solutions that are best suited to each clients' circumstances. Feel free to refer to our Bios in the team carousel below to learn more about our skillsets and backgrounds.
We work with clients in Missouri and across the country. If you would like to learn more about how our team can help you reach your financial goals, give us a call or click the Contact Us link at the top of this page.
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Tapping Into Alternatives
Our team has extensive experience with alternative instement strategies, and we are uniquely posititioned to leverage Morgan Stanley's industry leading alternative investments platforms. Over the last several years, alternatives like private equity/credit, real estate, and other strategies have become more accessible to a wider range of investors. Depending on your specific needs, alternatives can be a useful tool to maximize diversification and potentially generate positive returns over the long-term.
Alternatives Brochure
- Alternatives are investments that go beyond traditional stocks and bonds. They can open doors to help grow and protect your wealth, and have long sought to offer enhanced returns, diversification, and tax efficiency.
The Groose-Stewart Group at Morgan Stanley is dedicated to helping individuals, families, businesses and business owners prepare for retirement. Whether you're a individual investor or a corporate entity, identifying and managing the intricacies of a retirement plan present unique challenges. Understanding which plan is right for you, your business, or your employees can be a complicated journey, and we can help simplify this process, giving you more time to do what you do best. No matter what stage you are in your retirement planning journey, please reach out to us to learn how we can help.
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Read MoreWorking with You
Our goal as financial advisors is to give our clients the highest level of advice and service. Fostering a strong and lasting relationship with our clients involves more than investment management alone. Our goal is to establish a comprehensive financial plan for you and your family, centered on your goals and long-term objectives. We incorporate a step-by-step process to develop a detailed blueprint that takes your time horizon, risk tolerance, and investment objectives into account. Giving you a clear picture of this process from our first meeting is the first step we take when working with you.
1. Getting to Know You
We start by sitting down with you to build a deeper understanding of your current financial picture and discuss the goals you have for your future. While some goals may be financial, others may be more abstract: leaving a legacy for your children; enjoying an adventure-filled retirement; or giving back to your community. We will help you map out these goals and discuss a plan for achieving them.
2. Your Financial Plan
As CFP® professionals, we will develop a comprehensive financial strategy that takes all your objectives into account. With years of experience with alternative investments, retirement planning, estate planning strategies, and portfolio management, we will customize our approach based on your time horizon and risk tolerance. Using Morgan Stanley's suite of wealth management tools, we can track your progress together as the plan is implemented.
3. Continuous Oversight
Our work is far from over once your plan is put into action. We continue to monitor progress towards your goals, keeping you up to date and informed along the way. As markets shift and outlooks changes, we will revisit your strategy with you to make sure we are fully aligned. With tools like Total Wealth View, we can collaborate to establish the most efficient allocation of all your accounts and aim optimize your portfolio.
4. Exceptional Service
As we develop a mutual understanding around your finances, our team serves as a resource, answering any questions or concerns you may have along the way. Investing has a proven fruitful over the long-term, but it can come with ups and downs. We work with you to set expectations, manage risk when appropriate, and provide guidance in moments of turbulence and outperformance alike. With the help of our client service team, we aim to provide world-class service for your ongoing account needs.
Location
1535 East Primrose St
Springfield, MO 65804
US
Direct:
(417) 885-1632(417) 885-1632
Toll-Free:
(800) 884-5590(800) 884-5590
Meet The Groose - Stewart Group
Phone:
(417) 885-1601(417) 885-1601
Sarah Justice
Portfolio Associate, Financial Planning Specialist*
Phone:
(417) 885-1608(417) 885-1608
Sara M. Voss
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(417) 885-1612(417) 885-1612
About Ryan C Groose
Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley, Ryan is co-partner of the Groose-Stewart Group. Ryan graduated from The College of The Ozarks and began his career in Financial Services in 2004 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2007. Ryan is focused on building client relationships, developing and monitoring investment strategies, and working with Accountants, Estate Attorneys, and other professionals to help clients achieve their financial goals through a fully holistic approach. Ryan holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation, the Chartered Alternative Investments Analyst (CAIA) designation, insurance license, Series 3, 7, and 66 licenses, and Investment Management Consultant designation. He was also named to The Forbes Best in State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors of 2019.
Ryan is heavily involved in the community, having served on Dadeville school board since 2014. Friends of the Future Farmers of America – Ryan and his wife Casey help organize, collect donation items, and fry fish for the annual fish fry fund raiser. The Future Farmers of America organization has been an integral part of Ryan and his wife’s lives since they were young. They are supporters of the local 4-H chapter and Ryan’s wife has started a chapter in their own community.
Outside of the office, Ryan and his family are busy maintaining their own farm, where they grow corn and soybeans while developing replacement bred heifers that are sold twice a year in the Spring and Fall. Ryan and Casey have three children, a 17 year old daughter and two sons, aged 15 and 13. Their daughter, Noah, is on her high school cheerleading team and loves to cook and bake. Both Ben and Henry are passionate about sports, and both play basketball and baseball. Additionally they both enjoy hunting and fishing. Noah and Ben are following in their parents footsteps by joining the local FFA chapter as well. Ryan and his family reside in Dadeville, Missouri.
*Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded June 2019) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/18 - 3/31/19.
Ryan is heavily involved in the community, having served on Dadeville school board since 2014. Friends of the Future Farmers of America – Ryan and his wife Casey help organize, collect donation items, and fry fish for the annual fish fry fund raiser. The Future Farmers of America organization has been an integral part of Ryan and his wife’s lives since they were young. They are supporters of the local 4-H chapter and Ryan’s wife has started a chapter in their own community.
Outside of the office, Ryan and his family are busy maintaining their own farm, where they grow corn and soybeans while developing replacement bred heifers that are sold twice a year in the Spring and Fall. Ryan and Casey have three children, a 17 year old daughter and two sons, aged 15 and 13. Their daughter, Noah, is on her high school cheerleading team and loves to cook and bake. Both Ben and Henry are passionate about sports, and both play basketball and baseball. Additionally they both enjoy hunting and fishing. Noah and Ben are following in their parents footsteps by joining the local FFA chapter as well. Ryan and his family reside in Dadeville, Missouri.
*Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded June 2019) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/18 - 3/31/19.
Securities Agent: AR, IL, NC, WA, MI, FL, VA, RI, MO, ID, OH, NY, NH, MA, LA, TN, AL, SC, NV, GA, KS, CA, CO, TX, OK, AZ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1552203
NMLS#: 1552203
About Andy Stewart
Andy Stewart began his career in financial services after earning his Bachelor's degree in Financial Planning from The University of Missouri. As Associate Vice President at Morgan Stanley and co-partner for the Groose-Stewart Group Andy’s primary responsibilities include client relationships, investment strategies, liability management, coordinating with Accountants, Attorneys, and other professionals to shape and fulfill client’s financial aspirations and goals.
Demonstrating his extensive knowledge of the financial planning framework, Andy holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation and the Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) designation. Andy enjoys seeing his clients reach their goals, whether it's sending their kids off to college or helping them save for the retirement of their dreams. He is a steward of the community serving on the Boards of Price Cutter Charity Championship, and the Springfield Police & Fire Pension. In recent years he has also served as President of the MU Alumni Association – Greater Ozarks Chapter, President of the Developmental Center of the Ozarks, and previously served on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity, Isabel’s House, and The Good Samaritan Boys Ranch.
When he is not in the office, Andy enjoys spending time outdoors - on the golf course, fly fishing, or duck hunting. He also enjoys traveling with his friends and family. Andy lives with his wife Dulsey and their two wonderful children, Danny and DeLeighsey, in Springfield, Missouri.
Demonstrating his extensive knowledge of the financial planning framework, Andy holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation and the Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) designation. Andy enjoys seeing his clients reach their goals, whether it's sending their kids off to college or helping them save for the retirement of their dreams. He is a steward of the community serving on the Boards of Price Cutter Charity Championship, and the Springfield Police & Fire Pension. In recent years he has also served as President of the MU Alumni Association – Greater Ozarks Chapter, President of the Developmental Center of the Ozarks, and previously served on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity, Isabel’s House, and The Good Samaritan Boys Ranch.
When he is not in the office, Andy enjoys spending time outdoors - on the golf course, fly fishing, or duck hunting. He also enjoys traveling with his friends and family. Andy lives with his wife Dulsey and their two wonderful children, Danny and DeLeighsey, in Springfield, Missouri.
Securities Agent: MI, AZ, OH, TX, MT, WI, NV, NH, IA, AR, AL, KS, GA, CO, IL, CA, WA, VA, FL, SC, NY, MO, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2148344
NMLS#: 2148344
About Sarah Justice
*Disclaimer: This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice.
About Sara M. Voss
Sara Voss joined Morgan Stanley in 2023 as a Registered Client Service Associate. Her prior experience includes 5 years of banking and Wealth Management positions in the Springfield area. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and holds the Series 7 and 66 licenses. Sara is committed to serving clients through developing relationships and working with the team to help exceed client expectations.
In her free time, Sara enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her husband and twin children.
In her free time, Sara enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her husband and twin children.
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1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
3Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
8Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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