Complexity. Simplified.

The Michalzuk Group provides guidance and service to a select group of financially significant families, their family offices and foundations.
Capabilities
  • Comprehensive Wealth Management
  • Single Family Office Services
  • Pre-liquidity Planning
  • Business Succession PlanningFootnote1
  • Sudden Wealth Financial Planning
  • Tax, Trust & Estate AdvisoryFootnote2
  • Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote3
  • Investment Management
  • Proprietary Investment Opportunities
  • Private Investments
  • Alternative InvestmentsFootnote4
  • Sustainable & Responsible InvestingFootnote5
  • Insurance SolutionsFootnote6
  • Risk Management
  • Hedging Strategies
  • Cash Management & LendingFootnote7
  • Securities Based LendingFootnote8
  • Tailored LendingFootnote9
  • Consolidated Reporting
  • Family Governance & Wealth Education
  • Trust ServicesFootnote10
  • Philanthropy Management
  • Lifestyle Advisory ServicesFootnote11
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About PWM

Founded in 1977, Private Wealth Management is the division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management that is dedicated to serving the firm’s most affluent clients, including some of the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, executives and stewards of multigenerational wealth. Functioning as an exclusive investment boutique within a global financial firm, we deliver sophisticated solutions that leverage the intellectual capital and insight of Morgan Stanley’s substantial global resources. Drawing on a deep understanding of your financial life, our goal is to help you:
  • Manage investments with an unwavering focus on your financial strategy and personal goals
  • Create comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plans based on your needs, challenges and the values that guide your life and legacy
  • Simplify financial complexity to help you achieve clarity and control
Private Wealth Management Highlights
  • Approximately 300 teams specialized in assisting individuals and families with $20MM+ in investable assets
  • Over $1.2 trillion in AUM
  • Comprising 26% of the Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors list for 2025
  • Direct access to ultra high net worth experts in philanthropy, family dynamics, wealth transfer, lifestyle advisory and other areas of interest to ultra high net worth families
1 Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, September 2025

Source: Barron's (Awarded March 2025) This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Barron's for the period Oct 2023-Sept 2024. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to Barron's to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on an algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the assessment of Barron's and may not be representative of any one client’s experience. This ranking is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with Barron's. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved.

Our Values

    Trust
    We are committed to a relationship built on transparency and an unwavering commitment to putting our client’s interest first. The greatest compliment we can receive is a client’s trust.
    Proactive Advice
    We seek to provide clients with increased confidence and clarity. We focus on understanding our client’s “why” (vison of success) so we can proactively advise on the “how” (strategy) and “what” (tactics) - freeing our clients to focus on the people, institutions and causes that bring the most meaning to their lives.
    Independent Thought
    We value intellectual curiosity and diversity of experiences. We challenge universally accepted beliefs and seek new angles of understanding.
    Continuous Improvement
    We strive to continuously improve and measure ourselves absolutely, not relatively.
    Teamwork
    We seek collaboration and believe there is no better predictor of success than a coordinated group of advisors working in concert towards a clients vision of success.
    Humility
    We seek no acclaim other than earning the trust and gratitude of our clients. Our culture is built on giving credit, not seeking credit.
    Charity
    We recognize our good fortune and seek to give back in meaningful and thoughtful ways.
    These values serve as the foundation of our client relationships.
    If these values are important to you – let’s connect.

Location

14850 N Scottsdale Rd
Suite 600
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
US
Direct:
(480) 922-7988(480) 922-7988
7175 N Pima Canyon Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
US

Meet The Michalzuk Group

About Kevin Michalzuk

Kevin Michalzuk leads a team of dedicated professionals who provide guidance and service to a select number of financially significant families, their family offices, and foundations.

Originally from Michigan, Kevin joined Morgan Stanley after spending ten years with J.P. Morgan Private Bank. His tenure there began in the Institutional Families and Family Office Coverage Group, now referred to as “23 Wall,” based out of the Chicago office. Kevin is also an active Honorary Commander for the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base and served as the Founding Chair of the Make-A-Wish Arizona Wishmakers Council.

In his free time, Kevin enjoys traveling, playing golf, and spending time with his family and friends. He and his family reside in Scottsdale, Arizona, and spend the summer in Aspen, Colorado.
Securities Agent: DE, VI, SD, NY, MI, MA, RI, KS, IN, CA, AZ, WY, WA, TN, NM, CT, CO, AK, PA, NC, FL, AL, WV, SC, OR, NJ, MS, MO, LA, ID, IA, GA, DC, VT, VA, UT, NH, NE, ND, MT, MD, AR, OK, IL, WI, TX, PR, NV, KY, HI, OH, MN, ME; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2344259
CA Insurance License #: 4215814

About Kerrick Henderson

Kerrick Henderson leads the team in creating, implementing and maintaining highly customized investment strategies for our clients. He advises clients on capital investments across public and private market solutions, seeking to create a portfolio optimally suited to their specific financial objectives. Kerrick has a keen emotional understanding of how investing effects different people and institutions, which he incorporates into portfolio design to maximize the probability of achieving their goals. His other daily responsibilities include monitoring the markets and economic landscapes, identifying and analyzing new investment opportunities, continuously underwriting current portfolios and investments, and planning long-term strategies for private market allocations.
Kerrick began his career as an analyst at J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank before moving with Kevin to form The Michalzuk Group at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management. Kerrick received his MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and attended the University of Arizona for his undergraduate studies where he earned dual majors in finance and management information systems. He is a CFA charter holder and active member of the Phoenix CFA society. Kerrick also holds the Financial Planning Specialist designation from Morgan Stanley.
Outside of the office, Kerrick is an avid CrossFit athlete and spends his remaining free time driving cars and investing in real estate. He currently resides in Scottsdale with his wife Amanda.
Securities Agent: WY, WV, WI, WA, VT, VI, VA, UT, TX, TN, SD, SC, RI, PR, PA, OR, OK, OH, NY, NV, NM, NJ, NH, NE, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2329113

About Zach Moffat

Zach joined The Michalzuk Group in 2025 and leads the team's financial planning and structuring analysis while coordinating tax reporting for clients.

Zach earned his Master of Accountancy from the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. He began building his wealth management experience at Corient after spending two years in Lisbon, Portugal, as a representative for his church. He is fluent in Portuguese and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.

Originally from Utah, Zach now lives in Scottsdale with his wife, Vivian, who shares his love of golf and skiing.

About Flora Lister

Drawing on years of experience in the financial industry, Flora brings unwavering dedication to delivering an outstanding service experience for clients. She enjoys the regular interaction she has with clients and takes pride in tailoring the team’s service model to each client’s unique preferences.

Originally from Orcas Island, Washington, Flora graduated magna cum laude from Arizona State University. Prior to joining The Michalzuk Group, she was a top-ranked associate at Vanguard, where she built on her financial services experience and commitment to client service.

Outside of the office, Flora enjoys sailing, boating, crabbing, equestrian sports, and exploring her interest as a novice vintage car enthusiast.
Private Wealth Management
Professional Insights

From Vision to Structure: Architecting a Family Office

This is a video content

Equity Compensation

Helping you make the most of your equity awards and better understand how it may fit into your larger financial picture – today and tomorrow.

  • Vesting events
  • Option expirations
  • Restricted stock units
  • Tax implications

Managing Significant Wealth

  • Investment Management
  • Wealth Transfer & Philanthropy
  • Cash Management & Lending
  • Family Governance & Wealth Education
  • Lifestyle Advisory
  • Business Services
From Vision to Structure: Architecting a Family Office
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From Vision to Structure: Architecting a Family Office

Families build more than wealth?they build institutions meant to last. As success brings greater opportunity and complexity, discover how a cohesive family office structure can help align decision-making and preserve values across generations.

Insights and Outcomes

Thought Leadership for our ultra high net worth clients, which contains thought-provoking articles, authored by leading experts from Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources.
Enhancing Flexibility and Control with Directed Trusts
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Enhancing Flexibility and Control with Directed Trusts

Discover how a directed trust can be a valuable tool in your estate plan.

Private Wealth Management Podcast

Bringing you engaging stories and key insights surrounding the complexities associated with significant wealth, including:
  • Intergenerational Planning
  • Philanthropic Giving
  • Non-Traditional Assets
  • Managing Family Wealth
Listen | The Pyramid of Giving: When to Say Yes. How to Say No.
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Listen | The Pyramid of Giving: When to Say Yes. How to Say No.

You can support the people and causes you care about, while also turning down requests when you feel you have done enough. Tune in for tips and hear from Katherine Lorenz, President of the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation, who shares her story.
We look forward to discussing your needs and goals, and the exceptional resources we can place at your disposal.
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4Alternative 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.

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5Investing in the market entails the risk of market volatility. The value of all types of investments may increase or decrease over varying time periods. The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable or impact investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability and impact criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria.

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6Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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7Morgan 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

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8Borrowing against securities may not be appropriate for everyone. You should be aware that there are risks associated with a securities based loan, including possible maintenance calls on short notice, and that market conditions can magnify any potential for loss. For details please see the important disclosures below.

Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.

Important Risk Information for Securities Based Lending: You need to understand that: (1) Sufficient collateral must be maintained to support your loan(s) and to take future advances; (2) You may have to deposit additional cash or eligible securities on short notice; (3) Some or all of your securities may be sold without prior notice in order to maintain account equity at required maintenance levels. You will not be entitled to choose the securities that will be sold. These actions may interrupt your long-term investment strategy and may result in adverse tax consequences or in additional fees being assessed; (4) Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (collectively referred to as “Morgan Stanley”) reserves the right not to fund any advance request due to insufficient collateral or for any other reason except for any portion of a securities based loan that is identified as a committed facility; (5) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to increase your collateral maintenance requirements at any time without notice; and (6) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to call securities based loans at any time and for any reason.

With the exception of a margin loan, the proceeds from securities based loan products may not be used to purchase, trade, or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); repay margin debt that was used to purchase, trade or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); and cannot be deposited into a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC or other brokerage account.

To be eligible for a securities based loan, a client must have a brokerage account at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC that contains eligible securities, which shall serve as collateral for the securities based loan.

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9Tailored Lending is a loan/line of credit product offered by Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, an affiliate of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. A Tailored Lending credit facility may be a committed or demand loan/line of credit. All Tailored Lending loans/lines of credit are subject to the underwriting standards and independent approval of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Tailored Lending loans/lines of credit may not be available in all locations. Rates, terms, and programs are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. The information contained herein should not be construed as a commitment to lend. Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association is a Member FDIC that is primarily regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The proceeds from a Tailored Lending loan/line of credit (including draws and other advances) may not be used to purchase, trade, or carry margin stock; repay margin debt that was used to purchase, trade, or carry margin stock; and cannot be deposited into a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC or other brokerage account.

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10Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and 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 matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.

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11Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (the “Firm”) and its affiliates do not currently offer the services provided by this Service Provider(s). The Service Provider(s) is not an affiliate of the Firm. Any review of the Service Provider(s) performed by the Firm was based on information from sources that we believe are reliable but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. This referral should in no way be considered to be a solicitation by the Firm for business on behalf of the Service Provider(s). The Firm makes no representations regarding the appropriate or otherwise of the products or services provided by the Service Provider(s). There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. If you choose to contact the Service Provider(s), do thorough due diligence, and make your own independent decision.

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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.

Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.

The securities/instruments, investments and investment strategies discussed on this website may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment or investment strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. The views and opinions expressed on this website may not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). This website and its associated content are intended for U.S. residents only.

Morgan Stanley and its Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Visitors to this website should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.

Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers may only transact business in states where they are registered or excluded or exempted from registration. Transacting business, follow-up and individualized responses involving either effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, will not be made to persons in states where Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisers are not registered or excluded or exempt from registration.

For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.

See the Financial Advisors Biographies for Registration and Licensing information.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. owns the marks CIMA®, Certified Investment Management Analyst® (with graph element)®, and Certified Investment Management Analyst® .

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.

Life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance are offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's licensed insurance agency affiliates.

Lifestyle Advisory Services: Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.

Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.

Morgan 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

Awards Disclosures | Morgan Stanley
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