Our Story and Services

As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.

Our wealth management approach focuses on you. your family and your career - 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 about your wealth.

We begin with an informal conversation to understand your financial concerns and determine how we can add value. We continue the dialogue by fostering an in-depth conversation where we learn about the values that shape your decisions and identify any unique circumstances.

After we understand what you want, we'll create a plan aimed to help simplify and organize your finances, to help create the most appropriate plan for your situation. We'll present appropriate strategies that are designed to work together to help achieve your goals. Upon your approval, we open new accounts for you at Morgan Stanley and implement your plan. Your planning doesn't end there; we'll continue the planning process on an ongoing basis to update and track your progress over time.
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OUR CLIENTS UNDERSTAND THAT DECISIONS THEY MAKE AROUND COMPANY STOCK AND OPTIONS ARE SOME OF THE MOST CONSEQUENTIAL THEY'LL FACE IN THEIR FINANCIAL LIFE.

You may be asking yourself:

• How well do I understand my equity compensation and the Strategies that exist to maximize its value?
• Am I being as smart as my managers and coworkers with my equity compensation? Should I be making different Choices based on my specific Situation?
• How do turn my company equity into something I can enjoy?
• Can I afford to leave my company. and how should plan for that?
• What the heck is the Alternative Minimum Tax

How we can help

Understanding how your stock or option plan works is only the first Step. We work with you articulate specific goals such as diversification. tax management, charitable gifting. or simply having enough cash to live on while you wait for an exit. Projecting a variety of multi-year scenarios, we help you make the best decisions you can to maximize this valuable asset.

Why Us?

We are part of a small group of Morgan Stanley advisors trained and experienced in these complex issues and have tools and resources that stand out among your choices in selecting a financial advisor.

Here at Morgan Stanley, we strive to simplify complex financial ideas so that our clients understand what is being on their behalf to plan for their financial future. We want to provide our clients with as many as possible so they can stay informed about the latest market trends, outlooks, and breakdowns.
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    4 Key Tex Questions for Investors to Consider
    Factoring the impact of taxes into your investment
    decisions can help you keep more of your hard-earned
    money, both and in the future.
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    Tax-Efficient Portfolios
    Morgan Stanley Portfolio Solutions/Parametric Tax
    Efficient Portfolios are designated for high-net-worth
    investors seeking a tax-managed, diversified portfolio. Portfolios are monitored, evaluated, and rebalanced to
    maintain diversification and react to changing market
    conditions. Some key benefits include tax efficiencies,
    clarity by combining multiple asset classes in one
    account, and confidence with asset allocation advice
    deriving from the Global Investment Committee, so your
    portfolio is aligned with the firm's best thinking.
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    Tax-Smart Strategies for Retirement
    Looking for ideas on how to be more tax efficient when
    planning for your retirement?
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    Actively Pursuing Tax Alpha
    Opportunities for tax strategies ebb and flow with the
    fluctuations of the market and not with our fiscal
    calendars, Incorporating tax-sensitive investing into the
    daily trading activity of an account can capitalize on
    market fluctuations and potentially yield better after-tax
    results.
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    Taxation of Global Clients
    Individuals who are neither U.S. citizens nor residents
    may be subject to gift and estate tax on US situs assets.
    There is a discussion of how US. income taxes and gift and estate taxes apply to global clients,
We have been committed to managing alternative investment strategies since 1985. Today, we are a leading provider across private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real estate and infrastructure. Backed by the operational strength of a $1.4 trillion AUM asset manager, we leverage the strength of our firm to innovate, to deliver best-in-class products and to customize investment programs that meet the unique needs of our clients around the globe. Designed to address investor challenges, our platform includes fund offerings that span investor qualification types, from 1940 Act funds to private placements.
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    Custom Multi-Asset Solutions
    Our expertise lies in managing custom alternative investment solutions that enable financial advisors to address the unique risk, return and liquidity objectives of their clients.
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    Private Equity
    We seek unique situations where we have deep expertise, strong sourcing advantages and the ability to create value by leveraging the unparalleled resources of Morgan Stanley.
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    Private Credit
    We are a financing source for middle-market companies and late-stage businesses in high-growth sectors primarily located in North America and Western Europe.
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    Hedge Funds
    Our hedge fund solutions include custom portfolios; broadly-diversified, opportunistic and strategy-specific funds; and advisory services.
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    Real Estate
    We specialize in global value-add / opportunistic and regional core real estate investment strategies.
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    Infrastructure
    We focus on large-scale transportation, energy and utilities, communications, and social infrastructure projects in OECD countries and select emerging markets.
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    Managed Futures
    We manage a broad range of CTA-focused investment solutions.
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Awards & Recognitions

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    2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    For the year 2025, The The Olexa Lougheed Group received the Forbes Best-ln-State Wealth Management Teams.

    Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/23-3/31/24
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    2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    For the year 2024, The The Olexa Lougheed Group received the Forbes Best-ln-State Wealth Management Teams.

    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period from 3/31/22–3/31/23.
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    Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors & Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
    For the year 2024, Joe was listed in Forbes for the Best-ln-State Wealth Advisor.

    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/22 - 6/30/23.
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    Master's Club
    Joe has been a member of Morgan Stanley's Master Club from 2015-2024. The Master's Club is an elite group of top Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors.
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    Certifications
    The Olexa Lougheed Group has acquired the following designations in their field in order to help serve their clients

    • Joe Olexa, Pete Lougheed, Jocko Olexa, Amanda Bishop, and Marcal Probst have the Series 7

    • Pete and Jocko both are Certified Financial Planners (CFP®)

    • Joe is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®)

Location

800 East 96 St
Ste 400
Indianapolis, IN 46240
US
Direct:
(317) 818-7300(317) 818-7300

Meet The Olexa Lougheed Group

About Joe Olexa

As a Financial Advisor, Joe is dedicated to understanding his client’s values and goals. Through an in-depth discovery process and commitment to on-going communication, he creates a unique investment plan that emphasizes financial planning. Through coordinating with his clients’ accountants and attorneys, he helps clients navigate the sometimes complex financial decisions in their lives in a tax-efficient manner. This helps enables them to grow, preserve and transfer their wealth.

Throughout his career, Joe has been dedicated to professional development, a cornerstone of his dynamic wealth management practice. This helps him to remain on the forefront of the most effective strategies, while ensuring a powerful client experience. Joe was named to 2024 Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisors and the Olexa Lougheed Group was named to the 2024 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams.

Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, Joe has been calling Fishers, Indiana his home for the past 35 years. He lives there with his wife of 30 years and their three children. An avid reader of financial publications, Joe’s favorite leisure activities include exercise, golf and cheering on the Colts and Browns.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period from 3/31/22-3/31/23.

Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors & Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/22 - 6/30/23.
Securities Agent: KY, IN, VA, TN, MT, MO, MI, GA, WA, UT, MN, LA, IA, CO, CA, NM, NC, KS, TX, OK, OH, SC, OR, MA, IL, AK, NY, NJ, FL, DC, AZ, WI, PA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1293960

About Pete Lougheed

Pete Lougheed, a Certified Financial Planner and Senior Vice President, joined Morgan Stanley in 2007 as a Financial Advisor after a successful career in the National Football League (NFL). He is a graduate of Purdue University having earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. Pete is active in the NFL Alumni Association serving as the Treasurer for the Indianapolis chapter. He is also active in the Purdue community as both the Treasurer and a founding member of the Boiler Business Exchange of Indianapolis.

As a Financial Advisor Pete helps clients define and strive to meet their goals by delivering a vast array of resources to them. He is firmly committed to long term relationships and works to deliver exceptional client service. Pete listens carefully to client’s goals, values, aspirations and concerns and is committed to helping them achieve their financial objectives.

Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Pete has lived in Fishers Indiana for over 15 years with his wife Leslie, 2 children, and their dog Mackey. In addition to spending time with his family Pete enjoys coaching his kids in youth sports.
Securities Agent: DC, TX, KS, GA, LA, KY, IN, ME, CO, VA, NJ, WA, IA, AZ, AK, WI, UT, TN, NY, OH, NC, MI, CA, SC, OK, NM, PA, OR, MO, MN, MA, IL, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1290549
CA Insurance License #: OG42845

About Jocko Olexa

I began my career at Morgan Stanley in 2016 as a summer intern. Soon after, I moved into a full-time role as a Wealth Advisory Associate, where I worked with financial advisors across Indiana and Illinois to implement our newest financial planning systems. In this role, I gained a focus in financial planning. After being internally recognized for my achievements, I was promoted within the firm as a Financial Advisor. During my time as an advisor, I’ve had the honor of being awarded club status as a Pacesetter’s Club Member in 2023 and 2024.

I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner and take my responsibility with the utmost seriousness. I believe in process, research, consistency, and doing the right thing. I fight for my clients to achieve their goals and act in their best interest as their trusted advisor.

I take a holistic approach in my client relationships that includes financial planning, investment management, workplace solutions, tax-efficient investing, cash management and lending solutions.
Securities Agent: IN, AZ, AK, SC, GA, CA, TX, LA, KY, NY, NC, MO, CO, FL, WI, WA, NJ, DC, UT, OR, MI, ME, IL, IA, VA, OK, NM, OH, MN, KS, TN, PA, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2348326

About Amanda Bishop

Drawing on more than 25 years of industry experience, Amanda is often the first line of contact on a broad array of client-specific services. Highly adept at addressing client questions quickly and efficiently, Amanda is dedicated to providing excellent service. Her patience and industry knowledge help provide clients with confidence.

Amanda currently holds the Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, enabling her to process unsolicited trades in addition to handling all client inquiries and account administration for the team. Her attention to detail comes from her years of experience working in a variety of important roles at Morgan Stanley.

A native of Chicago, Amanda moved to Indianapolis in 1999, where she lives with her husband and two children. In her free time, she enjoys boating, biking on the Monon Trail and spending time with family and friends.

About Marcal Probst

Providing an exceptional customer experience is Marcal’s top priority. She has been with Morgan Stanley since February 2022.

Marcal recently moved to the Indianapolis area in the fall of 2021 from Battle Creek, Michigan with her husband and two daughters who are finishing college here. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University, majoring in Human Resource Management and minoring in International Business.

Marcal has her Securities Industries Essentials, Series 7 and Series 66 registrations with FINRA. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked for 3 years at a financial firm in Michigan and also worked in the healthcare industry in Human Resources and Client Services. She volunteered with Junior League, at the local schools with her Reading Education Assistant Dog, and at her daughters’ schools in their PTA programs.

About Jeff Holzbach

For 28 years, I have worked to guide families and companies with equity awards and financial planning. Analytics and a holistic education and discovery process enable me to identify and prioritize key considerations to help my clients make effective financial decisions.

After graduating from Duquesne University (Pittsburgh) in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance , I moved to Indianapolis IN to work for Charles Schwab. At Schwab, I grew in my role to eventually lead our Financial Planning division and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2003. In addition, I have worked the past 10 years to develop knowledge and skills to help families and companies with equity award analysis and planning. This includes earning the Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation in 2019. In 2021, I joined Morgan Stanley to support initiatives to enhance the depth and breadth of education and planning capabilities related to equity awards.

Outside of work, I have been married for 25 years and have two children. My time is spent finding ever smaller windows of time with my kids. My son is a senior in college studying finance/economics, and my daughter is a sophomore in college studying Mathematics. I enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, camping, and fishing.

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About Kimberly Guidone

Kimberly is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Indiana.

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.

Kimberly began her career in financial services in 1996 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. She also served as an Investment Relationship Manager with Key Investment Services and a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial.

Kimberly is a graduate of Wright State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Outside of the office, Kimberly spends time with her family enjoying hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities.
NMLS#: 619678

About Mamta Shah

Mamta Shah is the Trust Specialist based in Chicago, covering the Midwest Region. Morgan Stanley provides a full array of personal and institutional trust services to high net worth clients of the firm. Mamta’s responsibilities include educating Financial Advisors and their clients on the open architecture trust service model and helping them identify opportunities to leverage the trust partners on the platform.

Before joining Trust Services in 2010, she was the Wealth Analyst with the Chicago based Wealth Planning Center at Morgan Stanley. Mamta was responsible for providing information and education on a full range of income and estate tax topics and concerns.

Prior to joining the Planning Center team in 2006, Mamta was Vice President of an Independent Investment Advisory Firm. She worked closely with the clients of the firm on a variety of financial planning and investment advisory services.

Mamta obtained her bachelor’s degree from Babson College with a major in Finance/Entrepreneurship. Mamta is a licensed CPA and holds a CFP® designation, She has been in the financial services industry since 1999. She is Series 7, 63, 65 and life/health insurance licensed. She is a member of the AICPA and the Illinois CPA Society. She lives in Chicago with her family.

About Silas David

Silas David is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, he collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, he will evaluate various alternatives and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Silsa provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.

He earned his undergraduate degree from Valdosta State University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Silas is originally from Atlanta, GA and currently resides in New York City, NY.
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