The Schiek Group at Morgan Stanley

About Michael Schiek
Mike Schiek works with both individual and institutional investors to provide every client with targeted, comprehensive financial advice and portfolio management — delivered with the highest level of personal service and professional integrity. He is dedicated to helping individuals meet their financial needs by developing investment plans around their long-term goals and risk tolerance. Mike’s extensive experience — throughout major shifts in the markets — enables him to structure balanced portfolios to help his clients address their specific financial goals.


Mike has served individuals and institutions for over 35 years. He has been listed in the prestigious Barron’s Magazine and Research Magazine as a top 1000 advisor in the United States for years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 and have been listed in the top 10 in Wisconsin for those six consecutive years.* Mike believes that the pillars of his team’s investment thesis are based on understanding client needs better than the competition, continuous education for employees, clear communication, quality service, and a firm commitment to excellence . He holds a bachelor’s of business administrations degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater.

In his free time, Mike enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family
NMLS# 175494
Securities Agent: VA, WI, MN, NM, MS, CO, MO, MD, MA, FL, WA, NC, TN, MT, SC, SD, LA, IN, OR, OH, PA, WY, ID, TX, AL, RI, AR, AZ, GA, NV, NJ, CT, MI, KY, IL, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1751494

The ranking is based on data provided by individual advisors and their firms. Advisor data is confirmed via regulatory databases, cross-checks with securities firms and conversations with individual advisors. The rating is not indicative of Bloom Advisors future performance. Bloom Advisors did not pay a fee to participate in the survey.

The formula Barron’s uses to rank advisors is proprietary. It has three major components: assets managed, revenue produced and quality of practice. Investment returns are not a component of the rankings because an advisor’s returns are dictated largely by the risk tolerance of clients. The quality-of-practice component includes an evaluation of each advisor’s regulatory record.

About Jim Sidders

Jim received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Management from Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He first started working in the Banking and Mortgage industries in 2009 before transitioning into Financial Services in 2011 and joining Morgan Stanley in 2014.

Now more than ever, hardworking people and business owners need advisors who operate with their client’s best interests in mind and work with their wealth as hard as they did to obtain it, and that’s what Jim is passionate about.
Having grown up in a family run business, his mission is to help people and business owners identify their financial needs, set milestones, and reach goals throughout all phases of their lives. Jim and his team take a comprehensive approach to each client’s portfolio by customizing it with features that address specific needs and optimize returns.

As one of two FA’s, Jim believes the chemistry between their close executive unit is a major benefit to the firm’s clients. When asked why he decided to join the business, Jim notes, “..after working in the banking industry during the Great Financial Crisis of ‘08, I saw how many people made critical financial mistakes and it provided me with an opportunity to help people never repeat those same mistakes again.” He holds a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS) certification.

Outside of the office, Jim enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Casey Sidders DDS and their two children, Jameson and Kennedy. The Sidders family takes pride in being active and productive members of the Mukwonago community.

NMLS# 1393578

John believes that preparation is critical to success which has led him to undergo extensive training to provide the best outcomes for his clients. As a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA^®) and Portfolio Management Director, he applies in-depth knowledge of capital markets and portfolio construction and maximizes the use of Morgan Stanley’s resources to help add value to his clients’ portfolios, preserve their wealth and potentially grow it. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP^®) and Executive Financial Services Director, he takes a holistic view of his clients’ finances that goes beyond investments to form a comprehensive plan for all their wealth. His favorite piece of family wealth planning is the relationship building process that allows him to really get to know his clients and help them stay on course.

John LeRose received an Economics degree from the University of Wisconsin and started his career in Financial Services in 2010. John has always had a passion for business and finance and has a diverse professional background. He has worked for a family business, regional bank, insurance company, and now Morgan Stanley, which he joined in 2014. His entrepreneurial path helps him to understand business owners of all backgrounds and think like an owner himself.

John lives in Oak Creek, WI with his wife, Evelyn and their children Leonardo and Alma. John is involved with his community, particularly with Roma Lodge, a club for those sharing an Italian Heritage. The club is active in different philanthropic efforts and scholarship programs. His other club memberships include Mensa of Wisconsin, where he previously served as a membership officer, and the Milwaukee Athletic Club.

Yesica Rojo is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Spanish speaking Financial Advisor. The CFP^® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of CFP Board. CFP^® professionals commit to CFP Board to act as a fiduciary, which means acting in the best interests of the client at all times when providing financial advice. They also commit to upholding CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Rules of Conduct and Financial Planning Practice Standards.

Yesica earned a bachelor’s degree in International Business from Universidad de Medellin, Colombia, and an MBA in Finance from Marquette University thereafter. Because of her top performance, she became part of Beta Gamma Sigma, an international business honor society.

Yesica is a first-generation immigrant and a great success story. She began her career in the insurance industry in Colombia in 2012 and then moved to the U.S. in 2017. Yesica started her career in the financial service industry in 2021 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Yesica's strategy includes a goals-based approach to financial planning and creating tailored investment management strategies. Taking time at the outset to understand what matters most to each client allows her to create a customized plan that gives clients confidence that they can achieve their financial goals. From younger clients focused on wealth accumulation, to mid-life clients whose goals are asset preservation and retirement planning, to older clients thinking about estate and legacy planning strategies, Yesica is a devoted financial advisor they can rely on to create a personalized wealth-management strategy. Yesica is also dedicated to serving Latino clients, seeks to ensure they have access to tailored financial planning that reflects their unique cultural and financial needs. By empowering clients on their financial journey, Yesica uses her vast array of life experiences to develop realistic roadmaps that can help take away the stress of building a formidable, long-term portfolio assets.

Yesica is married, and her husband Jaime is a professor of Civil Engineering at Marquette University. They have a son, Patrick, and a Yorkshire Terrier, Sole. They love exercising together and engaging in activities like running, biking, and hiking.

With over 40 years of experience in the in the Financial Services Industry, Wende continues to grow her education through experience. Starting in 1983 as a Co-op Student at Blunt Ellis & Loewi. Wende has held various administrative positions including Cashier, Wire Operator, and Receptionist before joining the Schiek group in 1999. Her passion for helping clients with all administrative tasks is only matched by her daily positive attitude and motivating work ethic.

When Wende is away from the office she enjoys spending time with her two son’s Brandon and Tyler and traveling with her husband Ron on their Harley. She also enjoys her time outside in the warm weather either hiking or doing yardwork. She was recently named Portfolio Associate within the Schiek group.

Maiti Quill (pronounced Maddie) is a Registered Client Service Associate for the Schiek Group. She graduated from Saint Mary’s College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Maiti has 4+ years of experience as a Registered Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch before joining the Schiek Group in March of 2023.

She is passionate about taking clients care of clients’ needs and building a relationship with them. She is one of the two “go to” individuals on the team for any operational task and will work efficiently with clients to ensure a smooth experience.

While out of the office, Maiti enjoys living downtown Milwaukee, working out at F45 and a good cup of tea.

Gail has a passion for problem solving, an attention to detail, proactive communication, and over 35 years in the financial services industry that she brings to our team.

She is very knowledgeable on insurance and annuity policy administration as she spent over 30 years with a local independent insurance agency. Gail lives in Sussex, WI with her husband Michael. Away from the office she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, especially the grandkids.