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We work best with clients that have goals to achieve and know they need help getting there. We have worked hard to build a team of specialists with deep experience across the various aspects of wealth management. Our goal is to help you simplify and organize your finances, to protect and grow your wealth, and achieve your life's financial goals.
We listen carefully in order to gain an understanding of your goals, objectives, fears, concerns, challenges, priorities, time horizons and risk tolerance. Only then are we prepared to begin to develop a blueprint for your comprehensive financial plan with the strategies and options for to protect and grow your wealth.
The financial advisors on the team have a combined 70+ years of experience. We also have five talented specialists on our team: a Private Banker to address your cash management and lending needs, a Trust Services Specialists, a Financial Planning Specialists, an Equity Compensation Planning Specialist, and a Wealth and Estate Planning Specialist. The power of these partnerships allows our team to deliver on the promise of comprehensive wealth management for you and your family, whether you are a business owner, an executive, or a practitioner of a profession. Scroll down the page to meet them and read their bios.
Finally, our firm Morgan Stanley is a global powerhouse that empowers us with unparalleled resources and capabilities to serve you. Our open-architecture investment platform includes institutional-quality investment managers, alternative investments, and exclusive private co-investment opportunities for qualifying clients. We utilize active tax-management and direct-indexing to enhance your after-tax returns, The firm's size and scale allow it to continuously invest back into our Wealth Management business, permitting us to maintain our industry leading capabilities.
Life is complicated and our secure digital experience makes it easy to keep track of everything, and to access and manage your money 24/7, from your desktop, tablet, or phone. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss how we might serve you and your family. Please contact us today for a no cost, no obligation interview!
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams, 2025
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/23-3/31/24.
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- Financial PlanningFootnote2
- Retirement PlanningFootnote3
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote4
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote5
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote6
- Business PlanningFootnote7
- Cash ManagementFootnote8
- Lending Products
- Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote9
- Trust Services*
- Philanthropic Services
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote10
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote11
- Asset Management
- Corporate Trust Services
- Life InsuranceFootnote12
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote13
Investment Consulting Services for Institutional Investors
For centuries, faith-based institutions have carefully integrated important religious tenets into the management of their financial assets. To achieve this goal in today’s complex world requires a consultant who has developed skills and collaborative processes to guide you and your investment committee on a journey of exploration and goal-setting. Morgan Stanley is a leader in faith-based investing, helping our clients build investment policies and programs that reflect their unique values and faith-oriented considerations including restriction screening, sustainable and impact investing as well as more proactive thematic exposure. Over time, we have built an intentional approach to understanding the unique financial and missional goals of your organization. Such a process must be supported by consulting professionals who will take the time to listen and have experience in building client-focused investment solutions that seek to generate both competitive financial returns, while also creating positive impact to support and amplify the mission of the organization. We recognize that there is no “one size fits all” approach to faith-based investing: that each client is unique. Our dynamic approach enables us to examine all pools of capital and help provide the critical insights necessary to align your mission with your investment portfolio and generate positive impact. We also have the resources to measure results beyond financial performance, specifically how your investments are aligned with your unique set of impact objectives and making a real difference in the world.
Morgan Stanley Consulting Group combines the resources, scale and oversight of a leading, global financial services firm with the independence, objectivity and service capabilities of a boutique consulting firm. This powerful combination provides measurable benefits for the institutional clients we serve, including: foundations, endowments, non-profit organization assets, retirement accounts, pensions and 401(k) & 403(b) plans. We would welcome your call today to discuss how we might serve your organization.
Disclosures:
Portfolios using Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) criteria, also known as sustainable or impact investing, may perform differently than those without such considerations. ESG focused investments may face market limitations, and there is no guarantee they will achieve better financial or sustainability outcomes.
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About Steven B. Stapleton
CIMA®, Certified Investment Management Analyst; CFP®, Certified Financial Planner practitioner
Senior Investment Management Consultant
Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation
Wharton Executive Education, University of Pennsylvania
MBA, Bellarmine University
BS in Economics, with Honors, University of Kentucky, Beta Gamma Sigma
Community Service:
Catholic Community Foundation Board of Trustees (past president) and Investment Committee
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis , Planned Giving Council
Ball State University Foundation, Professional Advisors Committee
Catholic Charities Indianapolis Board (Agency Council)
Married 39+ years to his wife Jo Ann and blessed with three children
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams, 2025
Source: Forbes.com (January 2025) Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams ranking awarded in 2025. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 3/31/23 – 3/31/24.
NMLS#: 1279167
About C Matthew Fox
CIMA®, Certified Investment Management Analyst, CFP®, Certified Financial Planner practitioner, Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams, 2025
BA Economics, 1991, DePauw University
Wharton Executive Education, University of Pennsylvania, 2009
Community Service:
2009-2020 Hearts and Hands of Indiana, Board Member
2005-Present Indiana Council on World Affairs (Past President)
2000 Rotary International Group Study Exchange to India
1995-Present Phi Kappa Psi Home Association (Past President)
Married to wife Natalie and blessed with three children
Source: Forbes.com (January 2025) Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams ranking awarded in 2025. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 3/31/23 – 3/31/24.
NMLS#: 1316511
CA Insurance License #: OG16163
About Matthew J. Baltera
Matt employs the vast resources of Morgan Stanley, one of the largest financial services firms in the world, to bring the right expertise and tailored financial solutions designed to meet his clients’ specific needs. He works diligently to meet his clients’ expectations with exceptional customer service and the intention of being their trusted wealth advisor for life. Since joining Morgan Stanley, Matt has obtained the Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation Designation.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Matt spent 7 years as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch and Raymond James. He received degrees in Finance and Accounting from Indiana University – Kelley School of Business in Bloomington.
Residing in Carmel, Matt is an alumni of Brebeuf Jesuit High School and Sigma Chi Fraternity. In his free time, Matt serves on the Catholic Charities of Indianapolis Development committee and enjoys to golf and fish.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams, 2025
Source: Forbes.com (January 2025) Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams ranking awarded in 2025. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 3/31/23 – 3/31/24.
NMLS#: 1599781

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The Power of Partnerships
About Kimberly Guidone
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.
About Mamta Shah
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 Lynn King
Lynn joined Morgan Stanley in September of 2020. As the Family Office Resource Generalist, Lynn provides advice and strategies to UHNW families. To that end, she assists families with the creation of family mission statements. She also educates adults and children on how to be good stewards of generational wealth. She engages with resources in philanthropy, wealth and estate planning and trust management to ensure the UHNW clients of the Firm are able to accomplish their goals.
Lynn received her undergraduate degree in Finance and Political Science from the University of Illinois- Urbana-Champaign. She attended The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois where she obtained her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and is licensed to practice law in Illinois. She also holds her Series 7 and 66.
About Carlos Cruz
He earned his undergraduate degree from Florida International University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Carlos is originally from Miami, FL and currently resides in New York.
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