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Success in achieving important financial goals starts with a comprehensive wealth strategy. This helps us define what is most important to you so we can formulate strategies that are suited for your needs, whether you are accumulating wealth, investing for growth and income or solidifying your retirement spending plan with a distribution approach that helps meet your lifestyle and legacy goals.

Your financial success is our top priority. By working with us, you will have confidence and peace of mind that you’re on track to meet your financial goals, allowing you to focus on what's important to you.


The Strength of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Morgan Stanley serves many of the world’s most sophisticated and demanding institutional and individual investors. Our global presence and experience allow us to provide our clients with financial advice, integrated solutions and intelligence across all the world’s major markets.

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Clients have entrusted a total of more than $6.0 trillion in assets with Morgan Stanley as of January 1st, 2025, making us one of the world’s leading wealth management firms. We strive for excellence in advising clients and helping them manage their wealth.

Whether you are looking for a financial advisor or wanting a second opinion, we welcome you to schedule an appointment and explore the opportunity of working together toward your financial goals.
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Working With You

We work with a wide range of clients including successful multigenerational families, corporate executives, and business owners. Though all our clients have unique issues and needs - all appreciate our sincerity, unbiased opinion, proactive management and straightforward process in helping them achieve their financial goals.
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    Life Stages
    Whatever stage in life or period of transition you are in, we can help. A change in employers can be an ideal time to decide what you want to do with your accumulated retirement funds. Whether it’s rolling over to an IRA or leaving the funds in your former employer’s 401(k) plan, call or email us to see how we can assist you make informed decisions.
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    Our Service
    Our commitment centers on a continual assessment of your goals, investments & performance while working with your other advisors, CPAs or Attorneys, to help you identify potential opportunities, reduce fees and simplify your life. To learn more, call or send us an email.
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    Referrals
    The introductions that we have received from our clients' business and personal contacts are greatly appreciated. If we can be of assistance to your colleagues, family or friends in helping them to achieve their financial goals, have them reach out.
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    Family Planning
    We emphasize financial planning for the entire family. Having a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNIER® practitioner allows us to bring clarity and focus on what matters most to you. Understanding your family's financial picture is critical to your financial independence and long-term success. We will bring clarity to your financial goals and provide understanding to the solutions deployed, so you can be confident in your plan and your family's future.
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    Financial Planning
    Morgan Stanley Financial Planning can show you a single, comprehensive snapshot of your finances. We can help you create a wealth plan that’s adaptable to the different stages of your life using our award winning tools- Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView.
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    Investment Advisory
    Manage your investments within a holistic advisory relationship and take advantage of integrated tax, risk management and estate planning benefits across your entire wealth strategy—backed by leading insights and one of the financial industry's most comprehensive, multi-award-winning advisory platforms.
    Alternative Investments
    Alternative Investments
    Our leading alternatives platform offers 200+ third-party and proprietary funds, including first look and exclusive opportunities, that may help qualified investors enhance returns, reduce volatility, manage taxes and generate income—while maintaining a goals-based approach for asset allocation.
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    Total Tax 365
    Total Tax 365
    Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax return potential and help keep more of what you earn.
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We strive to give our clients as many resources as possible to stay informed about the latest market trends, analyses, and outlooks. Below are Morgan Stanley resources that update in real time. Feel free to check out the links below as they may be beneficial to you or someone you know, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
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    The GIC Weekly
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance, and fixed income.
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    Thoughts on the Market Webcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
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    On the Markets - Monthly
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy, and more.
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    2025 Outlooks
    Investors can read featured articles by Morgan Stanley forecasting the outlook for the global economy in 2025.
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    5 Common Myths About Retirement Planning
    Even if you’re decades away from retirement, there’s no time like the present to start planning. Discover five common misconceptions to avoid and how to build healthy wealth habits today.
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    Preparing for Your Meeting with an Estate Planning Attorney
    You have worked long and hard to achieve success and build wealth for you and your family. There have been numerous challenges along the way. You may be at a point now where your greatest challenge is preserving your wealth and building a plan for its transition to those you choose in a way you choose.
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    6 Financially Smart Ways to Start 2025
    Heading into 2025, it’s time to take stock of your budget, debt and investments—and check them against your financial goals. These six steps can get you started.
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    2024 Year-End Tax Reminders
    This document provides high-level summaries of complex tax rules.
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What do the CFP® and CIMA® designations mean and what it means to YOU

Brian Sullivan has received both his CFP® and CIMA® designations – he has been using them to help serve his clients for over 15 years.

Being a CFP® or Certified Financial Planner® practitioner, means that one has met the rigorous educational and testing requirements required to attain this certification. Certified Financial Planner® practitioners also agree to adhere to the CFP Board's strict code of ethics, professional responsibility standards and meet ongoing education requirements.

Although many professionals may call themselves "Financial Planners," only those who have fulfilled the rigorous requirements of the CFP® Board can display the CFP® mark. It indicates in-depth knowledge of issues such as investment planning, tax planning, retirement planning, insurance planning and estate planning. This helps us to facilitate better, more impactful advisement with you, your accountants and attorneys.

Being a CIMA® or Certified Investment Management Analyst means that one has completed extensive training, including instruction at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, a leading school of finance; and agreed to adhere to the Investment Management Consultants Association's code of ethics and meet ongoing education requirements.

A CIMA® is more qualified to manage investment portfolios and often manages portfolios for high net worth and institutional clients. Their training and experience is in advanced investment consulting, developing investment policy guidelines, optimization of portfolio strategies, quantitative and qualitative selection criteria for manager searches and monitoring of portfolio performance. This leads to better structure and consistency in portfolio management.

Location

4000 Carillon Point
Ste 600
Kirkland, WA 98033
US
Direct:
(425) 455-8061(425) 455-8061

Meet The Sullivan Group

About Brian P Sullivan

Senior Vice President
Senior Portfolio Management Director
Financial Advisor

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and a Certified Investment Management Analyst®, I help individual and institutional clients make decisions to build, manage and protect their wealth through a personalized and disciplined process.

As a CFP®, all new relationships begin with a financial plan for the benefit of each individual client.

 - FIVE STAR Wealth Manager 2012 to present - Seattle Magazine

 - Western Washington University - BA Finance

 - Certified Financial Planner® practitioner

 - Certified Investment Management Analyst®

 - Life, Disability & Long Term Care Insurance Certified

 - Member of the Investment Management Consultants Association

 - Series 7 - General Securities Representative

 - Series 65 - Registered Investment Advisor

 - Series 63 - Uniform Securities Law

 - Series 31 - Managed Futures Funds
Securities Agent: WA, NV, NC, MT, AZ, OR, CO, MN, HI, GA, WY, TX, IN, CA, ID, UT, NY, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1278577

About Shea Sullivan

Growing up in Issaquah, Washington and currently living in Kirkland, I am fortunate to be a PNW local. I am also a proud graduate of Gonzaga University, with a degree in Finance and Business. My experiences during college deepened my curiosity in finance and led me to a career in investments and advisory.

I started my career at Parametric Portfolio Associates while finishing college. In 2022, Parametric and Eaton Vance were acquired by Morgan Stanley. Working as an internal partner provided a path to work with my father Brian Sullivan as a financial advisor, educating and advising clients through their dynamic financial needs. My prior background at an investment management firm like Parametric gives me unique insights into the multiple partners we now leverage in our practice.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and friends. We take regular trips to Lake Chelan, ski/snowboard trips, and enjoy being outdoors. I am also an avid sports fan rooting for Gonzaga basketball, the Seattle Seahawks, and Seattle Mariners to name a few.
Securities Agent: WA, GA, TX, ID, HI, CO, CA, OR, MT, MN, AZ, NV, NY, NC, WY, UT, MA, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2559957

About Kari Groot

Kari plays an integral role in the day to day operations of the team and dedicates herself to serving our clients’ needs with the highest level of customer care. Her problem-solving ability and attention to detail are invaluable for investigating and resolving questions. A motivated self-starter who enjoys tackling challenges, Kari is committed to ongoing professional development and is constantly adding to the depth and breadth of her experience and knowledge within the financial industry. She pays attention to detail so big jobs get done in a logical series of steps.

Kari came to Morgan Stanley* in 1997, rising quickly through the ranks from Receptionist to Registered Associate. Prior to entering the financial services industry, Kari worked as a manager in the restaurant industry for eight years. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Accounting Technology from Green River Community College.

A Washington native, Kari lives in Auburn. She is an active member of Valley View Christian Church in Kent and, in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and relaxing at their family cabin on Fox Island.

*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Wilson Calansingin

Wilson Calansingin is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Washington State.

Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and 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.

Wilson began his career in financial services in 2006, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Wilson is a graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, where he received a Business Management degree with a focus in Finance. He lives in Tacoma, Washington. Outside of the office, Wilson enjoys golfing.
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Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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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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*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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