Welcome

As your Financial Advisors, our mission is to help make your wealth work as hard as it can. To accomplish this goal, we must ask the right questions, find appropriate strategies and put all of our experience and resources at Morgan Stanley to work for you.  You can count on us to understand the life you envision, and only then can we help create wealth management strategies aimed at meeting the objectives that matter most to you.
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    Crafting a Plan
    At Morgan Stanley, we believe that identifying financial solutions begins with a solid understanding of each client’s situation, goals, objectives and risk tolerance. We follow a disciplined process that enables us to work with you to craft a possible solution that can help to meet your individual financial needs by:

    •Developing a thorough understanding of your financial goals and objectives
    • Reviewing and analyzing your current financial situation
    •Identifying and tailoring solutions that can help you meet your individual needs
    •Implementing your customized strategy, including personalized services and benefits
    •Reviewing your strategy, meeting periodically to discuss your goals and needs
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    Your Goals
    Our process will help you reach you financial goals by creating a strategy that is:

    • Highly individualized and committed to helping you achieve financial success
    •Flexible
    •Responsive to changes in your life and in your priorities over time
    •Comprehensive
    •Covering a broad array of investment products and services, with preferred benefits tied to your valued status with us
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    Next Steps
    If this sounds like what you need to gain confidence in your financial life and you are ready to explore what what could look like, schedule a conversation with our team
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Digital Tools & Resources

Morgan Stanley Provides a wide variety of digital tools and resources to help clients keep track of their financial profile. Click on each link below to learn more about each specific tool.
    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
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    Family Office Resources
    Family Office Resources (FOR) provides specialized technical expertise to ultra-high net worth advisors and clients across a broad range of family wealth management issues.
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    MS Reserved
    MS Reserved Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
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Location

20975 Swenson Drive
Suite 300
Waukesha, WI 53186
US
Direct:
(414) 256-2553(414) 256-2553
Toll-Free:
(800) 965-4967(800) 965-4967

Meet The Suter Ward Group

About Vincent Suter

Vince Suter is a Senior Vice
President, Senior Portfolio
Management Director, and Family Wealth
Advisor. He has been helping
clients achieve their financial goals
for over 20 yrs. Vince focuses on
developing client relationships
and understanding each client's
aspirations. Armed with this
information, he employs the
resources of Morgan Stanley and
his team to develop a personalized
investment strategy.
Securities Agent: WA, KS, IL, MO, MA, DC, MD, WY, TX, SC, OH, KY, IN, CA, OR, NJ, NC, IA, CO, TN, LA, WI, SD, PA, NM, ND, VA, HI, MI, GA, MN, NV, MT, FL, AZ, AL, OK, NY; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1253139

About Michael Ward

As a Certified Financial Planner and Portfolio Management Director, Mike works with clients to help achieve their financial goals as simply and efficiently as possible.  He enjoys helping clients to identify their financial priorities, develop a plan, and execute a sound strategy.
Securities Agent: VA, IN, TN, PA, NV, NC, HI, CA, AL, OK, MI, OR, MN, IA, WY, ND, MA, KY, DC, NY, NM, LA, GA, WI, WA, SC, TX, NJ, MT, MO, KS, IL, FL, CO, AZ, SD, OH, MD; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1290430
CA Insurance License #: 4019710

About Brandon Cintron

Brandon works closely with high-net
worth individuals, families,
and businesses. He works one-on-one
with clients to create wealth
and investment management
strategies. He identifies investment
opportunities and provides access to
Morgan Stanley's intellectual capital
and global reach. This can include
introductions to investment bankers,
estate & trust directors, alternative
investments, family office solutions,
insurance & annuity specialist, and
private bankers.
Securities Agent: CO, WY, NV, NC, MT, TN, NY, MI, KS, IN, TX, SD, PA, KY, VA, OK, FL, NH, IL, DC, WI, NM, SC, MD, CA, AL, OH, ND, HI, GA, AZ, OR, MO, MN, WA, NJ, MA, LA, IA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1542779

About Jason Steichen

Jason Steichen is an Assistant Vice
President, Portfolio Management
Associate. He focuses on asset
allocation, portfolio construction,
and risk management. Jason received
his Bachelor of Arts from the
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Mr. Steichen received his Certified
Portfolio Manager® designation
from the Academy of Certified
Portfolio Managers in conjunction
with Columbia University.

About Kathleen Langston Forbes

Kathy Forbes is a Portfolio
Associate. She received her Bachelor
of Science degree from Concordia
University. Kathy has intimate
knowledge of corporate processes
and procedures. She is highly skilled
at solving problems and delivering
high level client service. Ms. Forbes
has been with Morgan Stanley since
2006.

About Shannon Corccoran

Shannon is an experienced professional in the financial services industry since 2011. She is focused on delivering a high level of personalized service to the clients of The Suter Ward Group. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Shannon held various roles such as Mutual Funds Specialist, Trader, and Branch Administrator.
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

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.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The Suter Ward Group today.
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