Our Story and Services

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Put The Clients Interest First
We are in business to help our clients achieve their lifetime goals. Only by creating an environment in which their needs are paramount can we help them define and reach those goals.
Focus On Long-Term Relationships
We recognize that we must provide personalized service that reaches beyond any single transaction. To that end, we work to build and maintain a long-term relationship with all of our clients.
Being Realistic With Client’s Needs And Goals
We believe investing is a long-term process not a series of short events. Part of our responsibility is to help our clients be realistic about their expectations for short-term returns so that we can help them achieve their long range goals most effectively.
Knowing And Anticipating Our Client’s Changing Needs
We recognize that our client’s needs and lifestyles evolve over time as they reach milestones such as marriage, children and career achievements. We take the time to understand their changing needs so that we can provide solutions appropriate to their evolving situation.
Respond To Inquiries Quickly And Efficiently
Quality is not perfection but, rather, the dedication to perfection. Our commitment to quality requires that we go the extra mile to communicate in a timely and thoughtful manner.
Treating Clients With Respect And Courtesy
Our most important product is integrity and developing our client’s trust represents the cornerstone of our business. Our clients should expect nothing less than the most courteous and respectful conduct from our team or anyone associated with our team.

The Three Corners Group at Morgan Stanley

Location

8548 Rozita Lee Ave
Ste 400
Las Vegas, NV 89113
US
Direct:
(702) 792-2000(702) 792-2000
Toll-Free:
(800) 247-2265(800) 247-2265

Meet The Three Corners Group

About Bernard P Schofield

Bernard P. Schofield brings his educational background and credentials together with over thirty-five years of experience in the financial services industry to provide thoughtful, personalized solutions to the families and institutions with whom he works. Bernie and his team of service oriented, highly qualified professionals work together to provide a highly integrated, first-class experience that addresses their ongoing commitment to all aspects of the client experience.
Bernie spent the early part of his life growing up in the Chicagoland area. He went to Southern Illinois University where obtained degrees in both Accounting and Finance. Upon successfully passing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam right out of college, he began his career as a public accountant. After many years of industry practice that ranged from auditor to accounting manager, Bernie decided to take this in-depth industry experience and use it to pursue the career he had always wanted. Bernie has been with Morgan Stanley since 1994, via Smith Barney, and he is dedicated to ongoing excellence. This commitment was exhibited in his attendance at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania where he earned the designation of Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), a designation he has maintained since 2005.
Bernie and The Three Corners Group take a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Regardless of the complexity of your estate, business or foundation, he has the resources to effectively address individual needs and circumstances with customized solutions. Bernie and his team target all aspects of wealth management to make their client’s lives simpler and more efficient. Next to one’s health, nothing is more personal than an individual’s financial well-being. Bernie deeply respects that special trust that is afforded him.
Bernie is married to his beautiful wife Tracy and they are the proud parents of four thriving young adults. He enjoys all aspects of healthful living from regular workouts to healthy eating. Besides spending time with their family, Bernie and Tracy love to travel and are thoroughly enjoying the pursuit of their bucket list.
Securities Agent: AZ, WI, TX, HI, KS, MO, MA, GA, DC, WY, OR, OH, NY, ID, UT, NV, NH, IA, NM, MT, IL, CA, OK, VA, NJ, FL, WA, SC, PA, NC, MD, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1279350
CA Insurance License #: #0F41188

About Michael J Spedale

An experienced advisor with over 37 years of wealth management experience, Mike works closely to service the needs of high net worth families and business owners so they can enjoy life and leave the legacy they desire. Working with the team of professionals at the Three Corners Group, he strives to develop a tailored investment plan combined with a commitment to provide outstanding service. This approach has been the reason many of the team's clients are families that have been with the team now into their second and third generation. With experience in a variety of areas from futures to currencies and all aspects of trading and portfolio building, Mike provides the teams emphasis on fixed and tax advantaged income portfolios.

Growing up in Baton Rouge, and after attending Louisiana State University, Mike began his career as an executive with the Dow Chemical and Exxon companies. In 1985 Michael would relocate to the Rocky Mountain area to become a branch manager of a regional financial services firm. After discovering his passion for working with clients Michael joined the Morgan Stanley office in Las Vegas, through predecessor firms, in 1993. Mike has remained committed to professional development most recently attaining the firm's Portfolio Manager designation.

With a long history of serving his clients and the community, in 2000 Mike co-founded and now serves on the board of the Las Vegas Sports Initiative, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth sports. The organization is the host of the annual Players College Showcase, a college recruiting event for over 25,000 athletes and 600 colleges and universities. He enjoys staying active with outdoor sports, and appreciating good food and the arts. He has two grown sons, a granddaughter and two West Highland Terriers.
Securities Agent: CO, SC, AZ, OH, MO, WI, VA, UT, TX, OK, NH, MD, NV, NJ, NC, DC, FL, NY, KS, HI, CA, PA, OR, IA, NM, GA, WY, WA, MT, MA, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1782934
CA Insurance License #: #0H00519

About Kyle Townsend

Kyle Townsend is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley and a local boy having grown up most of his life in Las Vegas and ultimately graduating from the Lee School of Business at the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2010. From there, Kyle began his financial services career as a portfolio analyst with Morgan Stanley where he focused on due diligence and portfolio construction and implementation. He moved on to RBC Wealth Management to pursue his career as a Financial Advisor and built an impressive business. He returned to Morgan Stanley to unite with his team and take advantage of the powerful platform that Morgan Stanley provides.
Kyle works with high net worth individuals and business owners to help grow and protect their wealth over the long term through the use of extensive planning. Utilizing his analytical and consultative approach to wealth management, Kyle works together with client’s team of professionals to develop customized investment product, estate planning and tax mitigation strategies to help achieve their financial goals.
Kyle and his wife Jessica reside in Las Vegas with their one son, Brooks, and two rescue dogs, a Labrador Spaniel mix, Buddy, and a Shepherd Heeler mix, Camden. Kyle is an avid workout enthusiast; he also enjoys playing and watching sports, especially our Vegas Golden Knights, healthy cooking, hiking, and travel.
Securities Agent: IL, VA, NJ, DC, MT, MD, IA, NH, NE, CA, UT, SC, MO, KS, GA, TX, OR, NM, WA, FL, AZ, OH, NC, WY, NV, ID, HI, CO, WI, PA, OK, NY, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1796894
CA Insurance License #: 4012803

About Jamie Hollister

Jamie Hollister is a Portfolio Associate with The Three Corner Group at Morgan Stanley. Jamie’s sole focus is to ensure that the client experience is exceptional. Jamie’s duties cover a broad spectrum from the onboarding process to the investment plan implementation to the day to day administrative and operational needs of her clients. She is also the team’s chief technology officer helping clients take advantage of the powerful platform that Morgan Stanley provides. Her client’s find that her extensive experience and dedication to client service make the day to day management of their financial world as effortless and seamless as possible.

Jamie began her career in the financial services industry in 2000 with Morgan Stanley. She is a dedicated professional and maintains the following licenses: General Securities Representative (Series 7), Uniform Securities Agent State Law (Series 63). She is also Life insurance licensed.

Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Jamie along with her husband Ryan have lived in Las Vegas for over 30 years. Together they have 2 children, 1 rescue cat and dog. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, reading and chauffeuring her two children to their many activities.
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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

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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

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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.
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