Our Story and Services

Our clients appreciate our dedication and commitment to individualized service and financial growth. Together, we help you define your financial objectives and custom tailor an investment strategy to help you achieve your goals. We look forward to helping you realize your financial aspirations.
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Working With You

As your dedicated wealth management team, our role is to tailor a personalized financial strategy which fits your needs. In our experience working with clients, we have developed a step-by-step approach to service:
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    Discovery Process
    We take the time to fully understand you and your family – whether you’re planning for retirement, purchasing a home, or living out your golden years – we consider all of your challenges, goals, and aspirations when building your financial picture.
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    Forming Your Strategy
    Using your life goals as our compass, we create a risk-balanced strategy which maps a clear path to achieving your success.
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    Implementing Your Plan
    We apply extensive research and analysis, and also utilize Morgan Stanley’s full suite of resources, to ensure swift decisive action in all market scenarios.
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    Measuring Your Success
    We check in with you to deliver metrics around your portfolio, and ultimately measure trajectory towards your goals. Our ultimate mission is your success and well-being.

Digital Tools

Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
    Learn More About MSO
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    Online Security Center
    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
    Learn More About Online Security Center
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
    Learn More About Total Wealth View
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    Goals Based Planning
    Working with us, paired with our technology, is a great way to access advice and build a wealth plan. Read more about the advantages of working with our planning technology in reaching your financial goals.
    Learn About Our Planning Tools

Institute for Sustainable Investing

“For us at Morgan Stanley, it is abundantly clear that the solutions to global challenges can only achieve the required scale if they can attract a critical mass of private capital. To this end, we’ve established the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing to lead work across our firm, with our clients, and with academic institutions to help mobilize capital to sustainable enterprises, via global markets and the investors who drive them.”

- James P. Gorman, Chairman and CEO, Morgan Stanley
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    Morgan Stanley Sustainable Solutions Collaborative
    By supporting innovators of transformative solutions, the Sustainable Solutions Collaborative aims to address the most complex global sustainability issues, such as climate change, social justice and plastic waste.
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    New Materials for a Sustainable Future
    Find out how two companies in our Sustainable Solutions Collaborative are creating climate-friendly alternatives to concrete and plastic.
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    ESG Opportunities for Asset Managers
    Learn how asset managers can align their ESG practices, products and reporting with investor expectations.
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    Investing in People & Systems
    Learn cross-sector solutions for today's social issues, including climate change, mental health and gender equity.
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    How to Create a Budget
    While following a budget might seem limiting, when used as a guide, it can be incredibly empowering. Having a good understanding of your monthly saving and spending habits helps you make smart financial decisions that can position you for success in the long run.
    Learn five steps to creating a budget to help meet your financial goals.
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    What is the Difference Between Saving and Spending?
    Saving and investing are two very different financial strategies. Once you understand the difference between saving and investing, you may do a better job of managing your money. Why? You’ll have a better grasp on when it’s appropriate to save money, when it’s better to invest, and which financial products are right for each goal.
    Learn the difference here
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    Six Steps to Creating an Emergency Fund
    Keeping a reserve of cash on hand in case of an emergency is essential. For many, it’s challenging to create a dedicated emergency fund and even more difficult to maintain.
    We all know the benefits of having money set aside for emergencies. Here’s how to go about it.
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    Financial Literacy for Any Stage of Your Life
    Financial literacy means being equipped with the knowledge to make smart financial decisions during every stage of your life. No matter your current priorities, a strong financial literacy foundation can help you meet your goals.
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Location

705 SW Bonnett Way
Ste 1200
Bend, OR 97702
US
Direct:
(541) 389-1282(541) 389-1282

Meet The Tumalo Ridge Group

About Hillary Beelke

Hillary started in the financial services business in 2016 working on the operations side at RBC Wealth Management. She joined Morgan Stanley and the Tumalo Ridge Group as a financial advisor to help guide clients though preserving and growing their wealth. With her education background from The University of Oregon, she displays those skills to educate her clients every step of the way. Her clients appreciate the individual care and attention she invests in their financial needs.

Hillary, her husband Corey and their rescue dog, Bandon love living in Central Oregon. When Hillary’s not in the office she can be found sipping on a glass of wine or recreating in the many outdoor sports Bend has to offer. Hillary currently serves on the Advisory Council for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon.
Securities Agent: NC, TX, KY, ID, MT, WA, TN, MO, AK, VI, OR, OK, OH, HI, CA, NY, NV, MA, CT, SC, FL, AL, WY, ND, MN, IL, AZ, WI, VA, UT, NJ, MI, CO, NM; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1920555

About Paul Walton

Paul Walton is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley. He shares time between his Southern Oregon office in Coos Bay, Oregon and his Central Oregon office in Bend, Oregon. He helps create customized wealth management solutions for individuals, institutions, and non-profits. It is important to Paul to make sure each client receives the personal attention and professional access needed to achieve their financial success.

Having been a small business owner, Paul is able to understand the challenges business owners, managers, and employees face when it comes to their financial futures. He believes in the importance of working with each client, identifying their unique objectives, and implementing the appropriate strategy to help them accomplish their future goals.

Paul resides in Bend, Oregon with his wife, and two daughters. When he is not in the office you can find him enjoying the many outdoor activities Oregon has to offer.
Securities Agent: NV, KY, WI, OR, NM, MA, VI, VA, WA, NY, AK, UT, ND, WY, TN, MO, FL, AL, NC, HI, CO, OK, NJ, MN, CA, MI, ID, AZ, SC, OH, IL, TX, MT; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1906183

About Laura Thompson-Ball

Laura Thompson-Ball manages the Tumalo Ridge Group’s day to day administrative operations. She is committed to ensuring our clients receive the highest level of service. Laura earned her bachelor’s degree from Portland State University, is series 7 and 66 licensed, and holds an Oregon insurance license. Her career in wealth management started with the Royal Bank of Scotland Group while living in the UK.

Laura is a 6th generation Oregonian, she loves the outdoor lifestyle Oregon has to offer, on the weekends she can be found kayaking with her husband Richard, daughters Isabelle and Alexandra, and Chihuahua, Nellie. Laura also loves travel, cooking, history, and brewing Kombucha.

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 Ian McCormick

Ian McCormick is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Oregon.

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.

Ian began his career in financial services in 2011, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Director of Business Development at Fort West. He also served as a Production Manager-Loan Officer at Churchill Mortgage.

Ian is a graduate of Oregon State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his family. Outside of the office, Ian enjoys hunting, fishing, skiing and rafting.
NMLS#: 845310
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.

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.

Mosaic

Explore ideas and inspiration with captivating, original lifestyle stories created exclusively for Morgan Stanley clients.
A Change of Greenery
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A Change of Greenery

Houseplants add oxygen, flair, and warmth year-round, and the right one in the right space can do just as much for a room as any painting or side table.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The Tumalo Ridge Group today.
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5The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.

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6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.

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7When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.

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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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