Our Story

At the TSS Group, we understand that the demands of business, family, and personal pursuits can be substantial. Our mission is to provide you with the personalized service and expert advice needed to streamline your financial management, allowing you to focus on what you do best and the people and passions you care about most.

We are dedicated to understanding what matters most to you and delivering tailored solutions that align with your unique goals and values. Our comprehensive approach to wealth management goes beyond traditional investment advice; we help you build, preserve, and transfer your wealth with intention.

By fostering lasting, multi-generational relationships and continually aligning our strategies with your evolving priorities, we aim to be your trusted advisors in navigating the complexities of your financial journey. Our goal is to empower you with the confidence to pursue your personal definition of financial success and maintain the independence you've worked hard to achieve.

We are committed to adapting our approach as your needs change and ensuring that your financial strategy reflects what's most important to you.

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Working With You

Your goals, hopes and dreams are at the center of our work. That’s why we’ll plan to meet with you at length when you first begin working with us. We’ll ask smart questions and listen to what you say matters. Once we fully understand your situation, we’ll suggest ways to put your money to work.
Working with us, you can expect us to:
Develop a detailed financial strategy based on your goals
Set up a long-term wealth plan
Take the emotion out of money moves, so you can make smart decisions
Be flexible. When changes come to your life, or in the market, we’ll tweak your financial strategy.
Some of our work is best coordinated with your other key advisors. If you like, we can connect directly with your:
Tax specialist
Trust attorney
Insurance professional
Family office

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Upcoming Firm Events

We hope you will join us for this upcoming event.

U.S. Policy Pulse: Trump 2.0 and the Markets

DATE: February 25, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. ET

Join Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer, Lisa Shalett, on Tuesday, February 25, for a conversation with Chief Economic Strategist and Global Head of Thematic and Macro Investing, Ellen Zentner, and Head of U.S. Public Policy, Monica Guerra, on the top policy and regulatory actions that could impact investors in the months ahead.

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Olympia, WA 98501
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Meet TSS Group

About Jill V Tokarczyk, MBA

Securities Agent: ID, OK, FL, NV, MN, MA, NJ, MI, NC, HI, WA, OR, IN, CA, PA, MD, AZ, TX, NY, IA, AK, VA, IL, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1279241

About Rebecca Stay

Securities Agent: TN, WI, MI, LA, NJ, PR, PA, OK, MD, KS, ND, MS, CO, WY, NY, VA, AL, IA, NH, VI, NE, OR, RI, SC, TX, UT, SD, VT, OH, CT, DC, FL, ID, IL, HI, NM, MO, MT, KY, MA, CA, AZ, AK, WA, NV, NC, MN, IN, GA, DE, AR, ME, WV; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1364424
CA Insurance License #: 0G56075

About Matt Sledge

With over a decade of experience in management consulting, Matt provides tailored financial solutions to individuals, athletes, and entrepreneurs. Matt focuses on helping clients navigate complex financial decisions and achieve their goals through strategic planning.

Matt joined Morgan Stanley in 2024, bringing expertise from roles at Cognizant, West Monroe, and Macula. His background includes overseeing technology platform implementations, managing organization-wide engagements for national insurance carriers, and development of AI Large-Language-Models. Utilizing his analytical background, Matt is committed to delivering exceptional client service and creating personalized financial strategies.

Originally from Olympia, Matt now resides in Seattle with his wife and Great Dane, Bosco. In his free time, Matt enjoys golfing and exploring the beautiful landscapes of the Northwest.

Matt’s dedication to continuous improvement and learning helps guide his clients through the ever-changing financial landscape.
Securities Agent: MI, IL, NJ, AZ, WA, FL, CO, AK, PA, TX, MN, IA, CA, MD, IN, ID, HI, VA, OR, OK, NY, NV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2621692

About Chelsea Walters

Chelsea is married with two daughters, one infant and one first grader. She has been working in financial services since 2011 and has experience in banking, retirement services, and wealth management. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys sewing, entertaining, and spending time with her family.

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.
NMLS#: 711776

About Adelaide El Zein

Adelaide El Zein, CFP® is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s
Wealth Management offices in Washington State, mainly serving our Bellevue, Kirkland, Yakima,
Kennewick and Bellingham office locations. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and
prospects' financial planning needs.

A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING® professional, Adelaide has been providing financial advice to
families and individuals in various settings for nearly 18 years. A former teacher, who taught
domestically and overseas in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, Adelaide launched her career in
finance at Ameriprise in 2004 after completing her MBA. She was an analyst at Merrill Lynch/Bank of
America for 4 years before joining an RIA in Arlington as a financial advisor.

A graduate of the University of Washington, she lives in Edmonds, WA with her future husband, Bob,
and his two teenage boys. Outside of work she enjoys photography, being outside, working on home
improvement projects, learning new languages and dancing to live music.
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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.

Wealth Management for Athletes and Entertainers

Understanding the unique financial challenges of athletes and entertainers and how they differ from one profession to the next, we deliver the experience and resources you need to help create and implement a comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plan based on your needs, values and aspirations.
  • Investment Management
  • Wealth Transfer & Philanthropy
  • Private Banking Solutions
  • Family Governance & Wealth Education
  • Lifestyle Advisory
You are your Own CEO: Build a Dream Team for Your Career
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You are your Own CEO: Build a Dream Team for Your Career

Assembling a team of trusted professionals to manage your career—and your money—is essential to help best position you to thrive. Here’s how.
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