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Firm-wide stats for Morgan Stanley

Total advisors

23,239

Across 1,021 offices

Clients per advisor

114 High

Avg AUM per client

$670,481 High

HNW client ratio

2% Very Low

About

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that delivers a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. In the financial planning brochure MSWM reports managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers plans both directly to individuals and under Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

MSWM’s financial planning process is centered on a structured discovery conversation and firm‑approved planning tools; the brochure notes plans may use the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes, and the service does not provide individual security recommendations as part of the standalone planning program. The brochure also emphasizes that clients are responsible for implementing and updating plans, and that MSWM generally acts in an advisory capacity for planning but will not be an ERISA fiduciary for retirement accounts unless separately engaged in writing.

Alongside the common large‑firm features described in the brochure (wrap programs, affiliated broker‑dealer, broad retail and institutional offerings), MSWM’s broader ADV disclosures point to several less common activities for firms of this type, including relationships with investment companies and private funds, an affiliated commodity pool operator (Ceres Managed Futures LLC), and principal trading and structured‑product activities through its parent. The brochure also discloses multiple regulatory settlement matters and indicates that certain other advisory arrangements described in the firm’s broader ADV filings may include performance‑based fees and additional financial product sales.

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Expertise

General estate planning guidance

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Location

One River Centre, 10 West. State Street Suite 204

Geneva IL 60134

Advisors at this office

11

Advisors at this office

Matthew B

Series 66

Geneva, IL

Morgan Stanley

Matthew Buhrt is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to his clients' unique life priorities and financial goals. Matthew works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop flexible plans that adapt to changing market conditions and leverage the investment insights of Merrill alongside the banking and lending services of Bank of America. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. Matthew utilizes a comprehensive range of services such as financial planning, investment management, tax-efficient growth optimization, education savings, and fiduciary trust services to provide a robust wealth management experience. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois and holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Outside of work, he has personal interests that include basketball, golfing, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

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Tyler W

Series 66

Geneva, IL

Morgan Stanley

Tyler Wielgos is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, Illinois, and has two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at CoinFlip, Bank of America, Merrill, and NinjaTrader. Outside of financial services, he owns and operates JustStank LLC, a retail and online store based in Wheaton, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and modeling tools, offering advisory services across various investment and planning needs.

General estate planning guidance
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Joshua Z

Series 66

Geneva, IL

Morgan Stanley

Joshua Zaccanti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and has a background in education at Northern State University and local schools in Geneva, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

General estate planning guidance
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Robert W

Series 66

Geneva, IL

Morgan Stanley

Robert Watson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at BMO Harris Bank for 18 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Brandon B

Series 66

Geneva, IL

Morgan Stanley

Brandon Burriss is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services alongside broader retail and institutional investment offerings.

General estate planning guidance
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Shaun R

Series 66

Geneva, IL

Morgan Stanley

Shaun Ratay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Ratay coaches football for the District 304 Geneva Illinois School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

General estate planning guidance
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Amerigo R

Series 63, Series 65

Geneva, IL

Morgan Stanley

Amerigo Romano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of finance, Romano has ownership roles in various real estate and construction-related businesses, as well as a partnership in a restaurant/bar in Chicago. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Laura K

Series 63, Series 66

Geneva, IL

Morgan Stanley

Laura Keilman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee for a family trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and extensive asset management.

General estate planning guidance
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Molly R

Series 63, Series 66

Geneva, IL

Morgan Stanley

Molly Rohrer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

General estate planning guidance
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John H

Series 63, Series 66

Geneva, IL

Morgan Stanley

John Hong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has served at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a landlord and owns investment rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Joanne A

Series 63, Series 65

Geneva, IL

Morgan Stanley

Joanne Allessi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models.

General estate planning guidance
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