Middleton, WI Office

Katherine Baumann is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, she worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. for three years and LPL Financial for one year. Baumann’s background also includes experience outside finance, having worked at Alan Koa Salon & Spa. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Joseph Weiss is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, delivering tailored plans while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

Susan Lubar is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. Her career includes nearly two decades at Citigroup Global Markets and extensive tenure at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Julie Baertschi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and with 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, and M&I Investment Management Corp. She is also a signer on bank accounts for Mountain View Mobile Home Park, a real estate-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning services supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sean Finley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively, and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Elizabeth Gawronski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2020. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she was employed at Essence Global and Brand Networks. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with clients responsible for implementation and updates.

Michael Patterson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client engagement and corporate financial planning agreements.

Darci Kruchten is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of retail and institutional investment products.

Scott James is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Patrick Rindfleisch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery conversations and planning tools to develop financial plans.

Justin Goninen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley since 2013, Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, as well as prior experience at Enrich Financial Partners LLC and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning integrated with broader investment and institutional services.

James Adamczyk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

Kevin Patterson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and investment committee guidance. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a wide range of retail and institutional investment services.

Patrick Rohde is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014 and participates as an unpaid volunteer coach for Madison Youth Football. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Laurel Rice is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and serves a diverse client base with broad retail and institutional offerings.