Waukesha, WI Swenson Drive Office

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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

20975 Swenson Drive, Suite 300

Waukesha WI 53186

Advisors at this office

58

Advisors at this office

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Jeffrey K

Series 66

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Jeffrey Krause is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a director and partner in Krause Properties LLC, a real estate business focused on property management and accounting. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools to assist clients in developing tailored financial plans.

General estate planning guidance
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Samuel P

Series 66

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Samuel Peters is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held various roles across several industries, including positions at Fontana Sports and Lifetime Fitness Club. He also has experience working in university settings and part-time roles in service and retail sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and asset management services. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery tools and modeling techniques but generally does not include individual security recommendations within standalone planning programs.

General estate planning guidance
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Jason S

Series 63, Series 65

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Jason Steichen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Laurie B

Series 63, Series 65

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Laurie Buffington is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously spent 14 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm’s approach uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop plans, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

General estate planning guidance
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Lisa D

Series 66

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Lisa Di Piazza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2026, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2012 to 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates a retail and online store business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

General estate planning guidance
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Deborah L

Series 66

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Deborah Lammers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, Wisconsin, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a consignor in an online retail business on Poshmark. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.

General estate planning guidance
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Christopher C

Series 66

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Christopher Czarnecki is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and also works with 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 that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.

General estate planning guidance
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Michael C

Series 66

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Michael Charboneau is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Waukesha, WI, and has 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Robert W Baird & Co. for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, where he has been since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and modeling tools but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

General estate planning guidance
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Matthew W

Series 63, Series 65

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Matthew Winter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, following positions at Beacon Wealth Advisors, Beacon Insurance Advisors, and Partum Prime Partners. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

General estate planning guidance
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Michael W

Series 66

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Michael Ward is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outcome modeling.

General estate planning guidance
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Laura K

Series 66

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Laura Kocher is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2017 to the present. Additionally, she serves as a trustee for a trust based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Zachary C

Series 66

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Zachary Clayton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines structured planning tools with broad retail and institutional offerings.

General estate planning guidance
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Brandon C

Series 66

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Brandon Cintron is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

General estate planning guidance
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Amanda C

Series 63, Series 66

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Amanda Carlson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Empower Retirement, Cross Country Mortgage, and Quicken Loans. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and utilizes firm-approved planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

General estate planning guidance
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Kurtis M

Series 63, Series 66

Waukesha, WI

Morgan Stanley

Kurtis Maltby is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Waukesha, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Outside of his primary role, Maltby is involved with Annex Insurance Services and Annex Wealth Management, where he provides financial planning and investment advice. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

General estate planning guidance
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