The Northwest Compass Group - Morgan Stanley Team - Seattle, WA
Morgan Stanley
The Northwest Compass Group
at Morgan Stanley
Portfolio Management Group
601 Union Street
Suite 5200
Seattle, WA 98101
tel: (206) 343-2924
toll-free: (800) 426-7837
fax: (206) 628-4409
The Northwest Compass Group (left to right): Brian Acarregui, Michael Healey, Brian Oliger, Brian Chase, Russell Schmidtke
Brian R. Acarregui
Brian R. Acarregui
Executive Director
Financial Advisor
Senior Portfolio Management Director
tel: (206) 343-2924
toll free: (800) 426-7837
fax: (206) 628-4409
Professional Details
  • 1993 - present: Morgan Stanley*
    Executive Director
    Financial Advisor
    Senior Portfolio Management Director
    Seattle, WA
  • 2013 Member, Morgan Stanley* Chairman's Club
  • MBA with honors
    University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, 1995
    Concentrations in Finance & Accounting
    Chicago, IL
  • BA - Business Administration, 1989
    University of Washington
    Seattle, WA
  • Primarily focused on equity research, investment strategy and portfolio construction. Has managed equity portfolio for last 17 years that currently ranks in the top 15 for assets under management within the Morgan Stanley* Portfolio Management Group.
  • Brian was recognized by Barron's Magazine as one of the Top 25 Advisors in the State of Washington and as one of America's Top 1,000 Advisors in the 2012 and 2013 issues.
  • Brian was selected in 2013 by the Financial Times in their inaugural list of the FT Top 400 Financial Advisors. *
  • Member of the Morgan Stanley* Portfolio Management Group Advisory Council
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
    Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam
    Series 65 - Uniform Securities Adviser Law Exam
Brian R. Acarregui is licensed in the following state(s): AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA

Michael B. Healey
Michael B. Healey
Senior Vice President
Financial Advisor
Senior Investment Management Consultant
tel: (206) 628-4415
toll free: (800) 426-7387
fax: (206) 628-4425
Professional Details
  • 2001 - present: Morgan Stanley*
    Senior Vice President
    Senior Investment Management Consultant
    Seattle, WA
  • 2013 Member, Morgan Stanley* President's Club
  • BA - Business Administration/Accounting, 1983
    University of Puget Sound
    Tacoma, WA
  • Primary responsibility includes the management and operation of the group.
  • Additionally, handles client relationship management, financial planning programs, asset allocation strategies, investment manager research and alternative investments.
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
    Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam
    Series 65 - Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam
Michael B. Healey is licensed in the following state(s): AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA

Brian C. Oliger
Brian C. Oliger, CFP
Senior Vice President
Financial Advisor
Family Wealth Director
tel: (206) 628-4408
toll free: (800) 426-7837
fax: (206) 628-4425
Professional Details
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER - CFP
  • 1993-2002 Shearson Lehman Brothers
    2002 - present: Morgan Stanley*
    Senior Vice President
    Family Wealth Director
    Seattle, WA
  • BS - Business/Finance, 1988
    Central Washington University
    Ellensburg, WA
  • Responsibilities include client relationship management, financial planning programs, asset allocation strategies, investment manager research and alternative investments.
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
    Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam
    Series 65 - Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam
Brian C. Oliger, CFP  is licensed in the following state(s): AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA

Brian D. Chase
Brian D. Chase
Vice President
Financial Advisor
Senior Portfolio Manager
tel: (206) 343-2766
toll free: (800) 426-7837
fax: (206) 628-4425
Professional Details
  • 1992 - present: Morgan Stanley*
    Vice President
    Financial Planning Specialist
    Portfolio Manager
    Seattle, WA
  • 1988 - 1992: First Interstate Bank
    Investment Specialist
    Seattle, WA
  • BA - Business Administration, 1987
    Pacific Lutheran University
    Tacoma, WA
  • Handles fixed income research, investment strategy and portfolio construction with extensive experience in both new offerings and secondary fixed income markets. Has managed customized portfolios for institutions and high net worth individuals.
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
    Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam
    Series 65 - Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam
Brian D. Chase is licensed in the following state(s): AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA

Russell Schmidtke
Russell Schmidtke
Associate Vice President
Financial Advisor
Financial Planning Specialist
tel: (206) 628-4877
toll free: (800) 426-7837
fax: (206) 628-4409
Professional Details
  • 2001 - present: Morgan Stanley*
    Associate Vice President
    Financial Advisor
    Financial Planning Specialist
    Seattle, WA
  • BA - Political Science, 1986
    University of Washington
    Seattle, WA
  • Focuses on client relationship management, financial planning, cash flow management programs, asset allocation strategies and mutual fund research.
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
    Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam
    Series 65 - Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam
Russell Schmidtke is licensed in the following state(s): AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA

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