age: 38
Occupation: Wealth management , Morgan Stanley
Email: Trevor.noonan@morganstanley.com
Education: Lincoln Land Community College, Loras College
Family: Proud son, brother and owner of a Pembroke Welsch Corgi named Tink
Affiliations/community activities:
SIU Denim and Diamonds committee member; tribal member of the Brothertown Indians in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
What is your guiding principle in life?
Birthplace: Earth, Race: Human, Politics: Freedom, Religion: Love
My guiding principle is rooted in an indigenous world view that teaches us to look beyond ourselves and recognize our connection to all people. It is our responsibility to treat one another with dignity and respect.
What led you to your career?
What led me to my career was realizing that some of the most important lessons in life — how money works, how wealth is built and how to make long-term decisions — are often not taught in a meaningful way. I now help people make informed decisions, build confidence with their finances and create better futures for themselves and their families.
What is your greatest hope for Springfield?
I hope we continue to build a future that embraces the full story of its past. Before Illinois became a state in 1818, indigenous peoples lived on this land leaving their mark that shaped the next generations to come.
What do you wish your younger self had known when you started on this path?
The rule of 72: Money invested at 10 percent doubles about every seven years, and money invested at 7 percent doubles every 10 years. (*Disclaimer: This is not investment advice.)
Has any one event of the past year affected you and how?
The passing of my grandmother, a Brothertown Indian, reminded me that we are part of something much larger than ourselves. While loss brings grief, it also brings perspective: A meaningful life is measured not by what we accumulate, but by what we leave behind for future generations.
What’s the best purchase (under $100) you’ve made in the last six months?
The best purchase I made was supplies for my garden. Growing food helped me slow down, reconnect with nature and appreciate the value of patience. The best investments, whether in life, relationships or finances, require time and attention before they bear fruit.
This article appears in July SBJ 2026.