My Story and Services

As your Financial Advisor, I can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, I can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Services Include
Securities Agent: CT, AR, OH, WA, SD, SC, KY, CA, VA, OK, FL, DC, UT, TX, TN, NJ, MN, NV, KS, CO, AK, WI, PA, OR, NM, ID, HI, ND, MI, IL, GA, NY, NC, MO, AZ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1706404
CA Insurance License #: 0E11996
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The Importance of Experience

My 20 years of financial advisory experience is comprised of high quality service, with a customized strategy to address everyone's unique problem. Being a Financial Advisor requires continuing dedication to the improvement of service to clients. By continuously gaining new certifications and awards is a testament to my commitment to the high quality service provided to you, the client.

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    Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor

    The CRPC ® designation certification provided by the College of Financial Planning is for experienced financial advisors who wish to offer more comprehensive retirement advice to individual clients. Financial advisors face an increasingly complex onslaught of retirement planning questions as aging baby boomers look for investments to meet their lifestyle needs in 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, as well as determining when they can actually retire.

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    2012-2024 5 Star Wealth Manager

    Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012 – 2017; 2019 - 2024) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
    2012 Award - 8/30/11 - 1/31/12
    2013 Award - 8/30/12 - 1/30/13
    2014 Award - 8/30/13 - 1/30/14
    2015 Award - 8/30/14 - 1/30/15
    2016 Award - 8/19/15 - 1/15/16
    2017 Award - 8/24/16 - 2/24/17
    2019 Award - 8/13/18 - 3/11/19
    2020 Award - 8/1/19 - 3/13/20
    2021 Award - 8/17/20 - 3/12/21
    2022 Award - 8/30/21 - 3/4/22
    2023 Award - 7/25/22 - 2/10/23
    2024 Award - 7/25/23 - 1/31/24

    Awards Disclosure

Planning is Key

It feels as if life consistently barrages you with obstacles, relentlessly trying to derail you. It is very common for it to do so because life is like a strategy game. You shouldn't rush into a anything without thinking ahead and developing a strategy.

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A 1000 Strategies for A 1000 Possibilities

Like Chess, in your life you have many options to select for your next steps, envisioning the big picture, planning and preparing for every possible encounter. Perhaps you face the following or more:

  • Advancement or change in career?
  • Forming a Family?
  • Facing Retirement Issues?
  • Want a high perfomring professionally managed portfolio?

Such a plethora of options at your choosing can be very daunting, but you don't have to do it all by yourself. Be confident! You have a chess grandmaster at life, a Financial Advisor. They are the cheat code that you can use to see all potential outcomes, avoiding pitfalls & traps. Guiding you to victory, and guiding you to a wealthy future. Why make it hard on yourself when Life is a Puzzle, and the Answer is right here?

Learn how a Financial Advisor can help you!

Our Services Covered From A-Z

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    Access to Cash Management & Lending Solution

    Cash management for personal and corporate accounts all have an effect on your finances. Talk with me about your cash management needs.

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    401(k) Plans, Qualified Retirement Planning & Rollovers

    Due to shifting demographics, many people are close to retirement and a proper retirement plan is more important now than ever. With more older workers leaving, the Social Security Fund is depleting as there are fewer younger workers, and more are contributing more to their 401(k) plans. Current projections from the Social Security Administration forecast may become insolvent after 2034. As a result, 401(k)s is more crucial now as an additional retirement income source. Future retirees could face a 23% benefit cut would likely have to work until the age of 70 for full benefits. I heavily recommend for us to have a conversation on creating a plan for the future.

    Learn What is Happening to Social Security
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    Business Planning & Succession & Valuation

    When was the last time you tracked your business valuation?

    1. Do you know what your projected growth for this year is?
    2. Do you know the financial risk that your business face for the future?

    Your business is your largest asset for retirement. How can you plan your future without knowing what your biggest asset is really worth?

    You work hard for your business and for continued growth, a well-informed planning & wealth management plan at every stage of your company's development is crucial. My goal is to provide you with the information, insight and resources needed to help you reach your personal and professional goals. Similar sound advice and preparations are needed to prepare for a seamless transfer for your successor and the cycle that occurs afterwards.

    Learn What Strategies Suits Your Business!
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    Executive Financial & Benefit Services

    As an executive, you already have to resolve the business dilemma you face every day at work. The least of your worries should be your compensation and your financial needs, yet it always shows up taking up your time. I will help you navigate purchasing & selling company stock through 10b5-1, control/restricted stocks, and create investment strategies based on your equity compensation.

    Are you capitalizing on the full benefits offered by the firm, and maximizing the effective of your private pension plan?

    All of your complicated financial needs are addressed with a conversation. Schedule a call with me now.

    Learn More by Talking to me or Read the Articles here!
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    Life Insurance

    Are you looking for a way to provide protection for your family? Are you sure the insurance amount will be enough for your family to cover any outstanding debts?
    Contact me so we can discuss this in depth.

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    529 Plans, Endowments, Foundations, & Estate Planning

    As you progress through life, thoughts of legacy may occupy your mind. It's important to plan for your children or grandchildren's education, estate succession and inheritance, or even establish a foundation for charitable purposes. Teaching and guiding them early is what ensure wealth can be passed from generation to generation. These can be complex entities and require long-term planning to secure you and your families wealth through inheritance.

    Learn More!
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    LGBTQ+ Planning Services

    The complex and diverse needs of the LGBTQ+ community varies depending on region by region, and state by state. You should talk with me now about the possible financial implication to you as well as how to prepare for it!

    1. Social Security Benefits
    2. Retirement Planning Options
    3. Ability to File Joint Tax Returns
    4. Estate and Gift Tax- Related Benefits
    5. Health Care Coverage
    6. Beneficiary & Power of Attorney
    Read More on How I Can Help!

Resources For Your Investments & Education

We strives to ensure that you are well served by utilizing our technology platforms that are resilient, safe, efficient, and smart. As a part of our services, these resources are readily available to our clients. Learn more about each tool and feature to see how it could easily help to manage and secure your financial journey.

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    Morgan Stanley Online

    Beyond viewing your account balance and activity, Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a suite of features that allow you to manage your everyday finances from paying bills and sending money to transferring funds and authorizing transactions with eAuthorization.

    Utilize MSO Now!
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    MS Mobile App

    Securely access your Morgan Stanley account from virtually anywhere. Simply download it on your mobile device and use your Morgan Stanley Online username and password to log in. From there you will have the resources of MSO on the go.

    Download and Access your Account Anytime!
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    Total Wealth View

    It's hard to see the full picture with only half of the details. As a Morgan Stanley client, you can now conveniently view your accounts from other financial institutions on Morgan Stanley Online or by using the Morgan Stanley Mobile App, giving you a more complete financial picture.

    Leave No Blind Spots! Talk to me about Total Wealth View Now!
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    Goals Planning System

    Goals-Based Planning is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that Financial Advisors can use with clients to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of your financial life, including investments and cash management needs.

    Plan Your Financial Success Now
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    Digital Vault

    Digital Vault lets you easily and conveniently manage and share life's most important documents, such as wills, deeds, and estate plans, as well as financial statements and tax filings. This will allow for increased security and allow me to adjust your plans to new information immediately.

    Secure & Centralize Your Files Now
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    MS Reserved

    Make more out of your money by taking advantage of our Reserved Living and Giving Benefits. You are rewarded immensely through discount and exclusive experiences with over 60 brands that partner with Morgan Stanley. Thank you for your loyalty.

    Get your exclusive discounts and experience now!
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    Risk Analysis Platform

    Portfolio Risk Platform – Powered by Aladdin is a risk management platform that provides comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types. This platform provides a holistic view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed.

    Let me protect your wealth against all risk and harm.
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    Morgan Stanley Research

    Providing you the most up to date information regarding long-term systemic reports, new ground-breaking investment themes and debates, and future focused ideas regarding stock/industry/asset class/macro analyses. Gain new updates that analyze news, events and data points that are relevant to investment debates and learn about in-depth foundational knowledge of an industry and sector.

    Read world class research curated for you!
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    Spending Tracking & Budgeting

    Track spending habits, categorize expenses and create budgets across your Morgan Stanley and external financial accounts. Our Spending and Budgeting Tool makes it easy for you and your Financial Advisor to see your complete financial picture.

    Control your cash flow and budget for your lifestyle.
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    Thoughts on the Market Podcast

    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.

    Listen to Morgan Stanley Expert thoughts on the US Economy

Location

1901 Main Street
Ste 700
Irvine, CA 92614
US
Direct:
(949) 955-7816(949) 955-7816

Meet My Team

The Power of Partnerships

By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Kyle Miller

Kyle Miller is a Senior Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in California.

Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Kyle began his career in financial services in 2005, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2011 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Senior Banker at U.S. Bank. He also spent time early in his career with the Denver Broncos.

Kyle is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Finance, and San Diego State University, where he received his MBA in Business Administration. He lives in Dana Point, California with his wife and two daughters. Outside of the office, Kyle enjoys skiing, playing golf and volunteering in the community.
NMLS#: 798374
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Bruce Galloway today.
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Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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