My Service

Ken believes, as with everything in life, Wealth Management starts with a foundation of planning. We have a recipe when we cook, a map when we travel, and one of the most important plans we make are the steps we take to achieve our financial goals and independence. Ken and his team take a service first approach, along with leveraging the full resources Morgan Stanley has to offer, to provide their clients with a custom strategy and the financial confidence that there is a disciplined plan to manage their wealth. As a Financial Planning Specialist, Ken starts the Wealth Management process with a comprehensive Financial Plan which helps to lay the foundation for the decisions that need to be made as his clients move through the various stages of their lives.


Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Ken enjoyed a successful college and professional career in golf, which was unfortunately cut short due to a number of injuries. He played 5 years at the University of San Diego, winning two Division 1 tournaments in that time, while majoring in Business Marketing. He then moved to the professional ranks, playing on tours such as the Golden State Tour and the PGA Tour China, accumulating several wins along the way. A highlight to his golf career came when he reached the semi-finals of the USGA Mid-Amateur tournament, where he was one match away from a potential spot in the Masters at Augusta.


Ken currently resides in Cameron Park, CA with his wife Meghan, son Colby, and young daughter Hannah. He enjoys cooking, fly fishing, hiking, and, of course, golfing.
Services Include
Securities Agent: OK, NY, FL, TX, SC, NV, NC, CO, UT, MA, CA, AZ, AK, NJ, GA, IA, HI, MT, MN, DE, WA, TN, NM, ID, WY, SD, OR, NH, WI, OH, MI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1842850
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University of San Diego
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Class of 2011

Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law
Life and Disability Insurance License
NMLS Registered

Our Process of Working Together

To be truly effective, your plan must reflect the totality of your personal and financial life. Our role is to help ensure that your investment objectives are consistent with pressuring financial concerns and your long-term aspirations.

These four steps were developed to achieve that goal:
Discovery Process
I take the time to fully understand you and your family – whether you’re planning for retirement, purchasing a home, or living out your golden years – I consider all of your challenges, goals, and aspirations when building your financial picture.
Forming Your Strategy
Utilizing your life goals as our compass, I create a risk-balanced strategy which maps a clear path to achieving your success.
Implementing Your Plan
I apply extensive research and analysis, and also utilize Morgan Stanley’s full suite of resources, to ensure swift decisive action for your portfolio in all market scenarios.
Measuring Your Success
I check in with you to deliver metrics around your portfolio, and ultimately measure trajectory towards your goals. My ultimate mission is your success and financial well-being.

Digital Wealth Management Tools

Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
    Morgan Stanley Online
    Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
    Learn More About MSO
    Online Security Center
    Our digital tools are built with the security of client assets and data as a top priority. All login sessions to Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App have end-to-end high-grade encryption.
    Learn More About Security
    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your accounts you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
    Total Wealth View
    Spending and Budgeting Tool
    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.
    Spending and Budgeting Tool
    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.
    Enroll in eDelivery
    Digital Vault
    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. Digital Vault allows for easy document sharing, convenient access, and encrypted files.
    Digital Vault

Media and Research

Morgan Stanley seeks to make complex financial ideas more digestible so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future, and why. The links below provide in-depth analysis on interesting topics that are affecting the worlds of business and finance not only now, but in the future.
    Thoughts On The Market Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
    Thoughts On The Market Podcast
    On The Markets Research Report
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
    On The Markets Research Report
    Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast
    From the use of satellite data technology to solve some of the world's most complex problems, to learning how not to follow the crowd when making decisions, The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond. Click the link below for more information and to access a library of interesting content.
    Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast
    Global Investment Committee Weekly Research Report
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
    GIC Weekly Research Report

Location

2365 Iron Point Road
Ste 235
Folsom, CA 95630
US
Direct:
(916) 984-3311(916) 984-3311
Toll-Free:
(800) 626-7019(800) 626-7019
Fax:
(916) 984-3388(916) 984-3388
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

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
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

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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.

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.

Mosaic

Explore ideas and inspiration with captivating, original lifestyle stories created exclusively for Morgan Stanley clients.
A Change of Greenery
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A Change of Greenery

Houseplants add oxygen, flair, and warmth year-round, and the right one in the right space can do just as much for a room as any painting or side table.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Kenneth McCready today.
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