My Story

Kyle is a Senior Vice President and founding partner of The Sapient Wealth Management Group. He has been a Financial Advisor in the Wealth Management business for over 24 years. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2007, Kyle spent over 10 years working at Smith Barney. As a financial advisor Kyle focuses on developing asset allocation and investment strategies for his clients. He believes in advising his clients by utilizing a holistic financial planning process that integrates portfolio construction, risk management, investment selection, trust & estate planning strategies, retirement planning, and insurance. His team’s shared goal is preserving client assets while guiding and assisting them on how to most efficiently grow their hard earned assets over time.

While at Morgan Stanley, Kyle has attained the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist, CRPS designation. He has also achieved the title of Corporate Retirement Director at the Firm. In this dedicated role, Kyle is able to advise and guide his Corporate Retirement Plan clients on how to potentially maximize their retirement savings. He accomplishes this by educating his clients and working alongside their tax advisors and various strategic professionals.

A graduate of St. Anthony’s High School, Kyle then went on to pursue and attain a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Bentley University.

Kyle is most proud of his three children. While away from the office, he enjoys playing golf, platform tennis, and fishing.
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The Sapient Wealth Management Group

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Discover our team dedicated to helping you navigate every stage of your financial journey. Learn more about our experience, areas of focus, and how we work with you to deliver personalized guidance.

My Accomplishments

Learn about the recognitions and professional credentials that demonstrate my commitment to delivering quality financial advisory services. These acknowledgments reflect my ongoing efforts to help support my clients in achieving their financial goals.
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    Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams

    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2026. Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.)

    Award Disclosures: https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html
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    CRPS® - Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist®
    The Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist® (CRPS®) designation signifies expertise in retirement plan consulting, including plan design, compliance, and strategies to help clients achieve their retirement goals. Professionals with the CRPS® credentials are trained to navigate complex retirement plan challenges and deliver tailored solutions.
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    Corporate Retirement Director (CRD)
    A Corporate Retirement Director's (CRD) priority is to understand and consult on the specific needs of you and your employees in a collaborative, professional, and educational manner—one that places your goals at the center of our relationship. At Morgan Stanley, our Corporate Retirement Directors know what it takes to achieve results and drive outcomes by fully leveraging valuable resources to support your vision for your organization's retirement plan. They've built their practice around consulting on unique financial solutions for myriad businesses and requirements.

Morgan Stanley Tools

Morgan Stanley provides a comprehensive suite of digital tools tailored to support aspects of your financial portfolio. Explore the wide range of Modern Wealth Management resources available to our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    A secure and user-friendly platform that provides you with convenient access to your financial accounts and services.
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    Total Wealth View
    With Total Wealth View within Morgan Stanley Online, you can link your non-Morgan Stanley accounts and analyze your cash flow all in one place.
    Learn About Total Wealth View
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    Morgan Stanley Mobile App
    A mobile application available to Morgan Stanley clients. This app provides you with immediate, real-time access to your accounts.
    Discover the Mobile App
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    Digital Vault
    Access Digital Vault through Morgan Stanley Online allowing you to upload important documents online and automatically share them with your Morgan Stanley team.
    Explore Digital Vault Here

Valuable Tools and Resources

I believe financial education helps my clients better understand my investment strategy and discipline, and in turn, result in superior long-term decisions. Therefore, we are committed to providing important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today’s global markets.

I've assembled the following resources in order to supply information I feel fit for my clients and current world events. I've provided links to these materials, where available, and hope you'll return often to learn more and stay up-to-date on relevant financial topics.
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    Global Investment Committee On the Markets
    Check out the Global Investment Committee's market outlook for this month. A publication containing thought- provoking content that examines the forces shaping the investment landscape.
    Read: "GIC on the Markets"
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    Tax Tables 2026
    This document outlines the tax rates, standard deductions, and exemptions applicable for different filing statuses in 2026. It also includes information on tax deadlines, investment income tax, alternative minimum tax, and other tax-related credits and exclusions.
    Access the 2026 Federal Tax Tables

Location

58 South Service Rd
Ste 400
Melville, NY 11747
US
Direct:
(631) 755-8911(631) 755-8911
Toll-Free:
(800) 473-0320(800) 473-0320
Fax:
(516) 773-7283(516) 773-7283

Meet My Team

Awards and Recognition

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2026) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/24-3/31/25. Awards Disclosures
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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

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
Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty

When it comes to investing, even the most savvy of us fall prey to bias and emotional trades. So what triggers should you watch for?

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
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

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.

Retirement for Plan Sponsors

End-to-End Services, Made Simple:
We can provide the tools and guidance to help you manage a retirement plan.
  • Plan Evaluation
  • Investment Management
  • Plan Management Support
  • Plan Participant Education
Small Business Retirement Plans
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Small Business Retirement Plans

Learn about retirement plans for smaller businesses and how to select the right type for you and your employees. Compare SEP or SIMPLE IRAs vs 401(k)s.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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