
Miles C. Johnson

My Mission Statement
My Story and Services
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote2
- Retirement PlanningFootnote3
- Financial PlanningFootnote4
- Life InsuranceFootnote5
- AnnuitiesFootnote6
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote7
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote8
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote9
- Divorce Financial AnalysisFootnote10
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote11
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote12
- Fixed IncomeFootnote13
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote14
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Biography
Miles C. Johnson is an Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor, and Financial Planning Specialist (FPS) with The Robert L. Johnson Group at Morgan Stanley, recipient of the prestigious Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams award* for two years in a row (2024 & 2025). He began his financial services career working as a sales assistant for Smith Barney in 2007. Over the next 17 years, he served in numerous capacities; including advisory, operations, research, and sales support. He was instrumental as a technology advisor/trainer during the merger of Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley's technology platform by providing in office training and technology support.
While working with Smith Barney, he simultaneously obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Theory and Philosophy with an emphasis on Media Law from California State University Northridge. As a student, his scholastic achievements were honored throughout his time at the university by achieving a place on the Dean's List for the entire duration of his schooling.
In addition to his university education, Miles became an alumnus of the National Outdoor Leadership School, a.k.a. NOLS, for their Semester in the Rockies, where he studied leadership skills and risk assessment strategies. Their program is famous for contribution to the leadership training of NASA's astronauts, including the Columbia Shuttle Crew in 2001.
Miles grew up in the financial industry. His father, Robert L. Johnson, is a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley with over 45 years of experience and recognition in the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking* for 2024 and 2025. Throughout Miles' time working with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, he was personally mentored by his father, learning the business from him as well as from many of the industry's most capable and respected veterans.
His licenses include: Series 7, FINRA Series 66, and Life / Variable Insurance. As a Series 66 registered investment advisor at Morgan Stanley, he has been trained with a focus on economic factors, business information, investment characteristics, client recommendations / strategies, laws, regulations, and guidelines.
On a more personal note, Miles is also a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), avid outdoorsman, overlander, and survivalist. He has trained under numerous internationally recognized professionals and organizations in the outdoor community, including Tom Brown Jr., the world's foremost tracker and survivalist. Over the past 16 years, Miles has worked and volunteered as an outdoor instructor, guide, and lecturer; teaching backpacking, hiking, canyoneering, rock-climbing, kayaking, snowboarding, and many other outdoor related activities.
Miles is located in the Las Vegas, NV branch office located at 8548 Rozita Lee Avenue Suite #400. He can be reached at 702-242-8372.
2024 & 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024, 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award. (https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/)
2024 & 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors - Robert L. Johnson
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024 & 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award. For criteria & methodology, go to (https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure)
Financial Planning
As Financial Planning Specialists, Robert and I have chosen to undergo the continuing education requirements to understand the fundamentals of wealth accumulation and wealth management so that we can better serve our clients; from high-net-worth individuals to mid-career professionals and their families to seniors that are near or in retirement. Using Morgan Stanley's Goals Planning System, we can work with you to implement a plan to help achieve your financial and personal goals.
Morgan Stanley's Goals Planning System (GPS) is an innovative platform that leverages Morgan Stanley's intellectual capital and sophisticated institutional capabilities to help clients reach their goals.
- Discover: Start a conversation to uncover your goals and understand your entire financial picture.
- Advise: Work with you to assess various scenarios and advise you on the appropriate strategies designed to meet those goals.
- Implement: Look across multiple accounts/products to identify the combination to help meet spending needs and invest tax-efficiently.
- Track Progress: Periodic review of your financial situation with the ability to make adjustments according to your needs, life events and changing market conditions.
- Business owners (including family businesses)
- Corporate executives
- High-net-worth young investors
- Mid-career professionals and their families
- Nonprofit organizations
- Seniors near or in retirement
WEALTH MANAGEMENT WITH THE ROBERT L. JOHNSON GROUP
Along with our financial experience, we pride ourselves on being strong communicators. That means we take time to listen carefully to you. We also work hard to make sure you understand—and are comfortable with—any financial options we suggest.
Unified Managed Accounts (UMAs) allow you to take a comprehensive, disciplined approach using a single account structure. An overlay portfolio manager coordinates all activity including asset allocation, investment selection and disciplined re-balancing. All investment products- such as SMAs, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) - within a single account structure.
Additionally, with a Unified Managed Account (UMA) with Morgan Stanley you can enjoy complimentary and fully personalized tax management services. Implementing our Tax Management Services in a taxable managed investment portfolio, known as a Unified Managed Account (UMA), seeks to offer you professional and tax efficient portfolio management to help meet your unique financial goals.
Location
Portfolio Insights
Investing
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
Retirement
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Business Planning
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
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