Jacob Aruta
Consulting Group Analyst
Phone:
(310) 543-0217(310) 543-0217
Robert A Miller
Senior Vice President,
Financial Advisor,
Senior Portfolio Management Director,
Senior Investment Management Consultant,
Financial Planning Specialist
Direct:
(310) 543-0226(310) 543-0226
Toll-Free:
(800) 221-8764(800) 221-8764
My Mission Statement
Experienced wealth planning services for your life and legacy goals.
Welcome
I began my career in 1986 and have over 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. My passion for being an advisor stems from helping clients achieve their financial goals, and I find it incredibly rewarding to know that I’ve helped them navigate the complexities of the financial world.
My approach has always been centered around financial planning. I focus on gaining a complete understanding of my clients’ financial lives before making any investment recommendations. This includes reviewing their assets, liabilities, and both present and future needs and goals. By taking a holistic approach, I can create a unique and individualized portfolio for each client.
Together with my business partner, Bob Vogelsang, we bring 73 years of combined investment experience to our team. We primarily handle the investment decisions, while our Consulting Group Analyst, Jacob Aruta, works behind the scenes on the analytical side. Our Client Service Associates, Eric Suh and Dawn Uchihara take care of the operational aspects of the business, and we’re also supported by Kevin Petersen.
I attended the University of California Los Angeles, where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology. I’ve also received the Series 8 (General SEC Sales Supervisor) and Financial Planning Specialist Certifications.
Outside of work, I’m extremely passionate about fly fishing. I’m actively involved with and support organizations such as the South Bay Fly Fishers, The Bitterroot Fly Fishers, Trout Unlimited, Bitterroot Water Partnership, and Casting for Recovery. My wife Sylvia and I live in the Bitterroot Valley, overlooking the town of Hamilton. We have two wonderful young adults, Ryland and Rebecca, who are achieving success in their respective careers.
My approach has always been centered around financial planning. I focus on gaining a complete understanding of my clients’ financial lives before making any investment recommendations. This includes reviewing their assets, liabilities, and both present and future needs and goals. By taking a holistic approach, I can create a unique and individualized portfolio for each client.
Together with my business partner, Bob Vogelsang, we bring 73 years of combined investment experience to our team. We primarily handle the investment decisions, while our Consulting Group Analyst, Jacob Aruta, works behind the scenes on the analytical side. Our Client Service Associates, Eric Suh and Dawn Uchihara take care of the operational aspects of the business, and we’re also supported by Kevin Petersen.
I attended the University of California Los Angeles, where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology. I’ve also received the Series 8 (General SEC Sales Supervisor) and Financial Planning Specialist Certifications.
Outside of work, I’m extremely passionate about fly fishing. I’m actively involved with and support organizations such as the South Bay Fly Fishers, The Bitterroot Fly Fishers, Trout Unlimited, Bitterroot Water Partnership, and Casting for Recovery. My wife Sylvia and I live in the Bitterroot Valley, overlooking the town of Hamilton. We have two wonderful young adults, Ryland and Rebecca, who are achieving success in their respective careers.
Education
- Financial Planning Specialist Designation
- Series 8 - General SEC Sales Supervisor
- Series 65 - Investment Advisory Agent
- Series 7 - General Securities License
- Series 63 - Uniform State Exam
- Series 3 - National Commodity Futures
- Life & Health Insurance License - CA Insurance License #: 0A52435
- BS - Psychobiology, 1977 UCLA Los Angeles, CA
Services Include
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote1
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote2
- Wealth ManagementFootnote3
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote4
- Financial PlanningFootnote5
- Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote6
- Retirement PlanningFootnote7
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote8
- Asset Management
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote9
- Trust ServicesFootnote10
Securities Agent: CO, OR, CA, WV, SC, AK, VA, TX, NH, NC, MN, MI, KY, CT, NV, NM, DC, AZ, AR, MT, ID, UT, NE, MD, IN, AL, HI, MO, IL, GA, TN, RI, OH, NY, FL, WA, PA, ME; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1265242
CA Insurance License #: 0A52435
NMLS#: 1265242
CA Insurance License #: 0A52435
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WORKING WITH YOU
At Morgan Stanley, we believe that identifying financial solutions begins with a solid understanding of each client's situation, goals, objectives, and risk tolerance. We follow a disciplined process that allows us to work with you to craft a solution that helps to meet your individual financial needs.
Step 1: Introductory Meeting
Our relationship begins with an initial discussion aimed towards getting to know you, your lifestyle, and your future goals - whether that involves planning for retirement, purchasing a home, or living out your golden years. We will work together to establish your financial goals by reviewing your current financial situation and developing an appropriate risk tolerance that can help you achieve the financial outcome you envision for yourself.
Step 3: Implementing Your Plan
We apply extensive research and analysis, and also utilize Morgan Stanley's full suite of resources to ensure swift decisive action in all market scenarios. We will provide a financial plan presentation to map out essential factors that play into your financial success such as your employee and employer contributions, liquidity events, and insurance coverage. Examining relevant financial information provides a holistic asset allocation analysis for your accounts helping ensure a comprehensive financial plan.
Step 2: Forming Your Strategy
Using your life goals as our compass, we create a risk-balanced strategy which maps a clear path to achieving your success. We consider all of your challenges, goals, and aspirations when building your financial picture, and create prospective strategies custom designed for your specific needs. Recommended changes could include logistics, tax impact, asset allocation adjustments, and saving/benefit modifications.
Step 4: Measuring & Monitoring Your Success
We check in with you to deliver metrics around your portfolio, and ultimately measure trajectory towards your goals. We will be monitoring your assets and analyzing your performance tracking data seeking to ensure your financial expectations are being met and adjusted accordingly. Our ultimate mission is your success and well-being.
Associations
- UCLA Alumni Association Los Angeles, CA
- South Bay Flyfishers
- Bitterroot Fly Fishers
- Trout Unlimited Hamilton, MT
My Suite of Services
As wealth grows, so do its complexities and the resources needed to manage it effectively. I leverage my experience and relationships to deliver innovative strategies that are tailored to your needs. I look forward to speaking with you to understand your challenges, so we can map out a strategy to help achieve your particular priorities and goals.
Wealth Management
I take a holistic approach to bring all the aspects of your financial life together. I use my analysis and experience to develop a customized plan for you.
Financial Planning
The Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Process begins with you, your investment objectives and your financial goals. Holistic in its approach, it may encompass all the elements of your financial life - your investments and your cash management needs - making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan.
Retirement Planning
This is paramount and ensuring a successful retirement. We bring intense focus on this process. You have worked hard to get where you are at. Now it is up to us to help you live the retirement you have always dreamed of.
Professional Portfolio Management
As your portfolio manager, I will work closely with you to understand your needs while maintaining the focus and discipline necessary to guide your portfolio in the most challenging market cycles.
Cash Management and Lending Products
As a Morgan Stanley client, you have access to a comprehensive suite of cash management solutions. This includes eAuthorizations, Bill Pay, Morgan Stanley Debit Cards and more.
Estate Planning Strategies
Estate planning is the process of making arrangements to pass down wealth and assets after a person’s death. Proper estate planning gives careful consideration to the estate owner’s future plans, preferences and goals. The tax implications of the plan should also be thoroughly documented.
Trust Services
A trust account is an account established under a trust agreement that contains funds contributed by one person (the grantor) held by one person (the trustee) for the benefit of another person (the beneficiary).
Long Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance helps to pay the cost of a broad range of personal and custodial care services an individual may need over an extended period of time. These costs may not be covered under major medical plans and can be a threat to retirement savings.
Alternative Investments
Morgan Stanley launched its alternative investment business in 1977 with the founding of Morgan Stanley Real Estate and Morgan Stanley Managed Futures. Today, the firm is a global leader in alternative investments, offering a comprehensive suite of products that encompasses both proprietary and third-party managers.
Fixed Income
In times of market volatility, individuals sometimes consider fixed income positions in order to provide them with further diversification, generate a specific level of interest income, preserving capital, and be exposed to potential tax exemptions.
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Fax:
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Meet My Team
Kevin Petersen
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(310) 543-0224(310) 543-0224
Eric Suh
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(310) 543-0282(310) 543-0282
About Jacob Aruta
Jacob Aruta is a native of the Bay Area and moved to southern California to attend Whittier College. He holds a bachelor’s degree, in business from Whittier College where he concentrated in management. In addition, while at Whittier College he formed part of; and was Captain of the Basketball team.
He currently lives in Los Angeles, CA with his girlfriend, and their cat, Lil Gucci.
Professional Details:
Series 7
Series 66
Life & Health Insurance License
He currently lives in Los Angeles, CA with his girlfriend, and their cat, Lil Gucci.
Professional Details:
Series 7
Series 66
Life & Health Insurance License
About Kevin Petersen
As a Registered Client Service Associate, Kevin Petersen assists Bob and the rest of the team with a wide range of responsibilities. On any given day this could include the following, providing administrative support, helping create financial plans, preparing for portfolio reviews and much more.
Kevin is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, where he received a degree in criminal justice. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys spending time with family and friends as much as possible. On top of that he enjoys fishing, golfing, and all major sports. He strives to travel as much as often, whether this is fishing trips with his dad or exploring new vacation spots with his girlfriend.
Professional Details:
Series 7
Series 66
Life and Health Insurance License
Kevin is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, where he received a degree in criminal justice. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys spending time with family and friends as much as possible. On top of that he enjoys fishing, golfing, and all major sports. He strives to travel as much as often, whether this is fishing trips with his dad or exploring new vacation spots with his girlfriend.
Professional Details:
Series 7
Series 66
Life and Health Insurance License
About Eric Suh
As a Registered Client Service Associate, Eric supports Bob and the team with a focus on delivering excellent client service. With extensive experience in wealth management and banking, Eric brings valuable experience to his role. He earned his bachelor of arts in business administration with a concentration in finance.
Originally from Philadelphia, Eric was a competitive swimmer during his youth, achieving notable success in the Junior Olympics and earning national rankings. Outside of the office, he is passionate about culinary adventures, from experimenting with BBQ recipes to discovering new local foods. Eric also enjoys quality time with his dog, Cookie, and finds joy in visiting Disneyland with his wife, sharing in the magic and fun of the park.
Professional Details:
Series 7
Series 66
Originally from Philadelphia, Eric was a competitive swimmer during his youth, achieving notable success in the Junior Olympics and earning national rankings. Outside of the office, he is passionate about culinary adventures, from experimenting with BBQ recipes to discovering new local foods. Eric also enjoys quality time with his dog, Cookie, and finds joy in visiting Disneyland with his wife, sharing in the magic and fun of the park.
Professional Details:
Series 7
Series 66
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Molly Sakahara, CFP®
Financial Planning Director, Assistant Vice President
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Megan began her career in financial services in 2010, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm,
she was a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase. She also served as a Personal Banker at U.S. Bank.
Megan is a graduate of the University of California - Irvine, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology. She lives in Torrance,
California with her family. Outside of the office, Megan enjoys running,
traveling with her family and volunteering at her son’s school.
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.
Megan began her career in financial services in 2010, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm,
she was a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase. She also served as a Personal Banker at U.S. Bank.
Megan is a graduate of the University of California - Irvine, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology. She lives in Torrance,
California with her family. Outside of the office, Megan enjoys running,
traveling with her family and volunteering at her son’s school.
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About Molly Sakahara
Molly Sakahara is an Assistant Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in the Los Angeles area. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and prospects' financial planning needs.
Molly began her career in financial services in 1999 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015. Prior to her current position, she held positions in wealth management and private banking with an emphasis on helping individuals achieve long term life goals and understanding client’s value system in relation to their wealth.
Molly graduated from UCLA and holds her Certified Financial Planner® designation, California insurance state licensing, and Series 7 and 65. She currently resides in South Pasadena, California with her spouse and two children. Outside of work, she is a squash coach at PlayLA, a committee volunteer with UCLA Chancellor’s Society, is the founder and administrator of Buy Nothing Group for her local city, and serves on the Board of Directors for SoCal Squash Association.
Molly began her career in financial services in 1999 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015. Prior to her current position, she held positions in wealth management and private banking with an emphasis on helping individuals achieve long term life goals and understanding client’s value system in relation to their wealth.
Molly graduated from UCLA and holds her Certified Financial Planner® designation, California insurance state licensing, and Series 7 and 65. She currently resides in South Pasadena, California with her spouse and two children. Outside of work, she is a squash coach at PlayLA, a committee volunteer with UCLA Chancellor’s Society, is the founder and administrator of Buy Nothing Group for her local city, and serves on the Board of Directors for SoCal Squash Association.
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You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
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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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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
3Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
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