Robert Gabler

Robert has been a Financial Advisor and partner with the Sapphire Group at Morgan Stanley for 14 years. He represents the third generation of the Gabler family at the firm. He is a Portfolio Manager with a focus on value investing and managing the investments for our tax sensitive clients. He is also a financial planning specialist (FPS) who understands that every client and business is unique and no plan is alike.

Always a fast learner, He graduated from California State University, Fullerton with his B.A. in Business Administration shortly after his 21st birthday. Robert and his wife live in Orange County with their two children and their two rescued dogs.

When he's not at work or with family, he can be found running/training for his next race or sailing with his Morgan Stanley partner Tom Valcich.
Services Include
  • Wealth ManagementFootnote1
  • Retirement PlanningFootnote2
  • Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote3
  • Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote4
  • Philanthropic Services
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • Municipal BondsFootnote5
  • Corporate Cash Management
  • Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote6
  • 529 PlansFootnote7
  • Planning for Individuals with Special Needs
Securities Agent: WI, UT, NY, NV, MI, VA, NC, MO, MA, KY, WA, SC, MD, ID, FL, AZ, OK, IL, AK, WY, TX, TN, OR, GA, DE, AL, OH, NM, CA, MT, IN, AR, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1380613
CA Insurance License #: 0H53988
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Experience

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Senior Portfolio Manager
Financial Planning Specialist
Financial Advisor
2010-Present

Series 7, Series 66 licenses

BA from California State University, Fullerton 2010

Financial Planning

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Client Service Team

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    Thomas Gabler, Portfolio Associate, Financial Planning Specialist - Registered Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (714) 674-4151(714) 674-4151
    Email:thomas.gabler@morganstanley.com
    Thomas joined Morgan Stanley in 2018 and manages the team's investment research and outreach. He has his B.A. from Biola University in European History and graduated Summa Cum Laude. He also has his Master's degree graduating with Cum Laude honors in Philosophy from Biola University. He is a member of both Phi Alpha Theta as well as Kappa Tau Epsilon.

    Thomas holds a Financial Planning Specialist* designation in addition to his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

    Thomas lives with his wife in north Orange County, and enjoys traveling abroad as well as exploring and enjoying interesting places around SoCal.

    *This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice
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    Vanessa Ly - Registered Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (714) 990-5241(714) 990-5241
    Email:Vanessa.Ly@morganstanley.com
    I am a long time Michigan resident. I recently moved CA when my daughter began attending UC Irvine. I love the CA weather. Some of my favorite things are anything matcha, spicy foods and a good thunderstorm.

    I am so happy to be joining the Sapphire Group and working with excellent experienced financial professionals. I have over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and enjoy working with people.

Location

10 Pointe Dr
Suite 400
Brea, CA 92821
US
Direct:
(714) 990-5256(714) 990-5256
Toll-Free:
(800) 990-5230(800) 990-5230
Fax:
(714) 529-4272(714) 529-4272
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
What to Do If You Are Off Track on Your Goals
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What to Do If You Are Off Track on Your Goals

Don’t worry if your financial goals look out of reach now based on what you’ve saved. There are ways to adjust course that are easier than you may think.

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 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.

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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5Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
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7Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.

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