About Us

Helping you achieve financial success is our first priority. The Robert L. Johnson Group at Morgan Stanley has meaningful knowledge about every major asset class and a presence in every major market, as well as investment research from some of the world's most respected analysts.

Together, we will formulate a strategy to help you achieve your most important goals and deliver a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2024 - The Robert L Johnson Group
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/22–3/31/23.

Services Include
Securities Agent: WA, VA, NH, NC, WV, WI, NM, NJ, OK, CA, MD, PA, GA, AZ, TN, SC, NV, FL, AK, WY, UT, TX, ID, CO, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1822013
CA Insurance License #: 0M77169
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Biography

Robert W. Johnson is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley in Loveland, CO. He began his financial services career as a Registered Client Service Associate at Morgan Stanley's national branch in Tampa, FL. Frequently exceeding firm goals and expectations, Robert was instrumental as an instructor during the opening of their state-of-the-art facility in Phoenix, AZ.

Later in 2018 he joined 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 received the designation of Financial Planning Specialist while working in the Las Vegas, NV branch, and has also been a member of the Pacesetters Club from 2021-2024.

As a Graduate of Colorado State University (CSU), Robert earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Finance concentration and double option in both Investment Analysis and Corporate Finance.

While attending CSU, Robert established a successful social media marketing business. As an influencer, he managed corporate relationships through product analysis and content creation in support of the marketing needs of many companies. This was done while pursuing a full-time education, and concurrently working in the restaurant industry as a chef and consultant.

Robert is also an alumnus of Le Cordon Bleu in San Francisco, a world-renowned college of hospitality and culinary arts. Ranking top of his class during his time there, he excelled in all subjects. This education reinforced the importance of a detail oriented and client focused approach. Growing up around the financial industry, Robert has been mentored by many of its respected veterans including his father Robert L. Johnson, a Managing Director, Financial Advisor, and Certified Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley with over 45 years of experience and recognition in the 2024 and 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors rankings*.

Beyond his role with Morgan Stanley, Robert enjoys giving back to the community. Some activities include volunteering at the Humane Society, participating in 5Ks for awareness, and supporting outdoor conservation. He attended Citizens Police Academy in Colorado and has studied a variety of martial arts. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time exploring the outdoors.

Robert is a FINRA Series 66 registered Investment Advisor Representative, as well as a Series 7 Registered Representative with Morgan Stanley in their Loveland, CO Branch located at 6125 Sky Pond Drive, Suite 100. He can be reached at 970-776-5521.

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 with The Robert L Johnson Group

    We enjoy helping people just like you and understand that your specific circumstances may require unique solutions. We work with you to develop detailed wealth plans and concrete strategies.

    As Financial Planning Specialists, Miles 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 nonprofit organizations, 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 at any stage of life.

    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.
    Highlights From Our Process
    • 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.
    Some of the Clients We Serve Include:
    • 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

    Maintaining a great team is our key to success. Everyone who works with us is committed to helping you succeed.

    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.
    WEALTH MANAGEMENT BROCHURE
    Wealth Management clients can receive exclusive access to our firm’s combined resources including investment banking services, capital markets, proprietary deals, innovative investment solutions and research insights.
    Wealth Management Capabilities Brochure
    WHAT IS SELECT UMA?
    Simplify your life with multiple investment products, comprehensive manager oversight and account management in one single account.

    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.
    Introducing Select UMA

    Awards & Designations

    Robert W. Johnson: Named to Pacesetter's Club from 2021-2025
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      Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2024 & 2025
      The Forbes ranking of America’s Top Wealth Management Teams, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. This qualitative criteria focuses on studying each team’s best practices—service models, investing process, team construct, skill sets, etc. The algorithm also weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records.

      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/)
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      Pacesetter's Club at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
      The Firm's Pacesetter's Club is a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who, early in their career, have demonstrated the highest professional standards and first-class client service.
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      Financial Planning Specialist
      As Financial Planning Specialists, Robert W. Johnson has undergone the continuing education requirements to understand the fundamentals of wealth accumulation and wealth management for high net worth individuals.

    Location

    6125 Sky Pond Drive
    Loveland, CO 80538
    US
    Direct:
    (970) 776-5521(970) 776-5521
    Toll-Free:
    (800) 618-2075(800) 618-2075
    Wealth Management
    Global Investment Office

    Portfolio Insights

    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
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    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.
    Ready to start a conversation? Contact Robert W. Johnson today.
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