

The Miller Group at Morgan Stanley

Our Mission Statement
Our Story and Services
As Financial Advisors, our sole purpose is to help our clients reach their goals. Our approach goes beyond your investment portfolio; instead, we work through the complexities of your personal and business finances to connect your wealth to various aspects of your life. Because life can be unpredictable, we develop financial strategies that are flexible, diversified, and especially tailored to the entirety of your financial picture.
The financial world is becoming increasingly complex. Under the leadership of 6-time Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor, Kevin Miller, our team provides a nuanced understanding of wealth management and a boutique level of service catered to your specific needs. Along with our knowledge and experience, being a part of a revered, global firm in Morgan Stanley allows us access to a vast suite of resources and a heightened ability to offer truly customized strategies that can address your goals.
In 2024 and 2025, our team was named as one of the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams in Georgia. This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering premier wealth management services to our clients.
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams 2025
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/23-3/31/24.
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams 2024
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/22-3/31/23.
2019-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (2019-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
- Family is at the heart of our practice. Being a family-run business, we understand through experience that a comprehensive plan can inspire achievement across generations. For this reason, we strive to maintain deep, indefinite relationships with our clients. Our team realizes that each family holds unique values, requires specific financial needs, and maintains a personal vision for the future, so we create plans that can help uphold these distinctive qualities.
Our Clients
• I just received my inheritance; how do I make the most of it?
• What is the best strategy for selling my business?
• When will I be able to retire?
• How can I set aside assets to gift and still maintain my current lifestyle?
• How can I plan a secure future for my children?
• I want to acquire a new business, how to do I know if I am paying the right price?
Invested in Our Community
Many people have a cause that they tirelessly work to support because of a personal experience that affected them or altered the trajectory of their lives. At the Miller Group, we are no different, and we understand the enduring need to support those who are impacted by similar situations. Not only do we work to help our clients maximize the effectiveness of their own philanthropic efforts, but we are members and allies of the following organizations:
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Meet The Miller Group
About Kevin Miller
Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in accounting from Florida State University in 1980. Before becoming a financial advisor in 1997 with Merrill Lynch, Kevin was a partner in a CPA firm in Atlanta, GA where he held the professional designations of CPA (not practicing with Morgan Stanley) and CFP. Kevin joined Morgan Stanley in 2016.
Kevin consistently ranks among the top financial advisors in the industry, and was nationally ranked by Forbes as a “Best in State Wealth Advisor" in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Along with his wife, Anne, Kevin enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren, traveling, golf and reading. They are also involved in many charitable organizations that they have been associated with for over 30 years. In 2016, Kevin and Anne started the Emily Anne Miller Scholarship Fund for The Joseph Sam’s School for Special Needs in memory of their daughter.
2019-2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com 2019-2024. Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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About Brandon Miller
Brandon graduated from Charleston Southern University in 2016. Before becoming a Financial Advisor, he was a professional baseball player with the Washington Nationals organization. After retiring from baseball Brandon moved into the financial field, working as a Registered Representative of New York Life Insurance and an Employee Benefit Consultant for SCF Solutions in Charleston, SC. Brandon holds his Series 7, 63 and 66 licenses, as well as the Certified Financial Planner™ designation,
Outside of the office, Brandon enjoys spending time with his wife Jessica, children Cam, James, Aiden and Anna Grace, playing golf, reading, and working out. Brandon and his wife are involved with The Joseph Sam’s School along with other charity and church organizations.
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About Maranda Barbour
Maranda Barbour is a Loan Portfolio Manager serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in the Southeast Region.
Maranda began her career in financial services in 1999, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010. Prior to being promoted to her current position, she served as an Associate Private Banker in Atlanta, Georgia. Before she joined the firm, Maranda was a Premier Client Manager for Bank of America.
Maranda earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Winthrop University. She and her family live in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Outside of the office, Maranda dedicates her time to youth mentoring programs and numerous community organizations, including Girl Scouts of America and the Greater North Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. She also enjoys walking, traveling, and hiking.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team 2025
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Retirement
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- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Family
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
Business Planning
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
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- Reduce employee stress,
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