New York Life
Patrick D. Miller, CLTC

Financial Services Professional

As with most other things in life, the key to achieving your long-term financial objectives is planning. Your goal may be to fund your children’s college education, protect your family during your working years, or guarantee your own retirement security. These things won’t happen by accident. It’s important to determine what you’d like to achieve financially and then map out a strategy that will help you meet those goals. The good news is that it’s never too late to start.

Of course, planning your financial future can be intimidating. Luckily, you don't have to do it alone. As a New York Life Insurance Company agent, and a Registered Representative of NYLIFE Securities LLC, in the Los Angeles GO, I am a trained professional who can help you identify your financial needs and then determine which insurance and financial products can best help you meet your objectives.

Please use my Web site as a resource, and do not hesitate to contact me for additional information or to schedule a meeting. Thank you for your interest.

Patrick D Miller is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of California (CA Ins Lic # LDO602970), Colorado, Nevada, and Washington. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced.

Patrick D Miller is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of California, Nevada, and Washington. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific state referenced.

Patrick D Miller is licensed to offer mutual funds and variable products. Market Watch information is provided for informational purposes and is not considered an offering of securities.

Patrick D. Miller
Authorized Agent for Blue Cross of California

 

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