My Story and Services

"As your Financial Advisor, I can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, I can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices."
Services Include
Securities Agent: NC, MO, VA, LA, CA, OR, OH, CO, AL, ID, FL, WY, MD, TX, MS, KS, GA, TN, OK, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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Matt is a Financial Advisor and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor(CRPC) with Morgan Stanley. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Economics. Matt has over 16 years of experience as a financial advisor, and since his start in the industry, has built a strong reputation and great relationships for himself. Ever since Matt became a financial advisor, it has been his mission to help clients plan and prepare for their retirement and ensure they have the resources they need later in life. Another focus is on providing tailored advice to individual and corporate clients in the areas of investments, retirement planning, and estate planning.

    The Financial Planning Process

    My process begins and ends with listening. I ask questions about what is important to you, your family and your legacy... and then I listen. Through each step, I provide advice and investment insights to construct a financial plan that is uniquely yours.

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      Step 1: Introduction

      We begin with an informal discussion to understand your financial concerns and determine how I can add value. If we all agree to move forward, we'll schedule our next meeting and request important financial information.

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      Step 2: Discovery

      The purpose of this step is to determine your needs and wants. Your goals can range from having enough for retirement, funding college, transfer of wealth, buying a home or developing an investment program to increase financial security.

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      Step 3: Analysis And Plan Development

      Utilizing proprietary tools and insights from Morgan Stanley, I develop a personalized financial plan that integrates all of your available assets into one wholesome plan.

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      Step 4: Plan Presentation And Implementation

      In this step, I present appropriate strategies that are designed to work together to achieve your goals. Upon your approval, I will initiate the investment recommendations and begin to implement the additional strategies we've discussed. These often encompass risk management, as well as estate and legacy planning strategies.

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      Step 5: Ongoing Review Of The Plan

      When we create a plan, I don't deliver the findings and action steps to you and say "see you in 5 or 10 years, hope it works out". A lot can happen in life between when we initially put a plan together and when the ultimate goal is reached. These changes need to be accounted for, and regular check-ins each year will allow me to keep your plan up to date.

    Digital Resources

    We offer a comprehensive suite of tools to manage your wealth more effectively in today's technologically advanced world. We are happy to assist you in signing up for any of these services.

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      Morgan Stanley Online

      Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App

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      Goals Planning System (GPS)

      Our Goals Planning System is built on Morgan Stanley's intellectual capital and capabilities, to provide you with comprehensive investing and planning solutions for your individual goals. Contact your Financial Advisor to start the conversation.

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      Digital Vault

      Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.

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      Total Wealth View

      Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access and convenient connectivity.

      Learn More About Total Wealth View

    Client Service Team

      Tonya Estes - Senior Registered Client Service Associate
      Phone:
      (850) 470-8246(850) 470-8246
      Email:tonya.estes@morganstanley.com

    Location

    850 S Palafox St.
    Ste 200
    Pensacola, FL 32502
    US
    Direct:
    (850) 470-8039(850) 470-8039
    Wealth Management
    Global Investment Office

    Portfolio Insights

    Ready to start a conversation? Contact Matthew H. Lacour today.
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