My Story and Services

Micah Lillich, CFP® is a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor serving Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana's Bayou Region with personalized financial planning, retirement planning, investment management and wealth management strategies.

Wealth Management Built Around Your Life
Personalized financial planning and wealth management for individuals, families, business owners and retirees throughout Thibodaux, Houma and South Louisiana's Bayou Region.

Financial decisions become more important—and often more complicated—as your life and wealth evolve. My role is to help simplify those decisions, bring the different pieces of your financial life together and give you a clear strategy for moving forward.

I believe good financial advice begins with understanding the person or family behind the numbers. That means understanding what you have built, what matters to you, what keeps you up at night and what you ultimately want your wealth to accomplish.

From there, I work with you to develop a personalized financial strategy encompassing investments, retirement, cash flow, risk management, business interests and legacy considerations.

My goal is straightforward: help you make informed financial decisions with greater clarity and confidence while providing the personal attention you should expect from your financial advisor.

Local Relationships. Comprehensive Wealth Management.

I have spent my career helping individuals and families make thoughtful decisions about their financial lives.

I joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 after beginning my career as a financial advisor with LPL Financial. Today, as a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor, I work with clients across a broad range of financial circumstances—from professionals and business owners who are actively building wealth to families preparing for retirement and retirees focused on preserving what they have built and creating a lasting legacy.

I hold the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and earned both my Bachelor of Science in Finance and Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University, where I was named to the Dean's List for ten consecutive semesters.

While credentials and resources matter, I believe the relationship between an advisor and client matters just as much.

My approach is personal, straightforward and highly engaged. I want my clients to understand the strategy behind the recommendations we make together—not simply be handed a portfolio or financial plan they don't understand.

Financial planning should help answer real questions:

  • Am I doing the right things today?
  • Can I retire when I want to?
  • How much can I comfortably spend in retirement?
  • Am I taking too much—or too little—investment risk?
  • How should I invest after selling a business or receiving a large liquidity event?
  • What should I do with an old 401(k), pension or concentrated stock position?
  • How do I provide for my family while also creating a meaningful legacy?
  • How do all of my investments, insurance, retirement accounts, business interests and estate objectives fit together?

Those are the conversations I want to have with my clients.

Services Include
Securities Agent: CA, WA, FL, CO, NY, VA, NC, SC, PA, OH, AL, TX, TN, OK, LA, GA, AZ, MS, MD, AR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1785343
AR Insurance License #: 16958890
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PURSUING YOUR GOALS, TOGETHER

Every client’s circumstances are different, but much of my work centers around people whose financial lives have become significant enough that they want thoughtful, ongoing advice rather than a collection of disconnected accounts.
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    Individuals and Families
    I help families organize the different pieces of their financial lives and develop a coordinated strategy around investing, retirement, education, major purchases, cash management, risk and long-term goals.
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    Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
    For many business owners, personal wealth and business wealth are closely connected. I can help address investment management, retirement plans, liquidity needs, succession considerations and the transition from building a business to eventually turning its value into personal financial independence.
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    Pre-Retirees and Retirees
    The transition into retirement creates a different set of financial decisions. Together, we can evaluate retirement income needs, investment allocation, Social Security and retirement benefits, distribution strategies, cash reserves and legacy objectives while continually evaluating whether your plan remains on track.
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    Professionals and Executives
    As careers progress, compensation, retirement benefits, equity awards and accumulated investments can create additional complexity. I help clients evaluate these pieces together rather than making financial decisions in isolation.
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    Families Managing Significant Wealth
    As wealth grows, so does the need for coordination. Through Morgan Stanley, I can access extensive wealth-management resources while remaining your primary point of contact—helping you evaluate your investments, liquidity, lending needs, risk management, trust and estate-planning considerations and multigenerational goals.

Advice Should Start With Your Life, Not Your Portfolio.

Goals you set today will evolve over time. My process is designed to evolve with them - and with the changing circumstances of your life. Holistic in its approach, my planning process will encompass all the elements of your financial and personal life, seeking to help ensure they align with your current and future goals.

Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, as well as decades of industry experience, I can help you take charge of your financial future and support your goals.
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    1. Understand
    Our relationship begins with a conversation.

    Before discussing investments or recommending strategies, I want to understand your family, career, business, assets, obligations, priorities, concerns and long-term goals.
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    2. Organize
    We identify the different pieces of your financial life and develop a clearer picture of where you stand today.

    That may include investments, retirement accounts, employer benefits, cash, insurance, liabilities, business interests and other assets.
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    3. Plan
    We translate your goals into a financial strategy.

    Your plan becomes the framework for evaluating questions such as retirement readiness, savings, portfolio allocation, income needs, liquidity and risk.
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    4. Implement
    Once we agree on a strategy, we determine the appropriate steps for putting it into action.

    Rather than making changes simply for the sake of making changes, my objective is to make each recommendation purposeful and connected to your broader financial plan.
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    5. Monitor and Adjust
    Financial planning is not a one-time event.

    Markets change. Tax laws change. Businesses change. Families change. Your priorities may change.

    We continue to review your plan, investments and progress over time and make adjustments when appropriate.

The Resources of Morgan Stanley. A Relationship Close to Home.

One reason I chose to build my practice at Morgan Stanley is the ability to offer a personal advisor relationship alongside with the resources and capabilities of a global financial services institution.

That combination is important to me.

My clients may benefit from access to Morgan Stanley’s investment research, financial-planning technology, portfolio analytics, lending and cash-management capabilities, alternative investment resources, where appropriate, and broader wealth-management resources, while continuing to work directly with an advisor who seeks to understand them and their family.

You shouldn’t have to choose between access to sophisticated financial resources and personal service.

My goal is to help provide both.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
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    Family Office Resources
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Guidance for Life’s Decisions

I don't believe a good Financial Advisor relationship should feel transactional.

It should be a relationship in which you have a resource to call when something changes in your life.

A retirement decision.
A business opportunity.
An inheritance.
A market downturn.
A major purchase.
A career change.
The sale of a business.
The loss of a family member.

Or simply a financial question you want to discuss before making an important decision.

I want clients to feel comfortable making that call.

Sometimes the response may involve detailed financial analysis.

Sometimes it is simply helping someone understand their choices.

Both are important.

Let's Start a Conversation

Whether you are approaching retirement, building significant wealth, managing a successful business or simply questioning whether your current financial strategy is still aligned with your needs, a conversation is often a helpful place to begin.

I welcome the opportunity to learn more about you and discuss whether my practice at Morgan Stanley may be a good fit for your needs.

    Client Service Team

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      Rachel White - Registered Associate
      Phone:
      (985) 360-4060(985) 360-4060
      Email:Rachel.White@morganstanley.com
      Rachel White is a dedicated Registered Associate who values helping clients feel informed, confident, and well-supported throughout every stage of their financial journey. Guided by her values of integrity, service, and care for others, Rachel's approach is rooted in confidence, clear communication, and a strong attention to detail. She focuses on addressing client needs and seeks to deliver consistent, reliable support.

      Clients often appreciate Rachel's cheerful demeanor and the thoughtful care she brings to every interaction. Working closely with Micah Lillich as part of a collaborative team, Rachel supports clients through day-to-day service and the execution of customized wealth strategies. The most rewarding part of her role is striving to build meaningful relationships.

      Rachel began her career in the financial services industry as an intern at LPL Financial in 2016 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. She holds the Series 7 and 66 securities registrations, as well as a Louisiana Insurance License for Variable Life and Annuities. Rachel earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Louisiana State University (LSU).

      Outside of her professional life, Rachel is committed to her community, having previously served as a volunteer Team Supervisor for the American Red Cross and a Small Group Coordinator and RCIA Lead Administrator for her local church. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and traveling. Born and raised in Thibodaux, LA, Rachel currently resides there with her husband, Roy.

    Location

    1214 St. Charles Street
    Houma, LA 70360
    US
    Direct:
    (225) 237-3143(225) 237-3143
    Wealth Management
    Global Investment Office

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