Micah Lillich, CFP®
Senior Vice President,
Financial Advisor
Direct:
(225) 237-3143(225) 237-3143
My Mission Statement
Helping clients like you with your personalized investment and financial strategies
My Story and Services
Micah Lillich serves a broad range of client financial needs, seeking to provide a high level of personalized service and support. He assist clients with a wide range of financial needs, focusing on investment and insurance planning strategies, retirement distribution planning and portfolio allocations that aim to align with each client’s needs and risk tolerance.
Prior to transitioning to Morgan Stanley in the summer of 2017, Micah spent time as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. Micah earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation and holds the Series 7 and 66 securities registrations. He earned a Masters of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Finance from Louisiana State University (LSU) where he remained on the Dean’s List for ten consecutive semesters. He is an alumnus of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He earned a Masters of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Finance from Louisiana State University (LSU) where he remained on the Dean’s List for ten consecutive semesters. He is an alumnus of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Originally from Shreveport, LA, Micah graduated from C.E. Byrd High School where he played Lacrosse for three Louisiana State Championship Teams, as well as one Texas State runner-up team. Micah enjoys playing golf, hunting and fishing. He and his wife Brooke reside in Thibodaux and are the proud parents of two daughters and two sons; Mary Catherine, Elizabeth "Betsy", Harrison and Hayes.
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Prior to transitioning to Morgan Stanley in the summer of 2017, Micah spent time as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. Micah earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation and holds the Series 7 and 66 securities registrations. He earned a Masters of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Finance from Louisiana State University (LSU) where he remained on the Dean’s List for ten consecutive semesters. He is an alumnus of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He earned a Masters of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Finance from Louisiana State University (LSU) where he remained on the Dean’s List for ten consecutive semesters. He is an alumnus of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Originally from Shreveport, LA, Micah graduated from C.E. Byrd High School where he played Lacrosse for three Louisiana State Championship Teams, as well as one Texas State runner-up team. Micah enjoys playing golf, hunting and fishing. He and his wife Brooke reside in Thibodaux and are the proud parents of two daughters and two sons; Mary Catherine, Elizabeth "Betsy", Harrison and Hayes.
Disclosures:
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Securities Agent: AR, CO, OH, AL, TX, TN, LA, GA, AZ, NY, NC, PA, HI, MS, MD, CA, WA, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1785343
AR Insurance License #: 16958890
NMLS#: 1785343
AR Insurance License #: 16958890
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Working With You
As your financial advisor, I listen and respond to your needs using clear, simple language. I aim to offer personal service and guidance as you pursue your goals. I can help you prioritize those goals and develop a strategy that seeks to preserve and grow your retirement assets, to help support your chosen lifestyle and legacy goals. I follow a disciplined process that allows me to work with you to craft a strategy designed to help address your individual needs. This process aligns my efforts with your interests, providing a road map focused on what is most important to you.
Step 1: Introductory Meeting
Our relationship begins with an initial discussion aimed towards getting to know you, your lifestyle, and your future goals.
Step 2: Discovery Meeting
During the discovery meeting, I will work together to establish your financial goals by reviewing your current financial situation and developing an appropriate risk tolerance
Step 3: Financial Plan Presentation
Financial plan presentations map out essential factors that play into your financial future such as your employee and employer contributions, liquidity events, and insurance coverage. Examining relevant financial information can help provide a holistic asset allocation analysis for your accounts
Disclosures:
Asset allocation and diversification do not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss in a declining financial market.
Disclosures:
Asset allocation and diversification do not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss in a declining financial market.
Step 4: Action Items / Next Steps
After the financial plan presentation, I will follow up with you regarding your analysis and recommendations, which may include adjustments to your financial plan, investment allocation, company benefits and insurance coverage.
Step 5: Implementation Meeting
The implementation meeting focuses on creating prospective strategies designed to help address your specific needs. Recommended changes could include logistics, tax management strategies, asset allocation adjustments, and saving/benefit modifications.
Step 6: Monitoring & Performance Tracking
Finally, I will be regularly monitoring your assets and analyzing your performance tracking data seeking to help assess progress towards your goals and discuss potential adjustments as needed. I will keep a high degree of communication with you and strive to address your concerns and requests in a timely manner.
INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU
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.
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.
Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®)
CFP® professionals have met extensive training and experience requirements, and commit to CFP Board's ethical standards that require them to put their clients' interests first.
Micah holds this designation.
Micah holds this designation.
Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors of 2025
I am proud to share that I have been listed as one of the Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors of 2025.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/24 - 3/31/25. https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/24 - 3/31/25. https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
LifeView® Intelligent Planning
LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that I can use with my clients to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs.
Disclosures:
LifeView® is a registered service of Morgan Stanley & Company and used under license. Morgan Stanley Advisors are not legal or tax advisors.
Learn MoreDisclosures:
LifeView® is a registered service of Morgan Stanley & Company and used under license. Morgan Stanley Advisors are not legal or tax advisors.
Spending and Budgeting Tool
One way to manage savings is by using Morgan Stanley’s Spending and Budgeting tool. This tool helps advisors monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts. It also tracks spending patterns and produces an income and expense analysis to help clients pursue their goals by adjusting their spending behavior when necessary.
Learn MorePortfolio Risk Platform
The Portfolio Risk Platform integrates the leading risk analytics engine into Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s platform to help improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of the end to end risk management processes for the Firm and our clients.
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Goals Planning System (GPS)
Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley’s own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm’s intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is “On Track” towards their financial goals.
Learn MoreEVERYTHING YOU NEED, ALL IN ONE PLACE
Morgan Stanley’s comprehensive suite of digital resources has been carefully designed to help enhance each and every aspect of your financial portfolio and life. Learn more about some of the Modern Wealth Management Tools that we offer to our valued clients.
Morgan Stanley Online
Beyond viewing your account balance and activity, Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a suite of features that allow you to manage your everyday finances from paying bills and sending money to transferring funds and authorizing transactions with eAuthorizations.
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Total Wealth View
View all your external financial accounts directly in Morgan Stanley Online or the mobile app. By linking your accounts, you'll benefit from more informed wealth planning, secure data access and convenient connectivity.
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MS Reserved
Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
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Family Office Resources
Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources provides specialized, technical expertise to select clients across a broad range of family wealth management issues. Our core capabilities span three complimentary areas of focus including Governance & Legacy, Wealth Strategies and Signature Access.
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GIC Weekly Research Report
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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.
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
Portfolio Insights
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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
1Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
3When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
6Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
7Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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1Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
3When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
6Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
7Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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CRC 4665150 (8/2025)
