My Story and Services

Michael joined Morgan Stanley in 2023 after previously working at Merrill Lynch, where he started his career. Michael began his career in finance at age 23, and has never worked in another industry over the course of over 40 years. He received a BS in Finance from Auburn University, and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® , CRPC® designation.

Michael focuses extensively on income replacement strategies with many of his clients. He emphasizes the importance of developing strategies that do not necessarily depend on the direction of the market, but strategies that are focused on each client’s unique goals. He spends time engaging in a thoughtful discovery with each client, learning about not only their financial picture, but also their goals and visions for their future.

Michael emphasizes that the most enjoyable part of his career is the fantastic relationships he has been able to build with the many families he works with, and he feels like a true member of each one. Outside of the office, Michael enjoys spending time with his family - and is a Board Member of the Sacred Heart Children's Hospital Foundation.
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Securities Agent: CO, NY, OH, FL, WI, VA, TN, MO, SC, NM, TX, NJ, NV, NE, MS, IL, AR, GA, MI, NC, IN, AL, WA, MD, LA, CA, MA, DC, MN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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Working with You to Create a Comprehensive Plan

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No matter what stage your life is in, whether you are preparing for retirement, enjoying retirement, or somewhere in between – a comprehensive plan can help you achieve your financial goals.

Beginning with an established plan is the best step forward in the path to reach your long-term goals. Our retirement planning process is a goal-oriented system designed to create a holistic and comprehensive step forward in the path to the financial future you envision.

Your financial goals often change along with different circumstances in your life. Our planning process is dynamic, allowing for flexibility to adapt to changes in your life as they happen.

Utilizing the extensive planning tools that Morgan Stanley has to offer, we can develop a more focused financial future that incorporates all aspects of
your life – not only your investments.

Creating a Plan to Reach Your Goals

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Considering your goals is an important step in the process of creating a comprehensive plan. Each client has a unique set of goals that require a unique set of solutions.

Many people often have an idea of where they'd like to be, but don't necessarily have specific goals that they would like to work towards.

As your financial advisor – I'll work with you to develop these goals so we can create a path to accomplish them together.

Finding a Solution Unique to Your Needs

At Morgan Stanley, we have a vast array of solutions available to our clients – but we ensure our approach is tailored to each client's specific needs. We partner with you to deliver personalized solutions that are in line with your financial goals.

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    Total Tax 365

    Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax return potential and help keep more of what you earn.

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    Insured Solutions

    As a leader in the distribution of insurance and annuities, our offerings include disability, long-term care and property and casualty insurance, as well as fixed, indexed and variable annuities. Morgan Stanley offers these products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.

    Morgan Stanley Insured Solutions
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    Investment Advisory

    Manage your investments within a holistic advisory relationship and take advantage of integrated tax, risk management and estate planning benefits across your entire wealth strategy—backed by leading insights and one of the financial industry's most comprehensive, multi-award-winning advisory platforms.

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    Portfolio Risk Platform

    Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio's exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.

    Portfolio Risk Platform

Investor Resources and Readings

Staying updated with relevant information is paramount. A collection of resources and readings, as well as a suite of Morgan Stanley digital tools can be found below.

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    The GIC Weekly

    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.

    The GIC Weekly Research Report
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    GIC On The Markets

    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.

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    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.

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    Security Center

    Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important cybersecurity topics to enhance you own online security.

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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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Location

850 S Palafox St.
Ste 200
Pensacola, FL 32502
US
Direct:
(850) 470-8245(850) 470-8245

Meet My Team

About Tonya Estes

Tonya is a Senior Registered Client Service Associate who began her career in the financial services industry in 1987. She brings with her over 35 years of industry experience with 14 of them working directly with Michael Baggett. She provides a wealth of knowledge and expertise to both her clients and her team. Her focus is on developing and maintaining client relationships while overseeing the administrative and operational needs of clients.

Tonya is a graduate of University of West Florida where she received a Bachelor degree in Business Administration. She holds her Series 7, Series 66, and Florida Insurance licenses. Outside of work, Tonya enjoys spending time with her husband Joe and their three children.
Wealth Management
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Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Michael Baggett today.
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