Scott Monteverde
My Story and Services
As your Financial Advisor, Scott 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, he 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.
NMLS#: 1275656
Scott has been recognized by Texas Monthly Magazine as a "Five Star Wealth Manager" every year since 2017. He was also named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Scott is not only dedicated to his work but also to his involvement in several philanthropic organizations in the Houston area. He and his wife, Brandi, are strong supporters of the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation and Meal on Wheels. Scott is also a member of Kingdom Advisors – a community of Christian financial professionals working to integrate faith and practice.
Scott also enjoys his time away from the office golfing, hunting and fishing. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys passing down the tradition to his three children, Hunter, Trent and Faith Ann.
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2021-2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Forbes America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2021-2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2017-2023 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2017-2023) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Morgan Stanley has no affiliation with Kingdom Advisors. For more information about Kingdom Advisors, please see https://kingdomadvisors.com/association/designation/overview. Morgan Stanley welcomes clients of diverse religions and cultural backgrounds and provides investment advisory services without any regard to any religious affiliations..
Our Services and Process
FINANCIAL PLANNING: Goals Analysis, Retirement Income, Debt Analysis, Special Circumstances
INVESTMENT PLANNING: Security Recommendations, Economics, Asset Allocation, Tax Efficient Investing
WEALTH PLANNING: Legacy Planning/Gifting, Family Governance, Charitable Planning
EXECUTIVE PLANNING: Incentive Compensation, Stock Options, Concentrated Positions, Stock Monetization
BUSINESS OWNER PLANNING: Risk Management, Cash Management, Retirement Benefits, Succession Planning
EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PLANS: Investment Management &
Monitoring, Participant Financial Education, Participation Focus, Plan Design & Implementation, Evaluate & Recommend Record Keeper/Provider, Plan Fiduciary Responsibilities
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Step 1 -> Discovery Process: We listen, learn, and identify what is important to you and your legacy
Step 2 -> Develop Strategies: We determine risk and gather data to analyze current investments and create a financial plan
Step 3 -> Onboarding Meeting: We present and discuss the plan
Step 4 -> Deployment of Solutions: Focus on asset movement and assign responsibilities
Step 5 -> Orientation Meeting: Meet and understand the team and "who to contact"
Step 5 -> Wealth Team Integration: Develop and understand your network, liquidity needs, and secondary plans
Step 6 -> Strategy/Tactical Meetings: Monitor, discuss, and adjust future transitions
Planning Your Future
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