Blaise J Ernst
Executive Director, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(985) 624-6900(985) 624-6900
The Ernst Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(985) 624-6900(985) 624-6900
Toll-Free:
(877) 267-4953(877) 267-4953
Our Mission Statement
The Ernst Group at Morgan Stanley strives to provide unbiased financial advice and exceptional service to help preserve and grow your wealth for your long-term goals. We work to develop a personal relationship so we can better understand your needs, wants, and wishes throughout your life. We then create a uniquely tailored plan to guide and monitor you throughout all of life’s challenges and opportunities to help achieve your goals.
Our Story
The primary mission of The Blaise Ernst Group is to help our clients achieve financial security by providing quality service and personalized solutions to meet their needs. We create clear guidelines that allow you to benchmark your performance using a disciplined adherence to proven wealth management practices. We strive to create an environment that nurtures trust, friendship and mutual respect. Our goal is to provide you with a professional wealth advisory team that has a reputation for integrity, reliability and superior service. We want to see you achieve your financial goals, and it would be a privilege for us to help you reach them.
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2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Blaise Ernst - 2023
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22.
View the ListSource: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22.
Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS)
- Devin Ladner
Our Process
Combining our own talents and experience with the vast global resources of our firm, we are able to deliver holistic wealth management solutions that address every aspect of your financial life. Following a highly disciplined process, we will help you create, implement and maintain a comprehensive wealth management plan designed to reach your most important personal, professional and philanthropic goals.
Discovery Meeting
We begin by learning about your history, your family, your values, concerns and aspirations. This discovery process enables us to develop an appropriate plan designed to help grow, preserve and transfer your wealth.
Develop Your Strategy
From this ongoing dialogue, we'll analyze your current situation and begin to develop specific strategies to help achieve your goals. Your customized plan will also include an asset allocation strategy designed to help achieve your financial goals in light of your risk tolerance and investment time horizon.
Implement Your Strategy
Once you've approved your plan, we begin to execute each strategy, working closely with you to help ensure each of the various elements of your plan effectively integrate with one another. We closely monitor your strategy to make sure it stays current with your goals as your family and professional life evolves.
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You will receive a quarterly review that outlines your portfolio's performance, helping track your progress. What's more, when your personal situation or market conditions change significantly, we will suggest appropriate adjustments to help your portfolio remain aligned with your goals.
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1261 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
US
Direct:
(985) 624-6900(985) 624-6900
Toll-Free:
(877) 267-4953(877) 267-4953
Meet The Ernst Group
Michelle P Warshauer
Vice President, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(985) 624-6900(985) 624-6900
Devin Ladner, CRPS®
Financial Advisor
Phone:
(985) 624-6916(985) 624-6916
Tiffany Lauro
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(985) 624-6927(985) 624-6927
About Blaise J Ernst
Blaise Ernst, Financial Advisor, focuses on retirement planning and is the leader of The Blaise Ernst Group at Morgan Stanley in Mandeville, Louisiana. Blaise began his financial career in 1997. Through his client centered approach, he is committed to learning about each client’s specific needs and goals. With his Senior Portfolio Manager Director designation, Blaise uses comprehensive wealth management strategies to develop a customized plan based on each client’s unique risk tolerance, liquidity needs and time horizon.
Blaise is a native of Covington, LA. He serves as President of the Tammany Tigers, as a member of the St. Paul's School Alumni Association Board and has been active with other business and civic associations in his community. Blaise enjoys LSU athletics, scuba diving, and family life with his wife, Monica, and their 2 children.
Blaise is a native of Covington, LA. He serves as President of the Tammany Tigers, as a member of the St. Paul's School Alumni Association Board and has been active with other business and civic associations in his community. Blaise enjoys LSU athletics, scuba diving, and family life with his wife, Monica, and their 2 children.
Securities Agent: MO, MS, IN, IL, TX, NM, AL, WI, SC, CO, LA, GA, AZ, VA, FL, NC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1265059
NMLS#: 1265059
About Michelle P Warshauer
Michelle Warshauer, Financial Advisor, joined The Blaise Ernst Group at Morgan Stanley in June, 2007. Michelle’s primary role is to implement asset management strategies, review client financials and investment plans, as well as perform research tasks to facilitate required maintenance. She currently holds her Louisiana Insurance License, Series 7, Series 66, 31 and she is also a Financial Planning Specialist.
Michelle, a native of Covington, has graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a co-chair for the Gulf Coast Women’s Advisory Council at Morgan Stanley and is a member of the St. Tammany Leadership Class of 2019. She enjoys outdoor living and spending time with her husband, Jason, and their children.
Michelle, a native of Covington, has graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a co-chair for the Gulf Coast Women’s Advisory Council at Morgan Stanley and is a member of the St. Tammany Leadership Class of 2019. She enjoys outdoor living and spending time with her husband, Jason, and their children.
Securities Agent: AZ, NC, SC, AL, VA, IL, WI, MO, IN, FL, NM, MS, CO, GA, LA, TX; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1265115
NMLS#: 1265115
About Devin Ladner
What I love most about being a Financial Advisor is the opportunity to help my clients achieve financial success. As young girl I thought the one way to help others was to be a doctor. As I got older, I realized there was more than one way to make a difference in someone’s life. I discovered a person’s Financial Health is equally important as their Physical Health.
At the age of 12 I knew I wanted to be a Division 1 women’s basketball player. I loved the game and more importantly loved the process. I was willing to put in the work, miss events and travel to be the best. I had a plan to achieve my dream and I executed that plan.
In 2003 I signed a full academic athletic scholarship to play basketball at the University of Memphis. I went on to have a very successful academic and athletic career. I ended school with a 3.9 GPA and scored over 1,000 points in college and still hold the record for highest free throw percentage. I graduated with a Business Degree with a minor in Marketing from UofM in May of 2007.
In the fall of 2008, I become an Associate Financial Advisor with Hancock Investment Services and in 2010 I became a Financial Advisor. I believe having a plan is vital to achieve all goals whether that is financially, personally, or professionally. Plans are always changing as life happens so my clients have a plan uniquely tailored to their needs. Over the years I have learned to combine my passion for helping others with the skills of planning and executing to help my client’s financial success.
When I am not helping clients, I love spending time with my husband Brantley and my daughters Braylee and Brenlee. I believe where much is given much is expected so I like volunteer in my community. I am currently a member of Rotary Club of Slidell and serve on the Southeast Louisiana United Way Leadership Council. I think the desire to always improve never leaves so my favorite hobbies are working out and reading.
At the age of 12 I knew I wanted to be a Division 1 women’s basketball player. I loved the game and more importantly loved the process. I was willing to put in the work, miss events and travel to be the best. I had a plan to achieve my dream and I executed that plan.
In 2003 I signed a full academic athletic scholarship to play basketball at the University of Memphis. I went on to have a very successful academic and athletic career. I ended school with a 3.9 GPA and scored over 1,000 points in college and still hold the record for highest free throw percentage. I graduated with a Business Degree with a minor in Marketing from UofM in May of 2007.
In the fall of 2008, I become an Associate Financial Advisor with Hancock Investment Services and in 2010 I became a Financial Advisor. I believe having a plan is vital to achieve all goals whether that is financially, personally, or professionally. Plans are always changing as life happens so my clients have a plan uniquely tailored to their needs. Over the years I have learned to combine my passion for helping others with the skills of planning and executing to help my client’s financial success.
When I am not helping clients, I love spending time with my husband Brantley and my daughters Braylee and Brenlee. I believe where much is given much is expected so I like volunteer in my community. I am currently a member of Rotary Club of Slidell and serve on the Southeast Louisiana United Way Leadership Council. I think the desire to always improve never leaves so my favorite hobbies are working out and reading.
Securities Agent: IL, AL, MO, NC, VA, IN, AZ, GA, LA, TX, MS, FL, WI, NM, CO, SC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2495660
NMLS#: 2495660
About Tiffany Lauro
Tiffany Lauro, Portfolio Associate, began her career in the financial services industry in 1997. She has extensive experience handling the operational needs and concerns of clients. Tiffany holds her Series 7 and 66 licenses, and is the first point of contact for our clients. She coordinates the establishment of new accounts, responds to the cash management and account maintenance needs of clients, schedules meetings and events, and is committed to enhancing the client relationship with communication and education.
Tiffany is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. Originally from the south shore, she enjoys entertaining with friends and family, and travelling with her husband, Angelo, and their two boys.
Tiffany is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. Originally from the south shore, she enjoys entertaining with friends and family, and travelling with her husband, Angelo, and their two boys.
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2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
4Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
5Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
6Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
7When 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.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9Morgan 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
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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 Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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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