Ben Coale
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(251) 470-2309(251) 470-2309
The Lomax Coale Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(251) 470-1103(251) 470-1103
Toll-Free:
(877) 444-1426(877) 444-1426
Our Mission Statement
Our team is dedicated to helping clients build and preserve wealth through personalized financial planning and disciplined strategies.
The Lomax Coale Group Story
The Lomax Coale Group is a financial advisory team built on a solid foundation of personalized client service and in-depth market knowledge. Dating back to 1987 when Joe Lomax joined Morgan Stanley, our team of skilled and experienced professionals has been committed to helping our clients enhance their financial success and achieve their dreams. We work with affluent individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, private partnerships, nonprofits and professionals in all types of industries.
Our mission is to act as your financial advocate by providing objective and unbiased wealth management solutions tailored to your unique circumstances. Our investment management experience spans complete market cycles, making us a comprehensive resource along with Morgan Stanley in analyzing the markets and determining the appropriate investments during the various stages of the economic cycle. We work closely with you to build sound strategies that are designed to grow and preserve your wealth. Our comprehensive services include financial planning, wealth management and risk management strategies.
We make client relationships and communication our top priority. We are dedicated to bringing clarity and simplicity to complex financial issues. We are passionate about the communities in which we live and work, and are committed to strengthening those communities through local leadership and service.
Our mission is to act as your financial advocate by providing objective and unbiased wealth management solutions tailored to your unique circumstances. Our investment management experience spans complete market cycles, making us a comprehensive resource along with Morgan Stanley in analyzing the markets and determining the appropriate investments during the various stages of the economic cycle. We work closely with you to build sound strategies that are designed to grow and preserve your wealth. Our comprehensive services include financial planning, wealth management and risk management strategies.
We make client relationships and communication our top priority. We are dedicated to bringing clarity and simplicity to complex financial issues. We are passionate about the communities in which we live and work, and are committed to strengthening those communities through local leadership and service.
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Financial Planning
Financial planning is at the heart of our approach to wealth management, providing a foundation for building, managing and preserving wealth over time. As financial advisors serving individuals and families in Mobile, Alabama, we take a personalized, goals-based approach to understanding your priorities and developing a comprehensive financial plan. By coordinating investment strategy, retirement planning, risk management and legacy considerations, we create a clear, actionable path designed to balance growth, protection and flexibility—helping you make informed financial decisions for today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities.
Our Financial Planning Tools For You
LifeView® is Morgan Stanley's financial planning platform we use to translate your goals into a realistic, holistic strategy by bringing together the key parts of your financial life—such as investments and cash management needs.
We use it to model and analyze your priorities (for example, retirement, education funding, and major purchases), run "what‑if" scenarios, and produce clear, custom reports that help identify ways to achieve your goals—and then track progress over time with progress‑to‑goals reporting.
Our Estate Planning Capabilities
Discussing end-of-life wishes and what will happen to your assets can be difficult, particularly with family and loved ones. However, thoughtful estate and legacy planning can help ease the emotional and administrative burden they may face while providing greater clarity about your intentions. By documenting your wishes, reviewing beneficiary designations and coordinating with your legal and tax professionals, you can create a plan designed to protect the people and causes that matter most, preserve your legacy and help ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes.
Digital Tools
Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
Morgan Stanley Online
Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
Online Security Center
At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
Total Wealth View
Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
Location
11 N Water St
Suite 16290
Mobile, AL 36602
US
Direct:
(251) 470-1103(251) 470-1103
Toll-Free:
(877) 444-1426(877) 444-1426
Meet The Lomax Coale Group
Maury E Lomax
Executive Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(251) 470-1101(251) 470-1101
Phone:
(251) 470-2315(251) 470-2315
Sadee Snedigar
Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(251) 470-1102(251) 470-1102
Anitra Smith
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(251) 470-1103(251) 470-1103
About Ben Coale
Ben Coale is a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley. As a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley, Ben focuses on working with new and existing clients to help meet their investment needs and goals. In 2001 Ben graduated from Auburn University earning a B.S. in Forestry with a minor in finance. He began his career at Sterne Agee & Leach Inc. in Birmingham, AL. There he held various positions as a Risk Analyst, Financial Service Associate, and Institutional Fixed Income Sales. In 2005 he began his career as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Mobile, AL. Over his tenure at Morgan Stanley he has been recognized for achieving Pacesetter’s Club in 2010 and 2011, and currently holds the designation of Vice President at Morgan Stanley. Ben and his wife Natalie reside in Mobile with their two children, Randolph Benjamin and Helen Ann. They are currently members of Christ Cathedral Episcopal Church. As a native of Mobile, Ben is involved in several non-profit and social organizations. In his spare time he also enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.
Securities Agent: KY, IL, OH, CT, NY, AZ, TX, NC, KS, IA, FL, VA, WI, TN, PA, CO, CA, AL, LA, MD, GA, MS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1312586
NMLS#: 1312586
About Maury E Lomax
Maury Lomax is an Executive Director, Wealth Management and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley. As a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Maury works with retirees in helping them plan their retirement goal. Maury grew up in the Mobile area and graduated from Mobile Christian in 1990. He attended college at the University Of South Alabama and graduated with his B.A. degree in finance and accounting in 1995. Maury began practicing as a CPA in 1996 and worked for 5 years until joining Morgan Stanley in 2001. Maury and his wife Kelly married in 2006 and have three children, Lauren, Caroline and William.
Securities Agent: IA, PA, UT, OH, TX, KS, WI, LA, IL, GA, CT, KY, MS, TN, NY, ME, CA, CO, AZ, VA, NC, MD, FL, AL, NM; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1274445
NMLS#: 1274445
About Lauren Lomax
Lauren Lomax is a Financial Advisor and a CFP® Professional with a passion for helping individuals achieve their goals. Lauren joined The Lomax Coale Group at Morgan Stanley in July of 2023.
Lauren is committed to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of personal finance and achieve long-term success with personalized strategies tailored to help meet each client’s unique needs and aspirations. What Lauren values the most is being able to provide a sense of comfort and peace to pre-retirees by giving them direction on how to achieve their financial goals. She is also passionate about helping retirees maintain financial independence so that they can enjoy retirement to the fullest.
In her spare time, Lauren enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with her family and her dachshund, Weenie.
Lauren is committed to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of personal finance and achieve long-term success with personalized strategies tailored to help meet each client’s unique needs and aspirations. What Lauren values the most is being able to provide a sense of comfort and peace to pre-retirees by giving them direction on how to achieve their financial goals. She is also passionate about helping retirees maintain financial independence so that they can enjoy retirement to the fullest.
In her spare time, Lauren enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with her family and her dachshund, Weenie.
Securities Agent: RI, NM, WI, IL, IA, VA, TX, NY, FL, CT, CA, MT, LA, OH, KY, AZ, MS, MD, GA, TN, NC, KS, AL, PA, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2512434
NMLS#: 2512434
About Sadee Snedigar
Sadee Snedigar is a Wealth Management Associate and Financial Planning Specialist who joined Morgan Stanley in 2017. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration. Sadee is originally from Iowa but has made her home here on the Gulf Coast since 2004. She currently resides in Daphne, with her husband Ethan and daughters Adia and Veda. In her spare time, she enjoys tending to her garden, reading and traveling.
About Anitra Smith
Anitra Smith is a Registered Client Service Associate who joined Morgan Stanley in 2024. Prior to joining the team, she worked at Farmers Insurance where she spent 3 years as a Customer Service Specialist handling the needs and request of clients. Anitra began her professional career as Director at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in 2012.
Anitra, a native of Georgia, has been a resident of Mobile since 1990. She attended the University of South Alabama where she studied business and computer science. She has been married for 27 Years and has two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and tending to her pets.
Anitra, a native of Georgia, has been a resident of Mobile since 1990. She attended the University of South Alabama where she studied business and computer science. She has been married for 27 Years and has two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and tending to her pets.
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1Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
2Morgan 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
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 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan 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.
7Morgan 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.
8When 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.
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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 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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1Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
2Morgan 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
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 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan 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.
7Morgan 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.
8When 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.
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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