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William George Battestin

Advisor at Morgan Stanley — Lake Charles, LA William Street

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

41 years

Location

Lake Charles, LA 70601

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Morgan Stanley

Institution

Total advisors

23,197

Across 1,019 offices

Clients per advisor

114 High

Avg AUM per client

$670,481 High

HNW client ratio

2% Very Low

About

William Battestin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work includes nine years with Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm‑approved tools and investment models.

Client services

Based on Morgan Stanley

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Asset allocation advice

Expertise

Based on Morgan Stanley

General estate planning guidance

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Minimum fee: Maximum fee generally $5,000, up to $20,000 for certain financial plans (effective Q1 2026); fees are negotiable and may be discounted up to 100% Fee-only: Financial planning services fees payable as a one-time lump sum fee upon delivery of the Financial Plan

Location

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Lake Charles, LA William Street

1450 William Street, 3rd Floor

Lake Charles LA 70601

Advisors at this office

22

Most active in

Louisiana · Texas

Work history

41 years of industry experience

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A

2025 - Present • 1 year

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LlC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Lake Charles, LA

Wells Fargo Clearing

2016 - 2025 • 9 years

Lake Charles, LA

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLc

2009 - 2016 • 7 years

Lake Charles, LA

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Business activities & affiliations

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Michael F

Series 63, Series 65

Lake Charles, LA

Fullington & Associates, LLC

Michael Fullington is the sole advisor at Fullington & Associates, LLC, an independent firm based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 17 years of industry experience. He founded Fullington & Associates in 2004 and has been with the firm since its inception. Fullington & Associates provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services tailored to individual clients. The firm applies a combination of fundamental research, technical analysis, and cyclical evaluation to manage client assets, emphasizing customized portfolios and regular reviews.

General retirement planning
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Daniel F

CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

Lake Charles, LA

FMP Wealth Advisers

Daniel Frick is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66-licensed advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Management Professionals, Inc. (FMP Wealth Advisers) since 2012. FMP Wealth Advisers provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses model asset-allocation portfolios and separately managed accounts, employing a proprietary manager selection process and discretionary authority, and manages approximately $1.13 billion for about 700 clients.

Active portfolio management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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John H

CFP®

Lake Charles, LA

FMP Wealth Advisers

John Hixson is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising at FMP Wealth Advisers in Lake Charles, LA. He has been associated with Financial Management Professionals, Inc. since 1993 and manages private investments through a family limited liability company. FMP Wealth Advisers provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses model asset-allocation portfolios and separately managed accounts with a proprietary manager selection process, serving approximately 700 clients and managing around $1.13 billion in assets.

Active portfolio management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joshua W

Series 65

Lake Charles, LA

FMP Wealth Advisers

Joshua Williams is a financial advisor at FMP Wealth Advisers with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at the University of Southern Mississippi and FOCUS. FMP Wealth Advisers provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses model asset-allocation portfolios and separately managed accounts with a proprietary manager selection process, managing approximately $1.13 billion for about 700 clients.

Active portfolio management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jacob L

Series 65

Lake Charles, LA

FMP Wealth Advisers

Jacob Lemaire is a financial advisor at FMP Wealth Advisers in Lake Charles, LA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at First Horizon Bank, Pats of Henderson, and in education roles at Teurlings Catholic High School and St. Pius Elementary School. FMP Wealth Advisers provides fee-only financial planning and investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.34 billion in client assets, using model portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and retirement-plan fiduciary services, and serves as an investment manager and sponsor to private pooled investment vehicles.

Active portfolio management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Troy S

Series 63

Lake Charles, LA

Triad Wealth Partners, LLC

Troy Stine is a financial advisor with Triad Wealth Partners, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.W. Cole Advisors and C2P Capital Advisory Group, and he operates his own tax and wealth planning business. Outside of advising, he is active in financial education as chapter president of the American Financial Education Alliance and is a board member of the City of Lake Charles Alcohol Review Board. Triad Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients through a network of independent advisors and a turnkey asset management platform, offering discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager access, and customized financial planning. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process supported by an investment committee and diverse investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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