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Montz Harcus Wealth Management

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Client AUM

$794,311,826

Clients

667

Advisors

6

across 2 offices

About

Montz Harcus Wealth Management serves individual and high‑net‑worth clients as well as pension plans, charitable organizations and business entities, managing approximately $876 million for roughly 667 client relationships through a six‑person advisory team. The firm provides ongoing investment supervisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning (including one‑time plans and updates), pension consulting, project consulting, and access to third‑party and private alternative managers.

MHWM typically establishes an Investment Policy Statement for each client and may manage accounts on a discretionary basis, using a mix of cyclical, fundamental, quantitative, technical and modern portfolio theory analyses and a long‑term trading orientation; client accounts are reviewed at least quarterly. Financial planning is offered as a stand‑alone service or bundled with asset management (planning fees are waived for clients with investable assets above the firm’s stated threshold), and clients receive written reports from custodians and the firm on a regular basis.

The firm’s business mix includes several uncommon features for a team of its size: multiple supervised persons also maintain accounting credentials, hold broker‑dealer registrations, and are licensed insurance agents, and the firm periodically offers free educational seminars targeted to younger professionals (which may include discussions of insurance products). These outside activities create potential conflicts that MHWM discloses and documents in client files and the firm states clients are not required to purchase recommended products from its representatives.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Project consulting services

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Young Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services beginning at $2,500, negotiable depending on complexity

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.60% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.50% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.40% $10,000,001+: 0.30%

Commissions

Advisors are registered representatives and insurance agents who may receive commissions from sale of investment and insurance products; commissions are not the primary source of compensation; clients not required to implement plans through representatives in commission roles

Project-based

Hourly fee for financial planning consultation is $250.00 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Fixed fees starting at $2,500 for new client financial plans, negotiable; financial planning updates start at $2,500; hourly consultation fee is $250/hour; financial planning fees offset by AUM fees for clients with over $250,000 assets under management

Main office

See office

610 City Park Avenue

New Orleans LA 70119

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

Alabama · California · Florida · Louisiana · Mississippi · Tennessee · Texas

Also doing business as

Montz Harcus Wealth Management · Montz Harcus Wealth Management LLC

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Morell C

Series 66

New Orleans, LA

Montz Harcus Wealth Management

Morell Crane III is a financial advisor at Montz Harcus Wealth Management in New Orleans, LA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. Montz Harcus Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $876 million across roughly 667 client relationships through a six-person advisory team. The firm provides investment supervisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, pension and project consulting, and access to alternative managers, employing a range of analytical approaches and a long-term trading orientation.

Private / alternative investments Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals
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Joseph M

Series 63, Series 66

New Orleans, LA

Montz Harcus Wealth Management

Joseph Montz is a financial advisor at Montz Harcus Wealth Management with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. and Ameritas Investment Corp. Montz is also a licensed CPA providing tax preparation services and owns a life and disability insurance brokerage through Physicians Resource Group. Montz Harcus Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $876 million for around 667 client relationships through a six-person advisory team. The firm provides investment supervisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, pension and project consulting, and access to third-party and private alternative managers.

Private / alternative investments Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals
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Christine M

CFP®, Series 66

New Orleans, LA

Montz Harcus Wealth Management

Christine Montz is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Montz Harcus Wealth Management in New Orleans, LA. She has held positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., among others. In addition to her advisory role, she provides tax preparation services and serves as a board member for Lambeth House Inc. Montz Harcus Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $876 million across about 667 client relationships, offering investment supervisory and portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and access to third-party and private alternative managers.

Private / alternative investments Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals
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Mary B

Series 65

Daphne, AL

Montz Harcus Wealth Management

Mary Brown is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Montz Harcus Wealth Management, where she has worked for seven years. She has 11 years of industry experience, including five years at Ameritas Investment Corp and over two decades of involvement with Physicians Resource Group, where she manages office operations and assists with tax preparation and insurance services. Montz Harcus Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $876 million through a six-person advisory team, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, pension and project consulting, and access to alternative managers.

Private / alternative investments Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals
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Bennett D

Series 66

New Orleans, LA

Montz Harcus Wealth Management

Bennett Duffy is a financial advisor with Montz Harcus Wealth Management in New Orleans, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including LPL Financial, NewEdge Advisors, Beacon Pointe Advisors, and Ameriprise. Montz Harcus Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $876 million across about 667 client relationships. The firm offers investment management, comprehensive financial planning, pension and project consulting, and access to alternative managers, utilizing a mix of analytical approaches and maintaining regular account reviews.

Private / alternative investments Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals
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Alexander H

CFP®, Series 66

New Orleans, LA

Montz Harcus Wealth Management

Alexander Harcus is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He is a Vice President at Montz Harcus Wealth Management and has previously worked at Ameritas Investment Corp and Physician's Resource Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the board for the Metarie Club Gardens. Montz Harcus Wealth Management is a six-person advisory team managing approximately $876 million across roughly 667 client relationships. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering investment supervisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting with a mix of investment analysis techniques and a long-term trading orientation.

Private / alternative investments Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals
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