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Montz Harcus Wealth Management

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Client assets under management

$794,311,826

Clients

667

33% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 9 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

133

Very High

Average account size

$1,190,872

About

Montz Harcus Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser with five advisors and approximately $876 million in assets under management that serves individuals (including high-net-worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, and facilitates access to private alternative investment managers.

The firm develops tailored investment policy statements and applies a blend of analytical methods — including fundamental, quantitative, cyclical, technical analysis and modern portfolio theory — with a generally long‑term trading orientation and the use of model allocations. MHWM often obtains discretionary authority to implement portfolios, conducts at least quarterly account reviews, and may engage third‑party managers for separately managed accounts and private alternative strategies.

Distinctive features include multiple principals who also act as credentialed accountants, registered representatives of a broker‑dealer, and licensed insurance agents, roles the firm discloses and documents because they can create conflicts of interest when commissionable products are recommended. The firm also offers no‑cost educational seminars targeted at young professionals and routinely coordinates with outside tax and legal specialists when client situations warrant additional expertise.

Client services

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

Expertise

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Demographic focus

Young Professionals

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed financial planning fees starting at $2,500 for initial plans and updates

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 receive commissions for sales of securities and insurance products; commissions are not primary source of MHWM compensation

Project-based

$250 per hour for financial planning consultation services

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Financial planning fixed fees starting at $2,500; hourly financial planning consultations at $250/hour; planning fees waived for clients with AUM over $250,000

Main office location

Montz Harcus Wealth Management

610 City Park Avenue

New Orleans LA 70119, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

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

Disclosures

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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 is a financial advisor at Montz Harcus Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. Montz Harcus Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $713.7 million in client assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and access to third-party managers and private alternative investments, utilizing a blend of investment strategies aimed at primarily long-term trading.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Executive 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 with Montz Harcus Wealth Management in New Orleans, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. and Ameritas Investment Corp., where he worked from 2003 to 2019. Montz is also a CPA and provides tax preparation services, in addition to owning and operating Physicians Resource Group, a life and disability insurance brokerage. Montz Harcus Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $713.7 million in assets across nearly 600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and access to third-party managers and private alternative investments, employing a variety of analytical approaches to implement primarily long-term trading strategies.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Executive 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 as president of Montz Harcus Wealth Management in New Orleans, LA. Her prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Ameritas Investment Corp., and Mandolin Capital Management. She is also a CPA providing tax preparation services and serves as a board member for Lambeth House Inc. Montz Harcus Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $713.7 million in client assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and access to third-party managers and private alternative investments, using a combination of investment strategies tailored to long-term objectives.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Executive Young Professionals
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Mary B

Series 65

Daphne, AL

Montz Harcus Wealth Management

Mary Brown is a financial advisor at Montz Harcus Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Montz Harcus since 2019, previously spending five years at Ameritas Investment Corp. In addition to her advisory role, she manages tax preparation and insurance services for Physicians Resource Group, where she has been involved since 2003. Montz Harcus Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $713.7 million in assets. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and access to third-party managers and private alternative investments.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Executive Young Professionals
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Bennett D

Series 66

New Orleans, LA

Montz Harcus Wealth Management

Bennett Duffy is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Beacon Pointe Advisors, Waterfront Wealth Management, Ameriprise, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He provides administrative support to NewEdge Advisors, an independent investment advisory firm. NewEdge Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program that integrates asset management with financial planning, utilizing asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Executive Young Professionals
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Alexander H

CFP®, Series 66

New Orleans, LA

Montz Harcus Wealth Management

Alexander Harcus is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as Vice President at Montz Harcus Wealth Management. He has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2019 and has been a financial advisor with Physician's Resource Group since 2014. Harcus is also a member of the Metairie Club Gardens board. Montz Harcus Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $713.7 million in client assets. The firm employs a variety of investment approaches, including fundamental and quantitative analysis, and offers comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, and access to third-party managers and private alternative investments.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Executive Young Professionals
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