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09/08/2025

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. Learn how life insurance can be a versatile tool to help you reach your financial goals and protect your family. https://livesocial.seismic.com/as28bo

09/05/2025

Meet Phil Hawkins, one of the dedicated financial advisors at the Lighthouse Wealth Management Group. Our team has a presence in 4 cities across Florida and we are proud to have Phil waving the Lighthouse flag from our beautiful Amelia Island office. Phil, an FSU graduate with a degree in economics, brings with him over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Phil is a First Vice President and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2001. He is driven by his passion to help clients achieve their goals and takes pride in helping his clients with unique and personalized solutions.

Phil lives in Amelia Island with his wife Mary and their two children. Phil cares deeply about his community and strives to play an active role in ensuring it continues to be a great place to live in. If you are an Amelia Island resident Phil is here to provide you with personalized financial advice and support at your local office.

08/01/2025

Market volatility can stoke powerful emotions and cloud judgment. Learn ways to help you stay focused on long-term investment goals: https://livesocial.seismic.com/atUIWK

07/30/2025

We're proud to shine a spotlight on one of our team members of The Lighthouse Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley: Bill Dixon!

Bill is an Executive Director and Financial Advisor at The Lighthouse Wealth Management Group. He has been awarded as a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor in every year from 2019 to 2025, as well as being named to Morgan Stanley's prestigious Master's Club.

Bill has been helping financially successful individuals and families develop a financial security plan to address their specific needs since joining the firm in 2000. He is committed to delivering exceptional service as he counsels his clients in the areas of financial planning, asset protection and liability management. He also has significant experience in business succession planning and corporate retirement plans.

A graduate of Valdosta State University with a B.F.A. degree in Communications, Bill combines his industry knowledge and communication skills to deepen the team's existing relationships, as well as foster new introductions. His disciplined approach includes the development of a comprehensive financial plan that incorporates wealth accumulation strategies and risk management techniques to help his clients maintain financial independence through each one of life's important milestones.

Bill's passion for helping clients achieve their financial goals is equaled only by his dedication to his family and his community. He is an active member of his community, serving as a member of The Boys and Girls Club of North Florida, as well as recently being named the Chair-Elect of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Bill resides in the Julington Creek area with his wife, Jenny, and their three children. He is also a member of the St. Johns Rotary Club and attends Christian Family Chapel. In his free time, he enjoys playing football, basketball and golf, as well as coaching youth sports and spending quality time with his family.

We are very grateful for everything you do for the team Bill!

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Disclosure: https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html

07/25/2025

Though making a budget may seem simple, sticking to one can be challenging. These five steps can help you create a budget you can stick to: https://livesocial.seismic.com/aXSkWS

07/22/2025

We're proud to shine a spotlight on one of our team members of The Lighthouse Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley: Rosa, CFP® !

Sam is a CFP® Professional and Financial Advisor with the Lighthouse Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley. In 2025, Sam was named to the Firm's Pacesetter's Club, a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who, early in their career, have demonstrated the highest professional standards and first class client service.

Sam brings a fresh perspective to the team as a specialist in Goals Based Financial Planning, where he helps clients develop comprehensive strategies to help them reach their financial goals. He also brings value to his clients as a consultant for employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plans, helping business owning clients set up and maintain quality plans for both themselves and their employees.

Whether growing a business, navigating a liquidity event, or planning for retirement, Sam enjoys the process of helping guide his clients towards their bigger pictures through the process of careful planning.

Sam was born and raised in Jacksonville's Beaches, and moved back home after graduating from South Carolina's College of Charleston with a B.A. Degree in Business Administration and Finance. He and his wife Michelle are both Financial Industry professionals and live in Avondale. In his free time, Sam enjoys Jaguars football, and spending time outdoors and on the water.

Thank you for all you do for us Sam!

07/14/2025

Don't let cybercriminals ruin your vacation. Here are three steps you can take to help protect your devices and data while traveling.

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06/26/2025

Guess the lighthouse!

With summer travel on peoples' minds, we are sharing a photo from Powell . Can you guess which lighthouse he is in front of?

06/17/2025

This fascinating video from Morgan Stanley Research shows how embodied AI is set to transform the global economy, from autonomous vehicles to humanoid robots. Reach out if you'd like to learn more.

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06/12/2025

We're proud to shine a spotlight on one of our team members of The Lighthouse Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley: Powell !

Neil has been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for the past seven years in a row, being awarded every year from 2019-2025! With over 25 years of asset management experience, Neil serves as a Senior Portfolio Management Director and Wealth Advisor for the team.

A member of the team's portfolio management committee, Neil is highly skilled in asset allocation modeling. He conducts significant research to uncover opportunities that complement each other through heightened cycles of market volatility. He also has a passion for weaving personalized investment solutions into each client's unique financial plan, and enjoys educating clients to help them go beyond the noise of the marketplace to stay focused on their individual plans.

A native of Jacksonville, Neil currently lives in Ponte Vedra Beach and treasures time with his wife, Kristina, and their four children.

We are very grateful for everything you do for the team Neil!

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2019-2025
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Disclosure: https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html

03/07/2025

Approaching retirement but don't need your required minimum distributions right away? Discover how you can reinvest the funds for future retirement needs or to support your loved ones. https://livesocial.seismic.com/avTI17

03/05/2025

Deglobalization, the continued evolution of AI, longevity and the future of energy could provide investment opportunities in the years ahead. These four major investment themes for 2025 offer investors a roadmap for investing for long-term growth. Read more about how each of these megatrends has evolved in terms of how it applies to investment strategies.

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