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Matt Boudreaux

Financial Services Coordinator

Matt joined KCS Wealth Advisors in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he gained experience in the banking and financial services industry, where he discovered his passion for financial planning. He is committed to understanding what it is that is important to his clients, before working with them in creating and implementing a plan to help them succeed. He believes that planning, along with education and creating good financial habits are the keys to success for his clients.

Matt graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in Business Management in 2014. He has passed the FINRA series 7, 63 and 65 exams in addition to the Louisiana Resident Life and Health Insurance exam. He is also currently in pursuit of the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation.

Stephen R. Moore, Jr., CPA, CFP®, ChFC®, PFS

Financial Advisor

Since 2012, Stephen has been providing wealth management services to the clients of KCS Wealth Advisors. As a financial advisor and CPA, Stephen works to create custom solutions that help bring his clients closer to achieving financial peace of mind. He focuses on listening and getting a deep understanding of what it is his clients truly want and need. As they work together to develop a plan, he takes the time to explain complicated subjects in understandable ways that define clear steps to reach goals. He holds over 40 years of combined experience in accounting, tax, and wealth management and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, Chartered Financial Consultant®, and Personal Financial Specialist designations. He has passed the FINRA Series 7 and 66 exams, as well as the Louisiana Resident Life & Health Insurance exam. He is also a member of the Society of Louisiana CPAs and the American Institute of CPAS.

Stephen graduated from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He then served in the United States Army National Guard. Today, he serves on the boards of Our Lady of Fatima School Foundation and The Lafayette Parish American Legion Baseball program. He also volunteers time to his church parish, Our Lady of Fatima and the Diocese of Lafayette. He and his wife, Linda, have four daughters, Sherry, Allison, Laura and Lisa, as well as five grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering, fishing and reading.

Mary Ellington

Wealth Management Assistant

Morgan City Office

Earl Bailey

Cherie Hidalgo Laiche, AAMS ®

Financial Advisor

Cherie joined KCS Wealth Advisors in 2012 as a financial advisor. She delivers personalized wealth management solutions designed to fit each client’s unique situation. Her knowledge and professional experience, combined with her focus on developing long-term relationships that have allowed her to make a difference in the lives of her clients. Cherie has earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) designation and has passed the FINRA Series 7, 63, and 66 exams, as well as the Louisiana Resident Life & Health Insurance exam.

Cherie graduated from University of Southwestern Louisiana with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1986. She is active in the community, serving as a long standing board member for the local rotary club, a board member for the Houma/Thibodaux Diocesan Advisory Council, board member of the St. Mary Parish Library Advisory Board, ambassador for the Morgan City Chamber of Commerce, and volunteering with Central Catholic High School Eagle Club. Cherie and her husband, Cary, live in Berwick and have two sons, CJ and Connor.

Debbie Stevens

Wealth Management Assistant

Ville Platte Office

Annie Fruge, AAMS®

Financial Advisor

Annie joined the KCS Wealth Advisors team in 2014.  As a financial advisor, she works side by side with her clients listening to their needs so she can focus on giving them unbiased financial advice to help navigate life’s major decisions, capture opportunities, and avoid costly mistakes.  She wakes up excited on a day to day basis knowing she gets to help her clients live their best lives.  Annie has earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) designation, passed the FINRA Series 7 & 66 exams, as well as the Louisiana Resident Life, Health, & Accident Insurance exam.

Annie graduated Summa Cum Laude from Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. She is an active member of the Ville Platte Rotary Club and is an active volunteer with several local animal rescue organizations including The Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARFLA).  Annie grew up in Ville Platte and is an alumnus of Sacred Heart of Ville Platte.  She was happy to return to Ville Platte to raise her two children, Rhett and Marissa, and to be closer to her parents, Victor and Christine Slaven.  She looks forward to helping the community and its residents in any way she can.

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Securities offered through Avantax Investment ServicesSM, Member FINRA, SIPC.  Investment advisory services offered through Avantax Advisory ServicesSM.

Insurance services offered through an Avantax affiliated insurance agency.

Avantax affiliated advisors may only conduct business with residents of the states for which they are properly registered.  Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned are available in every state.

The Avantax family of companies exclusively provide investment products and services through its representatives.  Although Avantax Wealth ManagementSM does not provide tax or legal advice, or supervise tax, accounting or legal services, Avantax representatives may offer these services through their independent outside business. 

This information is not intended as specific tax or legal advice.  Please consult our firm and your legal professional for specific information regarding your individual situation.

Content, links, and some material within this website may have been created by a third-party for use by an Avantax affiliated representative.  This content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent the views and opinions of Avantax Wealth ManagementSM or its subsidiaries.  Avantax Wealth ManagementSM is not responsible for and does not control, adopt, or endorse any content contained on any third-party website.

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