Michael Wright

Michael Wright joined Allen & Company in 1999 as Director of Financial Planning after relocating from Louisiana, where he was born and raised. With a strong background in financial planning, Michael has built his career around helping families make thoughtful financial decisions and developing lasting relationships with clients.

In 2008, Michael joined Fred Lopez and his father-in-law, Ron Riggs, beginning an important new chapter in both his professional and family life. Bringing together generations of experience, the partnership created an opportunity to build on the foundation that Ron and Fred had established while continuing to grow the practice with a long-term perspective.

Family and legacy remain central to Michael’s vision for the practice. Michael is married to Kathleen, and together they have three children. Their daughter, Hayden Watts, is now a young partner on the team, representing the next generation of leadership within the practice. While his other two children have pursued their own paths outside of the business, Michael is proud of each of his children and the individual paths they have chosen.

For Michael, having Hayden become part of the practice is especially meaningful. It provides an opportunity to pass along not only knowledge and experience, but also the values, relationships, and commitment to clients that have been built over generations. He believes a lasting practice is one that creates continuity for clients while giving the next generation the opportunity to build on what came before them.

Throughout his career, Michael has remained focused on helping clients navigate important financial decisions with confidence and clarity. He believes in taking the time to understand what matters most to each client and developing thoughtful strategies designed to support their goals and their families’ long-term financial well-being.

Michael is a proud alumnus of Louisiana State University (LSU) and a graduate of Leadership Lakeland, Class 24. His connection to the community and commitment to continued learning reflect his belief in the importance of both personal growth and giving back to the community he calls home.

Outside of his professional life, Michael places great importance on his wife, Kathleen, his three children, and his extended family. He takes particular pride in seeing Hayden become part of the practice and in helping create an organization where family, relationships, mentorship, and a commitment to clients can continue for generations to come.

Michael Wright holds the Series 7, 4, 66 and 24 registrations with LPL Financial.  He also holds his life, health and variable annuities insurance licenses.