Welcome to the Brotherhood Brian. Being fairly new to cigars myself, you will find the brothers to be a good source on you cigar smoking journey. You mentioned you like monte's, a very mild cigar to start off smoking with. My suggestions would to get a sampler pack of mild to medium bodied sticks. Some good cigars to look out for and that would break the bank are Arturo Fuentes, Olivia, Rocky Patel Edge Lite, Romeo & Juliet, CAO those are just to name a few good smokes that wouldn't break the bank for an everyday smoke.
John.
John.