

Hollis Montgomery, CFP®, CPM®

My Mission Statement
My Story and Services
By growing up around the financial business, Hollis had the privilege to learn about Wealth Management from a young age and was able to start early to focus her education and passion into building her client-centered business. Her father’s 30-year career in Wealth Management set the stage for the business Hollis would go on to grow.
An Atlanta native, Hollis graduated from the Westminster Schools and went on to study in the Honors Program at The University of Georgia, where she graduated summa cum laude and earned her Bachelor’s in Finance and a minor in Consumer Economics. During her high school and undergraduate years, Hollis interned with Morgan Stanley management, allowing her to become familiar with all facets of the business. Hollis credits this time as critical in developing the work ethic and values that continue to be at the core of her career today.
After college, Hollis joined Morgan Stanley full time and graduated 1st Tier in the Financial Advisor Associate program. Driven to serve clients with expert knowledge, Hollis takes pride in having earned the CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™) designation as well as the CERTIFIED PORTFOLIO MANAGER™ designation from Columbia University in New York.
Additionally, as a Corporate Cash Investment Director,
Hollis’ team is able to serve Institutional Clients with a distinctive knowledgebase. In order to help strengthen their corporate services offerings alongside their Ultra-High Net Worth services, Hollis, Rett and Paula joined The Peachtree Group in 2019, aligning their strengths as one of the largest wealth management teams in the Southeast.
Hollis and her husband Michael live in the Peachtree Heights East neighborhood of Atlanta with their children, Fletcher and Sloane, and their miniature Goldendoodle, Cheerios. During her free time Hollis loves to travel and enjoys explore the world with her family.
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Our Capabilities
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC assists corporations in seeking the greatest benefits for all of their corporate cash needs. Through our Cash Investment Solutions relationship, we seek to deliver to clients the maximum benefit for their Core and Seasonal cash balances through a customized investment management approach. As a Morgan Stanley Corporate Cash Investment Director Hollis will develop a plan with you according to your corporation's individual governances, characteristics and short and long-term liquidity needs.
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Each quarter our team compiles a newsletter that provides resources that offer insight into the complexities of the corporate cash and institutional landscape. Our aim here is to provide high-credit quality, tailored investment updates and resources that may help any interested organization structure short-term goals and long-term visions with a more holistic approach.
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About Rett Croley
Rett is in the business of making the whole greater than sum of the parts, and serves as a guide and facilitator, helping you develop and implement dedicated solutions to address the specific needs and goals of your organization, its leaders and employees.
For our private clients, we offer wealth management insights and comprehensive planning to help you preserve, grow, and transfer your wealth. Our conservative asset management approach seeks to enhance the after-tax total rate of return while providing necessary liquidity. Since our clients are select and limited, we provide a professional, experienced, and personal investment service.
Rett and his wife Kim live in Brookhaven, GA with their two children, Kelsey and James, and their two dogs, Dutch and Daisy. During his free time, Rett enjoys playing tennis and golf, as well as traveling with his family.
About Paula Gulich
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About Jason Taggart
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Jason began his career in financial services in 2002, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. He also served as an Operations Supervisor at PHH Mortgage.
Jason is a graduate of Florida State University, where he received both a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Business Administration in Finance. He lives in Sandy Springs, Georgia with his family. Outside of the office, Jason enjoys spending time with family, attending his kids sporting events, traveling, watching college football, and coaching his daughters’ softball team.
About Brian Ford
Brian Ford is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Georgia.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Brian Ford began his career in financial services in 2006, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Regional Private Banker at Wells Fargo, as well as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial.
Brian is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Management. He and his family reside in Cumming, Georgia. Outside of the office, Brian dedicates his time to developing future leaders in youth athletics, serving as a Coach on his children’s baseball teams. When not on the field, he also enjoys running, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with his family.
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