Rodney O Ambrose
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(281) 717-1507(281) 717-1507
The Ambrose Alliance Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(281) 717-1500(281) 717-1500
Our Mission Statement
Dedicated to positively impacting the lives of clients by providing resourceful financial solutions, alleviating concerns through experienced planning, always acting with integrity and compassion.
Committed to building lasting relationships and empower financial confidence at every stage in life.
Committed to building lasting relationships and empower financial confidence at every stage in life.
Our Story and Services
As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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Financial Confidence Starts Here
We provide first-class service and personalized strategies to help you build a stronger financial future.
We help our clients create a better future for their families by aligning family wealth, family values, and multi-generational goals.
Simplify Finances
We leverage Morgan Stanley's vast global resources – from investments to philanthropy to lending and beyond – to make your financial life easier.
Reduce The Stress Of Investing
We provide investment strategies aligned with your risk tolerance and long-term goals and have substantial resources to help ensure your financial affairs are always in order.
Wealth Preservation & Growth
We balance risk and opportunity to support financial-wellbeing and promote proper wealth transfer and form the foundation for multi-generational impact.
Life Transitions & Major Purchases
Life moves fast, and financial priorities shift. We provide guidance to help you make confident decisions at every stage: career changes, home purchase, family planning, estate planning, and anything in between.
Prioritize The Safety Of Your Assets And Personal Information
We have developed tools and processes and onboarded the people from the technology industry and government intelligence agencies to make up our in-house cyber defense team. AT Morgan Stanley, you have an ally and industry leader in cybersecurity.
Our Core Strengths
Smart wealth management begins and ends with tailored service and attention to detail. We enjoy working with families who seek the same kind of long-term, fully engaged relationships we value and who appreciate the following attributes we believe set us apart from other advisors.
Personal Relationships
We are dedicated to building deep and caring relationships with you and your family. The bond we form is fundamental to our mission and it is our hope that it spans generations. Our goal is to be the last financial advisory team you will ever need.
Investment Excellence
Investment strategy is one of the most critical services we provide. We leverage our experience and relationships to source innovative strategies from the most knowledgeable investment minds in the business. As an individual investor, you benefit from the market insights and rigorous due diligence that drive our relationships.
Knowledge And Experience
With experience representing two generations, our team brings a blend of experience, fresh perspective, and a deep understanding of the financial landscape. We're committed to helping clients navigate their financial journey with knowledge built over decades and insights tailored for today's world.
Professional Portfolio Management
Managing an investment portfolio should be a consultative, disciplined process that balances your attitudes about investing with careful analysis of the financial markets. Working together, we create a customized strategy that applies long-held investment principles to help your assets appreciate appropriately or generate cash-flow or income as you require.
Our Services and Process
Services We Provide
FINANCIAL PLANNING: Goals Analysis, Retirement Income, Debt Analysis, Special Circumstances
INVESTMENT PLANNING: Security Recommendations, Economics, Asset Allocation, Tax Efficient Investing
ESTATE PLANNING: Wills & Legal Documents, Legacy Planning/Gifting, Family Governance, Charitable Planning
MILESTONE FINANCIAL PLANNING: Retirement, Education Funding, Home Purchase, Inheritance, Career Transitions, Etc
Our Tailored Process
Discovery Process: We listen, learn, and identify what is important to you and your legacy
Establish Financial Objectives: We work with you to establish a realistic set of objectives based on: your financial goals, time horizon, risk tolerance, liquidity needs
Develop Strategies: We create a financial comprehensive financial plan tailored to your needs
Onboarding Meeting: We present and discuss the plan
Deployment of Solutions: We will guide you through executing strategic adjustments, such as tax planning, investment allocation, and optimizing savings and benefits for long-term success
Ongoing Review Process: Monitor, discuss, and adjust future transitions
VALUABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCES:
Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance virtually every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients. We have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.
Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
Total Wealth View
Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
eDelivery
eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.
Cybersecurity
At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
Digital Vault
Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors.
2025 Tax Tables
Here are the tax tables for 2025 to assist with your investment decisions and planning.
Location
15021 Katy Freeway
Ste 650
Houston, TX 77094
US
Direct:
(281) 717-1500(281) 717-1500
Meet The Ambrose Alliance Group
Chase Ambrose
Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(281) 717-1508(281) 717-1508
About Rodney O Ambrose
Rodney O. Ambrose is a Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, and a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley. He recently celebrated his 33rd anniversary with the firm.
Rodney and his team, The Ambrose and Leyden Group at Morgan Stanley, manage over $600 million in assets as of September 2021, mainly with individual investors and their families. The team recently celebrated 20 years together. Rodney has been passionate about helping others all his life, and expresses innate care in developing financial plans leading up to and after retirement for his clients.
Rodney grew up in Corpus Christi, and moved to the Houston area when he was 14 with his family. Rodney played baseball most of his undergraduate years and pursued other sport activities during college and beyond, including golf, which is his favorite.
Rodney received a Bachelor of Business degree with a specialty in Management and a Masters in Business Administration from Texas State University. He began his career working for the NCR Corporation in the software industry for four years before deciding to work in financial services. In 1987, Rodney joined E.F. Hutton, a predecessor firm of Morgan Stanley, and has been with the same company ever since.
Rodney and his wife Cindy have been married since 1993. Cindy is currently retired from the Katy Independent School District. They have two children, Chase and Zachary, and all reside in Katy, Texas. Outside of the office, Rodney enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, watching sports, and helping others in his local community.
Rodney and his team, The Ambrose and Leyden Group at Morgan Stanley, manage over $600 million in assets as of September 2021, mainly with individual investors and their families. The team recently celebrated 20 years together. Rodney has been passionate about helping others all his life, and expresses innate care in developing financial plans leading up to and after retirement for his clients.
Rodney grew up in Corpus Christi, and moved to the Houston area when he was 14 with his family. Rodney played baseball most of his undergraduate years and pursued other sport activities during college and beyond, including golf, which is his favorite.
Rodney received a Bachelor of Business degree with a specialty in Management and a Masters in Business Administration from Texas State University. He began his career working for the NCR Corporation in the software industry for four years before deciding to work in financial services. In 1987, Rodney joined E.F. Hutton, a predecessor firm of Morgan Stanley, and has been with the same company ever since.
Rodney and his wife Cindy have been married since 1993. Cindy is currently retired from the Katy Independent School District. They have two children, Chase and Zachary, and all reside in Katy, Texas. Outside of the office, Rodney enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, watching sports, and helping others in his local community.
Securities Agent: MI, FL, OK, OH, NM, MD, DC, IL, AR, WY, WI, TX, PA, NE, MS, GA, TN, KS, CO, CA, VA, AZ, AL, UT, WA, OR, NY, LA, SC, MA, IN, IA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1262170
NMLS#: 1262170
About Chase Ambrose
I was born in Houston and raised in Katy, Texas, where I graduated from Seven Lakes High School. I went on to play collegiate golf at Texas State University and earned my degree in Finance.
I began my career in finance in 2019 and have had the opportunity to gain experience at Chase Bank, Northwestern Mutual, and PNC. In 2024, I was fortunate to take the next step in my career by joining my dad in the business—something I’ve always looked forward to.
I’m passionate about helping people build a strong financial future and enjoy finding ways to give back to the community when I can. I still live in Houston, now just a bit further east of Katy in The Heights, and I’m proud to serve the city that shaped me.
I began my career in finance in 2019 and have had the opportunity to gain experience at Chase Bank, Northwestern Mutual, and PNC. In 2024, I was fortunate to take the next step in my career by joining my dad in the business—something I’ve always looked forward to.
I’m passionate about helping people build a strong financial future and enjoy finding ways to give back to the community when I can. I still live in Houston, now just a bit further east of Katy in The Heights, and I’m proud to serve the city that shaped me.
Securities Agent: KS, UT, AZ, OH, VA, NM, IN, WI, SC, OR, MA, LA, CA, TX, PA, FL, AL, OK, NY, MI, CO, AR, NE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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Portfolio Insights
Retirement
Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
Business Planning
Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Philanthropy
Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving
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