

The Holcombe Group at Morgan Stanley
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Helping families manage their wealth through comprehensive financial planning, so they can focus on what matters most.
The Holcombe Group
The Holcombe Group at Morgan Stanley is a Bryan/College Station-based wealth management advisory team passionate about creating life-long relationships with our clients and their families. Partnering with a select group of families to manage their financial future, we advise and advocate for individuals and families who lack the time necessary to manage comprehensive financial plans. With over 75 years of combined experience serving the Aggieland community, we assist high net worth individuals with investment allocation, liquidity event planning, tax strategies, legacy giving, and trust services. Our focus is on protecting our clients’ wealth with objective advice and risk adjusted investments to help take the emotion out of investing. Please contact us to learn more about our services or to set up a consultation to explore how we can help.
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166 Century Court
Ste 350
College Station, TX 77840
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Meet The Holcombe Group
About Monty Holcombe
Monty Holcombe is a Managing Director, Family Wealth Advisor, and Resident Manager in College Station. He is the founding and senior member of The Holcombe Group at Morgan Stanley with three decades of experience in wealth management.
An industry veteran, Monty has dedicated his career to providing wealth management strategies for individuals, families, family foundations, business owners, and institutions, in Texas and across the country. Monty works diligently to demystify the investment and planning process by understanding client goals and values, and articulating the key activities needed to accomplish each goal. Most importantly, he focuses on creating long-term, trusting relationships to help his clients manage the complex, multi-generational challenges that accompany significant wealth.
Monty and his team utilize the full range of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management resources to tailor investment portfolios and strategies to meet their client’s needs, goals, and objectives.
A proud graduate of Texas A&M University, Monty remains deeply engaged with his alma mater. He serves on the Leadership Council of the Association of Former Students, is a member of the Texas A&M Chancellor’s Century Council, as well as the 12th Man Foundation Champions Council. His commitment to give back extends beyond the university, having served on the boards of the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.
Monty, Texas A&M Class of 1994, and his wife Leslie, ‘97, reside in Bryan and enjoy attending Aggie sporting events. They have two Aggie children, Hayden, ‘21, and Hudson, ‘24. Monty enjoys playing golf with his family and is an avid quail hunter.
An industry veteran, Monty has dedicated his career to providing wealth management strategies for individuals, families, family foundations, business owners, and institutions, in Texas and across the country. Monty works diligently to demystify the investment and planning process by understanding client goals and values, and articulating the key activities needed to accomplish each goal. Most importantly, he focuses on creating long-term, trusting relationships to help his clients manage the complex, multi-generational challenges that accompany significant wealth.
Monty and his team utilize the full range of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management resources to tailor investment portfolios and strategies to meet their client’s needs, goals, and objectives.
A proud graduate of Texas A&M University, Monty remains deeply engaged with his alma mater. He serves on the Leadership Council of the Association of Former Students, is a member of the Texas A&M Chancellor’s Century Council, as well as the 12th Man Foundation Champions Council. His commitment to give back extends beyond the university, having served on the boards of the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.
Monty, Texas A&M Class of 1994, and his wife Leslie, ‘97, reside in Bryan and enjoy attending Aggie sporting events. They have two Aggie children, Hayden, ‘21, and Hudson, ‘24. Monty enjoys playing golf with his family and is an avid quail hunter.
Securities Agent: DE, HI, SC, WA, UT, ID, NV, OR, NE, KY, ME, WY, WV, WI, VT, VI, VA, TX, TN, SD, RI, PR, PA, OK, OH, NY, NM, NJ, NH, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, MI, MD, MA, LA, KS, IN, IL, IA, GA, FL, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1262197
NMLS#: 1262197
About Hudson Holcombe
Hudson Holcombe is a Financial Advisor with The Holcombe Group at Morgan Stanley.
As a recent graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Agricultural Economics and a minor in Financial Planning, Hudson brings a fresh perspective and a strong foundation in financial strategies to an established wealth management team at Morgan Stanley. He is committed to building deep, lasting relationships with clients, with a particular focus on the next generation of wealth management. Hudson has obtained several designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist.
Hudson’s approach emphasizes holistic financial planning, seeking to ensure that every aspect of a client’s financial well-being is considered. By leveraging the extensive resources and experience of Morgan Stanley, he helps individuals, families, and businesses navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence and clarity.
Outside of work, Hudson enjoys hunting, playing golf, and attending Texas A&M sporting events. These passions not only keep him connected to values of discipline and strategy but also reinforce the importance of tradition and community that he brings to his work in wealth management. Whether you are planning for the future, managing generational wealth, or seeking tailored investment strategies, Hudson is dedicated to helping you achieve your financial goals with a thoughtful, personalized approach.
As a recent graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Agricultural Economics and a minor in Financial Planning, Hudson brings a fresh perspective and a strong foundation in financial strategies to an established wealth management team at Morgan Stanley. He is committed to building deep, lasting relationships with clients, with a particular focus on the next generation of wealth management. Hudson has obtained several designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist.
Hudson’s approach emphasizes holistic financial planning, seeking to ensure that every aspect of a client’s financial well-being is considered. By leveraging the extensive resources and experience of Morgan Stanley, he helps individuals, families, and businesses navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence and clarity.
Outside of work, Hudson enjoys hunting, playing golf, and attending Texas A&M sporting events. These passions not only keep him connected to values of discipline and strategy but also reinforce the importance of tradition and community that he brings to his work in wealth management. Whether you are planning for the future, managing generational wealth, or seeking tailored investment strategies, Hudson is dedicated to helping you achieve your financial goals with a thoughtful, personalized approach.
Securities Agent: TX; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2693310
NMLS#: 2693310
About Emily Duncan
Emily Duncan is an experienced portfolio associate for The Holcombe Group at Morgan Stanley. With over 25 years in the financial services industry, including a decade at Morgan Stanley, she has built a strong foundation in client service, administrative support, and portfolio management.
Emily has accumulated extensive experience in financial services, contributing significantly to The Holcombe Group’s operations. Her decade-long tenure at Morgan Stanley highlights her commitment to the firm and its clients.
In her role, Emily is responsible for a range of administrative and client support functions including assisting clients with account-related inquiries and documentation, preparing and reviewing portfolio reviews, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial documentation, and supporting the team with various operational and administrative tasks.
Emily is dedicated to providing exceptional service to clients, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and efficiency. Her experience and attention to detail contribute to the seamless management of client portfolios and overall operational success. Emily’s extensive experience, commitment to excellence, and proficiency in administrative and portfolio-related tasks make her an integral part of the team’s success.
Emily graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and is a member of the Texas A&M Association of Former Students.
Emily and her husband Mike share a love for adventure, family, and sports. They enjoy traveling together, creating lasting memories with their three children and seven grandchildren. Whether exploring new destinations or simply spending quality time with their growing family, they cherish every moment. In addition to their travels, they are passionate supporters of all things Aggie, they love the thrill of riding dirt bikes, and the simple pleasure of unwinding and relaxing by the pool.
Emily has accumulated extensive experience in financial services, contributing significantly to The Holcombe Group’s operations. Her decade-long tenure at Morgan Stanley highlights her commitment to the firm and its clients.
In her role, Emily is responsible for a range of administrative and client support functions including assisting clients with account-related inquiries and documentation, preparing and reviewing portfolio reviews, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial documentation, and supporting the team with various operational and administrative tasks.
Emily is dedicated to providing exceptional service to clients, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and efficiency. Her experience and attention to detail contribute to the seamless management of client portfolios and overall operational success. Emily’s extensive experience, commitment to excellence, and proficiency in administrative and portfolio-related tasks make her an integral part of the team’s success.
Emily graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and is a member of the Texas A&M Association of Former Students.
Emily and her husband Mike share a love for adventure, family, and sports. They enjoy traveling together, creating lasting memories with their three children and seven grandchildren. Whether exploring new destinations or simply spending quality time with their growing family, they cherish every moment. In addition to their travels, they are passionate supporters of all things Aggie, they love the thrill of riding dirt bikes, and the simple pleasure of unwinding and relaxing by the pool.
About William C. Hughes
William Hughes is a Registered Client Service Associate for The Holcombe Group at Morgan Stanley. He has five years of experience in the financial services industry. William strives to provide a pleasant and streamlined client experience. He performs various planning and analysis functions, including creating client financial plans, researching unique and complex client scenarios, analyzing client holdings and portfolios, and more.
William graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas with a Bachelor in Business and Economics and was a member of the collegiate golf team.
William and his wife, Audrey, live in College Station with their daughters, Freya and Elsie, and enjoy leisure time with their friends and family. He also enjoys watching Aggie sports, working on cars, and playing a round of golf.
William graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas with a Bachelor in Business and Economics and was a member of the collegiate golf team.
William and his wife, Audrey, live in College Station with their daughters, Freya and Elsie, and enjoy leisure time with their friends and family. He also enjoys watching Aggie sports, working on cars, and playing a round of golf.
About Brenda Rowan
Brenda is a Portfolio Associate with The Holcombe Group at Morgan Stanley. She supports the Financial Advisors and has been servicing clients and handling branch operations since she joined Morgan Stanley in 2011. Her goal is to make sure that every client has an exceptional experience.
With over 45 years of experience in the financial industry, Brenda has held positions in retail and commercial banking, has served as a trust officer and ultimately transitioned into the investment field in 2008. The Holcombe Group benefits from her vast knowledge of the industry and her exquisite attention to detail.
Originally from Ft. Worth, Brenda relocated to the Bryan/College Station area over 40 years ago from Houston, Texas. Brenda has two daughters, and she and her husband, Terry, live in Bryan. Brenda and Terry are active members of Brazos Fellowship Church. She enjoys dancing, trips to the beach and spending quality time with family and friends.
With over 45 years of experience in the financial industry, Brenda has held positions in retail and commercial banking, has served as a trust officer and ultimately transitioned into the investment field in 2008. The Holcombe Group benefits from her vast knowledge of the industry and her exquisite attention to detail.
Originally from Ft. Worth, Brenda relocated to the Bryan/College Station area over 40 years ago from Houston, Texas. Brenda has two daughters, and she and her husband, Terry, live in Bryan. Brenda and Terry are active members of Brazos Fellowship Church. She enjoys dancing, trips to the beach and spending quality time with family and friends.
About Carlee Jackson
Carlee Jackson is a Client Service Associate for The Holcombe Group at Morgan Stanley. With a solid foundation in Economics and Business, she takes pride in applying her education to her hands-on client service role, which she approaches with enthusiasm. Carlee’s attention to detail and commitment to excellence help the team deliver a seamless client experience. She plays a key role in managing the day-to-day operations, handling client inquiries, and supporting the financial planning process.
Carlee graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Minor in Business. She also earned the Business Economics Certificate (BEC), a prestigious program that integrates economic principles with business strategy. This program enhanced her analytical skills in data analysis and economic forecasting, which she applies daily to support financial planning and assist in optimizing client portfolios.
Outside of work, Carlee enjoys running and spending quality time with her family and friends, who are deeply important to her. Her strength comes from her strong Christian faith, which provides her with the foundation to face every challenge with resilience. Carlee also finds joy in cheering on the Aggies, bringing the same enthusiasm and spirit to every game as she does to her personal and professional life.
Carlee graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Minor in Business. She also earned the Business Economics Certificate (BEC), a prestigious program that integrates economic principles with business strategy. This program enhanced her analytical skills in data analysis and economic forecasting, which she applies daily to support financial planning and assist in optimizing client portfolios.
Outside of work, Carlee enjoys running and spending quality time with her family and friends, who are deeply important to her. Her strength comes from her strong Christian faith, which provides her with the foundation to face every challenge with resilience. Carlee also finds joy in cheering on the Aggies, bringing the same enthusiasm and spirit to every game as she does to her personal and professional life.

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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
7Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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