John serves high-net-worth clients throughout the United States, with a passion for helping clients achieve their long-term wealth objectives. His areas of expertise include strategic financial planning, navigating large liquidity events, tax-efficient investing, asset allocation, and philanthropic giving. John appreciates that each client brings different attitudes toward investing, and he specializes in bridging the gap between a client’s risk tolerance and the rigorous, objective discipline required to build a resilient, financial strategy.
Prior to establishing Hudgens Wealth Partners, John built a foundational career in institutional finance, beginning in the investment banking division at Morgan Stanley. He later transitioned into the private equity and venture capital sectors, serving as an investor in Dallas and Austin, Texas, where he evaluated complex market opportunities and drove strategic growth. Most recently, John served as a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.
A native of Hot Springs, Arkansas, John earned his undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in Finance and Economics. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business.
John and his wife, Justina, a native of Austin, welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in February 2026. Alongside their fun-loving Labrador Retriever, Bowen, they are thrilled to be rooted in the Hot Springs community. In their spare time, John and Justina enjoy time on the lake, hiking, playing tennis, golf, and weekend trips to SMU football games.