
Andrew FirstmanAndrew FirstmanManaging DirectorWealth Partner
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About Andrew
Andrew Firstman is a Managing Director and Wealth Partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
With 35-plus years of financial industry experience, Andrew has spent his career delivering clear, concise and cost-effective wealth management strategies. His focus is on assimilating economic data flow into building blocks to identify the macro themes that can drive asset valuation, then using these insights to put money to work in a very targeted fashion.
Before joining J.P. Morgan in 2015, Andrew was at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette/Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC for nineteen years. He earned a B.A. with a concentration in Economics and an M.A. with a concentration in Economics and Policy from the University of Chicago, concurrently and in four years.
Andrew lives in Atlanta.
Insights

The 30-year Treasury yield hit levels not seen since 2007. What does that mean for investors and the economy?
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The 30-year Treasury yield hit levels not seen since 2007. What does that mean for investors and the economy?
August 14, 2026The 30-year Treasury yield sat above 5.00% at the end of July – a level not seen since 2007. Learn how rising yields affect bonds, stocks, borrowing rates, the economy and your portfolio.Read Now
When will the Fed hike? It doesn’t matter
August 14, 2026The question isn’t when the Federal Reserve moves – it’s how far. With modest hikes largely priced in, financial markets are poised to weather the repricing.Read Now
Insight 6: Active cross-generational stakeholder alliance
August 13, 2026As a family enterprise expands and shifts over the decades, the different generations and professional management must come together to drive success through legacy and innovation.Read Now
Building a strong and connected family of wealth: A 10x10 learning road map
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Insight 7: Develop a capable and committed rising generation
August 13, 2026Members of the younger generation are the future stewards of the family enterprise, so it is important to invest time and resources in cultivating their interests and skills.Read Now
How does the stock market perform during midterm election years? A guide for investors
August 12, 2026Midterm election years can bring market volatility and uncertainty. Learn what history suggests, why headlines move markets and what long-term investors can do to stay on track.Read Now
Fewer Fed meetings under Kevin Warsh? What a reduced FOMC calendar could mean for investors
August 11, 2026Reports say Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is considering fewer FOMC meetings. Here’s what that could mean for Fed communication, market volatility and investor portfolios.Read Now
International stock market performance so far in 2026: Europe, China, India and more
August 11, 2026International stock market performance has diverged in 2026. See how Europe, China, India and Japan are tracking – and why rates, sector concentration and currency moves can change results for U.S. investors.Read Now
AI’s next act doesn’t have to choose
August 7, 2026A rare shift is underway as semiconductor and hyperscaler stocks rally together, reflecting a broadening belief in AI’s commercial viability and multiyear growth prospects.Read Now
