
Mikhail KonevMikhail Konev, CRPC®Vice PresidentInvestment Associate
About Mikhail
Misha Konev is a Vice President and Investment Associate at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
On The VK Group, Misha provides sophisticated investment advice and counsel for the team's mix of wealthy professionals and entrepreneurs. A former entrepreneur himself, he understands the importance of strategic guidance in helping transform years of hard work—often building a business from scratch—into a meaningful family legacy.
Misha has always been drawn to the capital markets, keeping his fingers on the pulse of the financial landscape to identify trends, discern patterns and perceive shifts in the economic environment that may have an impact on portfolio management. What sets him apart is his ability to bring the strength of this analysis to the specific scenarios of each individual and build customized strategies that align with their values and goals.
Misha and the other members of his team relate well on multiple levels with the diverse backgrounds of their client base, many of whom have traversed a similar path of assimilation. He enjoys engaging with various cultures and learning something new every day. Misha finds the best part of his role is to help make a positive impact for the generations to come. His passion for wealth management drives him to embrace every opportunity to educate clients and serve their best interests.
Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Misha acquired over a decade of experience with Merrill Lynch, most recently in the role of Vice President and Senior Investment Manager. He began his career as a founder and managing partner of a small company specializing in export sales.
Misha was born in Volgograd, Russia, and spent much of his childhood in Northern Siberia before moving to attend high school in the United States. He studied at Virginia Military Institute and Georgia State University, graduating with a B.B.A. in Economics. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC®) designation.
Misha and his family live in Decatur, where he enjoys fishing, cooking and gardening.
Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM or CRPC® are registered trademarks owned by the College for Financial Planning and may not be used without the express written consent of the College.
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