About Deborah

Deborah McLain is a Senior Client Associate at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.

Deborah brings nearly three decades of experience across project management, operations, business development and client support services to her role. She supports the team in managing client relationships by maintaining smooth day-to-day operations, facilitating client onboarding and account administration, and ensuring communications and requests are handled efficiently and with care. Combining an operational background with strong knowledge of financial products and regulatory requirements, she approaches her work with a focus on precision and compliance.

Deborah joined J.P. Morgan in 2025 along with the team. She was previously a Licensed Client Service Associate at UBS, where she was the primary point of contact for the team's high-net-worth clients. Earlier, she enjoyed a long career at AT&T, where she advanced through roles in project management and network operations, leading teams and overseeing complex initiatives for major national accounts. Deborah attended the University of Houston and holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

Born and raised in Houston as one of seven siblings, Deborah now lives in the Austin area with her husband. They have three children and nine grandchildren. Outside of work, she volunteers with Meals on Wheels and enjoys spending time with her family.

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