
Brendan CroninBrendan Cronin, CFP®Client Associate
About Brendan
Brendan Cronin is an Associate and Client Associate at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
Brendan joined the firm in 2023 with his colleagues from First Republic, where he worked with Bill Graham and Leanne Gallotta for four years.
Brendan defines his mission as enhancing the group's boutique service model and providing clients with the consistent attention they'd expect from a top-tier wealth management group. He is a proud team player, providing financial planning, handling trades and transactions, answering clients' questions and introducing them to the firm's time-saving technology. He feels fulfilled resolving challenges that weigh on clients' minds, following up and following through.
Brendan holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®(CFP®) designation and a place in his heart for helping clients plan for meaningful goals. An active listener, he appreciates hearing about clients' struggles and successes, as well as working with the "next generation" in clients' families—educating and encouraging wise financial habits.
Brendan grew up in Andover, Massachusetts, and earned a B.A. in English from Boston College. Brendan's father managed investments for large corporations. At a young age, Brendan would join him in the office and on the trading floor, leading to a keen understanding of the markets. A former high school football and baseball player, Brendan now enjoys playing golf, guitar and drums. He resides in Charlestown.
CFP Board owns the marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® in the U.S.
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