Michael ParksMichael ParksBusiness Management Specialist
About Michael
Michael Parks is a Business Management Specialist at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
Michael serves as the team's senior relationship manager and chief operating officer. With more than 20 years in the industry and 14 years at J.P. Morgan, Michael brings a heightened level of technical knowledge and professional acumen. His responsibilities include overseeing and driving process improvement for all team operations, helming debt and equity transactions, and serving as a point of contact and resource for clients. He is a Series 7, 63, and Series 24 licensed principal professional.
Michael is a graduate from Roger Williams University Gabelli School of Business, where he majored in Information Systems and minored in Finance. Michael is married to a front-line nurse and is a loving father to his 8-year-old daughter. Michael enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid Boston sports fan.
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