Michael ParksMichael ParksVice PresidentBusiness Management Specialist
About Michael
Michael Parks is a Vice President and 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 holds an M.B.A. from Northeastern University and a B.S. from Roger Williams University Gabelli School of Business, where he majored in Information Systems and minored in Finance. Michael enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid Boston sports fan.
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