Jake SmithJake SmithClient Associate
About Jake
Jake Smith is a Client Associate at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
Jake Smith serves as a senior investment analyst and director of research. As a voting member of the team's investment committee, he conducts equity, fixed income and macroeconomic research in support of client investment portfolios. Jake leads the team's implementation of specialty asset class strategies, including the use of alternative investments and equity derivatives. He is also responsible for managing day-to-day business activities, credit solutions, client account oversight and risk governance.
Jake is a Harvard College graduate with an A.B. in Government. He is a Series 7 and 66 licensed professional. He was a three-time Michigan state champion and starting quarterback for the Harvard football team, receiving All-Ivy accolades. He remains ranked among the Crimson's top 10 in career passing yards, completions, and touchdown passes. Jake enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle through fitness and enjoys spending time in northern Michigan with friends and family.
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Markets and Economy
Are Fed officials changing their tone ahead of October’s FOMC meeting? Here’s what they’re saying
October 12, 2026Several Fed officials have struck a more hawkish tone in speeches ahead of October’s FOMC meeting. Here's what they're saying, what the dot plot suggests, and the key dates and reports that could shift expectations.Read Now
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Family Legacy
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Markets and Economy
Oil prices in 2026: How are WTI crude and Brent crude performing so far this year? Why does it matter for investors?
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Retirement
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Investing
Securities-based lending strategies: Understanding fixed vs. floating rates
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Markets and Economy
A calm index, a restless market
October 2, 2026As stocks and bonds increasingly move in sync, the headline rally can hide a quiet repricing. We explore why dispersion is back.Read Now
Markets and Economy
Which industries are most affected by Fed rate hikes?
October 1, 2026When the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, borrowing costs, customer demand and valuations across industries may be impacted, from real estate and small businesses to AI data centers.Read Now
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Are Fed officials changing their tone ahead of October’s FOMC meeting? Here’s what they’re saying
October 12, 2026Several Fed officials have struck a more hawkish tone in speeches ahead of October’s FOMC meeting. Here's what they're saying, what the dot plot suggests, and the key dates and reports that could shift expectations.Read NowMarkets and Economy
What risks? Earnings are up and to the right
October 9, 2026Earnings strength is spreading beyond the handful of mega-cap names that have dominated index-level returns.Read NowFamily Legacy
Make philanthropy a family affair
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Oil prices in 2026: How are WTI crude and Brent crude performing so far this year? Why does it matter for investors?
October 7, 2026Oil prices have been high in 2026 as supply risks and demand expectations collided. Learn what’s driving WTI and Brent crude – and why oil matters for inflation, rates and markets.Read NowRetirement
Why a 401(k) and high-yield savings account may not be enough
October 6, 2026Maxing out your 401(k) contributions is a good start, but long-term investing shouldn’t stop there. Learn more here.Read NowInvesting
Securities-based lending strategies: Understanding fixed vs. floating rates
October 6, 2026While promotional offers may let you lock in seemingly attractive rates on loans against your portfolio, it’s important to consider all the conditions beyond just the headline rate.Read NowMarkets and Economy
A calm index, a restless market
October 2, 2026As stocks and bonds increasingly move in sync, the headline rally can hide a quiet repricing. We explore why dispersion is back.Read NowMarkets and Economy
Which industries are most affected by Fed rate hikes?
October 1, 2026When the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, borrowing costs, customer demand and valuations across industries may be impacted, from real estate and small businesses to AI data centers.Read NowMarkets and Economy
Data centers meet democracy: The backlash to the AI buildout
October 1, 2026As U.S. congressional elections approach, rising electricity prices have elevated data center oversight as a rare bipartisan issue.Read Now
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