Kellen MacDonaldKellen MacDonald, CRPC®Vice PresidentWealth Advisor
About Kellen
Kellen MacDonald is a Vice President and Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
With more than a decade of wealth management experience, Kellen is keenly aware of the opportunities and challenges inherent in effectively growing, preserving and transferring substantial assets. He implements customized wealth management strategies designed with each individual's specific needs and aspirations in mind.
A Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM, Kellen enjoys helping clients develop their own vision of success, and values building relationships to last for— and transcend—generations. He couples the resources of his integrated team with J.P. Morgan's global capabilities to proactively ensure that individuals stay on track to achieve their important goals.
Kellen and his team joined J.P. Morgan Wealth Management in 2023, after he served as a Vice President and Wealth Manager at First Republic since 2018. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch as a Private Wealth Analyst, and at Morgan Stanley as a Financial Planning Associate.
Kellen earned a B.A. in Economics from Boston College, where he competed as a member of the NCAA Division I Track & Field team. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.
Insights
Wealth Planning
The duties of a trustee
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Markets and Economy
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Family Legacy
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Wealth Planning
Retirement and estate planning for unmarried couples
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Investing
‘Volatility and seasonality aren’t destiny’: Why September is historically the worst month for stocks
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Family Legacy
Insight 5: Continually evolve and renew the ownership portfolio
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Markets and Economy
How AI adoption by small businesses could reshape the economy – and what that means for investors
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Investing
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Family Legacy
Insight 8: Work together to build a better world
August 25, 2026Beyond business acumen, instilling a philanthropic spirit and strong sense of mission can be key to inspiring and integrating the next generation into the family business.Read NowWealth Planning
The duties of a trustee
August 28, 2026There are several important factors that should go into the decision of who to elect as a trustee. Learn what to consider to ensure the assets you leave behind are well cared for.Read NowMarkets and Economy
U.S. earnings are exceptional. Stocks are playing catch-up
August 28, 2026Corporate profits are on a tear, but stocks haven’t fully reflected them. We unpack the forces capping valuations: yields, oil and the artificial intelligence cycle’s proof point.Read NowFamily Legacy
Money and me, money and we: Helping your children become stewards of family wealth
August 27, 2026Raising children to steward family wealth takes early, intentional learning and open conversations about money, values and responsibility.Read NowWealth Planning
Retirement and estate planning for unmarried couples
August 27, 2026Unmarried couples may find that they have some extra hoops to jump through in their financial lives. Learn about these challenges and some steps you can take to overcome them.Read NowInvesting
‘Volatility and seasonality aren’t destiny’: Why September is historically the worst month for stocks
August 26, 2026September is known on Wall Street as the worst month for stocks. Learn what the “September effect” is, why it happens, and how to prepare your portfolio for volatility.Read NowFamily Legacy
Insight 5: Continually evolve and renew the ownership portfolio
August 26, 2026Building resilience by expecting, preparing for and welcoming change is important for the longevity of generative families.Read NowMarkets and Economy
How AI adoption by small businesses could reshape the economy – and what that means for investors
August 25, 2026Small businesses are adopting AI faster, especially newer firms. If usage shifts from experimentation to integration, it could reshape productivity and competition, with implications for investors beyond Big Tech.Read NowInvesting
What Fed rate hikes and cuts mean for your brokerage account
August 25, 2026Fed rate hikes and cuts can affect what you earn on cash, how bonds move and how stocks are valued. Here’s what changes inside your brokerage account.Read NowFamily Legacy
Insight 8: Work together to build a better world
August 25, 2026Beyond business acumen, instilling a philanthropic spirit and strong sense of mission can be key to inspiring and integrating the next generation into the family business.Read Now
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