"The Desser Group has over 100 combined years of experience investing for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and institutions."
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The Desser Group
Wealth PartnersThe Desser Group
"The Desser Group has over 100 combined years of experience investing for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and institutions."
Awards and Industry Recognition
Forbes | Shook
Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
2019 • 2018 • 2017
Best-In State Wealth Advisors
2026 • 2025 • 2024 • 2023 • 2022 • 2020 • 2019
Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
2026 • 2025 • 2023
Barron's
Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams
2026 • 2025 • 2024
About The Desser Group
Welcome
We realize that everyone has unique goals. We work closely with our clients, employ a disciplined investment process to understand their needs, and tailor our broad array of investment strategies to help them pursue their goals. In each key area of wealth management—investments, liquidity and credit management, and tax and estate planning strategies—we have the experience and knowledge that help with managing the complexities of significant wealth.
Our team
The Desser Group has over 100 combined years of experience investing for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and institutions. By leveraging the wide array of J.P. Morgan's research and investment products, and our own strategic analysis of capital market conditions, we craft tailored investment plans, paying particular attention to after-tax income needs and client risk tolerance. We work with each client to help establish expectations and set financial goals, carefully structuring and closely monitoring our clients' investment accounts.
Meet Our Team
Specialist Resources
Our network of product and service specialists provide the specific capabilities and expertise to address your unique financial needs, no matter how complex.
Family Wealth Services
Managing family wealth is often complex and requires more than just sound financial counsel. We can facilitate introductions to our family wealth specialists who offer the following services:
- Family Engagement & Governance with financial literacy programs and research-based models to help educate family members, and help guide interactions
- Family Philanthropy to initiate and/or elevate your giving and create meaningful change
- Family Lifestyle with introductions to professionals in cybersecurity, bill pay, healthcare management, private aviation, staffing, education and more
- Outsourced Family Office for support with the management of the family's financial and administrative needs
Insights
Family Legacy
5 generational shifts reshaping family wealth planning today
September 10, 2026From supporting adult children to hiring health concierges, broad societal changes are changing how some families think about wealth management. Here’s how to adapt to today’s shifting landscape.Read Now
Family Legacy
A historical look at the giving season
September 9, 2026The end of the year, also called giving season, is a big driver of charitable donations in the U.S. This practice dates back many years and comes with notable financial benefits.Read Now
Markets and Economy
Kevin Warsh says there's still 'work to do' to fight inflation. Will the Fed hike rates at the September meeting?
September 9, 2026The next Fed meeting on September 15–16 comes with a big question: Hike or hold rates? The decision ultimately hinges on inflation and the labor market.Read Now
Family Legacy
Using donor-advised funds to create college scholarships
September 8, 2026A donor-advised fund can help you support students’ education in a way that reflects your values and honors your legacy.Read Now
Business Planning
Business succession planning: Valuing your business
September 8, 2026Understand the basics of business valuation and how it can help you make better-informed decisions as your company grows and you get closer to succession.Read Now
Markets and Economy
Toto, I don’t think it’s the Fed anymore
September 3, 2026Bond yields are rising, but not for the reasons many expect. Energy markets and term premiums are connected in a way they haven’t been before.Read Now
Markets and Economy
US-Canada trade escalation: Why autos and oil matter more than today’s tariffs
September 2, 2026U.S.–Canada tariffs may have limited near-term economic impacts, but a further shift in policy – especially in autos or energy – could complicate the inflation and growth outlook.Read Now
Wealth Planning
New York estate tax planning considerations
September 2, 2026When creating an estate plan, you and your tax and legal advisors should consider state laws as well as federal rules. Here are key items for people with New York State ties.Read Now
Retirement
Should you convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?
September 1, 2026Converting from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA is a significant decision that requires careful planning. Here are some things to consider.Read NowFamily Legacy
5 generational shifts reshaping family wealth planning today
September 10, 2026From supporting adult children to hiring health concierges, broad societal changes are changing how some families think about wealth management. Here’s how to adapt to today’s shifting landscape.Read NowFamily Legacy
A historical look at the giving season
September 9, 2026The end of the year, also called giving season, is a big driver of charitable donations in the U.S. This practice dates back many years and comes with notable financial benefits.Read NowMarkets and Economy
Kevin Warsh says there's still 'work to do' to fight inflation. Will the Fed hike rates at the September meeting?
September 9, 2026The next Fed meeting on September 15–16 comes with a big question: Hike or hold rates? The decision ultimately hinges on inflation and the labor market.Read NowFamily Legacy
Using donor-advised funds to create college scholarships
September 8, 2026A donor-advised fund can help you support students’ education in a way that reflects your values and honors your legacy.Read NowBusiness Planning
Business succession planning: Valuing your business
September 8, 2026Understand the basics of business valuation and how it can help you make better-informed decisions as your company grows and you get closer to succession.Read NowMarkets and Economy
Toto, I don’t think it’s the Fed anymore
September 3, 2026Bond yields are rising, but not for the reasons many expect. Energy markets and term premiums are connected in a way they haven’t been before.Read NowMarkets and Economy
US-Canada trade escalation: Why autos and oil matter more than today’s tariffs
September 2, 2026U.S.–Canada tariffs may have limited near-term economic impacts, but a further shift in policy – especially in autos or energy – could complicate the inflation and growth outlook.Read NowWealth Planning
New York estate tax planning considerations
September 2, 2026When creating an estate plan, you and your tax and legal advisors should consider state laws as well as federal rules. Here are key items for people with New York State ties.Read NowRetirement
Should you convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?
September 1, 2026Converting from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA is a significant decision that requires careful planning. Here are some things to consider.Read Now
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