
Brian King
Welcome
Your financial affairs can sometimes feel all consuming.
I work with an accomplished clientele, helping them chart a more direct course to their goals and aspirations. The people who engage my advice tend to have busy lives and careers. Many are deeply involved with their professions, children, parents, and communities.
I help people gain greater control and clarity over their finances, putting a unified plan in place to pursue their priorities and resolve outstanding issues. Many of the people I advise are financially sophisticated, but they lack the time necessary to devote to their wealth. Other clients may not have the knowledge, interest or confidence to tackle the intricacies of their financial affairs. They look to me for the insight I can provide.
I invite you to learn about the ways I can help you gain greater ease in managing your wealth and pursuing your vision of a life well-lived.
Insight from practical experience
I look to provide clients with a differentiated level of strategy and responsiveness. Here are a few of the ways I work to create the best possible experience for my clients:
- Tax-sensitive strategies. You have worked hard for your wealth. I look to honor that effort by uncovering a tax-sensitive approach to investing, wealth transfer, and charitable giving. I am skilled in thinking through transaction structures from both a tax-efficient and timing standpoint.
- Pre-liquidity-event planning. If you are a business owner, I can help you optimize your business for a possible sale. I draw on the intellectual might and renowned capabilities of J.P. Morgan, assembling the "right resources in a room" to help you evaluate your options.
- Integrated efficiencies. I help you align multiple aspects of your finances: planning, investing, wealth transfer, lending, banking, risk management and stewardship. I pay attention to your priorities, and I listen to the details, crafting a framework that seeks to advance a more cohesive whole.
- Composure. Finances can be a fraught topic. I look to provide you with a balanced perspective on your wealth, avoiding emotional extremes. Levelheaded, I am skilled in helping you think long-term, tuning out the day-today noise that can undermine sound decision-making.
- Legacy and lifestyle preservation. Passing along your wealth and preserving your lifestyle are two important anchors in the trajectory of your financial life. By engaging in thorough planning, I can help you gain the confidence to accommodate both of these goals.
- Active problem-solving. I love coming to a resolution on client problems. Working with my team, I find great fulfillment in tying up loose ends, pinning down nagging issues, and freeing clients from day-to-day administrative cares. The many moving parts of client wealth lend a dynamic character to my day, allowing me to appreciate the breadth of their accomplishments.
Meet Our Team
Specialist Resources

Market conditions have evolved. As a result, we believe that private markets may present opportunities that differ from those in the public markets. They can offer the potential to:
- Enhance the diversification of your portfolio;
- Implement strategies which seek to enhance returns;
- And help you access a broader range of investment opportunities.
For these reasons and more, alternative investments can be central to how we serve clients. We believe alternatives are worth considering in many investors' portfolios.
Because alternative investments can be complex, they require an in-depth understanding to evaluate. Our team draws on the strength of our alternative investments platform to help us identify potential investment opportunities for our clients. Let's start a conversation if you're interested in learning more.
Insights

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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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



