Lauren DeVries ShieldsLauren DeVries ShieldsVice PresidentWealth Advisor
About Lauren
Lauren DeVries Shields is a Vice President and Wealth Advisor with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
With a decade of professional experience, Lauren has strategically built a background in credit risk, lending, corporate finance and analysis and other areas of financial and banking services. She brings the full complement of her skillset for the benefit of high-net-worth individuals and families. Lauren's strengths include constructing portfolios to drive returns throughout the economic cycle while managing liquidity needs.
Lauren earned a B.S. in Finance from the University of Florida. She has spent the majority of her career at J.P. Morgan, beginning in the firm's credit risk leadership program. She then gained additional experience with mortgage, wealth planning and treasury management roles before pivoting to wealth management.
Originally from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Lauren's professional journey has brought her to New York City, Columbus, Austin, Chicago and Dallas. She thinks of Texas as her forever home and has built deep ties in the area.
Insights
Wealth Planning
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Wealth Planning
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Wealth Planning
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Wealth Planning
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How the inherited IRA 10-year rule works under the SECURE Act
November 10, 2026It’s easy to misunderstand the inherited IRA 10-year rule. Here’s what you should know about annual RMDs, key deadlines, missed withdrawal penalties and more.Read NowInvesting
How to manage your employee stock options
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A guide to alternative investments: What they are and how they work
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A loving gift: The ethical will
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