Judy PetersonJudy PetersonSenior Client Associate
About Judy
Judy Peterson is a Senior Client Associate with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. As a member of the Gordon Holstead Group, she provides operational and customer service support for high-net-worth individuals and their families. Judy's responsibilities include wire transfers and executing trades. She serves as a liaison to other departments within the firm.
With 26 years of experience in financial services, Judy began her career in 1993 at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. as a Client Associate and then moved to Prudential Securities, Inc. where she built a reputation for attention to detail. Judy and her team joined J.P. Morgan in 2018 drawn to the firm's stellar reputation and exceptional platforms. She holds FINRA Series 7, 31, 63, and 65 licenses.
Judy enjoys traveling, gardening and is extremely proud of her son who served in the U.S. Navy. She is a native Houstonian and lives in Katy, Texas.
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Retirement
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