Hayden KernsHayden KernsWealth Advisor
About Hayden
Hayden Kerns is a Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
As a member of the SGH Group, Hayden advises professionals across the span of their careers, from wealth accumulators seeking goals-based planning strategies to business owners contemplating exit plans. He provides high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients with tailored advice to relieve the burdens significant wealth can pose, empowering clients to dedicate their time and energy on the priorities that truly matter in their lives.
Being a third generation Wealth Advisor, Hayden leverages the full resources of J.P. Morgan to provide his clients with a comprehensive, one-stop source for consumer and community banking, corporate and investment banking, commercial banking and lending, wealth management and financial planning. With access to J.P. Morgan's alternatives platform and access to private investments, he is a conduit to a broad suite of diversified investments.
Utilizing a comprehensive due diligence process, Hayden discerns clients' objectives, time horizons, risk tolerance and tax situations. His clients, including business owners, corporate executives, retirees and divorcees, benefit from his empathetic and technical approach. His due diligence process is meticulously designed to evolve with shifting client priorities, seamlessly accommodating significant life transitions such as the disposition of a business, retirement, inheritance, divorce or a loss of a spouse.
Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2025, Hayden worked as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch with a focus on helping clients with wealth structuring and pre-liquidity-event planning. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Commercial Lender at Frost Bank with a focus on commercial and industrial businesses. A graduate of Texas Christian University, Hayden holds a B.B.A. from the Neeley School of Business, where he majored in Finance.
Born and raised in Houston, Hayden is active member of Grace Bible Church and the Houston Rodeo, specifically Breeders Greeters. Hayden and his wife, Alexis, enjoy spending time with their Golden Retriever, Goose. Hayden enjoys playing golf with family, friends and clients and aspires to play beautiful courses all over the world.
Insights
AI scams, deep fakes, impersonations … oh my!
July 10, 2025Scammers are enhancing their impersonation efforts, including leveraging AI. Learn what to look out for and how to protect yourself.Read Now
Think before you move: How to think about redomiciling
July 10, 2025Relocating from one state to another is complicated on its own. Here are some important tax considerations that are often overlooked.Read Now
Protect your passion: Make the most of your car collection
July 3, 2025You’ve devoted a lot of time and energy to collecting cars – but have you done enough to safeguard your wealth and privacy?Read Now
A half-year roundup: 50 events shaping 2025 so far
July 3, 2025Despite challenges, markets have powered through. Here’s what’s made headlines in 2025 so far.Read Now
5 things working in markets today
June 27, 2025In a shifting market landscape marked both by uncertainty and near all-time highs, we focus on what’s working.Read Now
Paying with debt: How to leverage your investments
June 26, 2025Borrowing against your investments and assets can help you fund new opportunities while preserving liquidity. Find out which options might be a fit for your needs and goals.Read Now
Thinking about buying another home? Here’s what to consider
June 24, 2025When assessing if adding another home to your real estate portfolio is the right move, consider the financials as well as your motivations for buying and life stage.Read Now
How to pass down the family vacation home
June 23, 2025Careful estate planning can help you accommodate your children’s differing lifestyles, needs, even tastes in décor – and allow them to truly enjoy the family vacation home.Read Now
Is deal activity on the rise? 3 signs we see now
June 20, 2025Dealmakers are ready for a rebound. Here’s why we’re optimistic.Read NowAI scams, deep fakes, impersonations … oh my!
July 10, 2025Scammers are enhancing their impersonation efforts, including leveraging AI. Learn what to look out for and how to protect yourself.Read NowThink before you move: How to think about redomiciling
July 10, 2025Relocating from one state to another is complicated on its own. Here are some important tax considerations that are often overlooked.Read NowProtect your passion: Make the most of your car collection
July 3, 2025You’ve devoted a lot of time and energy to collecting cars – but have you done enough to safeguard your wealth and privacy?Read NowA half-year roundup: 50 events shaping 2025 so far
July 3, 2025Despite challenges, markets have powered through. Here’s what’s made headlines in 2025 so far.Read Now5 things working in markets today
June 27, 2025In a shifting market landscape marked both by uncertainty and near all-time highs, we focus on what’s working.Read NowPaying with debt: How to leverage your investments
June 26, 2025Borrowing against your investments and assets can help you fund new opportunities while preserving liquidity. Find out which options might be a fit for your needs and goals.Read NowThinking about buying another home? Here’s what to consider
June 24, 2025When assessing if adding another home to your real estate portfolio is the right move, consider the financials as well as your motivations for buying and life stage.Read NowHow to pass down the family vacation home
June 23, 2025Careful estate planning can help you accommodate your children’s differing lifestyles, needs, even tastes in décor – and allow them to truly enjoy the family vacation home.Read NowIs deal activity on the rise? 3 signs we see now
June 20, 2025Dealmakers are ready for a rebound. Here’s why we’re optimistic.Read Now