
John KingJohn King, CFP®, AIF®Executive Director, Head of Retirement Plan Consulting Team
About John
John King is an Executive Director and the Head of the Retirement Plan Consulting Team at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, covering the Northeast region.
In his leadership role, John offers strategic direction and guidance on a broad spectrum of retirement planning topics, helping both Advisors and clients pursue their objectives and goals. His primary focus is on establishing and managing a diverse range of retirement plans tailored to help meet clients' specific needs. These J.P. Morgan offerings include an extensive selection of plans such as 401(k), 403(b), 457, SEP IRA, and both traditional and cash balance defined benefit plans.
Leveraging 15 years of experience in this space, John joined the Retirement Plan Consulting team at J.P. Morgan in 2018. Previously, as part of an Advisor team at LPL Financial, he focused on providing retirement plan services to business clients. He began his career at the Vanguard Group, working with institutional 401(k) plan clients, including numerous Fortune 500 companies and supporting high-net-worth clients.
John holds an M.B.A. in Finance from La Salle University and a B.S. in Business Management from Wilmington University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and has earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® designation. He holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.
CFP Board owns the marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® in the U.S.
Fi360 Inc. owns and awards the certification marks "AIF®" and "Accredited Investment Fiduciary®". Authorized users of the marks have successfully met requirements for initial certification and annual recertification.
Insights

Insight 6: Active cross-generational stakeholder alliance
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Insight 7: Develop a capable and committed rising generation
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July 2025 Fed meeting: Rates hold steady once again, potentially setting up fall intrigue
July 31, 2025The Federal Reserve held rates steady once again in July, but the decision wasn’t unanimous. What could that mean for economic policy going forward?Read Now
Insight 1: Build and sustain a “great” extended family
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Defying the tariff drag: 3 reasons markets are moving forward
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Capitalizing on the tax-deferral advantage of a variable annuity
July 24, 2025A variable annuity is a tax-deferred retirement product that accumulates funds or distributes income based on the performance of the underlying investment options chosen by the contract owner. Read why this can be especially beneficial for individuals in a high tax bracket.Read Now
Insight 6: Active cross-generational stakeholder alliance
August 11, 2025As a family enterprise expands and shifts over the decades, the different generations and professional management must come together to drive success through legacy and innovation.Read Now
Are we seeing irrational exuberance in the market? We don’t think so
August 8, 2025After last week’s jobs report, markets snapped back. We examine the underlying dynamics.Read Now
Insight 7: Develop a capable and committed rising generation
August 5, 2025Members of the younger generation are the future stewards of the family enterprise, so it is important to invest time and resources in cultivating their interests and skills.Read Now
July Jobs report highlights US job growth has slowed significantly; markets react negatively
August 4, 2025Job growth slowed in July with only 73,000 new jobs added and earlier months revised sharply lower, showing the labor market has weakened.Read Now
Differentiating large from small: Firm size and exposure to trade tensions
August 1, 2025With tariffs likely to settle at elevated rates, we explore how company size may shape the impactRead Now
July 2025 Fed meeting: Rates hold steady once again, potentially setting up fall intrigue
July 31, 2025The Federal Reserve held rates steady once again in July, but the decision wasn’t unanimous. What could that mean for economic policy going forward?Read Now
Insight 1: Build and sustain a “great” extended family
July 30, 2025Investing in family development can have a long-lasting impact on your family’s wealth and legacy of values and traditions.Read Now
Defying the tariff drag: 3 reasons markets are moving forward
July 25, 2025The risks are real, but so is resilience. Here’s why fears about trade and policy setbacks are fading.Read Now
Capitalizing on the tax-deferral advantage of a variable annuity
July 24, 2025A variable annuity is a tax-deferred retirement product that accumulates funds or distributes income based on the performance of the underlying investment options chosen by the contract owner. Read why this can be especially beneficial for individuals in a high tax bracket.Read Now