Kristen PowerKristen PowerVice President, Custom Lending Specialist
About Kristen
Kristen Power is a Vice President and Custom Lending Specialist at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, covering the West region.
Kristen partners with Advisors to incorporate custom lending strategies into the overall plans for their clients. Her breadth of knowledge in this space helps her deliver approaches that align with each individual's complex wealth management needs.
Kristen joined J.P. Morgan in 2021 from her role as a Tailored Lending Specialist at UBS. There, she structured bespoke lending strategies for ultra-high-net-worth clients. She joined UBS as part of the firm's Graduate Talent Program and worked in various positions across the organization, including in banking, fixed-income sales and field management.
A graduate of Penn State University's Smeal College of Business, Kristen earned a B.S. in Finance along with minors in both History and International Business. She has served as the Co-Chair of the Bay Area Chapter of All Bar None, a committee focused on the professional development of women working in finance. She holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.
Insights
Markets
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
Family Legacy
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
Outlook
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
Markets
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
Outlook
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
Family Legacy
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
Markets
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
Retirement
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
Investing
How to use life insurance as a financial asset
July 23, 2025Yes, life insurance can offer a benefit to loved ones when you pass, but it can also be a financial asset during your life. Learn how it works.Read NowMarkets
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 NowFamily Legacy
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 NowOutlook
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 NowMarkets
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 NowOutlook
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 NowFamily Legacy
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 NowMarkets
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 NowRetirement
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 NowInvesting
How to use life insurance as a financial asset
July 23, 2025Yes, life insurance can offer a benefit to loved ones when you pass, but it can also be a financial asset during your life. Learn how it works.Read Now
Personalized guidance begins with a conversation.
Access the firm-wide capabilities of a global financial leader at your side. Take the next step to unlock new opportunities that align with your financial goals.