Brad HamlinBrad HamlinExecutive DirectorWealth Advisor
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About Brad
Brad Hamlin is an Executive Director and Wealth Advisor with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
A founding member of The Hamlin Fine Group, he delivers comprehensive financial advisory strategies to high-net-worth individuals, designed to better manage their capital and assist in solving for the wide range of complex financial challenges they face.
The continuity of a 25-year relationship between Brad Hamlin and Brad Fine has resulted in the development of a deep and lasting relationship with their clients. The Hamlin Fine Group currently has three Financial Advisors, two Client Service Representatives and one full-time Investment Associate who work closely with each other.
Brad is committed to the success of his clients, and has delivered, monitored and maintained holistic financial advisory strategies for his clients over his 28-year career. His investment philosophy is clear, concise and efficient. It is based on owning quality investments, and is customized to meet the many different complex customer profiles that he solves for.
Brad focuses on working with savvy individuals and families who just don't have the necessary time to organize, plan, invest, monitor and maintain strategies with the level of sophistication needed in today's markets. Brad is dedicated to being a trusted member of your financial team, delivering a high degree of personalized service, integrity and attention to detail.
Born in West Germany and raised in Portland Oregon, Brad graduated from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California in 1992. He began his career as an Analyst with Bear Stearns. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan as an Executive Director, he served as a Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at both Morgan Stanley and UBS.
Brad, his wife, Courtney, and two children reside in Rolling Hills, California. Outside of work and family, you will most likely find Brad training, hiking trails, climbing mountains or in general enjoying the outdoors.
Insights
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 NowInsight 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 NowAre 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 NowInsight 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 NowJuly 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 NowDifferentiating 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 NowJuly 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 NowInsight 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 NowDefying 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 NowCapitalizing 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