Alex AlardAlex AlardInvestment Associate
About Alex
Alex Alard is an Investment Associate at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
Alex is an integral member of the Vanderdonck, Rovens, Pulvers team and brings a deep understanding of the capital markets. He partners closely alongside clients in developing a customized approach that aligns with their goals and ambitions.
Before joining J.P. Morgan, Alex was with the team at RBC Wealth Management. Previously, he worked at UBS Private Wealth Management. He began his career in the Asset Management Division at Goldman Sachs and is highly experienced across a range of asset classes, including traditional and alternative investments.
Alex received a B.S. in Finance from Brigham Young University and an M.B.A. from the University's Marriott School of Management. He served as a voluntary missionary in Argentina for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alex is fluent in Spanish and enjoys traveling, sports and the outdoors. He is originally from Utah and now resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Deserae, and their three children.
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