Ethan LeffEthan Leff, CFA®Investment Associate
About Ethan
Ethan Leff is an Investment Associate at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
As a co-leader of The Babrick Team, Ethan provides tailored wealth management advice to company founders, entrepreneurs, senior executives and institutions, offering reliable leadership and focused attention to pursue clients' ambitions more effectively. He works in concert with his colleagues to advance deft coordination across multiple facets of client wealth, resulting in a more purposeful approach to the complexities that substantial wealth can pose.
Prior to moving to J.P. Morgan Wealth Management with his team in 2023, Ethan was an Associate Wealth Manager at First Republic Investment Management, where he worked for four years. Earlier, Ethan spent a year at Goldman Sachs in its Investment Management Division within Private Wealth Management, working in the San Francisco and Los Angeles offices.
Ethan earned his B.S.B.A. in Finance from Drexel University, where he graduated cum laude and completed its co-op program.
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Insights
Family Legacy
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Insight 3: The culture shift from paternalism to partnership
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Investing
What to consider when you’re considering alternative investments
July 15, 2026Prioritizing due diligence and manager selection can be key to building an allocation to alternatives that enhances your portfolio’s diversification and outperformance potential.Read NowFamily Legacy
Insight 2: Foundation of values to define culture and focus
July 29, 2026A core mission and set of values are important guides for a generative family, but keep in mind that they are dynamic and should be revisited and adapted with each new generation.Read NowMarkets and Economy
Is it all one big AI trade?
July 24, 2026AI’s reach extends well beyond technology, with diverse sectors showing strength and correlations evolving. Explore how this theme may influence portfolio strategy.Read NowFamily Legacy
Insight 4: Initiate interdependent ‘pillars’ separating family and business governance
July 17, 2026Establishing defined groups to organize family activities and learning can be just as valuable as business governance.Read NowMarkets and Economy
AI use is exploding. So are the bills.
July 17, 2026As artificial intelligence (AI) handles more complex work, usage can outpace budgets. We flag signals to watch – from token price inflation to AI model competition – and the investment implications.Read NowFamily Legacy
Insight 3: The culture shift from paternalism to partnership
July 17, 2026Developing a new, collaborative culture as leadership shifts from founder to successor is a key attribute of successful generative families.Read NowFamily Legacy
Creating meaning in the send-off: A guide for families with college-bound children
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AI scams, deepfakes, impersonations … oh my!
July 15, 2026Scammers are enhancing their impersonation efforts, including leveraging AI. Learn what to look out for and how to protect yourself.Read NowMarkets and Economy
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh: ‘Prices are too high.’ Will there be a rate cut at the next Fed meeting? Here’s what to expect
July 15, 2026Kevin Warsh has been vocal in recent weeks that prices are higher than they should be. As the July Fed meeting approaches, here’s what investors can consider when assessing possible interest rate moves.Read NowInvesting
What to consider when you’re considering alternative investments
July 15, 2026Prioritizing due diligence and manager selection can be key to building an allocation to alternatives that enhances your portfolio’s diversification and outperformance potential.Read Now
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