Rafael UrquidiRafael UrquidiExecutive DirectorWealth Advisor
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Forbes
Top Wealth Management Teams Best-In-State
2026
Top Wealth Advisors Best-In State
2026
About Rafael
Rafael Urquidi is an Executive Director and Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
As the lead of portfolio execution and capital markets research for The Churchill Group, Rafael manages multi-asset discretionary portfolios and cross-asset execution and trading for J.P. Morgan clients. He draws on his broad investment experience and the research resources of J.P. Morgan to conduct and provide extensive market commentary and economic analysis.
Rafael holds a B.S. in Finance, a B.S. in Economics and a minor in French from the University of South Carolina. He has over 20 years of finance and investment industry experience. Before joining J.P. Morgan, he was a Senior Vice President at Wells Fargo, Vice President at Credit Suisse and Investment Associate at UBS.
Devoted to his community, Rafael is actively involved with numerous organizations: ICU Baby, Sylvester Cancer Center at the University of Miami, and St. Stephens Episcopal Day School as part of their Endowment Investment Committee. He is passionate about the outdoors and enjoys road and mountain biking, surfing and snowboarding. He lives in Coral Gables with his wife, their three children and two dogs.
Insights
Investing
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Family Legacy
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July 2, 2026The buy-borrow-die approach may help you save on capital gains taxes and preserve wealth for your heirs. Learn about the benefits and risks.Read NowMarkets and Economy
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July 2, 2026Earnings estimates are sharply rising for small caps stocks as a broadening of market gains takes shape.Read NowInvesting
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June 26, 2026Falling oil prices and a shift in Federal Reserve tone are easing inflation pressures and prompting a reassessment of the outlook for rates and risk assets.Read NowFamily Legacy
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What happened at Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting as chair? 3 key takeaways from the June 2026 FOMC decision
June 18, 2026The Federal Reserve held rates steady at its June meeting, which was also Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as chair. Here’s what the dot plot, policy statement and press conference signaled for interest rates in 2026 and beyond.Read NowMarkets and Economy
$1.5 trillion goods trade is on the line in USMCA's first test
June 18, 2026As the USMCA enters review, potentially tighter rules may shape where companies build, source and invest across North America.Read NowWealth Planning
When is a custodial account a good choice?
June 18, 2026What is a custodial account, and when is it the right choice? We explore the pros and cons in this comprehensive guide.Read Now
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