Rafael UrquidiRafael UrquidiExecutive DirectorWealth Advisor
About Rafael
Rafa is an Executive Director in the Miami office of J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
Using a family office-style approach, he advises high-net-worth individuals and families on all aspects of wealth management. Rafa helps his clients meet their financial goals by utilizing many of J.P. Morgan's resources including investment management, wealth & estate planning, banking and lending.
Rafa has 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 industry experience and an unwavering commitment to providing his clients with the highest level of service. Before joining J.P. Morgan, he was a Senior Vice President at Wells Fargo.
Devoted to his community, Rafa is actively involved with ICU Baby, Sylvester Cancer Center at the University of Miami, and St. Stephens Episcopal Day School as part of their Endowment Investment Committee. In his free time, he enjoys road & mountain biking, surfing and snowboarding.
Rafa lives in Coral Gables with his wife, their three children and their two dogs.
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