Kristen WalmachKristen WalmachClient Associate
About Kristen
As a member of The Jeffrey McAleney Group, Kristen provides administrative and operational support. Kristen's responsibilities include coordinating the operational aspects of the team, preparing financial documents, executing trades, and addressing inquiries. She works diligently to deliver an excellent client experience and serves as a dedicated resource for all client concerns.
Kristen graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a B.A. in Economics. With more than 30 years of experience in financial services, she began her career at the Royal Bank of Canada as a municipal bond trading assistant and then moved over to her current role. She joined J.P. Morgan in 2013 and is vital to the success of her group.
Kristen holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.
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