Robert KushelRobert KushelVice PresidentWealth Advisor
"I pride myself on consistently and unfailingly acting in the best interests of clients, offering input regarding important and life-impacting decisions."
About Robert
Robert Kushel is a Vice President and Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
As a trusted advisor to Gilman Private Wealth clients, he strives to add value and guidance, delivering complex and tailored investment strategies for the benefit of the team's sophisticated practice.
With more than 37 years of financial experience, Robert has significant capabilities that include equity and fixed income approaches. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated both a longstanding and passionate commitment to the highest degrees of honesty and integrity. Robert prides himself on consistently and unfailingly acting in the best interest of clients, offering input regarding important and life-impacting decisions.
A graduate of the University of Maryland, he holds a B.S. in Business with a minor in Economics.
Robert and his wife, Elyse, have lived in Great Neck, New York, for the past 30 years and are involved community members. Elyse recently retired after an outstanding career as the Librarian in a Long Island elementary school. His daughter Elizabeth, son-in-law Zack and granddaughters Penelope and Millie live in New York City. His son Daniel and daughter-in-law Sarah also live and work in New York City.
Insights
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When does it make sense for a trust to own your life insurance policy?
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