T. Kenneth FarrellT. Kenneth FarrellVice PresidentWealth Advisor
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Ken Farrell is a Vice President and Wealth Advisor with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
Ken partners closely with a diverse range of clients who are engaging, innovative and passionate about their craft—entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate executives, entertainers and professional athletes. He serves as a champion to guide each individual in making the complex financial decisions required to transform their success into a sustainable legacy. Ken is a member of The Canell Group, one of Barron's Top 100 Private Wealth Management Teams in 2021.
As a co-founder of a hedge fund, Ken knows first-hand the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship and draws from this shared experience to address the challenges that accompany high performance. He speaks his clients' language and is adept at bridging the gap between business and personal goals. Ken believes that asking incisive questions can lead to a more deliberate and purposeful path toward clients' aspirations. A born educator, he encourages clients to think in new directions so they can expand their opportunity set and evaluate their options.
Ken's career spans more than 25+ years, and in that time, he has gained a reputation for his collaborative style and trusted, unfiltered advice. Before joining J.P. Morgan, he was with Bank of America Private Bank, serving the sophisticated needs of ultra-high-net-worth clients. Previously, Ken was with Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley and Greenwich Associates. In his experience as co-founder of Paladin Strategic Partners, he served as Partner and Senior Vice President of Operations.
Ken attended the Bronx High School of Science before earning his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University. He holds an M.B.A. from the Stern School of Business at New York University, and is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF) and a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA) professional.
Ken feels it's important to give back and is an active Board Member with Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, an organization that serves the needs of over 5000 children daily, providing healthy nutrition, homework preparation, and access to art, dance, music and sports. He is also a member of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
Outside of the office, Ken and his wife Ingrid indulge their love of travel, music and good food, ideally enjoying all three simultaneously in an exciting cultural setting.
CIMA® / CPWA®: Investments & Wealth InstituteTM (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks "CIMA," "Certified Investment Management Analyst," "CPWA," and "Certified Private Wealth Advisor." Use of CIMA, Certified Investment Management Analyst, CPWA, and/or Certified Private Wealth Advisor signifies that the user has successfully completed The Institute's initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals and/or wealth advisors.
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