Darren GraffDarren GraffManaging DirectorWealth Partner
About Darren
Darren Graff is a Managing Director and Wealth Partner with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. He leads his team in guiding seasoned business executives, entrepreneurs and financial industry professionals in all aspects of investment management. Darren approaches each client from an overall planning perspective, aiming to strike the proper balance between their risk tolerances and return objectives. He develops a financial roadmap, modifying it as necessary to help them remain on track with meeting their financial objectives.
Darren has 25 years of industry experience navigating volatile markets. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2013, Darren was a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2013.
Darren is an approved Portfolio Manager who participates in the firm's discretionary Portfolio Manager Program, which consists of a select group of Financial Advisors who undergo a screening process to manage discretionary client portfolios, and are subject to ongoing quantitative and qualitative reviews in order to assess each investment strategy.
Darren grew up in Boca Raton, Florida, and graduated with a B.S. in Finance from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park. Darren, and his family live in New York City's West Village. He enjoys running, golfing, and cooking. An animal lover, Darren is actively involved with the Last Chance Animal Rescue. He also contributes to the B'Nai Israel Synagogue in Boca Raton.
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