Emory Simpson FordEmory Simpson FordAssociateClient Associate
About Emory
Emory Simpson Ford is a Client Associate at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
Emory joined the firm in 2023 with her colleagues from First Republic after working with them for a year in New York. Prior to that, she spent eight years in client service roles, at First Republic in South Florida and Bessemer Trust in Dallas.
Energy and enthusiasm are trademarks of Emory's approach to client service. She feels fortunate to hear from clients each day, and not only respond to their requests in a timely manner, but anticipate their needs with proactive suggestions that streamline their efforts.
Emory grew up outside of Philadelphia and graduated with a B.B.A. in Accounting from the Cox School of Business at SMU in Dallas. After a senior-year internship at KPMG, she decided to pursue a career where she could directly serve the best interests of individuals and families. Emory and her husband, Jay, reside on the Upper East Side of Manhattan with their baby girl, Elle.
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