Marissa GaspariMarissa Gaspari, CPWA®Vice PresidentRelationship Manager
About Marissa
Marissa Gaspari is a Vice President and Relationship Manager at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
Marissa joined J.P. Morgan in 2024 after nearly a decade as a Wealth Management Associate at Merrill Lynch. She served as President of the New York City Women's Exchange from 2017-2024, an organization for female business owners focused on professional development, client engagement and philanthropy. She began her career as an Associate at Barclays in 2015.
A Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) professional, she is well-versed in the sophisticated needs of high-net-worth individuals, including navigating highly concentrated positions, advanced estate planning, business ownership and family dynamics. Marissa emphasizes total wealth care, leveraging the deep relationships she has developed over the years to focus on advancing each client's individualized objectives and goals. She is also responsible for the team's day-to-day services and operations, which include opening new accounts, transitioning assets and executing transactions, ensuring that each client has a seamless experience. Marissa harnesses the firm's vast suite of products and services to advocate for clients as they pursue the financial future they envision.
A graduate of The University of Miami Herbert School of Business, Marissa holds a B.A. in Finance with concentrations in Economics and Accounting. She earned her CPWA® designation in partnership with The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and The Investments & Wealth Institute. She is an active member of the local Italian community, an interest piqued by her time abroad studying International Finance and Luxury Brands at Università Bocconi in Milan, Italy.
Marissa lives in Manhattan's Nolita neighborhood with her husband, Martin. An avid traveler, she enjoys exploring new cultures, cuisines and landscapes across the globe. In her free time, Marissa embraces her creative side by making pottery and hosting dinner parties with friends. She gives back to her community by volunteering with City Harvest, Room to Grow and Student Sponsor Partners.
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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