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About Kasandra
Kasandra Schindler is a Managing Director and Wealth Partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
Kasandra is a trusted advisor to successful business owners and their families, helping them navigate the financial complexities that accompany substantial wealth. With over two decades of wealth management experience, she specializes in aligning wealth planning, investment strategy and philanthropic goals with each family's values and vision. Kasandra leads a thoughtful, disciplined process designed to address the spectrum of her clients' needs—from business transitions and liquidity events to legacy planning and family governance. She understands that her clients' wealth is more than a financial asset; it's a reflection of their journey and the legacy they wish to create.
Drawing on the specialized resources of J.P. Morgan, Kasandra connects clients with a team of professionals dedicated to supporting their evolving needs. Kasandra is particularly passionate about helping families preserve what they've built, strengthen their legacy, and align their wealth with a deeper purpose–ensuring their impact endures across generations.
Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Wealth Management in 2009, Kasandra worked at Wachovia and Wells Fargo Private Bank, where she was a Managing Director and Senior Trust Specialist, providing estate planning and trust strategies. Earlier in her career, Kasandra held tenures with Northern Trust Private Bank and Merrill Lynch, where she began her career as a Financial Consultant in 1994.
Kasandra earned her B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her M.B.A. from Pepperdine University. Kasandra is currently pursuing a Master in the Study of Tax Law at Boston University School of Law's Graduate Tax Program. Dedicated to professional excellence, she holds several esteemed industry designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Certified Exit Planning Advisor® , Certified Private Wealth Advisor® and Accredited Investment Fiduciary®certifications.
Born in Arequipa, Peru, Kasandra now resides in Laguna Beach with her husband and their daughter. They enjoy spending time outdoors together in the mountains and on the beach.
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J.P. Morgan Wealth Management is a business of JPMorgan Chase & Co., which offers investment products and services through J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (JPMS), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC. Insurance products are made available through Chase Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA), a licensed insurance agency, doing business as Chase Insurance Agency Services, Inc. in Florida. Certain custody and other services are provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMCB). JPMS, CIA and JPMCB are affiliated companies under the common control of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Products not available in all states.
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