Michael ArmourMichael ArmourWealth Advisor
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About Michael
Michael Armour is a Wealth Advisor with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
As a multi-generational member of The Armour Bellavia Stuhlman Group, Michael advises affluent individuals and families, business owners, C-suite executives and other successful professionals. He is skilled in crafting goals-based strategies that help clients optimize opportunities and simplify their lives.
Having grown up discussing financial concepts from a young age, Michael has an informed perspective on the value of experienced guidance. He views his role as a trusted extension of each family's advisory team— tapping his extensive network to connect clients with centers of influence and scaling J.P. Morgan down to an intimate level. Michael finds that the best part of his role is the long-term relationships he has built personally and professionally. He is passionate about working with clients to navigate the complexities of the market, striving to reduce the stress and pressure of financial decisions.
Michael began his career at J.P. Morgan in New York City in 2018. His background spans stocks, bonds, securities, mortgages, lines of credit, home lending and specific-purpose borrowing. He holds FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses.
A graduate of Southern Methodist University, Michael earned a B.S. in both Economics and Public Policy. While in school, he was the President and Co-Captain of the SMU Polo Team, fortunate to be finalists in the National Intercollegiate Championship for two consecutive years.
Michael currently lives in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is active in the community as a Junior Committee Member for the American Heart Association of Palm Beach. Along with polo, Michael enjoys hunting, fishing and skiing with family and friends.
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