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About Kurt
Kurt Sylvia is a Managing Director, Wealth Partner and Portfolio Manager1 with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
As a practice leader of The SKS Group at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, Kurt and his team manage offices in New York, Palm Beach, and Miami. He offers tailored, sophisticated guidance to a diverse range of clients, including founders, athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, business owners, families, foundations, and those involved with Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) plans.
By collaborating with an elite group of specialists at the firm, Kurt delivers highly customized solutions that address a full spectrum of wealth management needs. He leverages the extensive resources of J.P. Morgan, which go beyond investment management to include services in liability management, trust and estate planning, tax management and philanthropic strategies, alternative investments, intellectual capital, insurance, and mortgages.
Kurt partners with families' CPAs and other professional advisors to ensure that the totality of the financial picture is considered. His mission is to help clients pursue and maintain their preferred future through superior levels of consulting and service.
Kurt is a graduate of Providence College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Finance. With over 25 years in the financial services industry, he holds FINRA series 6, 7, 31, 52, 63, and 65 securities licenses.
He resides with his wife, Michele, in Jupiter, Florida, New York City, New York, and Nantucket, Massachusetts. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and participating in outdoor activities.
1The J.P. Morgan Wealth Management Portfolio Manager Program. All Wealth Advisors and Wealth Partners who apply for the Portfolio Manager designation undergo rigorous screening by one of the most experienced due diligence teams in the industry. To remain in the program, Portfolio Managers must continue to meet stringent criteria regarding their organizational structure, investment process and performance.
Insights
Insight 3: The culture shift from paternalism to partnership
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Insight 4: Initiate interdependent ‘pillars’ separating family and business governance
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2026 plan participant survey findings
July 14, 2026Our eighth defined contribution (DC) plan participant survey findings explore insights on how participants are interacting with their plans, what they value in plan design and how they are approaching retirement.Read NowInsight 3: The culture shift from paternalism to partnership
July 17, 2026Developing a new, collaborative culture as leadership shifts from founder to successor is a key attribute of successful generative families.Read NowInsight 4: Initiate interdependent ‘pillars’ separating family and business governance
July 17, 2026Establishing defined groups to organize family activities and learning can be just as valuable as business governance.Read NowAI use is exploding. So are the bills.
July 17, 2026As artificial intelligence (AI) handles more complex work, usage can outpace budgets. We flag signals to watch – from token price inflation to AI model competition – and the investment implications.Read NowWhat to consider when you’re considering alternative investments
July 15, 2026Prioritizing due diligence and manager selection can be key to building an allocation to alternatives that enhances your portfolio’s diversification and outperformance potential.Read NowAI scams, deepfakes, impersonations … oh my!
July 15, 2026Scammers are enhancing their impersonation efforts, including leveraging AI. Learn what to look out for and how to protect yourself.Read NowFed Chair Kevin Warsh: ‘Prices are too high.’ Will there be a rate cut at the next Fed meeting? Here’s what to expect
July 15, 2026Kevin Warsh has been vocal in recent weeks that prices are higher than they should be. As the July Fed meeting approaches, here’s what investors can consider when assessing possible interest rate moves.Read NowCreating meaning in the send-off: A guide for families with college-bound children
July 15, 2026As you and your child prepare for this important next chapter, consider crafting a meaningful, celebratory send-off ritual that reflects your family’s values and hopes for the future.Read NowThe 2026 US labor market is ‘not collapsing’: Jobs, unemployment, wage growth and hiring trends so far
July 14, 2026Recent jobs reports in 2026 showed slower payroll gains and falling participation, despite low unemployment. See what wages, JOLTS openings and Fed-watch indicators mean for workers, employers and investors.Read Now2026 plan participant survey findings
July 14, 2026Our eighth defined contribution (DC) plan participant survey findings explore insights on how participants are interacting with their plans, what they value in plan design and how they are approaching retirement.Read Now