Sam DreverSam DreverInvestment Associate
About Sam
Samuel Drever is an Investment Associate at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
As a member of the Ver Bockel Raihle Koricanac Group, Sam provides investment analysis and portfolio-implementation support for the team's high-net-worth clients. His responsibilities include investment and manager research, portfolio analysis, and trading execution. Sam also supports the team in designing, implementing, and maintaining tailored investment portfolios that align with each client's distinctive goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance.
Sam graduated from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale with a B.S. in Finance and a minor in Mathematics. He began his wealth management career in 2018 with the Private Banking and Investment Group at Merrill Lynch, where he was a Private Wealth Analyst. In 2019, Sam moved with his team to First Republic Private Wealth Management. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management since 2023.
Insights
Family Legacy
Insight 1: Build and sustain a “great” extended family
July 30, 2025Investing in family development can have a long-lasting impact on your family’s wealth and legacy of values and traditions.Read Now
Markets
Defying the tariff drag: 3 reasons markets are moving forward
July 25, 2025The risks are real, but so is resilience. Here’s why fears about trade and policy setbacks are fading.Read Now
Retirement
Capitalizing on the tax-deferral advantage of a variable annuity
July 24, 2025A variable annuity is a tax-deferred retirement product that accumulates funds or distributes income based on the performance of the underlying investment options chosen by the contract owner. Read why this can be especially beneficial for individuals in a high tax bracket.Read Now
Investing
How to use life insurance as a financial asset
July 23, 2025Yes, life insurance can offer a benefit to loved ones when you pass, but it can also be a financial asset during your life. Learn how it works.Read Now
Family Legacy
Insight 2: Foundation of values to define culture and focus
July 22, 2025A core mission and set of values are important guides for a generative family, but keep in mind that they are dynamic and should be revisited and adapted with each new generation.Read Now
Investing
How much of your portfolio should be in non-U.S. stocks?
July 22, 2025Explore why it may be beneficial to consider adding non‑U.S. equities by examining valuation shifts, volatility patterns and long‑term return potential.Read Now
Family Legacy
Creating meaning in the send-off: A guide for families with college-bound children
July 22, 2025As 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 Now
Family Legacy
Insight 4: Initiate interdependent “pillars” separating family and business governance
July 22, 2025Establishing defined groups to organize family activities and learning can be just as valuable as business governance.Read Now
Family Legacy
Insight 3: The culture shift from paternalism to partnership
July 22, 2025Developing a new, collaborative culture as leadership shifts from founder to successor is a key attribute of successful generative families.Read NowFamily Legacy
Insight 1: Build and sustain a “great” extended family
July 30, 2025Investing in family development can have a long-lasting impact on your family’s wealth and legacy of values and traditions.Read NowMarkets
Defying the tariff drag: 3 reasons markets are moving forward
July 25, 2025The risks are real, but so is resilience. Here’s why fears about trade and policy setbacks are fading.Read NowRetirement
Capitalizing on the tax-deferral advantage of a variable annuity
July 24, 2025A variable annuity is a tax-deferred retirement product that accumulates funds or distributes income based on the performance of the underlying investment options chosen by the contract owner. Read why this can be especially beneficial for individuals in a high tax bracket.Read NowInvesting
How to use life insurance as a financial asset
July 23, 2025Yes, life insurance can offer a benefit to loved ones when you pass, but it can also be a financial asset during your life. Learn how it works.Read NowFamily Legacy
Insight 2: Foundation of values to define culture and focus
July 22, 2025A core mission and set of values are important guides for a generative family, but keep in mind that they are dynamic and should be revisited and adapted with each new generation.Read NowInvesting
How much of your portfolio should be in non-U.S. stocks?
July 22, 2025Explore why it may be beneficial to consider adding non‑U.S. equities by examining valuation shifts, volatility patterns and long‑term return potential.Read NowFamily Legacy
Creating meaning in the send-off: A guide for families with college-bound children
July 22, 2025As 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 NowFamily Legacy
Insight 4: Initiate interdependent “pillars” separating family and business governance
July 22, 2025Establishing defined groups to organize family activities and learning can be just as valuable as business governance.Read NowFamily Legacy
Insight 3: The culture shift from paternalism to partnership
July 22, 2025Developing a new, collaborative culture as leadership shifts from founder to successor is a key attribute of successful generative families.Read Now
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