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.
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Markets and Economy
Small-cap success: Why this rally looks different
July 2, 2026Earnings estimates are sharply rising for small caps stocks as a broadening of market gains takes shape.Read Now
Markets and Economy
The world changed in 10 days: An oil unwind and a hawkish Fed
June 26, 2026Falling oil prices and a shift in Federal Reserve tone are easing inflation pressures and prompting a reassessment of the outlook for rates and risk assets.Read Now
Family Legacy
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June 22, 2026Careful estate planning can help you accommodate your children’s differing lifestyles, needs, even tastes in décor – and allow them to truly enjoy the family vacation home.Read Now
Wealth Planning
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Markets and Economy
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Markets and Economy
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June 18, 2026The Federal Reserve held rates steady at its June meeting, which was also Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as chair. Here’s what the dot plot, policy statement and press conference signaled for interest rates in 2026 and beyond.Read Now
Retirement
What is a backdoor Roth IRA?
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Markets and Economy
The IPO wave is historic. So is today’s market.
June 12, 2026A surge in new equity offerings is coming at a time of immense scale and depth in the U.S. stock market.Read Now
Cybersecurity
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Small-cap success: Why this rally looks different
July 2, 2026Earnings estimates are sharply rising for small caps stocks as a broadening of market gains takes shape.Read NowMarkets and Economy
The world changed in 10 days: An oil unwind and a hawkish Fed
June 26, 2026Falling oil prices and a shift in Federal Reserve tone are easing inflation pressures and prompting a reassessment of the outlook for rates and risk assets.Read NowFamily Legacy
How to pass down the family vacation home
June 22, 2026Careful estate planning can help you accommodate your children’s differing lifestyles, needs, even tastes in décor – and allow them to truly enjoy the family vacation home.Read NowWealth Planning
When is a custodial account a good choice?
June 18, 2026What is a custodial account, and when is it the right choice? We explore the pros and cons in this comprehensive guide.Read NowMarkets and Economy
$1.5 trillion goods trade is on the line in USMCA's first test
June 18, 2026As the USMCA enters review, potentially tighter rules may shape where companies build, source and invest across North America.Read NowMarkets and Economy
What happened at Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting as chair? 3 key takeaways from the June 2026 FOMC decision
June 18, 2026The Federal Reserve held rates steady at its June meeting, which was also Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as chair. Here’s what the dot plot, policy statement and press conference signaled for interest rates in 2026 and beyond.Read NowRetirement
What is a backdoor Roth IRA?
June 18, 2026A backdoor Roth IRA is a strategy that allows high-income earners who exceed Roth IRA contribution income limits to take advantage of a Roth IRA. Keep reading to learn more.Read NowMarkets and Economy
The IPO wave is historic. So is today’s market.
June 12, 2026A surge in new equity offerings is coming at a time of immense scale and depth in the U.S. stock market.Read NowCybersecurity
AI tools and your privacy: What you need to know
June 10, 2026Easy-to-use artificial intelligence tools may soon change our work and school lives. But they come with a host of new privacy threats. Here are some ways to help protect yourself.Read Now
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