
Aaron NicholsAaron NicholsManaging DirectorWealth Partner
Awards and Industry Recognition

Forbes
About Aaron
Aaron Nichols is a Managing Director and Wealth Partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
Aaron provides leadership and direction to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions, helping them deploy their wealth with greater forethought and care. With more than two decades of wealth-management experience, he offers direct knowledge of the opportunities that accomplished clients encounter, supporting their efforts to grow, preserve, and transfer their wealth more effectively.
Clients look to Aaron and his team for an integrated suite of services, including wealth planning, cash-flow modeling, pre-liquidity-event planning, and goals-based investment management. He offers a tax-sensitive approach that features diversified, multi-asset portfolios employing both public markets and private investments. Consultative by nature, Aaron spends significant time discussing clients' risk tolerance so that he can embed those parameters within his approach. Ultimately, he seeks to help clients fulfill the purpose they envision for their lives, families, and communities, connecting their wealth to their long-term aspirations.
Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Wealth Management in 2023, Aaron spent more than eleven years with First Republic Private Wealth Management, where he was a Managing Director and Wealth Manager. Earlier in his career, he was a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab. Aaron gained valuable experience as President and CEO of Nichols Research, a market research firm, overseeing its sale in 2016. His previous roles include Vice President and Business Development Officer at U.S. Trust and Financial Advisor at American Express Financial Advisors, now Ameriprise Financial.
Insights

Your guide to buying a home
June 20, 2025Whether you’re a novice or you’re experienced in the home-buying market, discover some things to think about as you move forward in the process.Read Now
Is deal activity on the rise? 3 signs we see now
June 20, 2025Dealmakers are ready for a rebound. Here’s why we’re optimistic.Read Now
When is a custodial account a good choice?
June 18, 2025What is a custodial account, and when is it the right choice? We explore the pros and cons in this comprehensive guide.Read Now
When it comes to luxury travel, experience is king
June 16, 2025According to a recent survey by Chase Travel, interest in bespoke experiences and celebrating special occasions are motivating and shaping luxury travel.Read Now
Middle East tensions challenge renewed investor confidence
June 13, 2025Markets brace for impact, but positive economic signs suggest recovery could continue.Read Now
What is a backdoor Roth IRA?
June 13, 2025A 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 Now
US inflation print increased less than expected in May: Here’s what that means for investors
June 12, 2025May’s U.S. Consumer Price Index reading was a welcome sign for investors, with price growth increasing less than expected.Read Now
Is it a golden era for gold?
June 12, 2025Understand the factors driving the price of gold and some of the reasons it could be effective in a portfolio construction.Read Now
US adds 139,000 jobs in May, showing gradually moderating labor market
June 9, 2025The May jobs report showed continued labor resilience despite a slowing pace and underlying concerns about the impact of tariffs and Federal government cuts.Read Now
Your guide to buying a home
June 20, 2025Whether you’re a novice or you’re experienced in the home-buying market, discover some things to think about as you move forward in the process.Read Now
Is deal activity on the rise? 3 signs we see now
June 20, 2025Dealmakers are ready for a rebound. Here’s why we’re optimistic.Read Now
When is a custodial account a good choice?
June 18, 2025What is a custodial account, and when is it the right choice? We explore the pros and cons in this comprehensive guide.Read Now
When it comes to luxury travel, experience is king
June 16, 2025According to a recent survey by Chase Travel, interest in bespoke experiences and celebrating special occasions are motivating and shaping luxury travel.Read Now
Middle East tensions challenge renewed investor confidence
June 13, 2025Markets brace for impact, but positive economic signs suggest recovery could continue.Read Now
What is a backdoor Roth IRA?
June 13, 2025A 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 Now
US inflation print increased less than expected in May: Here’s what that means for investors
June 12, 2025May’s U.S. Consumer Price Index reading was a welcome sign for investors, with price growth increasing less than expected.Read Now
Is it a golden era for gold?
June 12, 2025Understand the factors driving the price of gold and some of the reasons it could be effective in a portfolio construction.Read Now
US adds 139,000 jobs in May, showing gradually moderating labor market
June 9, 2025The May jobs report showed continued labor resilience despite a slowing pace and underlying concerns about the impact of tariffs and Federal government cuts.Read Now