
Hannah ForneyHannah Forney, CFP®, AIF®Executive DirectorWealth Advisor
Awards and Industry Recognition



Forbes
About Hannah
Hannah Forney is an Executive Director and Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
Hannah works closely with multiple generations of client families, as well as individual athletes, helping them approach their wealth more thoughtfully and strategically. She shares the wisdom she has gained from guiding families through important decisions in their lives and wealth, supporting them in reducing stress, regaining time in their lives, and enhancing the clarity of their financial frameworks.
Deeply committed to the clients she serves, Hannah takes her work very seriously, recognizing the preciousness of client trust. She devotes significant time and energy to her client relationships, demonstrating how much she values each person through her attentiveness and care. Her areas of focus include long-term planning, estate planning strategies and guardianship, concentrated stock strategies, portfolio design, retirement planning, and cash flow. A strong communicator, Hannah collaborates well with clients' external tax and legal advisors, advancing steady momentum on shared initiatives.
Clients look to Hannah as a reliable presence in their lives—someone who will speak with them honestly, sharing the ideas she has gained from advising peer clientele. Hannah, in turn, is proud to become a member of a client's extended family, walking with them through key crossroads in their lives, legacies, and wealth.
Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Wealth Management in 2023 with her team, Hannah spent nearly five years with First Republic Private Wealth Management, where she was a Vice President and Wealth Manager. Earlier, she served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch for four years. Committed to professional excellence, Hannah holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the CFP® Board of Standards, Inc. She also holds the AIF® designation.
Hannah earned her B.A. in Communications from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she was a member of the Women's Basketball Team for four years, served as team captain, and earned Academic All-Big 12 status.
Following graduation, she was an Assistant Coach for the Women's Basketball Team at Colorado Christian University. Hannah was newly appointed to Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) Board of Directors.
Within her community, Hannah has been an active fundraiser for Special Olympics and participated in its Executive Polar Plunge in the Willamette River—an experience she is brave enough to repeat next year.
Hannah and her husband, Michael, love to spend time with their three young sons. They stay active as a family, exploring the Pacific Northwest, enjoying the outdoors, and venturing on the ski slopes.
CFP Board owns the marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® in the U.S.
Fi360 Inc. owns and awards the certification marks "AIF®" and "Accredited Investment Fiduciary®". Authorized users of the marks have successfully met requirements for initial certification and annual recertification.
Insights

Are we seeing irrational exuberance in the market? We don’t think so
August 8, 2025After last week’s jobs report, markets snapped back. We examine the underlying dynamics.Read Now
Insight 7: Develop a capable and committed rising generation
August 5, 2025Members of the younger generation are the future stewards of the family enterprise, so it is important to invest time and resources in cultivating their interests and skills.Read Now
July Jobs report highlights US job growth has slowed significantly; markets react negatively
August 4, 2025Job growth slowed in July with only 73,000 new jobs added and earlier months revised sharply lower, showing the labor market has weakened.Read Now
Differentiating large from small: Firm size and exposure to trade tensions
August 1, 2025With tariffs likely to settle at elevated rates, we explore how company size may shape the impactRead Now
July 2025 Fed meeting: Rates hold steady once again, potentially setting up fall intrigue
July 31, 2025The Federal Reserve held rates steady once again in July, but the decision wasn’t unanimous. What could that mean for economic policy going forward?Read Now
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
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
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
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
Are we seeing irrational exuberance in the market? We don’t think so
August 8, 2025After last week’s jobs report, markets snapped back. We examine the underlying dynamics.Read Now
Insight 7: Develop a capable and committed rising generation
August 5, 2025Members of the younger generation are the future stewards of the family enterprise, so it is important to invest time and resources in cultivating their interests and skills.Read Now
July Jobs report highlights US job growth has slowed significantly; markets react negatively
August 4, 2025Job growth slowed in July with only 73,000 new jobs added and earlier months revised sharply lower, showing the labor market has weakened.Read Now
Differentiating large from small: Firm size and exposure to trade tensions
August 1, 2025With tariffs likely to settle at elevated rates, we explore how company size may shape the impactRead Now
July 2025 Fed meeting: Rates hold steady once again, potentially setting up fall intrigue
July 31, 2025The Federal Reserve held rates steady once again in July, but the decision wasn’t unanimous. What could that mean for economic policy going forward?Read Now
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
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
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
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