Kevin SzetoKevin Szeto, CFP®Vice PresidentWealth Planning Specialist
About Kevin
Kevin Szeto is a Vice President and Wealth Planning Specialist at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
As a member of The Soja West Group, Kevin takes a long-term planning approach to work closely with professionals, retirees and high-net-worth families on their important goals. He offers customized guidance on tax mitigation and educational/retirement planning, along with strategic advice on a wide range of issues, including trusts and estates and equity compensation. He is dedicated to helping clients establish a meaningful legacy and pursue the future they envision.
Before joining J.P. Morgan, Kevin was a Director and Advanced Planner at First Republic Investment Management. He was previously a Financial Planning Manager at Summitry. Earlier roles included tenures with eMoney Advisor, a financial planning software company at which he was a Trainer for Advisors, and as a Business Analyst at LPL Financial, where he launched his financial services career.
Kevin graduated from University of California San Diego with a B.A. in Economics. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional.
CFP Board owns the marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® in the U.S.
Insights
Markets and Economy
Fiscal fireworks: How debt is rewriting the rules for the US and Japan
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Markets and Economy
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Investing
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Markets and Economy
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Cybersecurity
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Retirement
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Wealth Planning
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Family Legacy
Family governance: A new way for adult siblings to connect
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Retirement
Should I convert to a Roth IRA?
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Fiscal fireworks: How debt is rewriting the rules for the US and Japan
January 30, 2026Rising government debt worries fuel weakness in traditional safe-havens but bolster gold’s powerful rally as investors search for the home of the next crisis.Read NowMarkets and Economy
Fed leaves rates unchanged to start 2026: Is a cut coming in March?
January 29, 2026The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in January. Learn what investors can expect at the March meeting and how inflation and a shift in Fed leadership could affect rate decisions.Read NowInvesting
The new frontier: 3 themes driving alternatives in 2026
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Debunking the “Sell America” trade: Why Europe’s move could fall short
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Making the transition to retirement
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New 529 Plan Rules For 2026: Key Changes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
January 21, 2026The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has expanded the way 529 plans can be utilized, transforming them from traditional college savings plans into more versatile financial planning tools that cover a wide range of educational expenses.Read NowFamily Legacy
Family governance: A new way for adult siblings to connect
January 21, 2026Siblings may understandably grow apart over time. However, the quality of their relationships as adults can demonstrably impact the family’s ability to maintain its wealth.Read NowRetirement
Should I convert to a Roth IRA?
January 20, 2026Some people convert their traditional IRA to a Roth IRA for income-tax-free cash flow during retirement. Converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA does come with some costs.Read Now
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