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About Brian
Brian Brocious is an Executive Director, Wealth Partner, and Portfolio Manager with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
A partner in the OCB Group, he provides customized and comprehensive financial planning and investment advice to a select group of high-net-worth individuals and families. Brian has a specialty focus on tax-aware lending and investment strategies designed to more effectively compound wealth over time while reducing overall risk through diversification. He also serves on the OCB Group's investment committee, helping build customized portfolios for clients. In addition to his investment-related responsibilities, Brian acts as a banking, credit, lending, and mortgage specialist for the team.
Brian's 18-year career in financial services began in 2006 at Hueter & Associates, a boutique financial consulting firm. He transitioned to J.P. Morgan in his current capacity in 2011. Initially an engineering major in college, Brian has an educational background that provides unique perspective and insight for his clients, many of whom are technology entrepreneurs and software engineers. His foundation in finance, along with his straightforward and disciplined approach to working with clients, provided a natural progression into his current role. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses.
Brian graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in History. He grew up in Danville, CA and currently lives in Walnut Creek, CA. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, traveling, scuba diving, playing poker, and spending time with family and friends. As a former world champion professional video game player, Brian still enjoys casual gaming.
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