Charles RodgersCharles Rodgers, CFA®Executive DirectorWealth Partner
LinkedInAbout Charles
Charles Rodgers is an Executive Director and Wealth Partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
Charles brings clients more than 25 years of extensive investment experience. Prior to joining the firm in 2023, he spent two years with his colleagues in a similar leadership role at First Republic. Before that, he was a Regional Chief Investment Officer at Abbot Downing, a boutique division at Wells Fargo, where he led the Asset Management group on the West Coast for most of his 13 years there. From 1998 through 2007, he was the Chief Investment Officer at Northern Trust in Miami.
A highly-skilled investment professional, Charles is respected by clients and the industry alike. Throughout his career, he has worked tirelessly to advance the ambitions of ultra-high-net-worth clients, streamlining the complexities and unwinding the intricacies of addressing their wealth and wishes. He measures his success strictly in terms of client outcomes, believing that his team's accomplishments can only manifest themselves through those of each client.
Charles focuses his efforts on building portfolios for successful individuals and charitable organizations. He is especially skilled in client manager research and selection, client asset allocation, portfolio construction and risk management.
Charles graduated "twice" from the University of Miami—with a B.S. in International and Comparative Studies and Political Sciences, as well as an M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst®(CFA®) designation. Charles resides in Jupiter, Florida. He is the proud father of two children, one a freshman at the University of Miami and the other in high school at The Benjamin School.
CFA®and Chartered Financial Analyst®are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
Insights
The duties of a trustee
August 28, 2026There are several important factors that should go into the decision of who to elect as a trustee. Learn what to consider to ensure the assets you leave behind are well cared for.Read Now
U.S. earnings are exceptional. Stocks are playing catch-up
August 28, 2026Corporate profits are on a tear, but stocks haven’t fully reflected them. We unpack the forces capping valuations: yields, oil and the artificial intelligence cycle’s proof point.Read Now
Money and me, money and we: Helping your children become stewards of family wealth
August 27, 2026Raising children to steward family wealth takes early, intentional learning and open conversations about money, values and responsibility.Read Now
Retirement and estate planning for unmarried couples
August 27, 2026Unmarried couples may find that they have some extra hoops to jump through in their financial lives. Learn about these challenges and some steps you can take to overcome them.Read Now
‘Volatility and seasonality aren’t destiny’: Why September is historically the worst month for stocks
August 26, 2026September is known on Wall Street as the worst month for stocks. Learn what the “September effect” is, why it happens, and how to prepare your portfolio for volatility.Read Now
Insight 5: Continually evolve and renew the ownership portfolio
August 26, 2026Building resilience by expecting, preparing for and welcoming change is important for the longevity of generative families.Read Now
How AI adoption by small businesses could reshape the economy – and what that means for investors
August 25, 2026Small businesses are adopting AI faster, especially newer firms. If usage shifts from experimentation to integration, it could reshape productivity and competition, with implications for investors beyond Big Tech.Read Now
What Fed rate hikes and cuts mean for your brokerage account
August 25, 2026Fed rate hikes and cuts can affect what you earn on cash, how bonds move and how stocks are valued. Here’s what changes inside your brokerage account.Read Now
Insight 8: Work together to build a better world
August 25, 2026Beyond business acumen, instilling a philanthropic spirit and strong sense of mission can be key to inspiring and integrating the next generation into the family business.Read NowThe duties of a trustee
August 28, 2026There are several important factors that should go into the decision of who to elect as a trustee. Learn what to consider to ensure the assets you leave behind are well cared for.Read NowU.S. earnings are exceptional. Stocks are playing catch-up
August 28, 2026Corporate profits are on a tear, but stocks haven’t fully reflected them. We unpack the forces capping valuations: yields, oil and the artificial intelligence cycle’s proof point.Read NowMoney and me, money and we: Helping your children become stewards of family wealth
August 27, 2026Raising children to steward family wealth takes early, intentional learning and open conversations about money, values and responsibility.Read NowRetirement and estate planning for unmarried couples
August 27, 2026Unmarried couples may find that they have some extra hoops to jump through in their financial lives. Learn about these challenges and some steps you can take to overcome them.Read Now‘Volatility and seasonality aren’t destiny’: Why September is historically the worst month for stocks
August 26, 2026September is known on Wall Street as the worst month for stocks. Learn what the “September effect” is, why it happens, and how to prepare your portfolio for volatility.Read NowInsight 5: Continually evolve and renew the ownership portfolio
August 26, 2026Building resilience by expecting, preparing for and welcoming change is important for the longevity of generative families.Read NowHow AI adoption by small businesses could reshape the economy – and what that means for investors
August 25, 2026Small businesses are adopting AI faster, especially newer firms. If usage shifts from experimentation to integration, it could reshape productivity and competition, with implications for investors beyond Big Tech.Read NowWhat Fed rate hikes and cuts mean for your brokerage account
August 25, 2026Fed rate hikes and cuts can affect what you earn on cash, how bonds move and how stocks are valued. Here’s what changes inside your brokerage account.Read NowInsight 8: Work together to build a better world
August 25, 2026Beyond business acumen, instilling a philanthropic spirit and strong sense of mission can be key to inspiring and integrating the next generation into the family business.Read Now