Austin LamarAustin LamarClient Associate
About Austin
Austin Lamar is a Client Associate at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
As a member of the Soja West Group, Austin provides operational and customer service support for high-net-worth individuals and families. His responsibilities include onboarding procedures, wire transfers, journal entries, monitoring transactions and addressing client inquiries. Austin works closely with advisors and clients, serving as a dedicated resource for client questions and day-to-day service needs for the team.
Austin joined J.P. Morgan in 2026 after beginning his financial services career in 2025 at Charles Schwab as a Client Relationship Specialist. He earned a B.S. in Finance from Louisiana State University.
A resident of Marin County, California, Austin serves in the California Army National Guard as an Artillery Officer. Outside of the office, he enjoys LSU football, Giants baseball, snow skiing, wake surfing and spending time with his family. As one of seven siblings, Austin especially enjoys gathering with them whenever possible.
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