About Jeff

Jeff Schottenstein is a Managing Director and Wealth Partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
As a co-founder of the Schottenstein & Wechsler Group, Jeff focuses on developing tailored asset allocations and implementations that reflect his clients' priorities and risk tolerance. He is experienced with hedging and diversification strategies for concentrated and restricted equity positions, in addition to multi-generational trust and estate strategies.
Jeff has served as a Financial Advisor for more than two decades, working closely with families and institutional investors to advance their wealth management goals. He joined J.P. Morgan Wealth Management in 2023. Previously, he was a Senior Managing Director and Wealth Manager at First Republic Private Wealth Management, which he joined in 2018. His career also includes 15 years as a Managing Director of Merrill Lynch's Private Banking and Investment Group. He began his career in 1995 with Montgomery Securities in San Francisco, and later became a Principal with Thomas Weisel Partners.
Jeff earned his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and his M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Dedicated to the fight against cancer, Jeff received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor as a result of his work as a passionate advocate for cancer research and cancer patients. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Gastric Cancer Foundation, the Dana Farber Presidential Visiting Committee for Gastrointestinal Oncology and the Stanford Cancer Council.

Insights

Markets and Economy

Emerging markets may offer more than meets the eye – selectivity matters

April 17, 2026Beneath broad market caution, pockets of resilience across emerging markets could be worth a closer look. Growing dispersion and stronger fundamentals may favor a more selective approach to the asset class.Read Now
Wealth Planning

The art of making your estate plan matter: Using your superpower as a ‘wise giver’

April 15, 2026Transferring wealth is an act of benevolence, but you shouldn’t do it without considering the type of transaction a gift represents. Wise givers will take into account the needs and wants of the recipient as they decide how to give and how much.Read Now
Markets and Economy

A balancing act: The trade-off between debt and defense

April 10, 2026As defense budgets grow, debt concerns may limit how far and fast the spend goes. But with record amounts proposed and increasing geopolitical uncertainty, the sector is poised to build on its boom.Read Now
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