Jacob WatkinsJacob WatkinsClient Associate
About Jacob
Jacob Watkins is a Client Associate with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. Working with Kevin Baker, he provides operational and account maintenance support for high-net-worth individuals (and their families). Jacob is responsible for managing all operational aspects for the team as well as conducting due diligence, onboarding procedures, executing trades and preparing financial reports. He has a reputation for managing day-to-day activities in a steady and experienced manner. Jacob is a graduate of Illinois State University and has worked in the financial services industry since 2010, first joining Chase Bank before moving to J.P. Morgan in 2015. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses.
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