About James Jacob
A history of experienced guidance
As I continued to build my business among high-net-worth private investors and regional institutional investors, I discovered numerous corporate clients that could potentially benefit from innovative strategies. The result of my efforts over the course of the 1990s and the 2000s was:
- A focus on stock option and corporate equity strategies in the mid-Atlantic states.
- An interest rate product and credit business that spanned two continents and counterparties ranging from supra-national organizations to hometown banks.
- A private client business that supported clients seeking thoughtful strategies.
With J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, I have returned to my small firm roots. Here I find myself surrounded by some of the most innovative individuals in the industry. Further, J.P. Morgan's fortress balance sheet helps to reassure my clients that both the firm and I will remain viable to continue working toward each client's unique goals.
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Outlook
December 2024 jobs report: 256,000 jobs added, a strong finish to the year
January 13, 2025December’s jobs report confirms that this is a strong economy that doesn’t currently need meaningful policy easing to see continued expansion, according to our strategists.Read Now
Retirement
Making the transition to retirement
January 13, 2025You have worked hard to plan for the retirement you want, and are now ready to enjoy the results. But before you make the transition from full-time work to retirement, there are a few things you should confirm.Read Now
Investing
Selling stock under a 10b5-1 plan
January 10, 2025If you’re a corporate insider, you have to decide whether to sell company stock, including vesting restricted stock units (RSUs) and options, through a 10b5-1 plan.Read Now
Markets
Navigating the new year: 3 resolutions for investors
January 10, 2025Here’s what to keep in mind when refining your portfolio in 2025.Read Now
Business
Navigating uncertainty: A path for business owners
January 9, 2025With constantly evolving economic, political and technological landscapes, it’s important for business owners to have a plan.Read Now
Retirement
Should I convert to a Roth IRA?
January 9, 2025Some people convert their traditional IRA to a Roth IRA for income-tax-free cash flow during retirement. Converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA does come with some costs.Read Now
Investing
Insulate your investment strategy with a portfolio line of credit
January 9, 2025A portfolio line of credit can be an reliable backup source of liquidity that helps insulate a portfolio from untimely liquidations, capital gains and loss of investment income.Read Now
Wealth Planning
Asset protection
January 9, 2025Often, people are able to achieve sufficient asset protection by employing very simple strategies.Read Now
Wealth Planning
Providing for children with special needs
January 6, 2025Structure gifts to beneficiaries with special needs without jeopardizing their ability to receive government benefits.Read Now
Outlook
December 2024 jobs report: 256,000 jobs added, a strong finish to the year
January 13, 2025December’s jobs report confirms that this is a strong economy that doesn’t currently need meaningful policy easing to see continued expansion, according to our strategists.Read Now
Retirement
Making the transition to retirement
January 13, 2025You have worked hard to plan for the retirement you want, and are now ready to enjoy the results. But before you make the transition from full-time work to retirement, there are a few things you should confirm.Read Now
Investing
Selling stock under a 10b5-1 plan
January 10, 2025If you’re a corporate insider, you have to decide whether to sell company stock, including vesting restricted stock units (RSUs) and options, through a 10b5-1 plan.Read Now
Markets
Navigating the new year: 3 resolutions for investors
January 10, 2025Here’s what to keep in mind when refining your portfolio in 2025.Read Now
Business
Navigating uncertainty: A path for business owners
January 9, 2025With constantly evolving economic, political and technological landscapes, it’s important for business owners to have a plan.Read Now
Retirement
Should I convert to a Roth IRA?
January 9, 2025Some people convert their traditional IRA to a Roth IRA for income-tax-free cash flow during retirement. Converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA does come with some costs.Read Now
Investing
Insulate your investment strategy with a portfolio line of credit
January 9, 2025A portfolio line of credit can be an reliable backup source of liquidity that helps insulate a portfolio from untimely liquidations, capital gains and loss of investment income.Read Now
Wealth Planning
Asset protection
January 9, 2025Often, people are able to achieve sufficient asset protection by employing very simple strategies.Read Now
Wealth Planning
Providing for children with special needs
January 6, 2025Structure gifts to beneficiaries with special needs without jeopardizing their ability to receive government benefits.Read Now
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