
Kennan LowKennan Low, CPWA®Executive DirectorWealth Partner
Awards and Industry Recognition


Forbes
About Kennan
Kennan Low is an Executive Director and Wealth Partner with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
With 38 years of experience in the financial industry, Ken delivers holistic advisory guidance that addresses the personal financial complexities of ultra-high-net-worth families.
Before joining J.P. Morgan in 2019, Ken spent 18 years at UBS Private Wealth Management. Previously, he was a proprietary trader at Kidder Peabody, Crédit Agricole, Sanwa Securities and Cargill, where he managed active risk positions in equities, fixed income, emerging markets, foreign exchange and derivatives. At Sanwa Securities, Ken was Head of Derivatives and was appointed the youngest member of that firm's Executive Committee at age 33. From 1999 to 2001, he founded the quantitative hedge fund Northlake Partners LP, which was ranked in the top 1% of all hedge funds as measured by the Sharpe ratio on HedgeFund.net. He started his career in 1984 with Morgan Guaranty Trust in New York.
Ken holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor certification (CPWA®), an advanced credential that focuses on every phase of wealth – accumulation, preservation and generational transfer. Ken also holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Associate certification (CAIA®), the industry's leading credential for Alternative Investments including Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Structured Products, Real Assets, Volatility and Complex Strategies. He is a member of the Market Technicians Association and Professional Risk Managers International Association.
Ken received his B.A. from Dartmouth College in 1984, where he majored in Engineering and Computer Science and competed on the Varsity Equestrian Team. He lives in Washington, DC with his wife, Ann, and their four sons. Ken volunteers as a BSA Scoutmaster and is a registered Coach and Referee with USA Hockey.
CPWA® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® are registered trademarks owned by IMCA Investment Management Consultants Association®.
Insights

Business succession planning: Building an effective team
June 3, 2025The first step to a successful business succession plan is building an effective team of professionals. Here are some things to consider.Read Now
The next chapter: Diving deeper into the tariff saga
May 30, 2025Tariffs are becoming just one of the many things driving markets. How might investors respond?Read Now
Where to invest cash to boost its yield
May 30, 2025Cash is essential to cover immediate expenses and emergencies, but yours may not be reaching its full potential. Learn how to make the most of your cash holdings.Read Now
How parents can create financially independent adults
May 27, 2025Education, communication and planning are key for successfully raising financially independent adults.Read Now
Finding opportunity in increasing deficits
May 23, 2025A new tax bill is poised to push the U.S. debt burden higher. Here’s what you can do to find opportunity.Read Now
J.P. Morgan Summer Reading List 2025
May 20, 2025Curiosity: it’s where transformation begins. Join us as we reflect on transformational ideas with J.P. Morgan’s Summer Reading List 2025.Read Now
Helping your parents retire: How to get started
May 19, 2025Ensuring your parent’s successful retirement starts with a successful conversation.Read Now
What’s on the horizon for the proposed House reconciliation bill?
May 16, 2025The proposed bill includes an extension of 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. What could this mean for the economy and markets?Read Now
What’s on the horizon for the new House reconciliation bill?
May 16, 2025The new bill includes an extension of 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. What could this mean for the economy and markets?Read Now
Business succession planning: Building an effective team
June 3, 2025The first step to a successful business succession plan is building an effective team of professionals. Here are some things to consider.Read Now
The next chapter: Diving deeper into the tariff saga
May 30, 2025Tariffs are becoming just one of the many things driving markets. How might investors respond?Read Now
Where to invest cash to boost its yield
May 30, 2025Cash is essential to cover immediate expenses and emergencies, but yours may not be reaching its full potential. Learn how to make the most of your cash holdings.Read Now
How parents can create financially independent adults
May 27, 2025Education, communication and planning are key for successfully raising financially independent adults.Read Now
Finding opportunity in increasing deficits
May 23, 2025A new tax bill is poised to push the U.S. debt burden higher. Here’s what you can do to find opportunity.Read Now
J.P. Morgan Summer Reading List 2025
May 20, 2025Curiosity: it’s where transformation begins. Join us as we reflect on transformational ideas with J.P. Morgan’s Summer Reading List 2025.Read Now
Helping your parents retire: How to get started
May 19, 2025Ensuring your parent’s successful retirement starts with a successful conversation.Read Now
What’s on the horizon for the proposed House reconciliation bill?
May 16, 2025The proposed bill includes an extension of 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. What could this mean for the economy and markets?Read Now
What’s on the horizon for the new House reconciliation bill?
May 16, 2025The new bill includes an extension of 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. What could this mean for the economy and markets?Read Now