Bradenton, FL Lakewood Ranch Blvd Office

Melissa De La Pena is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, as well as involvement with several entertainment and talent agencies. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Brian Best is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at PNC Wealth Management, Trustmont Advisory Group, Best & Company Investment Management, and Raymond James & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and partner of Blue Horseshoe Ranch LLC, a family-run cattle ranch and wedding barn. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates systematic quantitative screening with qualitative research and includes a broader range of derivatives and commodities capabilities than many institutional programs.

Karen Sites is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework where applicable.

Madelyn Ducharme is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Atlus Investment Group, RBC Wealth Management, and Bangor Savings Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Kate Noel Fitness, a home-based fitness business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research, and it offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities relative to many institutional advisors.

Alejandro Bolivar is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and currently has ownership interests in small private businesses, including a charcuterie service and a real estate holding company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process integrates centralized due diligence and quantitative and qualitative research, with offerings that include derivatives and commodities capabilities.