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J.P. Morgan Securities

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Firm-wide stats for J.P. Morgan Securities

Total advisors

14,404

Across 3,637 offices

Clients per advisor

86 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$318,381 Low

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, offering asset‑allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Services are delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors and are provided on a non‑discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision‑making authority.

The firm’s process combines quantitative asset‑allocation modeling with centralized due diligence performed by a manager‑solutions team at a J.P. Morgan affiliate, and it applies an ESG eligibility framework when assembling investable universes and recommending Eligible Strategies. For the Program, JPMS generally charges asset‑based fees rather than fixed fees and limits recommendations to funds and strategies approved through its internal review processes.

Distinctive features include registrations and activities that are uncommon among peers: JPMS is registered as a security‑based swap dealer and as a futures commission merchant and is affiliated with swap‑dealer activities, expanding the product types it can access. The advisory business operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker‑dealer and banking organization, commonly recommends affiliated funds and revenue‑sharing arrangements, and discloses a history of regulatory enforcement actions and settlements in its brochure.

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Expertise

Wealth management

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Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

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Location

2931 Townsgate Road

Westlake Village CA 91361

Advisors at this office

29

Advisors at this office

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Chase W

Series 66

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Chase Walian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., he worked at Third Bridge US Inc. from 2022 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Christian G

Series 65, Series 66

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Christian Gomez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Genter Capital Management, Capital Research and Management Company, and RNC Capital Management LLC. He has also worked at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Suranga G

Series 66

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Suranga Ganewatte is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017 and serves in the United States Air Force as a Health Service Manager. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Eva R

Series 63, Series 66

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Eva Rhodes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She has worked within various divisions of J.P. Morgan since 2014, including roles in the London branch and both J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, with a non-discretionary program that relies on an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence processes.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas C

Series 66

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Thomas Christopoulos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner and owner at Gus and Andy's Montrose Grill, where he handles bookkeeping responsibilities on weekends. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Michael C

Series 66

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Michael Carner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Lucia Capital Group, LPL Financial, and Northwestern Mutual. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Michael G

Series 63, Series 65

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Michael Grosslight is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morton Wealth, MindBridge Analytics Inc, Blackline Inc, and Bloomberg L.P. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, with recommendations guided by an ESG eligibility framework.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Dennis C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Dennis Clapp is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His career includes prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. Outside of advising, he owns a holding company for collector cars and operates a storage business renting space to other car collectors. He is also involved with the Chinese Culture Development Center as a social media influencer documenting cultural events. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors and accesses a broad range of products through its affiliated entities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Sean L

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Sean Laverty is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms, including Wells Fargo and Santa Cruz County Bank, and was involved with the Harvard Club of Santa Barbara from 2023 to 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Mustafa B

Series 63, Series 65

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Mustafa Bhola is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory roles, he has operated a notary service business from 2017 to 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Patrick E

Series 66

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Patrick Erhart is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including First Republic Investment Management and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Peter G

Series 63, Series 66

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Peter Gould is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo and its affiliates prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, which combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Alice R

Series 66

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Alice Rieckmann is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA since 2023, following nine years at Bank of America NA and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Leah W

Series 66

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Leah Weiss is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry career in 2026. Her prior experience includes roles at Rimrock Capital Management and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. She has also been involved with educational institutions such as St. Margaret's Episcopal School and the University of California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Natalie K

Series 66

Westlake Village, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Natalie Krouth is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Comerica Bank and City National Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in real estate investing through her personal DBA, Nk Ventures. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a model that integrates quantitative asset-allocation and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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