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Alma DeMetropolis , CFA , CFP ®, Managing Director and Manager of the NJ Market , J . P . Morgan Private Bank
Alma DeMetropolis , CFA , CFP ® J . P . Morgan Private Bank
908.795.1444 alma . demetropolis @ jpmorgan . com privatebank . jpmorgan . com
Alma DeMetropolis , CFA , CFP
® is a Managing Director and Manager of the New Jersey Market for J . P . Morgan Private Bank , bringing more than 25 years of financial experience to advise families , endowments and foundations . As the President of the New Jersey Market Leadership Team , Alma provides executive guidance across the firm ’ s lines of business within the state and is instrumental in driving community and employee engagement . Propelled by her dedication to philanthropic endeavors , Alma sits on the boards of several nonprofit organizations , including the Liberty Science Center , the Community Food Bank of New Jersey , New Jersey Performing Arts Center , SciTech Scity , American College of Greece and the Nature Conservancy NJ Advisory Council . She recently completed many years of board service for Cornell University ’ s Dean ’ s Advisory Council and the New Providence Education Foundation . More immediately , Alma and her Market have turned their attention in 2020 to supporting their community and clients through the upheaval COVID-19 and the nation ’ s civil unrest has brought . As part of its global initiative to help support underserved households during COVID-19 , JPMorgan Chase made a $ 375,000 investment to help kick-start the Greater Newark Enterprises Corp . Entrepreneurs of Color COVID-19 Relief Fund .
Of the investment , DeMetropolis said , “ Small businesses are the backbone of Newark ’ s economy , providing needed jobs , services and opportunity to residents throughout the city . Thanks to the firm ’ s investment , Greater Newark Enterprises Corp . will have the tools they need to support small businesses , particularly those that have experienced generational disinvestment during the pandemic .” On serving clients , COVID-19 and mass demonstrations against systemic racism and inequity in the United States have sharpened the New Jersey Private Bank ’ s focus on Environmental , Social and Governance ( ESG ) issues in investing . The world must make changes , and investments can align with those values . Alma believes it is vital to hold a global and expansive view of the world to connect clients with the resources and strategies that care for their full financial pictures . She builds strong relationships to help support the emotional component that often accompanies wealth management . The Firm congratulates her on her many impactful and impressive business and civic accomplishments – she truly is a Force for Change . Previously , Alma has been recognized for numerous honors by other professionals in the industry , including one of the Best Fifty Women in Business for 2012 by NJBIZ and a Top 100 Financial Adviser by the Financial Times in 2014 .
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