Michael Foster

Michael Foster is a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Pittsburgh, specializing in advising clients with significant assets, complex balance sheets and sophisticated estate plans. Leveraging the professionalism of J.P. Morgan, he leads a team of specialists providing proactive, thoughtful advice and execution designed to meet the unique goals of each client.  From custom credit to alternative investments, capital markets expertise, advising private business owners and family foundations, clients enjoy access to thought leadership and actionable ideas most relevant to them.

With a commitment to excellence and high standards of service, Mike focuses on what is most important to his clients and provides advice comprehensively across their financial life and family plan. 

Hired in 2019 to launch the Pittsburgh office of J. P. Morgan Private Bank, he now focuses solely on delivering the resources of J.P. Morgan to clients. Mike also serves as Chair of the Market Leadership Team in Pittsburgh, which oversees business and community interests throughout the region for J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Prior to joining the firm, he spent 16 years at BNY Mellon Wealth Management as a Senior Portfolio Manager and Managing Director.  Mike earned a B.A. degree in Government from Harvard University.

A Pittsburgh native, Mike is deeply committed to the region and community. With his strongly held desire to be of service to others, Mike has served locally on non-profit boards, most recently at First Tee -Pittsburgh and Brother’s Brother Foundation. In his free time, Mike enjoys time with his family, in addition to golf, squash and trap shooting.  Mike and his wife have two young children and reside in Squirrel Hill.