Gideon Derr

Gideon Derr is an Executive Director and Investment Specialist in the Austin office of J.P. Morgan Private Bank. Gideon provides sophisticated investment advice and institutional access to some of the most successful multi-generational families, entrepreneurs, foundations and endowments in the area. He guides them in making complex financial decisions that help grow and protect their capital.

His lifelong passion for the markets and drive to help clients succeed have been evident over the entirety of Gideon’s 20-plus-year career at the Private Bank. He enjoys getting to know his clients on a personal level, and is ultra-focused on understanding their priorities and objectives. Valued for his honest advice and personable nature, he prefers to view the world from each client’s perspective, keeping their interests at the forefront of everything he does. Gideon couples his extensive background in asset allocation, total balance sheet analysis and tax optimization with J.P. Morgan’s best thinking and capabilities across asset classes. Strategically using equities, fixed income, derivatives and private investments, he helps to steward hard-earned assets for generations to come.

Gideon joined the Private Bank office in Dallas in 2000, establishing the foundation of his investment advisory specialty—catering to the needs of ultra-high-net-worth families, business owners and institutions. Seven years later, he moved to Houston’s office before joining the outstanding team in Austin in 2011.

Gideon earned a B.B.A. in Finance from Texas Christian University, where he graduated magna cum laude.

Outside of work, he loves music, sports, travel, nature and reading. His best days are spent enjoying the company of his young daughter—oftentimes exploring the outdoors and enjoying everything Austin and Central Texas have to offer.