Ron McGann

Ron McGann is a Vice Chairman and Head of the Insurance Principals practice at J.P. Morgan Private Bank. In his senior leadership role, Ron brings a nationwide focus to the sophisticated wealth management needs of some of the most important and influential executives across this dynamic industry. He directs a team of advisors to guide successful clients in growing their wealth and transforming their efforts into lasting legacies.

Through Ron’s work with financial principals, Wall Street dealmakers, entrepreneurs and insurance executives, he has found that high-performing individuals share unique wealth planning challenges and similarly complex balance sheets. He is a subject matter expert and sought-after speaker on best practices for these ultra-high-net-worth clients. Ron and his team are instrumental in monetizing careers, diversifying interests and unlocking the value of concentrated positions. He serves as the face of J.P. Morgan to afford concierge entrée to the Investment Bank, the Commercial Bank, Asset Management and other capabilities necessitated by substantial assets.

Ron has played an instrumental role in the expansion and evolution of the U.S. Private Bank. He volunteers his time to mentor other members of the firm in ways to penetrate new business opportunities and accelerate growth.

With a three-decade career spent entirely at J.P. Morgan, Ron established the Financial Institutions practice in 2002. This success was a precursor to his most recent strategic initiative. As a testament to his reputation in the industry, he was named to Worth magazine’s Top U.S. Wealth Advisors list.

Ron received a B.A. from Salisbury University and an M.B.A. in Corporate Finance from Pace University. He is a member of the Advisory Board to the business schools at both of these institutions, and sits on the Salisbury University Foundation board. In addition to the number of industry conferences he attends, Ron has been part of Salisbury University’s Executive Leadership Series for the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business. He was named 2021 FMA Outstanding Financial Executive by the Financial Management Association International for outstanding support and commitment to the Salisbury University FMA chapter. Additionally, he was tapped as a commencement speaker at Pace University’s Graduate School.

Ron and his wife have been married for 30 years and have three adult children.