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Richard L. Grande is an executive director and wealth advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
Grande’s longevity in the industry has taught him the value of planning, process and discipline. Throughout his distinguished career, he has helped a blue-chip clientele navigate turbulent and booming markets and key inflection points in their financial journeys.
Today, he builds on his decades of experience to help clients take a rational and realistic approach to their wealth and expectations. In each client relationship, he emphasizes the importance of delivering clear and timely advice and guidance.
Before joining J.P. Morgan, Richard held a similar position at First Republic Investment Management. Prior to that, he was a senior vice president and financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. He launched his career at Kidder, Peabody & Co.
A double River Hawk, Grande earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and industrial management and a master’s degree in finance from UMass Lowell.
Generous with his time and resources, Richard is a member of the advisory board of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, an active member in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
He has been a loyal supporter of the university, serving as a member of the Manning School of Business Advisory Board since 2006. He created the Lucian F. Grande Endowed Scholarship Fund, which was named for his father and which benefits finance students. In addition, he endowed the Pulichino Tong Business Center’s Grande Tomaney Innovation Plaza in memory of his parents and his wife’s parents. The plaza serves as a vibrant venue for Manning School of Business events, student gatherings and collaborative activities.
In addition, Grande served as an executive-in-residence at the Manning School, sharing guidance and career advice with students. In recognition of his commitment to the university, he received a University Alumni Award in 2018.