J.P. Morgan Asset Management Hires James Gearin as Chief Operating Officer of Retirement Plan Services
NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced that it has hired James Gearin as Chief Operating Officer of its Retirement Plan Services (RPS) business. Mr. Gearin will be based in Overland Park, KS, and will report to David Musto, CEO of J.P. Morgan RPS.
Mr. Gearin will be responsible for the overall strategic direction and execution of J.P. Morgan RPS business operations, including oversight of operations and technology programs and initiatives, project management, and business management.
"With more than 25 years of experience working across many facets of the retirement and financial services industry, Jim brings an exceptional track record and skill set that will enhance our business," said David Musto, CEO of J.P. Morgan RPS. "Our clients expect the finest recordkeeping and administration solutions for their plans and participants, and our reputation is built on the high-quality execution of these programs and services."
Mr. Gearin joins J.P. Morgan Asset Management from the consulting group Knowledgent, where he most recently led its Retirement practice. Between 1983 and 2008, Mr. Gearin worked in the Retirement and Benefits Outsourcing business at Fidelity Investments where he measurably increased service excellence, operational efficiency and business growth through his leadership of a variety of business functions, including financial operations, client services, integrated product development, and business development strategy.
J.P. Morgan's firm-wide retirement capabilities serve the needs of institutions, plan sponsors, and individual investors. Retirement Plan Services provides bundled defined contribution services to 1.6 million plan-level participants, representing nearly $125 billion in retirement plan assets as of June 30, 2011. J.P. Morgan is dedicated across its lines of business to providing world-class investment solutions and services to help individuals optimize their retirement outcomes.
About J.P. Morgan Asset Management
J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with assets under supervision of approximately $1.9 trillion and assets under management of $1.3 trillion (as of 6/30/2011), is a global leader in investment management. J.P. Morgan Asset Management's clients include institutions, retail investors and high-net worth individuals in every major market throughout the world. J.P. Morgan Asset Management offers global investment management in equities, fixed income, real estate, hedge funds, private equity and liquidity. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), the parent company of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.2 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management is the marketing name for the asset management businesses of JPMorgan Chase & Co., and its affiliates worldwide.
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