About James A Malena
Jim works with our clients to make a meaningful impact on their lives and families. With outstanding credentials and experience, he focuses on goal-based financial planning to answer two fundamental questions – “will I make it?” and “do I have any financial blind spots?”
Jim began his career in the financial services industry in 2001 and partnered with the Easton Group (formerly the Hill Group) in 2006, engaging in frank, honest relationships with his clients. During this time, he has seen firsthand how removing the distraction of managing money frees clients to re-discover (and focus on) what is most important to them. As a husband and father of three young children, he understands the challenge of balancing work and life.
Jim earned a B.A. in Business Management from Washington College, which he supplemented with an impressive complement of credentials. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional, considered the gold standard in the industry. He completed the University of Chicago Booth School’s distinguished Certified Private Wealth Advisor Program, and is also a Certified Private Wealth Advisor. As one of Morgan Stanley’s inaugural Family Wealth Advisors, Jim is one of fewer than 3% of Morgan Stanley advisors specifically focused on multi-generational wealth management.
Jim and his wife live in Severna Park, and are the busy parents of 3 young children, a son and twin girls. Jim serves on the boards of the University of Maryland Foundation’s Planned Gifts Committee and Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore. He enjoys spending time with his family, exercise, fishing, golf, and the martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Securities Agent: CO, NC, WY, VT, VA, SC, OR, AL, ID, NY, NV, MO, IL, PA, IN, CT, RI, MI, TX, MN, MD, MA, FL, DC, AZ, TN, LA, KY, CA, NM, NH, ME, HI, DE, OK, OH, NJ, MT, GA, WV, WA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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