Jeff Paustian

Jeff co-founded JGP Wealth Management in 2001 and is responsible for much of the innovation behind our team’s investment strategy and service-oriented approach. He is an advocate and enjoys the individually-focused problem-solving that is required to serve each JGP client’s unique financial needs. His drive is to take care of people, and he appreciates the intimacy shared with clients, as well as the opportunity to contribute to helping them realize the life they want to live.

Nominated by our clients and his peers for his professionalism, Jeff was recognized as a Five Star Wealth Manager by Portland Monthly Magazine, as well as a Premier Wealth Advisor and Top Wealth Manager by The Portland Business Journal.

A graduate of the University of Oregon, Jeff began his financial career with U.S. Bancorp in 1989. He later moved on to become a senior vice president and professional sales manager at Merrill Lynch, where his duties ranged from training new advisors and executing day-to-day portfolio management to developing and implementing business plans for the Oregon market.

Jeff formerly served on the Children’s Cancer Association, Arlington Club and Central Catholic High School Endowment board of directors. Additionally, he is a mentor for the Harrington Family Foundation Scholarship Program, as well as a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club and Irvington Club. Married for over 30 years and a father of four who enthusiastically supports his children’s many activities and interests, Jeff enjoys hiking, traveling, reading and being outdoors.