Managing Principal

James is the founder and managing principal of JKG Capital. He has over 25 years of investment and real estate experience. He acts as a Personal CFO, advising clients on their investments and real estate.

James started in finance in 2002 as a proprietary trader managing capital for Wall Street firms in New York City. In 2010, he studied under Ed Seykota, the renowned trader and money manager. James was also a partner in several real estate development projects. In 2012, he formed JKG to add value to clients with his proprietary investment programs. In addition, he advises clients on residential real estate transactions.

Over the years, James has passed the FINRA Series 3, 7, 63, and 65 exams. He is a CMT Association member and a Chartered Market Technician (CMT®). He is a licensed real estate agent in Connecticut. James holds a BA in Economics with a concentration in Business Administration from Boston University and is an alumnus of St. Sebastian’s School.

Besides the markets and real estate, James likes sailing, martial arts, and cycling. A Boston-area native, he lived in Manhattan for 10 years and currently resides in Southwestern Connecticut by the Long Island Sound.