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Gary Fournier Named to Forbes Best Advisor List

3/14/2018

Gary Fournier draws upon nearly 40 years of experience in his role as a managing director for JP Morgan. In this capacity, Gary Fournier manages more than $1 billion in assets for various high-profile individuals. He was recently named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list.

Mr. Fournier was ranked No. 21 among 138 wealth advisors in Southern California. In total, more than 2,000 advisors throughout the country were named to the Forbes list and subsequently ranked based on an algorithm of criteria such as industry experience, in-person interviews, community involvement, and client retention data. For instance, advisors must have at least seven years of experience to qualify for the list. They must also be nominated by their respective firms.

Follow-up research is conducted by SHOOK Research, which ranks advisors based on the likelihood of recommendation to a friend or family member. A large portion of the advisors are based in larger markets such as California and New York, but the research also uncovers successful advisors in smaller markets such as Oklahoma and South Carolina. More than 21,138 wealth advisors were nominated for the 2018 list, while 5,089 were invited to complete an online survey and 1,157 were interviewed face-to-face.

The Debi and Gary Fournier Cervical Cancer Research Fund

2/13/2018

Gary Fournier is a managing director with JP Morgan in Los Angeles, where he is responsible for the management of more than $1 billion in assets. Beyond his professional activities, Gary Fournier supports a number of cancer research organizations, including the UCLA Jonsson Center Cancer Foundation, through the Debi & Gary Fournier Cervical Cancer Research Fund.

The Debi and Gary Fournier Cervical Cancer Research Fund has been designed to support ongoing cancer research efforts with an objective of discovering a cure for cervical cancer. More than 500,000 women around the world receive cervical cancer diagnoses every year, while more than 250,000 deaths are attributed to the disease on an annual basis. For women, cervical cancer represents one of the most common types of cancer, with most cases developing as a result of the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV), specifically HPV 16 and HPV 18.

Making regular OB/GYN visits is highly important for early detection and treatment, as medical professionals can use a PAP test to check for HPV and can sometimes detect abnormalities associated with cervical cancer early on in the development of the disease. Moving forward, doctors must determine exactly which form of cervical cancer an individual has in order to determine the best course of treatment.

Top-Rated Running Routes in Los Angeles

1/13/2018

A Los Angeles-based managing director at JP Morgan, Gary Fournier is also an avid runner in his free time. As a resident of Los Angeles, Gary Fournier has opportunities to enjoy the city’s many running routes. According to experts from LA Weekly and DiscoverLosAngeles.com, some of the best of these routes include:

- Runyon Canyon. This three- to five-mile loop takes runners through 130-acre Runyon Canyon Park, which is located only blocks from Hollywood Boulevard. Those reaching the apex of the hilly trail will have the opportunity to take in stunning views of Los Angeles, including the famous Hollywood sign.

- The Rose Bowl Loop. A paved path that circles Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, the Rose Bowl Loop holds distinction as the most popular of the 22 trails in the Arroyo Seco. Runners on the approximately three-mile loop benefit from colored pavement markings that help to keep them separate from cyclists and motorists.

- The West Loop at Elysian Park. Located in the city’s second-largest park, the West Loop offers picturesque views of downtown Los Angeles and the neighboring San Fernando Valley. Though short, the 2.4-mile route allows runners who are looking for a longer workout to branch off onto a number of other trails.

The National Race to End Women’s Cancer Raises Cancer Research Funds

1/5/2018

A top-ranked wealth advisor, Gary Fournier has worked in the financial services industry for nearly four decades. Since 2006, he has served as a managing director at JP Morgan in Los Angeles. Beyond his professional activities, Gary Fournier works to give back to the community through his support of several organizations. He recently took part in the 8th National Race to End Women’s Cancer in Washington, DC.

Hosted by the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, the National Race to End Women’s Cancer brings cancer survivors and their friends and families together to increase awareness and raise research funds to eradicate gynecologic cancer. In addition to a 5K run and a 1M run/walk, the weekend event features fun activities and a free educational course for cancer survivors.

In 2017, the National Race to End Women’s Cancer was held November 4-5. The event raised nearly $400,000. The funds will support the work of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, which has directed over $7.82 million toward gynecologic cancer research since it was founded in 1991.

2018 Annual Race to End Women's Cancer

12/15/2017

Drawing on nearly four decades of experience in the financial industry, Gary Fournier serves as the managing director of JP Morgan Securities in Los Angeles. The founder of the Debi & Gary Fournier Cervical Cancer Research Fund along with his wife, he recently attended the 8th Annual Race to End Women's Cancer.

Every year since its establishment in 2009, the Foundation for Women's Cancer has hosted the Annual Race to End Women's Cancer. The foundation seeks to raise awareness about gynecologic cancer, remember those who have passed away, and celebrate cancer survivors.

Both women and men come together from across the nation to participate in the race, which includes a 5K and mile run/walk. The event also includes a pre-race program designed to inspire. Both survivors of cancer and advocates for cancer research share their stories and their wisdom. Attendees also have the opportunity to participate in an educational survivors course among other informational offerings.

The 2018 Annual Race to End Women's Cancer will take place in November in Washington, D.C. To register for the event, or to find out more information, visit www.endwomenscancer.org.

JCCC Seed Grant Program Funds Cancer Research

12/3/2017

An accomplished investment and financial professional, Gary Fournier has been named one of the country's Top 1200 Financial Advisors for four consecutive years by Barron’s. Gary Fournier serves as managing director and financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities, and supports charitable organizations such as the UCLA Jonsson Center Cancer Foundation.

Founded in 1945 by a group of volunteers, the Jonsson Center Cancer Foundation (JCCF) raises funds from private sources for innovative cancer research. The foundation’s Seed Grant Program invites researchers to submit multi-disciplinary cancer research proposals, each of which is evaluated by an expert committee of Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC) investigators.

The committee uses the same peer-review ranking system as scientific funding agencies such as the National Cancer Institute to determine awards. Recent recipients researched subjects such as the role of neural stem cells in brain cancer. Successful projects may obtain long-term federal funding to develop improved cancer treatments.

National Race to End Women's Cancer

11/16/2017

As a managing director at JP Morgan in Los Angeles, Gary Fournier manages more than $1 billion in assets. Along with his firm, Gary Fournier focuses much of his efforts on supporting nonprofit organizations, such as the Foundation for Women's Cancer and its annual National Race to End Women's Cancer.

The annual National Race to End Women's Cancer is part of a two-day event called End Women’s Cancer Weekend. Participants of the 5K run and 1-mile walk can register individually or as part of a team, and those who cannot participate in person can instead make a donation.

While the run is the primary component of this race, other events fill the rest of the weekend. The Survivors Course provides information about gynecologic cancers from leading experts in the field. The presented information highlights new research and finding in gynecologic oncology as well as ways family and other caregivers can support those diagnosed with these cancers. This portion of the event typically runs a full day.

The 2017 End Women’s Cancer Weekend took place November 4-5 at Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC.

Early Socialization Volunteers at Guiding Eyes for the Blind

10/20/2017

A managing director at JP Morgan in Los Angeles, California, Gary Fournier has been recognized as one of the Top 1,200 financial advisors in the United States by the financial news publication Barron’s. Dedicated to numerous charitable pursuits, Gary Fournier also supports the work of Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

In order to best prepare its dogs for lifelong companionship, Guiding Eyes works with nearly 1,500 volunteers who help raise and socialize each animal. These individuals focus their work in one of several areas, including Early Training and Socialization. This program plays an essential role in the process of rearing guide dogs, enabling even the youngest of puppies to hone all the skills that they will need for their future work.

Early Socialization volunteers work with puppies for a minimum of two hours each week. During this time they help each dog build their confidence and bond with the humans around them. Puppies begin the Early Training and Socialization program in the “Pre-K” stage, which welcomes dogs between the ages of one and six weeks of age. This basic program enables volunteers to work with puppies on fundamental socialization skills.

Those who graduate from this stage then enter the “Kindergarten” program. During this stage, puppies up to the age of nine weeks have the opportunity to learn more advanced social skills through fun exercises and hands-on experiences with volunteers.

Guiding Eyes for the Blind Graduate Continuing Education Seminar

9/16/2017

Gary Fournier is a Los Angles-based money manager who has served as a managing director with JP Morgan for more than a decade. Outside of the professional arena, he has supported multiple nonprofit organizations. Gary Fournier has personally hosted fundraisers for many of these organizations.

Based in Yorktown Heights, New York, Guiding Eyes for the Blind spearheads training operations to provide service dogs for people who are blind or visually impaired. The organization’s post-training activities include the Graduate Continuing Education Seminar (CES), a special educational event that gathers program graduates, puppy-raisers, and sighted friends of Guiding Eyes for the Blind for a weekend of “team-building and personal renewal.”

The 2017 Graduate CES took place from April 21 to April 23 at the Doral Arrowwood Resort in Rye, New York. Over these days, expert dog trainers and specialists in the field of dog cognition led multiple educational sessions to help attendees review important skills and learn new methods of canine communication.

Summer Camps from the Center for Learning Unlimited

4/2/2017

Named by Barron’s as one of the country's Top 1200 Financial Advisors, Gary Fournier has served as a managing director and financial advisor at J.P. Morgan since 2006. In addition to managing more than $1 million in assets, Gary Fournier dedicates his resources to various charitable organizations.

As a donor to the Center for Learning Unlimited (CLU), Mr. Fournier supports the nonprofit in providing educational opportunities for children with autism, Asperger syndrome, and other learning disabilities. Since beginning as a small after-school tutoring agency, the CLU has evolved into a specialized day school serving students in grades K-12.

In addition to numerous services during the school year, the CLU offers summer activities to support the physical and emotional needs of young people. The CLU’s “Let’s Go” camps help students cultivate relationships, enjoy diverse sensory experiences, and improve executive function skills such as planning and decision-making. For more information about theme-based CLU summer camps or to enroll online, visit cflu.org.

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Gary Fournier currently serves as Managing Director in the Los Angeles office of JP Morgan Chase & Co. Over the course of more than 30 years, Gary Fournier has established himself as a leader in the financial services industry, directing more than $1

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