James Hawker

James Hawker, CFA, serves as Chief Investment Officer at Drive Wealth Advisers, LLC, where he leads investment strategy, portfolio management, and chairs the asset allocation committee for the firm's high-net-worth clients from their Lehi, Utah office. In his role, Hawker oversees the development and implementation of investment solutions tailored to the needs of wealth creators and multi-generational families, focusing specifically on equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.

Previously, Hawker was Executive Director in Commercial and Investment Banking at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he managed relationships with institutional and corporate clients and structured investment solutions across sectors including technology, consumer discretionary, energy, and healthcare. His earlier experience as a Portfolio Manager and Relationship Manager at Zions Bank further strengthened his expertise in fixed income and credit markets, as well as portfolio construction for retail and institutional investors.

James holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Utah and is a CFA charterholder, demonstrating his rigorous analytical approach in investment management. Across his career, he has been recognized for his strategic asset allocation and risk management capabilities, with a strong track record advising clients in the US Mountain West region on complexinvestment portfolios and wealth preservation strategies.