Jerry Bainbridge is the co-founder of JL Bainbridge and has spent more than four decades helping clients steward their wealth with discipline, clarity, and long-term perspective. He founded the firm in 1981 alongside his wife, Fay, after a successful career as an executive at AT&T and years of experience as a private investor.
Jerry’s thoughtful, fundamentals-driven approach to investing helped grow JL Bainbridge into the independent and respected wealth management firm it is today. A graduate of Michigan State University with honors in Mathematics, Jerry also pursued graduate studies in Finance at the University of Denver and Ohio State University.
Jerry and wife and co-founder Fay remain actively involved in the firm and are deeply committed to the relationships that have defined JL Bainbridge for generations. They have two children and three grandchildren, and Jerry continues to find purpose in helping families.
- What Inspires You
Successfully managing clients’ financial resources.
- What You Love About Your Role at JL Bainbridge
Selecting and investing in companies that deliver meaningful results for clients.
- Who Do You Admire Most
Warren Buffet
- Little Known Fact About You
He was poor in college.
- Your Greatest Extravagance Under $100
Cheeseburger and fries.