Jonathan J. Edwards, GFS®, ChFC®, AIF®, CFBA
Principal
Meet Jay – Your Trusted Steward in Vision & Legacy
With over three decades of experience in private wealth management, Jay Edwards is a Visionary leader dedicated to helping business and family leaders create lasting legacies. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Granite Financial Partners, Jay specializes in Leadership and high-level strategy, guiding clients to bridge the gap between where they are today and where they want to be in the future.
At the heart of Jay’s approach is Integrity—he believes wealth is more than numbers; it’s about ambitions, dreams, and the impact clients want to make. A natural communicator, he simplifies complex financial and family dynamics, empowering clients to make confident, informed decisions.
With deep Knowledge of multigenerational family business systems, Jay helps clients navigate intricate financial and relational challenges, building consensus among stakeholders to ensure long-term success. His ability to uncover core priorities and align financial plans with personal values makes him a trusted Steward in securing financial futures.
Clients rely on Jay’s Reliability to provide steady guidance through life’s transitions, whether preserving wealth, structuring business succession or preparing future generations for financial stewardship. And because Family is central to both his work and his personal life, he is deeply committed to helping families protect and grow their wealth across generations.
Jay earned his bachelor’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University and holds multiple industry accreditations, including Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®), Global Financial Steward® (GFS®), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), and Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®). He also holds many certificates in family business advising from the Family Firm Institute.
Committed to giving back, Jay has donated his time and expertise to organizations such as the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Old Man of the Mountain Legacy Foundation, the New Hampshire Audubon Society and many more.
An outdoor enthusiast, Jay enjoys fly fishing, hiking, skiing, and motocross. He lives in Bedford, New Hampshire, where he spends time with his family and dogs, embracing the values of Leadership, Family, and Stewardship in all aspects of his life.
