UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No.     )
Filed by the Registrant x                            Filed by a Party other than the Registranto
Check the appropriate box:
oxPreliminary Proxy Statement
oConfidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
x
o

Definitive Proxy Statement
oDefinitive Additional Materials
oSoliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
xNo fee required.
oFee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.
 (1)Title of each class of securities to which the transaction applies:
 (2)Aggregate number of securities to which the transaction applies:
 (3)Per unit price or other underlying value of the transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):
 (4)Proposed maximum aggregate value of the transaction:
 (5)Total fee paid:
oFee paid previously with preliminary materials.
o

Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
 (1)Amount Previously Paid:
 (2)Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
 (3)Filing Party:
 (4)Date Filed:





jpmcproxy2018coverv5.jpg



a2017proposalletterra03.jpg





 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
270 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10017-2070

April 5, 20174, 2018
Dear fellow shareholders:
We are pleased to invite you to attend the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on May 16, 201715, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at the JPMorgan Chase Delaware TechnologyDallas Corporate Center Wilmington, Delaware. As we have done in Plano, Texas. This forum provides shareholders with the past, in additionopportunity to consideringdiscuss topics of importance to the Firm’s business and affairs, to consider matters described in the proxy statement, we will provideand to receive an update on the Firm’s activities and performance.
We hope that you will attend the meeting in person. We encourage you to designate the persons named as proxies named on the proxy card to vote your shares even if you are planning to come. This will ensure that your common stock is represented at the meeting.
This proxy statement explains more about the matters to be voted on at the annual meeting and about proxy voting. Please read it carefully. We look forward to your participation.
Sincerely,
dimonjamiesignatureaa01a04.jpg

James Dimon
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer






a2016logo2014jpmcblacka02.jpg





A LETTER FROM JAMIE DIMON, OUR CHAIRMAN, AND
LEE R. RAYMOND, OUR LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
April 4, 2018
Dear fellow shareholders:

2017 was another strong year for the Firm, on many measures, as we achieved healthy growth across all of our major businesses — adding clients and customers and delivering record earnings per share. Most importantly, the Firm maintained its fortress balance sheet, discipline and client focus, and we continued to build value for our shareholders.
Your Board continues to focus on issues that are important to us and to our shareholders and, because this has been an especially notable year, we would like to highlight a few for you.
To begin, having a first-rate management team in place is one of the highest priorities of the Board. To see that we continue to do so, management succession planning is a key focus of your Board. The independent directors know the Firm’s senior leaders well, through unfettered access and significant interaction and believe that, under all timing scenarios, the Firm has in place several highly capable successors to Jamie and other members of the Operating Committee who are well prepared to meet future challenges. We recently announced that Jamie will continue in his current role for approximately five more years, and that Daniel Pinto, the CEO of our Corporate & Investment Bank, and Gordon Smith, the CEO of Consumer & Community Banking, have been appointed Co-Presidents and Co-Chief Operating Officers. In their new roles, Daniel and Gordon will work with Jamie to help drive critical Firm-wide opportunities. These changes are consistent with the Board’s commitment to succession planning.
The Board has also spent significant time on the Firm’s strategy. The Board reviews and approves the Firm’s Strategic Plan, which defines our strategic priorities and contains management’s annual and multi-year plans to deliver on them. The Firm’s priorities reflect our belief that our business model enhances long-term shareholder value and focus on addressing challenges,
such as accelerating the pace with which we deliver innovation and change. To that end, we have placed a priority on investing in innovation and new technology initiatives that allow us to deliver products and services that are more valuable to our customers.
The Firm’s future success rests on our ability to continue to satisfy the needs of our customers and promote opportunity in our communities, enabling more people to share in the rewards of a growing economy. Earlier this year, we were pleased to announce a $20 billion, five-year comprehensive investment to help our employees, and support job growth and the broader economy. This investment included increasing wages for 22,000 of our employees, expanding our branch network into new U.S. markets, increasing our community-based philanthropic investments to $1.75 billion over five years, increasing small business lending by $4 billion, and accelerating affordable housing lending. The investment is intended to drive inclusive economic growth and help create opportunity for more Americans, and was made possible by the Firm’s strong and sustained business performance, recent changes to the U.S. corporate tax system, and a more constructive regulatory and business environment.
We also remain committed to an effective and efficient risk and control environment. While the Firm has strong controls, we are always striving for continuous improvement. Throughout the past year, the Board has spent significant time on overseeing management’s efforts to continue to strengthen our infrastructure and enhance our controls while improving the client and customer experience. Cyber defense and improving our resiliency against cybersecurity threats remains a key focus at all levels of management within the Firm, and of your Board.

As part of risk management, we also take seriously our responsibility to set the “tone at the top.” The commitment to a strong and healthy culture at JPMorgan Chase remains steadfast. The Board provides direct oversight of the Firm’s Culture and Conduct Program. This year there was continued emphasis on our Business Principles and cultivating a strong, cohesive culture across all levels of the Firm. 
The Board is also very mindful of its own succession planning. We are focused on ensuring that we have the right mix of skills and experiences to align with our business strategy. We conduct an annual board evaluation process and an ongoing review of the Board’s composition and potential candidates. Maintaining an appropriate balance of experience and fresh perspective is also a key focus.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our friend and colleague, Crandall Bowles, who will be retiring from our Board immediately prior to our Annual Meeting. We have benefited greatly from Crandall’s insights on international business, audit, and risk matters. Her service on the Audit Committee and as Chair of the Public Responsibility Committee has made us a better Board and a better Firm. We will miss her valuable perspective and commitment.
We are pleased to welcome the newest member of our Board, Mellody Hobson, President of Ariel Investments, LLC, whose election in March 2018 reflects the Board’s commitment to seeking out and including top talent with fresh perspectives. Mellody brings to the Board a remarkable combination of skills, experience, and personal qualities that will serve our shareholders, the Firm, and the Board well.
We look forward to continuing to deliver value to our customers, shareholders, and communities. On behalf of all our colleagues on the Board, we are grateful for your support of our Board and the Firm.
James Dimon
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Lee R. Raymond
Lead Independent Director








notice17right1.jpg

Notice of 20172018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement
DATE Tuesday, May 16, 201715, 2018 
TIME 10:00 a.m. EasternCentral Time 
PLACE 
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Delaware TechnologyDallas Corporate Center
880 Powder Mill Road8181 Communications Parkway
Wilmington, Delaware 19803Plano, Texas 75024
RECORD DATEMarch 16, 2018
    
MATTERS TO BE lnElection of directors
VOTED ON lnRatification of special meeting provisions in the JPMorgan Chase By-Laws
nAdvisory resolution to approve executive compensation
  lnApproval of Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan
nRatification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public
   accounting firm for 20172018
  lAdvisory vote on frequency of advisory resolution to approve executive compensation
lnShareholder proposals, if they are properly introduced at the meeting
  lnAny other matters that may properly be brought before the meeting
    
  By order of the Board of Directors
     
  Molly Carpenter
  Secretary
     
  April 5, 20174, 2018 

 

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT TO US. PLEASE VOTE PROMPTLY.
Please vote promptly.
OnJPMorgan Chase & Co. uses the Securities and Exchange Commission rule permitting companies to furnish proxy materials to their shareholders on the Internet. In accordance with this rule, on or about April 5, 2017,4, 2018, we sent to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 17, 2017, a Proxy Statement, together with an accompanying form of proxy card and Annual Report, or16, 2018, a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (“Notice”).
Our 2017, which includes instructions on how to access our 2018 Proxy Statement and 2017 Annual Report online, and how to vote online for the year ended December 31, 2016, are available free of charge on our website at jpmorganchase.com/annual-report-proxy. Instructions on how2018 Annual Shareholder Meeting.
If you received a Notice and would like to receive a printed copy of our proxy materials, areplease follow the instructions for requesting such materials included in the Notice, as well as in this Proxy Statement.proxy statement on page xx of this proxy statement.
If you plan to attend the meeting in person,, you will be required to present a valid form of government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, and proof of ownership of our common stock as of our record date March 17, 2017.16, 2018. See “AttendingInformation about the annual shareholder meeting” on page 98xx of this proxy statement.
If you hold your shares in street name and do not provide voting instructions, your shares will not be voted on any proposal on which your broker does not have discretionary authority to vote;vote. Of the matters to be voted on at the annual meeting, your broker has discretionary authority to vote only on the ratification of the appointment of the independent registered auditors. See How votes are counted“What is the voting requirement to approve each of the proposals?” on page 97xx of this proxy statement.



Table of ContentsRECOMMENDATIONS üû


a2017proposalcontentsla02.jpg


 
ü





a2017proposalcontentsra02.jpg




















This proxy statement contains forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements often use words such as “anticipate,” “target,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “believe,” or other words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements provide JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s current expectations or forecasts of future events, circumstances, results, or aspirations, and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties could cause the Firm’s actual results to differ materially from those set forth in such forward-looking statements. Certain of such risks and uncertainties are described in JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.JPMorgan Chase & Co. does not undertake to update the forward-looking statements included in this proxy statement to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that may arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made.






Table of Contents
sum17right1a01.jpga18proxsumleft.jpg

20172018 Proxy summary
This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this proxy statement. This summary does not contain all the information you should consider, and you should read the entire proxy statement carefully before voting.
Proxy statement
Your vote is important. The Board of Directors of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (“JPMorgan Chase” or the “Firm”) is requesting that you allow your common stock to be represented atFor more information on voting and attending the annual meeting, bysee “Information about the proxies
namedannual shareholder meeting” on thepage xx of this proxy card.statement. This proxy statement has been prepared by our management and approved by the Board, and is being sent or made available to our shareholders on or about April 5, 2017.
4, 2018.
Annual meeting overview:Matters to be voted on
Annual meeting overview
MATTERS TO BE VOTED ON
 
üMANAGEMENT PROPOSALS 
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR each director nominee and FOR the following proposals (for more information see page referenced):
   
1. Election of directors
   
2. Advisory resolution to approve executive compensationRatification of special meeting provisions in the Firm’s By-Laws
   
3. Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation
4. Approval of Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan
5. Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Firm’s independent registered public accounting firm
The Board of Directors recommends you select "One Year" on the frequency of the advisory resolution to approve executive compensation (for more information see page referenced):
4. Advisory vote on frequency of advisory resolution to approve executive compensation
   
   
û
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS (if they are properly introduced at the meeting)
The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST each of the following shareholder proposals 
(for more information see page referenced):
   
5.6. Independent boardBoard chairman
6. Vesting for government service
   
7. Clawback amendmentVesting for government service
   
8. Gender pay equity
  9. How votes are counted
10. Special shareowner meetings



1
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   1



sum17left.jpga18proxsumright.jpg

Notable changes since 2017 Annual Meeting
Long-Term U.S. Investment in Employees, Branch Expansion and Local Economic Growth
Board Refreshment

Announced a $20 billion, five-year comprehensive investment to help employees, and support job and local economic growth in the United States:
Investing in employees with further increases to wages and benefits
Expanding the branch network
Increasing community-based philanthropic investments
Increasing small business lending
Accelerating affordable housing lending
Mellody Hobson elected in March 2018, one of two independent directors who joined the Board in the last three years
Crandall Bowles, a director since 2016, will retire in May 2018
Executive Compensation ProgramManagement Succession – Operating Committee Changes
Calibrated the Absolute ROTCE goal for the 2017 PSU award granted in January 2018 to 17%, based on current forecast of future performance
Introduced a risk-based capital hurdle to the PSU program referencing the Firm's Fully Phased-in Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio
Updated the stock ownership guideline for Operating Committee members
Daniel Pinto and Gordon Smith appointed Co-Presidents and Co-Chief Operating Officers
Mary Erdoes, Marianne Lake, and Doug Petno each expanded their responsibilities
Three executives joined the Operating Committee:
Lori Beer, Global Chief Information Officer
Robin Leopold, Head of Human Resources
Peter Scher, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility



Total shareholder return (“TSR”)
The Firm delivered a TSR1 of 27% in 2017, following a TSR of 35% in 2016 and 8% in 2015, for a combined three-year TSR of 85%. The graph below shows our TSR expressed as cumulative return to shareholders over the past decade. As illustrated below, a $100 investment in JPMorgan Chase on December 31, 2007 would be valued at $311 as of December 31, 2017, significantly outperforming the financial services industry over the period, as measured by the KBW Bank Index and the S&P Financials Index.    
a2018proxyp46totalshareholde.jpg
1 TSR assumes reinvestment of dividends


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
2


a18proxsumleft.jpg

We demonstrated strong financial performance in 2017
In 2017, the Firm delivered net income of $24.4 billion and record earnings per share ("EPS") of $6.31 with return on tangible common equity ("ROTCE")1 of 12%. Excluding the impact of tax reform and a legal benefit, the Firm delivered adjusted net income of $26.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $6.87 with adjusted ROTCE of 13%. We returned $22.3 billion of capital to shareholders (including common dividends and net share repurchases). We also gained market share in nearly all of our businesses, demonstrated strong expense discipline, continued to achieve high customer satisfaction scores, and maintained a fortress balance sheet.
Net income of
$24.4
BILLION
EPS of $6.31
ROTCE1 of 12%
Tangible book value per share ("TBVPS")1 of $53.56 - up 4% from 2016
Distributed
$22.3 BILLION
to shareholders
Excluding the impact of tax reform and a legal benefit:
Adjusted net income2 of $26.5 BILLION
Adjusted EPS2 of $6.87
Adjusted ROTCE1,2 of 13%
The Firm has demonstrated sustained long-term financial performance
We have generated strong ROTCE over the past 10 years, while more than doubling average tangible common equity (“TCE”) from $80 billion to $185 billion, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 10% over the period.
a2018proxychartsp45rotcea02.jpg

We have delivered sustained growth in both TBVPS and EPS over the past 10 years, reflecting compound annual growth rates of 10% and 19%, respectively, over the period.
a2018proxychartsptbvpsepsa03.jpg
1
ROTCE and TBVPS are each non-GAAP financial measures; for a reconciliation and further explanation, see page [xx]. On a comparable U.S. GAAP basis, for 2008 through 2017 respectively, return on equity (“ROE”) was 4%, 6%, 10%, 11%, 11%, 9%, 10%, 11%, 10% and 10%, and book value per share (“BVPS”) was $36.15, $39.88, $42.98, $46.52, $51.19, $53.17, $56.98, $60.46, $64.06 and $67.04.
2
Excludes the impact of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of $2.4 billion (after-tax) and of a legal benefit of $406 million (after-tax). Adjusted net income and adjusted EPS are each non-GAAP financial measures; for further explanation, see page [xx].



3
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



a18proxsumright.jpg

We are committed to sound commonsense corporate governance practices
Our Board provides independent oversight of the Firm’s business and affairs
Reviews the strategic priorities
Evaluates the CEO’s performance
Reviews the Firm’s financial performance and delivery of long-term value to our shareholders
Oversees our Culture and Conduct Program
Oversees the Firm’s risk management and internal control frameworks
Our governance practices promote board effectiveness and shareholder interests
Annual Board and committee assessment
Robust shareholder rights:
proxy access
right to call a special meeting
right to act by written consent
Majority voting for all director elections
Stock ownership requirements for directors
100% committee independence
Executive sessions of independent directors at each regular Board meeting
Board oversight of corporate responsibility/ESG matters
A robust Lead Independent Director role facilitates independent board oversight of management
The Firm's Corporate Governance Principles require the independent directors to appoint a Lead Independent Director if the role of the Chairman is combined with that of the CEO
The Board reviews its leadership structure annually as part of its self-assessment process
Responsibilities of the Lead Independent Director include:
üacts as liaison between independent directors and the CEOü
presides over executive sessions of independent directors

üacts as a sounding board to the CEOü
engages and consults with major shareholders and other constituencies, where appropriate

üprovides advice and guidance to the CEO on executing long-term strategyüguides annual performance review of the CEO
üadvises the CEO of the Board’s information needsüguides the annual independent director consideration of CEO compensation
ümeets one-on-one with the CEO at every regularly scheduled Board meetingüguides full Board consideration of CEO succession
ühas the authority to call for a Board meeting or a meeting of independent directorsüguides the self-assessment of the full Board
üapproves agendas and adds agenda items for Board meetings and meetings of independent directorsüpresides at Board meetings in the CEO’s absence or when the CEO or the Board raises a possible conflict of interest
We maintain an active engagement with shareholders
We have regular and ongoing discussions with shareholders throughout the year on a wide variety of topics, such as financial performance, strategy, competitive environment, regulatory landscape, and environmental, social & governance matters
In 2017, our shareholder engagement initiatives included:
Shareholder Outreach: Hosted more than 80 discussions on strategy, financial performance, governance, executive compensation, and environmental & social matters, among others, with shareholders representing >45% of our outstanding common stock
Annual Investor Day: Senior management gave presentations at our annual Investor Day on strategy and financial performance
Meetings/Conferences: Senior management hosted more than 50 investor meetings and presented at 12 investor conferences
Annual Shareholder Meeting: Our CEO and Lead Independent Director presented to shareholders at the Firm's 2017 annual meeting


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
4


a18proxsumleft.jpg

Proposal 1: Election of directors – page xx
The Board of Directors has nominated the 12 individuals listed below. All are independent other than our CEO. If elected at our annual meeting, all our nominees are expected to serve until next year’s annual meeting.
           
NOMINEE/DIRECTOR OF JPMORGANCHASE SINCE 1
 AGE PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION 
OTHER PUBLIC
COMPANY BOARDS (#)
 
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP2
bammann_cmykflata02.jpg
 
Linda B. Bammann
Director since 2013
 62 
Retired Deputy Head of Risk Management of JPMorgan Chase & Co.3
 0 Directors’ Risk Policy (Chair)
bell4_cmykflata02.jpg
 
James A. Bell
Director since 2011
 69 Retired Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company 3 Audit (Chair)
burke_cmykflata02.jpg
 
Stephen B. Burke
Director since 2004
 59 Chief Executive Officer of NBCUniversal, LLC 1 
Compensation & Management Development;
Corporate Governance & Nominating
toddcombsphotorgb.jpg
 
Todd A. Combs
Director since 2016
 47 Investment Officer at Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 0 Directors’ Risk Policy;
Public Responsibility
jimcrowncmykflatv2a02.jpg
 
James S. Crown
Director since 2004
 64 President of Henry Crown and Company 1 Directors’ Risk Policy
jdimonheadshot2.jpg
 
James Dimon
Director since 2004
 62 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co. 0  
tpflynncmykv3flata02.jpg
 
Timothy P. Flynn
Director since 2012
 61 Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KPMG 3 
Audit;
Public Responsibility
mhobsonheadshot.jpg
 
Mellody Hobson2
Director since March 2018

 49 
President of Ariel Investments, LLC

 2  
jacksoncmykflata02.jpg
 
Laban P. Jackson, Jr.
Director since 2004
 75 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clear Creek Properties, Inc. 0 Audit
michaelnealcmykv3flata02.jpg
 
Michael A. Neal
Director since 2014
 65 Retired Vice Chairman of General Electric Company and Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GE Capital 0 Directors’ Risk Policy
leerraymondv2cmyka02.jpg
 
Lee R. Raymond
(Lead Independent Director)
Director since 2001
 79 Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Exxon Mobil Corporation 0 
Compensation & Management Development (Chair);
Corporate Governance & Nominating
weldonbillcmykflata02.jpg
 
William C. Weldon
Director since 2005
 69 Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson 2 
Compensation & Management Development;
Corporate Governance & Nominating (Chair)
1
Director of a heritage company of the Firm as follows: Bank One Corporation: Mr. Burke (2003–2004), Mr. Crown (1996–2004), Mr. Dimon, Chairman of the Board (2000–2004), and Mr. Jackson (1993–2004); First Chicago Corp.: Mr. Crown (1991–1996); and J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated: Mr. Raymond (1987–2000).
2
Principal standing committee. Ms. Bowles, who is not standing for re-election this year, is currently Chair of the Public Responsibility Committee; a new chair for 2018 will be elected by the Board following the annual meeting. Ms. Hobson will begin service on Board committee following the annual meeting.
3
Retired from JPMorgan Chase & Co. in 2005.



5
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



a18proxsumright.jpg

Proposal 2: Ratification of special meeting provisions in the Firm’s By-Laws – page xx
In 2017, as part of our engagement discussions with shareholders, we requested feedback about our By-Law provisions regarding shareholders’ rights to call a special meeting. While most shareholders expressed support for the right to call a special meeting if an appropriate threshold of shareholders requested it, there were varying opinions regarding what that appropriate threshold should be. Accordingly, and in lieu of a shareholder proposal seeking to reduce the threshold, the Board is seeking shareholder ratification of the special meeting provisions in the Firm's By-Laws which include a threshold providing that holders of at least 20% of the outstanding shares have the right to call a special meeting.
Proposal 3: Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation – page xx
We are submitting an advisory resolution to approve the executive compensation of our Named Executive Officers (“NEOs”). The table below is a summary of the 2017 compensation of our NEOs.
Name and
principal position
 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION 
Salary
Cash
Restricted stock units
Performance share units
Total
      
James Dimon
Chairman and CEO
$1,500,000
$5,000,000
$
$23,000,000
$29,500,000
Marianne Lake
Chief Financial Officer
750,000
5,100,000
3,825,000
3,825,000
13,500,000
Mary Callahan Erdoes
CEO Asset & Wealth Management
750,000
7,500,000
5,625,000
5,625,000
19,500,000
Daniel Pinto1
CEO Corporate & Investment Bank
8,238,628

6,380,686
6,380,686
21,000,000
Gordon Smith
CEO Consumer & Community Banking
750,000
7,700,000
5,775,000
5,775,000
20,000,000
1 Mr. Pinto, who is based in the U.K., received a fixed allowance of $7,635,000 paid in British pound sterling, and a salary of £475,000.
In response to last year’s 92% Say-on-Pay support and positive shareholder feedback, the Compensation & Management Development Committee ("CMDC") maintained the key features of our compensation program. We believe shareholders should consider five key factors in their evaluation of this year’s proposal:
1. Strong performance
We continued to deliver strong multi-year financial performance, invest in our future, strengthen our risk and control environment, reinforce the importance of our culture and values, deliver on our long-standing commitment to serve our communities, and conduct business in a responsible way to drive inclusive growth.
2. Disciplined performance assessment to determine pay
The CMDC uses a balanced approach to determine annual compensation by assessing performance against four broad performance categories over a sustained period of time. A material portion of Operating Committee member compensation is delivered in the form of at-risk Performance Share Units ("PSUs"), reinforcing accountability and alignment with shareholder interests by linking the ultimate payout to pre-established absolute and relative goals.
3. Sound pay practices
We believe our compensation philosophy promotes an equitable and well-governed approach to compensation, including pay practices that attract and retain top talent, are responsive to and aligned with shareholders, and encourage a shared success culture in support of our business principles.
4. Pay is aligned with performance
CEO pay is strongly aligned to the Firm’s short-, medium- and long-term performance, with approximately 80% of the CEO’s variable pay deferred into equity, of which 100% is in PSUs. Other NEO pay is also strongly tied to Firm and line of business performance, with a majority of variable pay deferred into equity, of which 50% is in PSUs.
5. Rigorous accountability and recovery provisions
Our executive compensation program is designed to hold executives accountable, when appropriate, for meaningful actions or issues that negatively impact business performance in current or future years.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
6


a18proxsumleft.jpg

Proposal 4: Approval of Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan – page xx
We are seeking approval of our Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2018 Plan”), to extend the term of the 2015 Plan by four years, to a term date of May 31, 2022, and to authorize approximately 24 million additional shares, bringing the total number of shares authorized under the Plan to 85 million shares (which is 10 million fewer than that approved by shareholders under the 2015 Plan). During our annual shareholder outreach program and discussion of our equity compensation practices, our shareholders indicated a preference for more frequent requests for approval of a smaller quantity of shares, as opposed to requesting larger quantities less frequently. As a result, the Compensation & Management Development Committee and the Board considered this feedback in determining the number of shares to request for authorization under the 2018 Plan.
The 2018 Plan would also incorporate our compensation program for non-employee directors, with certain established retainers (both cash and equity) and certain limitations on future changes to those retainers.
Proposal 5: Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Firm’s independent registered public accounting firm – page xx
The Audit Committee has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the Firm’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Consolidated Financial Statements of JPMorgan Chase and its subsidiaries for the year ending December 31, 2018. A resolution is being presented to our shareholders requesting them to ratify PwC’s appointment.



7
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT














CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Proposal 1:
Election of Directors
The Board of Directors has nominated the 12 individuals listed below; if elected at our annual meeting, they are expected to serve until next year’s annual meeting. All of the nominees are currently serving as directors.
The Board has nominated 12 directors: 11 independent directors and the CEO
           
NOMINEE AGE PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION 
DIRECTOR of JPMORGAN CHASE SINCE1
 
OTHER PUBLIC
COMPANY BOARDS (#)
 
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP2
Linda B. Bammann 61 
Retired Deputy Head of Risk Management of JPMorgan Chase & Co.3
 2013 0 Directors’ Risk Policy (Chair)
James A. Bell 68 Retired Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company 2011 3 Audit (Chair)
Crandall C. Bowles 69 Chairman Emeritus of The Springs Company 2006 1 
Audit;
Public Responsibility (Chair)
Stephen B. Burke 58 Chief Executive Officer of NBCUniversal, LLC 
2004

 1 
Compensation & Management Development;
Corporate Governance & Nominating
Todd A. Combs 46 Investment Officer at Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 2016 0 Directors’ Risk Policy;
Public Responsibility
James S. Crown 63 President of Henry Crown and Company 2004 1 Directors’ Risk Policy
James Dimon 61 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
2004

 0  
Timothy P. Flynn 60 Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KPMG 2012 3 
Audit;
Public Responsibility
Laban P. Jackson, Jr. 74 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clear Creek Properties, Inc. 2004 0 Audit
Michael A. Neal 64 Retired Vice Chairman of General Electric Company and Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GE Capital 2014 0 Directors’ Risk Policy
Lee R. Raymond
(Lead Independent Director)
 78 Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Exxon Mobil Corporation 2001 0 
Compensation & Management Development (Chair);
Corporate Governance & Nominating
William C. Weldon 68 Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson 2005 2 
Compensation & Management Development;
Corporate Governance & Nominating (Chair)
1
Director of a heritage company of the Firm as follows: Bank One Corporation: Mr. Burke (2003-2004), Mr. Crown (1996-2004), Mr. Dimon, Chairman of the Board (2000-2004), and Mr. Jackson (1993-2004); First Chicago Corp.: Mr. Crown (1991-1996); and J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated: Mr. Raymond (1987-2000).
2
Principal standing committees. In March 2017, Ms. Bammann became Chair of the Directors’ Risk Policy Committee and stepped down from the Public Responsibility Committee; Mr. Bell became Chair of the Audit Committee; Mr. Combs joined the Directors’ Risk Policy Committee and the Public Responsibility Committee; and Mr. Flynn joined the Audit Committee and stepped down from the Directors’ Risk Policy Committee.
3
Retired from JPMorgan Chase & Co. in 2005


2    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


sum17right1a01.jpg

Performance, governance and compensation highlights
The following information is presented to provide a summary of 2016 Firm performance, key governance enhancements in 2016, and context for the operation of our pay program which is discussed in more detail in our Compensation Discussion and Analysis beginning on page 35 of this proxy statement.
NOTABLE CHANGES SINCE 2016 ANNUAL MEETING
Board RefreshmentBoard Committee RotationEnvironmental, Social & Governance ("ESG")
 • Todd A. Combs elected in September 2016
 • Since May 2011, five independent directors have joined the Board, each bringing a unique set of skills and experience
 • Board believes refreshment of directors is integral to an effective governance structure
 • In January 2017, Board approved changes to Audit and Risk Policy committees
 • Audit: Mr. Bell became Chair and Mr. Flynn joined the committee
 • Risk Policy: Ms. Bammann became Chair and Mr. Combs joined the committee
 • We published a dedicated ESG Report last year, updating many topics from 2014’s “How We Do Business – The Report”
 • Next edition expected to be published in Spring 2017
 • We are committed to providing information on how we leverage our resources and capabilities to solve pressing ESG challenges
STRONG 2016 PERFORMANCE CONTINUES TO SUPPORT SUSTAINED SHAREHOLDER VALUE
JPMorgan Chase & Co. delivered return on tangible common equity (“ROTCE”)1 of 13%, achieved record net income and record earnings per share (“EPS”), gained market share in almost all of our businesses, and continued to deliver sustained shareholder value over an extended period of time.
apr17bannersummary.jpg
SUSTAINED SHAREHOLDER VALUE ("TSR")2
apr17tsr3.jpg
1
Return on tangible common equity (“ROTCE”) and tangible book value per share (“TBVPS”) are each non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation and explanation of these non-GAAP measures, see page 102. On a comparable GAAP basis for 2016, return on equity (“ROE”) was 10% and book value per share (“BVPS”) was $64.06.
2
Total shareholder return assumes reinvestment of dividends


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    3


sum17left.jpg

WE MAINTAIN FORTRESS OPERATING PRINCIPLES WITH FOCUS ON CAPITAL, LIQUIDITY, RISK, CONTROLS AND CULTURE
 • We maintained our fortress balance sheet, growing our Basel III Advanced Fully Phased-In common equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) capital ratio1 by 60 bps to 12.2% and maintaining $524 billion of high quality liquid assets.
 • We continued to strengthen and reinforce our culture and business principles. The culture and conduct program is a key priority for every line of business and function.
 • We have embedded our business principles throughout the employee life cycle, starting with the recruiting and onboarding process and extending to training, compensation, promoting and disciplining employees.
 • We have invested significantly in our control environment including a control headcount of 43,000 professionals with a control spend of approximately $8 billion.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ARE ENGAGED WITH OUR SHAREHOLDERS
The Board maintains a robust Lead Independent Director role and is committed to sound and commonsense governance principles.
Our Board has endorsed the Shareholder Director Exchange (SDX) Protocol as a guide for engagement.
RECENT UPDATES
GOVERNANCE
Our engagement process, and the feedback gained from it, was a significant factor in the Board’s continued effort to appoint new directors as well as rotate directors across key committees.
COMPENSATION
In 2016, our shareholder engagement initiatives included:
ŸShareholder Outreach:  More than 90 discussions on strategy, financial performance, governance, compensation, and environmental & social issues with shareholders representing over 40% of our shares
ŸAnnual Investor Day: Senior management gave presentations at our annual Investor Day on strategy and financial performance
ŸMeetings/Conferences: Senior management hosted more than 60 investor meetings and presented at 12 investor conferences
ŸAnnual Meeting:  Our CEO and Lead Independent Director presented to shareholders at the Firm’s annual meeting
In response to a strong say-on-pay vote last year (92% support) and positive shareholder feedback, for our 2016 pay program we maintained the changes that were made in 2015, including:
PSU ProgramCEO Pay MixClawback Policy
Forward looking equity with payout formulaically determined based on both absolute and relative ROTCE performance
Smaller portion of variable compensation in cash, with 100% of equity in the form of
at-risk PSUs
Increased transparency by disclosing whether any clawbacks have taken place for senior executive officers
In addition to the above, other aspects of our pay program continue to be aligned with the interest of shareholders, including:
 • Holistic assessment of performance in determining variable pay award levels while using a formula to determine PSU value at vesting
 • Strong stock ownership guidelines and retention requirements
 • No special executive benefits/severance or golden parachutes
 • Rigorous process to review risk and control which may impact compensation pools and individual pay
 • Strong cancellation and clawback provisions cover both cash and equity awards
1
The CET1 capital ratio under the Basel III Fully Phased-In capital rules is considered a key regulatory capital measure. For more information, see Notes on key performance measures on page 102.


4    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


sum17right1a01.jpg

MR. DIMON’S 2016 COMPENSATION IS ALIGNED WITH HIS MULTI-YEAR PERFORMANCE
In assessing Mr. Dimon's performance, the Board considered his achievements holistically against business results, risk and control, customers and clients, and people and leadership. The Board took into account Mr. Dimon's performance in leading the Firm over a sustained period of time, including strong performance in 2016.
I.
Business results: During 2016, the Firm again achieved record net income and record EPS, while generating strong ROTCE results of 13%1 on average tangible common equity of $180 billion1 (vs. $170 billion in 2015).
II.
Risk and Control: The Board also recognized that Mr. Dimon deployed substantial resources to fortify our control environment, which has led to a control infrastructure that better permeates across and deeply within our businesses. Mr. Dimon has fostered a culture that seeks continuous improvement and regards the risk and control agenda as a top priority, which reflects the Firm's ability to successfully adapt to an evolving regulatory landscape.
III.
Customers and Clients: Mr. Dimon has guided the Firm’s focus on creating and enhancing services that add value to our customers and clients through product innovation, cutting edge technologies, and simplified processes.
IV.
People and Leadership: Mr. Dimon’s stewardship over the Firm’s People and Leadership agenda, has led to a highly effective management development program (Leadership Edge), a robust pipeline of leaders across the organization and a diversity strategy that attracts, motivates, and retains some of the best possible talent.
Based on Mr. Dimon's performance, the Board increased his annual compensation to $28 million (from $27 million in 2015). The Board also considered several other factors, some of which are set forth on pages 47–49.
apr17p4psummary2.jpg
1
TBVPS and ROTCE are each non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation and explanation of these non-GAAP measures, see page 102. On a comparable U.S. GAAP basis, for 2008 through 2016 respectively, return on equity (“ROE”) was 4%, 6%, 10%, 11%, 11%, 9%, 10%, 11%, and 10%, and book value per share (“BVPS”) was $36.15, $39.88, $42.98, $46.52, $51.19, $53.17, $56.98, $60.46, and $64.06.
2
Despite record net income and 15% ROTCE, the Board exercised discretion relating to risk and control and reduced Mr. Dimon’s pay in 2012.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    5


a2017proposalblankla03.jpg

























This page intentionally left blank



6    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT

























Proposal 1:
Election of Directors
a2016013114proposalcoverra02.jpg






Our Board of Directors has nominated 12 directors, who, if elected by shareholders at our annual meeting, will be expected to serve until next year’s annual meeting. All nominees are currently directors.

ü
RECOMMENDATION:
Vote FOR all nominees



Proposal 2:
Ratification of special meeting provisions in the Firm’s By-Laws

The Board is seeking shareholder ratification of the provisions of the Firm’s By-Laws, as amended, that grant shareholders who own at least 20% of the Firm’s outstanding common stock and satisfy other requirements, the ability to direct the Firm to call a special meeting of shareholders.

ü
RECOMMENDATION:
Vote FOR ratification of special meeting provisions




JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   7
8


a2017proposal1la02.jpgcg-left.jpg

Proposal 1 — Election of directors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Executive Summary
Our Board has nominated 12 directors for election at this year’s annual meeting. Our Board believes these nominees afford our Firm the combined skills, experience, and personal qualities, as well as the length of tenure and collegial tone, needed for an effective and engaged Board.
Information about:
The specific experience and qualifications of each of our nominees are described at pages xx-xx
The personal and professional attributes and skills of our nominees are described at pages xx-xx
Our commitment to sound governance is integral to our business. The Firm’s Corporate Governance Principles (“Principles”) establish a framework for the governance of the Board and the management of the Firm. These Principles outline the Firm’s practices regarding Board composition, responsibilities and obligations, structure, and operations, among other governance matters. The Principles have been approved by the Board and are periodically reviewed and updated as appropriate. They reflect broadly recognized governance practices and regulatory requirements including New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) corporate governance listing standards. The full text of the Corporate Governance Principles can be accessed on our website at jpmorganchase.com/corp-gov-principles.
Descriptions of our governance practices related to:
Board composition, nomination and succession planning can be found at pages xx-xx
How our Board conducts its business can be found at pages xx-xx
Board oversight of the business and affairs of the Firm can be found at pages xx-xx
The active engagement of our directors with the Firm’s stakeholders can be found at pages xx-xx
Other corporate governance policies and practices can be found at pages xx-xx
Director compensation can be found at page xx
The Board regularly reviews its governance principles and best practices. As part of these reviews, the Board seeks to ensure that the views and input of shareholders are understood and represented. Currently, the Firm’s By-Laws grant shareholders who own at least 20% of the Firm’s shares the right to call a special meeting. During our shareholder engagement program, most shareholders expressed support for the right of shareholders to call a special meeting if an appropriate threshold of holders request it. However, there were varying opinions regarding what that appropriate threshold should be. Accordingly, and in lieu of a shareholder proposal seeking to hold office untilreduce the next annualthreshold, the Board is seeking shareholder ratification of the special meeting provisions in the Firm's By-Laws which include a threshold providing that holders of at least 20% of the outstanding shares have the right to call a special meeting. Further information about this management proposal is described at pages xx-xx.



9
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



cg-left.jpg



Proposal 1 — Election of directors
Director nominees
The persons listed on the following pages have been nominated for election because they possess the skills, experience, and personal attributes needed to guide the Firm’s strategy, and to oversee its risk management framework and management’s execution of its responsibilities.
In the biographical information about our director nominees which follows, the ages indicated are as of May 15, 2018, and the other information is as of the date of this proxy statement. There are no family relationships among the director nominees. Unless otherwise stated, all nominees have been continuously employed by their present employers for more than five years.
In addition to the biographical information which follows, reference is made to the description of our nominees’ personal and professional attributes and skills at page xx of this proxy statement.
All of the nominees are currently directors and 11 wereof the Firm. Other than Ms. Hobson, who was elected to the Board
in March 2018, each was elected to the Board by our shareholders at our 20162017 annual meeting, each with the support of more than 96%95% of the votes cast. In September 2016,For more information about the Board elected Todd A. Combs to a term expiring at the 2017 annual meeting. For an overviewrecruitment of each of our nominees,Ms. Hobson, see page 2xx of this proxy statement.
EachMs. Bowles, who has served as a director of the 12 nomineesFirm since 2006, has decided to retire from the Board and is not standing for re-election when her term expires on the eve of this year’s annual meeting.
Each nominee has agreed to be named in this proxy statement and, if elected, to serve if elected.a one-year term expiring at our 2019 annual meeting.
Directors are expected to attend our annual shareholder meetings. All of the then current nominees were present at the annual meeting held in May 2017. All of the current nominees are expected to attend our 20172018 annual meeting. If anyshareholder meeting, other than Mr. Bell, who is unable to attend due to a prior professional obligation.
cmb699proxyprofilenomineesfe.jpg


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
10


cg-left.jpg

bammann_cmykflata02.jpg
Linda B. Bammann
Retired Deputy Head of Risk Management of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Age:62
Through her service on other boards, including as Chair of the Business and Risk Committee of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and her management tenure at JPMorgan Chase and Bank One Corporation, Ms. Bammann has developed insight and wide-ranging experience in financial services and extensive experience in risk management and regulatory issues.
Director since:2013
Committees:
Directors' Risk Policy Committee (Chair)
Director Qualification
Highlights:
Financial services
Regulated industries and regulatory issues
Risk management and controls


Career Highlights
JPMorgan Chase & Co., a financial services company (merged with Bank One Corporation in July 2004)
Deputy Head of Risk Management (2004– 2005)
Chief Risk Management Officer and Executive Vice President, Bank One Corporation (2001–2004)
Senior Managing Director, Banc One Capital Markets (2000–2001)
Other Public Company Directorships
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (2008–2013)
Manulife Financial Corporation (2009–2012)
Other Experience
Former Board Member, Risk Management Association
Former Chair, Loan Syndications and Trading Association
Education
Graduate of Stanford University
M.A., Public Policy, University of Michigan
bell4_cmykflata02.jpg
James A. Bell
Retired Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company
Age:69
Over a four-decade corporate career, Mr. Bell led global businesses in a highly regulated industry, oversaw successful strategic growth initiatives, and developed extensive experience in finance, accounting, risk management and controls. While Chief Financial Officer, he oversaw two key Boeing businesses: Boeing Capital Corporation, the company’s customer-financing subsidiary, and Boeing Shared Services, an 8,000 person, multi-billion dollar business unit that provides common internal services across Boeing’s global enterprise.
Director since:2011
Committees:
Audit Committee (Chair)
Director Qualification
Highlights:
Financial and accounting
Leadership of a large, complex organization
Regulatory industries and regulatory issues
Technology

Career Highlights
The Boeing Company, an aerospace company and manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft
Corporate President (2008–2012)
Executive Vice President (2003–2012)
Chief Financial Officer (2003–2012)
Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller (2000–2003)
Other Public Company Directorships
Apple Inc. (since 2015)
CDW Corporation (since 2005)
Dow DuPont Inc. (formerly Dow Chemical Company Inc.) (since 2005)
Other Experience
Trustee, Rush University Medical Center
Education
Graduate of California State University at Los Angeles


11
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



cg-left.jpg



burke_cmykflata02.jpg
Stephen B. Burke
Chief Executive Officer of NBCUniversal, LLC
Age:59
Mr. Burke’s roles at Comcast Corporation and his prior work at other large global media corporations have given him broad exposure to the challenges associated with managing large and diverse businesses. In these roles he has dealt with a variety of issues including audit and financial reporting, risk management, executive compensation, sales and marketing, technology, and operations. These experiences have also provided Mr. Burke a background in regulated industries and international business.
Director since:2004 and Director of Bank One Corporation from 2003 to 2004
Committees:
Compensation & Management Development Committee
Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee
Director Qualification Highlights:
Financial and accounting
Leadership of a large, complex organization
Management development and succession planning
Regulated industries and regulatory issues

Career Highlights
Comcast Corporation/NBCUniversal, LLC, leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services
Chief Executive Officer of NBCUniversal, LLC, and a senior executive of Comcast (since 2011)
Chief Operating Officer, Comcast (2004– 2011)
President, Comcast Cable Communications Inc. (1998–2010)

Other Public Company Directorships
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (since 2009)
Education
Graduate of Colgate University
M.B.A., Harvard Business School
toddcombsphotorgb.jpg
Todd A. Combs
Investment Officer at Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Age:47
Mr. Combs’ roles have provided him with extensive experience in financial markets, risk assessment, and regulatory matters. His service on three of Berkshire Hathaway’s subsidiary boards has given him insights into matters such as corporate governance, strategy, succession planning, and compensation.
Director since:2016
Committees:
Directors’ Risk Policy Committee
Public Responsibility Committee
Director Qualification Highlights:
Financial services
Regulated industries and regulatory issues
Risk management and controls

Career Highlights
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a holding company whose subsidiaries engage in a number of diverse business activities including finance, insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, manufacturing, retailing, and other services
Investment Officer (since 2010)
Castle Point Capital Management, an investment partnership Mr. Combs founded in 2005 to manage capital for endowments, family foundations, and institutions
CEO and Managing Member (20052010)
Other Public Company Directorships
None
Education
Graduate of Florida State University
M.B.A., Columbia Business School


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
12


The Board is responsible for overseeing management and promoting sound corporate governance on behalfcg-left.jpg

jimcrowncmykflatv2a02.jpg
James S. Crown
President of Henry Crown and Company
Age:64
Mr. Crown’s position with Henry Crown and Company and his service on other public company boards have given him extensive experience with risk management, audit and financial reporting, investment management, capital markets activity, and executive compensation matters.
Director since:2004 and Director of Bank One Corporation from 1991 to 2004
Committees:
Directors’ Risk Policy Committee
Director Qualification Highlights:
Financial services
Management development and succession planning
Risk management and controls

Career Highlights
Henry Crown and Company, a privately owned investment company that invests in public and private securities, real estate, and operating companies
President (since 2002)
Vice President (1985–2002)
Other Public Company Directorships
General Dynamics (since 1987) - Lead Director since 2010
Sara Lee Corporation (1998-2012)
Other Experience
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Aspen Institute
Trustee, Museum of Science and Industry
Trustee, University of Chicago
Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Former member of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board
Education
Graduate of Hampshire College
JD, Stanford University Law School
jdimonheadshot2.jpg
James Dimon
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Age:62
Mr. Dimon is an experienced leader in the financial services industry, and has extensive international business experience as well. As CEO, he is knowledgeable about all aspects of the Firm’s business activities. His work has given him substantial experience and insight into the regulatory process.
Director since:2004 and Chairman of the Board of Bank One Corporation from 2000 to 2004
Director Qualification Highlights:
Financial services
Leadership of a large, complex organization
Management development and succession planning
Regulated industries and regulatory issues

Career Highlights
JPMorgan Chase & Co., a financial services company (merged with Bank One Corporation in July 2004)
Chairman of the Board (since 2006) and Director (since 2004); Chief Executive Officer (since 2005)
President (2004–2018)
Chief Operating Officer (2004–2005)
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Bank One Corporation (2000–2004)
Other Public Company Directorships
None
Other Experience
Director, Harvard Business School
Director, Catalyst
Chairman, Business Roundtable
Member, Business Council
Trustee, New York University School of Medicine
Education
Graduate of Tufts University
M.B.A., Harvard Business School


13
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



cg-left.jpg



tpflynncmykv3flata02.jpg
Timothy P. Flynn
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KPMG
Age:61
Through his leadership positions at KPMG, Mr. Flynn gained perspective on the evolving business and regulatory environment, experience with many of the issues facing complex, global companies, and extensive experience in financial services, auditing matters and risk management.
Director since:2012
Committees:
Audit Committee
Public Responsibility Committee
Director Qualification Highlights:
Financial services
Financial and accounting
Leadership of a large, complex organization
Risk Management and controls

Career Highlights
KPMG International, a global professional services organization providing audit, tax and advisory services
Chairman, KPMG International (2007– 2011)
Chairman, KPMG LLP (2005–2010)
Chief Executive Officer, KPMG LLP (2005– 2008)
Vice Chairman, Audit and Risk Advisory Services, KPMG LLP (2001–2005)
Other Public Company Directorships
United Healthcare (since 2017)
Alcoa Corporation (since 2016)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (since 2012)
Chubb Corporation (2013–2016)
Other Experience
Member, Board of Trustees, The University of St. Thomas
Former Trustee, Financial Accounting Standards Board
Former Member, World Economic Forum’s International Business Council
Former Board Member, International Integrated Reporting Council
Education
Graduate of The University of St. Thomas
mhobsonheadshot.jpg
Mellody Hobson
President of Ariel Investments, LLC
Age:49
Ms. Hobson’s roles at Ariel Investments, LLC and on other public company boards have provided her with significant experience in financial services and financial markets, corporate governance, strategic planning, operations, regulatory issues, and international business.
Director since:March2018
Committees:Ms. Hobson will begin her committee service after the 2018 annual meeting
Director Qualification
Highlights:
Financial services
Management development and succession planning
Regulated industries and regulatory issues
Career Highlights
Ariel Investments, LLC, a Chicago-based investment management firm
President (since 2000)
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ariel Investment Trust, a registered investment company (since 2006)
Regular contributor and analyst on finance, the markets, and economic trends for CBS News
Other Public Company Directorships
The EstéeLauder Companies Inc. (since 2005)
Starbucks Corporation (since 2005)
Other Experience
Chairman, After School Matters
Director, Economic Club of Chicago
Board member, The Chicago Public Education Fund
Executive Committee of the Investment Company Institute’s Board of Governors
Education
Graduate of the Woodrow Wilson School of International Relations and Public Policy at Princeton University


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
14


cg-left.jpg

jacksoncmykflata02.jpg
Laban P. Jackson, Jr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clear Creek Properties, Inc.
Age:75
Mr. Jackson’s service on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and on other public and private company boards has given him extensive experience in financial services, risk management, audit and financial reporting matters, government relations and regulatory issues, and executive compensation and succession planning matters.
Director since:2004 and Director of Bank One Corporation from 1993 to 2004
Committees:
Audit Committee
Director Qualification
Highlights:
Financial and accounting
Management development and succession planning
Regulated industries and regulatory issues
Risk management and controls
Career Highlights
Clear Creek Properties, Inc., a real estate development company
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (since 1989)
Other Public Company Directorships
The Home Depot (2004–2008)
Other Experience
Former Director, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Emeritus Trustee, Markey Cancer Foundation
Education
Graduate of the United States Military Academy
michaelnealcmykv3flata02.jpg
Michael A. Neal
Retired Vice Chairman of General Electric Company and Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GE Capital
Age:65
Mr. Neal has extensive experience managing large, complex businesses in regulated industries around the world. During his career with General Electric and GE Capital, Mr. Neal oversaw the provision of financial services and products to consumers and businesses of all sizes globally. His professional experience has provided him with insight and extensive expertise in risk management, strategic planning and operations, finance and financial reporting, government and regulatory relations, and management development and succession planning.
Director since:2014
Committees:
Directors’ Risk Policy Committee
Director Qualification Highlights:
Financial services
Leadership of large, complex organization
International business operations
Technology

Career Highlights
General Electric Company, a global industrial and financial services company
Vice Chairman (2005–2013)
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, GE Capital (2007–2013)
Other Public Company Directorships
None
Other Experience
Founder and advisor, Acasta Enterprises, Inc.
Member, Advisory Board, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology
Trustee, The GT Foundation of the Georgia Institute of Technology
Education
Graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology


15
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



cg-left.jpg



leerraymondv2cmyka02.jpg
Lee R. Raymond (Lead Independent Director)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Exxon Mobil Corporation
Age:79
During his tenure at ExxonMobil and its predecessors, Mr. Raymond gained experience in all aspects of business management, including audit and financial reporting, risk management, executive compensation, marketing, and operating in a regulated industry. He also has extensive international business experience.
Director since: 2001 and Director of J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated from 1987 to 2000
Committees:
Compensation & Management Development Committee (Chair)
Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee
Director Qualification Highlights:
International business operations
Management development and succession planning
Public company governance
Technology
Career Highlights
ExxonMobil, an international oil and gas company
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ExxonMobil (1999–2005)
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Exxon Corporation (1993–1999)
Other Public Company Directorships
None
Other Experience
Member, Council on Foreign Relations
Emeritus Trustee, Mayo Clinic
Member, National Academy of Engineering
Member and past Chairman of the National Petroleum Council
Education
Graduate of the University of Wisconsin
PhD., Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota

weldonbillcmykflata02.jpg
William C. Weldon
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson
Age:69
At Johnson & Johnson, Mr. Weldon held a succession of executive positions that gave him extensive experience in consumer sales and marketing, international business operations, financial reporting and regulatory matters.
Director since:2005
Committees:
Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee (Chair)
Compensation & Management Development Committee
Director Qualification Highlights:
International business operations
Leadership of a large, complex organization
Management development and succession planning
Public company governance
Career Highlights
Johnson & Johnson, a global healthcare products company
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (2002–2012)
Vice Chairman, Pharmaceuticals Group (2001–2002)
Other Public Company Directorships
CVS Health Corporation (since 2013)
Exxon Mobil Corporation (since 2013)
The Chubb Corporation (2013–2016)
Johnson & Johnson (2002–2012)
Other Experience
Chairman, Board of Trustees, Quinnipiac University
Education
Graduate of Quinnipiac University



JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
16


cg-left.jpg

DIRECTOR NOMINATION PROCESS
Board composition, nomination and succession process
 
As specified in its charter,
JPMorgan Chase seeks director candidates who will uphold the Board’s Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee (“Governance Committee”) oversees the candidate nomination process, which includes the continual evaluation of new candidates for Board membership, and recommendshighest standards, are committed to the Board a slateFirm’s values, and who will be strong independent stewards of nominees for election at each annual meetingthe long-term interests of shareholders. The Governance Committee considers all relevant attributes of each Board candidate, including professional skills,also looks for individuals with demonstrated experience and knowledge,success in executive fields relevant to
the Firm’s businesses and gender, race, ethnicity, nationalityoperations and background,who will contribute diverse viewpoints and other attributes, with the goalperspectives in providing independent oversight of putting forth a diverse slate of candidates withmanagement. The Board believes that a combination of individuals who possess complementary attributes and skills will most effectively oversee the Firm’s strategy and business.

Personal and professional attributes and skills of the nominees
In furtherance of the foregoing, the Board considers a wide range of attributes when selecting and recruiting candidates. Our nominees have executive experience and personal qualitiesskills that will serve the Boardare aligned with our business and its committees, the Firmstrategy as follows:
FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING – Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting and of auditing processes and standards
12
FINANCIAL SERVICES – Experience in or with the financial services industry, including investment banking, global financial markets and consumer products and services

All our nominees possess:
Integrity
Judgment
Strong work ethic
Strength of conviction
Collaborative approach to engagement and oversight
Inquisitive and objective perspective
Willingness to appropriately challenge management
10
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS – Operational experience in diverse geographic, political and regulatory environments

8
LEADERSHIP OF A LARGE, COMPLEX ORGANIZATION – Senior executive experience managing business operations, development and strategic planning

9
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESSION PLANNING – Experience in senior executive development, succession planning, and compensation matters

10
PUBLIC COMPANY GOVERNANCE – Knowledge of public company governance issues and policies and governance best practices
12
TECHNOLOGY – Experience with or oversight of innovative technology, cybersecurity, information systems/data management, fintech or privacy

9
REGULATED INDUSTRIES AND REGULATORY ISSUES – Experience with regulated businesses, regulatory requirements, and relationships with regulators

12
RISK MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS – Experience in assessment and management of business and financial risk factors
12
For additional information about our shareholders well.
director criteria, see our Corporate Governance Principles at jpmorganchase.com/corp-gov-principles.
Since our last annual shareholders meeting, the Governance Committee, using the process described above and taking into account, among other factors, shareholders’ interest in board refreshment and specifically adding directors with experience in risk management and financial services, recommended Todd A. Combs for election. Mr. Combs was introduced to Mr. Dimon in 2014 through discussions with Warren Buffett, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., where Mr. Combs is an investment officer. Based on the introduction and Mr. Combs’ experience and reputation, Mr. Dimon suggested that the Governance Committee consider Mr. Combs as a prospective candidate. After meeting with Mr. Combs and reviewing his qualifications, which include experience in financial markets, risk assessment, and regulatory issues, his constructive personal attributes and his independence, the Governance Committee recommended his election by the Board in September 2016. For information on Mr. Combs’ qualifications, see page 14 of this proxy statement.

Board refreshment and succession
Director succession and an appropriate balance of refreshment and experience is a focus of the Governance Committee and the Board. The Governance Committee engages in ongoing consideration of potential Board candidates. Of the Board’s 11 independent directors, five have joined the Board since May 2011. The average tenure of our independent directors is 8.7 years as of year-end 2016. Mr. Combs’ election reflects the Board’s commitment to refreshment and its ongoing efforts to build and consider a pipeline of qualified candidates. New directors are subject to an onboarding process which includes, among other items, new director orientation and education, Code of Conduct training, and one-on-one meetings with Board members, management, and certain of our regulators. Educational opportunities are provided to all directors on a continuing basis.
The Board also considered succession and refreshment in its review of Board committee membership. In March 2017, Ms. Bammann became Chair of the Directors’ Risk Policy Committee and stepped down from the Public Responsibility Committee; Mr. Bell became Chair of the Audit Committee; Mr. Combs joined the Directors’


17
8 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents

cg-left.jpg
a2017proposal1ra02.jpg


Independence
Risk Policy Committee
All of the Firm’s non-management Board members are independent, under both the NYSE corporate governance listing standards and the Public Responsibility Committee;Firm’s independence standards as set forth in its Corporate Governance Principles.
For a director to be considered independent, he or she must have no disqualifying relationships as defined by the NYSE, and the Board must have affirmatively determined that he or she has no material relationships with JPMorgan Chase, either directly or as a partner, shareholder or officer of another organization that has a relationship with the Firm.
In assessing the materiality of relationships with the Firm, the Board considers relevant facts and circumstances. Given the nature and broad scope of the products and services provided by the Firm, there are from time to time ordinary course of business transactions between the Firm and a director, his or her immediate family members, or principal business affiliations. These may include, among other relationships: extensions of credit; provision of other financial and financial advisory products and services; business transactions for property or services; and charitable contributions made by the JPMorgan Chase Foundation or the Firm to a nonprofit organization of which a director is an officer. The Board reviews these relationships to assess their materiality and determine if any such relationship would impair the independence and judgment of the relevant director.
The relationships and transactions the Board considered in evaluating each director’s independence were as follows:
Consumer credit: extensions of credit provided to directors Bowles, Hobson and Jackson; and credit cards issued to directors Bammann, Bell, Bowles, Crown, Flynn, Jackson, Neal, Raymond, and Weldon, and their immediate family members
Wholesale credit: extensions of credit and other financial and financial advisory products and services provided to: NBCUniversal, LLC and Comcast Corporation, for which Mr. Burke is the Chief Executive Officer and a senior executive, respectively, and their subsidiaries; Berkshire Hathaway Inc., for which Mr. Combs is an Investment Officer, and its
subsidiaries; Henry Crown and Company, for which Mr. Crown is the President, and other Crown family-owned entities; Movement Mortgage LLC, for which a daughter-in-law of Ms. Bowles is the Chief Financial Officer; Ariel Investments, LLC for which Mellody Hobson is the President, and its subsidiaries and funds; RR Advisors LLC, for which a son of Mr. Raymond is an executive officer; and portfolio companies that have among its principal shareholders funds managed by The Energy & Minerals Group, for which a son of Mr. Raymond is the Chief Executive Officer
Goods and services: commercial office space leased by the Firm from subsidiaries of companies in which Mr. Crown and members of his immediate family have indirect ownership interests; national media placements with NBCUniversal and Comcast outlets; transferable state tax credits purchased from NBCUniversal; and purchases from Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries of merchandising fixtures, private aviation services, and professional services related to the Firm’s corporate-owned aircraft
Other relationship: the Firm’s publicly-announced plan to partner with Berkshire Hathaway and Amazon on ways to address healthcare for U.S. employees of the three companies
The Board, having reviewed the above-described relationships between the Firm and each director, determined, in accordance with the NYSE’s listing standards and the Firm’s independence standards, that each non-management director (Linda B. Bammann, James A. Bell, Crandall C. Bowles, Stephen B. Burke, Todd A. Combs, James S. Crown, Timothy P. Flynn, joinedMellody Hobson, Laban P. Jackson, Jr., Michael A. Neal, Lee R. Raymond and William C. Weldon) had only immaterial relationships with JPMorgan Chase and accordingly is independent.
Directors who served on the Audit and Compensation & Management Development Committees of the Board were also determined to meet the additional independence and qualitative criteria of the NYSE listing standards applicable to directors serving on those committees. For more information about the committees of the Board, see pages xx-xx.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
18


Table of Contents
cg-left.jpg

Candidate nomination process
Maintaining an appropriate balance of experience and refreshment is a focus of the Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee (“Governance Committee”). In furtherance of this objective, the Board has added two new directors in the last three years.
The Governance Committee oversees the candidate nomination process and stepped down from the Directors’ Risk Policy Committee.
As partevaluation of planning for director succession,new candidates for director are recommended byBoard membership. It also oversees the renomination process, which includes evaluation of each individual director’s contributions to our Board.
Director recruitment process
When considering candidates for the Board, the Governance Committee reviews the Firm’s strategy, risk profile and current board composition to determine the skills and experience needed. The Governance Committee solicits and evaluates candidate recommendations from shareholders, management, directors and a third-party advisor. It considers the candidate’s personal and professional skills, as well as Board members. In addition,the candidate’s independence, gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, and background, among other attributes. The Governance Committee may also seek candidates with specific skills and experiences based on the needs of the Firm at a specific time.
Following the preliminary assessment of a candidate, the Governance Committee, the Lead Independent Director, and the Chairman of the Board meet with the potential nominee prior to putting the candidate forward for consideration by the full Board.
Ms. Mellody Hobson was elected to the Firm’s Board of Directors in March 2018. Ms. Hobson has been among a select group of individuals considered as part of the Governance Committee’s evaluation of prospective Board members in recent years. Ms. Hobson is assistedwell known in identifying potential candidates bythe financial services industry, and has been an active participant at Firm and industry events, including as a third-party advisor. Thefeatured speaker. Based on her background and the support of several directors who know of Ms. Hobson’s diligence, efforts and effectiveness in her past service on another public company board, Mr. Dimon suggested that the Governance Committee considers shareholder-recommended candidatesconsider Ms. Hobson as a prospective candidate when he learned of her availability for service on the same basisBoard this year. After Mr. Raymond met with Ms. Hobson and after the
Governance Committee reviewed her qualifications, including her experience in financial markets, public company governance, leadership, operational and regulatory issues, as nomineeswell as her constructive personal attributes and her independence, Ms. Hobson was recommended byfor election to the Board. For information on Ms. Hobson’s qualifications, see page xx of the proxy statement.
Our By-Laws also permit a shareholder or group of up to 20 shareholders who have continuously owned at least 3% of the Firm’s outstanding shares for at least three years to nominate up to 20% of the Board members, management and third-party advisors. (but in any event at least two directors). For further information, see page xx.
Shareholders who want to recommend a candidate for election to the Board may do so by writing to the Secretary at:at JPMorgan Chase & Co., 270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017; or by writing an email toemailing the Office of the Secretary at corporate.secretary@jpmchase.com. All candidates, however recommended to the Governance Committee, are evaluated based on the same standards.
Director re-nomination process
In considering whether to re-nominate a director for election at our annual meeting, the Governance Committee reviews each director, considering such factors as:
The extent to which the director’s skills and experience, as well as his or her personal attributes, continue to contribute to the Board’s effectiveness
Feedback from the annual Board and committee self-assessments
Shareholder feedback, including the support received by director nominees elected at our annual meeting of shareholders
Attendance and participation at Board and committee meetings
Independence
Each of our director nominees has been recommended for election by our Governance Committee and approved for re-nomination by our Board.
Our Corporate Governance Principles require a non-management director to offer not to stand for re-election in each calendar year following a year in which


19
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents
cg-left.jpg



the director will be 72 or older. The Board (other than the affected director) then determines whether to accept the offer. The Board believes that, while refreshment is an important consideration in assessing Board composition, the best interests of the Firm are served by taking advantage of all available talent, and the Boardevaluations as to director candidacy should not make determinations basedbe determined solely on age.
Consistent with this Principle,principle, two of our director nominees, Lee R. Raymond and Laban P. Jackson, Jr., offered not to stand for re-election this year. The Board
reviewed their offers, taking into account their contributions, the results of the annual Board and Committeecommittee self-assessment processes, and ongoing succession planning for the Board.Board, and the other factors listed above. The Board determined that Mr. Raymond and Mr. Jackson each possesses the capability, judgment, and judgmentother skills and attributes the Board looks for in a director, that each has broad experience both within and outside the Firm that continues to be of great value to the Board, and that their continued service as directors is in the best interests of the Firm’s shareholders. Mr. Raymond brings strong and seasoned leadership skills as Lead Independent Director and as Chairman of the Compensation & Management Development Committee. As ChairmanMr. Jackson has served as the Chair of the Audit Committee during 2016,and has spent significant time meeting with management and regulators globally. Both Mr. Raymond and Mr. Jackson met with regulators of the Firm worldwide and will continue to bring his knowledge and expertise as a member of the Audit Committee. Both also participatehave participated in shareholder engagement, including speaking with certain of our shareholders about our strategy, and risk management and business practices.
Following thisits review, the Board determined (with the affected director abstaining with respect to himself) that both Mr. Raymond and Mr. Jackson should be re-nominated for election as directors and therefore did not accept either offer not to stand for re-election. For specific information on each of Mr. Raymond’s and Mr. Jackson’s qualifications and their individual contributions to the Board, including their Board committee roles, please see pages 17xx and 16,xx, respectively, of this proxy statement. For a description of the annual Board and committee self-assessment process, see page 25xx of this proxy statement.statement.



JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   9
20


Table of Contents
a2017proposal1la02.jpgcg-left.jpg

DIRECTOR CRITERIA
Key facts about our Board of Directors
In selecting candidates for director, the Board looks for individuals with demonstrated experience and success in certain executive fields, constructive personal attributes and diverse backgrounds, including the following:
Executive experience
Finance and accounting – knowledge of accounting and financial reporting and of auditing processes and standards
 
9
Board Meetings
Communication between meetings as appropriate
 
Financial services – experience in or with the financial services industry, including investment banking and global financial markets8
Executive sessions of independent directors
Led by Lead Independent Director
 
44
Meetings of Principal Standing Committees
 
International business operations – operational experience in diverse geographic, political and regulatory environments37
LeadershipMeetings of a large, complex organization – senior executive experience managing business operations, development and strategic planningSpecific Purpose Committees
Management development and succession planning – experience in senior executive development, succession planning, and compensation matters
Public company governance – knowledge of public company governance issues, policies and best practices
Technology – experience with or oversight of innovative technology, cybersecurity, information systems/data management, fintech or privacy, and their related risks
Regulated industries and regulatory issues – experience with regulated businesses, regulatory requirements, and relationships with regulators
Risk management and controls – experience in assessment and management of business and financial risk factors


Personal attributes
Integrity
 
Judgment
 
Strong work ethic
Strength of conviction
Collaborative approach to engagement and oversight
Inquisitive and objective perspective
The Firm’s director criteria are also discussed in the Corporate Governance Principles document available on our website at jpmorganchase.com/corp-gov-principles, under the heading Governance, which is under the About Us tab.
NOMINEES’ QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Our Board believes that these nominees provide our Firm with the combined skills, experience and personal qualities needed for an effective and engaged Board.
The specific experience and qualifications of each nominee are described in the following pages. Unless stated otherwise, all nominees have been continuously employed by their present employers for more than five years. The age indicated in each nominee’s biography is as of May 16, 2017, and all other biographical information is as of the date of this proxy statement.
Effective May 2016, and in the case of Mr. Combs September 2016, all of the directors of the Firm were elected as directors of both JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“Bank”) and Chase Bank USA, National Association, wholly-owned subsidiaries of JPMorgan Chase. Messrs. Crown and Jackson have been directors of the Bank since 2010 and Mr. Weldon since 2013. Mr. Weldon is the non-executive Chairman of the Board of the Bank.


Annual Board and Committee assessment
10 Conducted by the independent directors and guided by the Lead Independent Director, with the assistance of the General Counsel
Each director participates and provides feedback in multiple discussions on a range of issues, including: strategic priorities; Board structure and composition; how the Board spends its time; oversight of, and interaction with, management; culture and conduct; and committee effectiveness
   JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENTEach of the principal standing committees also conducts an annual self-assessment, led by the respective committee chairs and generally includes, among other topics, committee composition and effectiveness, leadership, agenda planning, and the flow of information received from management

Table of Contents

a2017proposal1ra02.jpg




As the graph below indicates, the majority of our Board has experience in each of the executive fields defined on the previous page.

jpmc2017def_chart-54898.jpg



JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    11


Table of Contents
a2017proposal1la02.jpg

Linda B. Bammann, 61                a2018proxyp20chevron.jpg
bammann_cmykflata02.jpg
Director since 2013Two new independent directors joined the Board in the last three years, including Ms. Hobson who was elected to the Board in March 2018
Committee Chairs were refreshed in 2017: Ms. Bammann became Chair of the Directors’ Risk Policy Committee (Chair)(DRPC), succeeding Mr. Crown; Mr. Bell became Chair of the Audit Committee, succeeding Mr. Jackson
Retired Deputy Head of Risk Management of JPMorgan Chase
& Co.Committee members were also refreshed in 2017: Mr. Flynn joined the Audit Committee and stepped down from the DRPC, and Mr. Combs joined the DRPC and Public Responsibility Committee
DIRECTOR QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTSSound governance practices
üAnnual election of all directorsüExperience with regulatory issuesRobust shareholder engagement process, including participation by our Lead Independent Director
üMajority voting for director electionsüExtensive background in risk managementBi-annual investor feedback review each spring and fall
ü100% committee independenceüFinancial services experience
Linda B. Bammann was Deputy Head of Risk Management at JPMorgan Chase from July 2004 until her retirement in 2005. Previously she was Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Management Officer at Bank One Corporation (“Bank One”) from May 2001 to July 2004 and, before then, Senior Managing Director of Banc One Capital Markets, Inc. She was also a member of Bank One’s executive planning group. From 1992 to 2000 she was a Managing Director with UBS Warburg LLC and predecessor firms.
Ms. Bammann served as a director of The Federal Home Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) from 2008 until 2013, during which time she was a member of its Compensation Committee. She served as a member of Freddie Mac’s Audit Committee from 2008 until 2010 and as Chair of its Business and Risk Committee from 2010 until 2013. Ms. Bammann also served as a director of Manulife Financial Corporation from 2009 until 2012. Ms. Bammann was formerly a board member of the Risk Management Association and Chair of the Loan Syndications and Trading Association.
Through her service on other boards and her tenure with JPMorgan Chase and Bank One, Ms. Bammann has developed insight and wide-ranging experience in financial services and extensive experience in risk management and regulatory issues.
Ms. Bammann graduated from Stanford University and received an M.A. degree in public policy from the University of Michigan.
James A. Bell, 68                
Consideration of diversity in director succession
üLead Independent Director with clearly-defined responsibilitiesüEach director attended 75% or more of total meetings of the Board and committees on which he or she served during 2017
bell4_cmykflata02.jpg
ü
Executive sessions of independent directors at each regular Board meeting
Director since 2011
Audit Committee (Chair)
Retired Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company
ü
Stock ownership requirements for directors
üAnnual Board and committee self-assessment guided by Lead Independent DirectorüBoard oversight of corporate responsibility/ESG matters
DIRECTOR QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
üNo poison pillüFinanceRobust anti-hedging and accounting experience
Leadership of a complex, multi-disciplinary global organization
Technology, regulatory issues and regulated industry experienceanti-pledging policies
James A. Bell was an Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company, an aerospace company and manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft, from 2003 until his retirement in April 2012. He was Corporate President from June 2008 until February 2012 and Chief Financial Officer from November 2003 until February 2012.
Over a four-decade corporate career, Mr. Bell led global businesses in a highly regulated industry, oversaw successful strategic growth initiatives and developed extensive experience in finance, accounting, risk management and controls. While Chief Financial Officer, he oversaw two key Boeing businesses: Boeing Capital Corporation, the company’s customer-financing subsidiary, and Boeing Shared Services, an 8,000-person, multi-billion dollar business unit that provides common internal services across Boeing’s global enterprise.
Before being named Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Bell was Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller. In this position he served as Boeing’s principal interface with the board’s Audit Committee. He was Vice President of contracts and pricing for Boeing Space and Communications from 1996 to 2000, and before that served as director of business management of the Space Station Electric Power System at the Boeing Rocketdyne unit.
Mr. Bell has been a director of Dow Chemical Company since 2005, of CDW Corporation since March 2015 and of Apple Inc. since September 2015. He is a member of the Board of Trustees at Rush University Medical Center.
Mr. Bell graduated from California State University at Los Angeles.


12    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT

Table of Contents

a2017proposal1ra02.jpg


Crandall C. Bowles, 69                
crandallbowles0866sma02.jpg
21
 
Director since 2006
Audit Committee
Public Responsibility Committee (Chair)
Chairman Emeritus of The Springs Company
DIRECTOR QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
International business operations experience
Management development, compensation and succession planning experience
Risk management and audit experience
Crandall C. Bowles has been Chairman Emeritus of The Springs Company, a privately owned investment company, since April 2015, prior to which she had been Chairman since 2007. She also served as Chairman of Springs Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of window products for the home, from 1998 until June 2013 when the business was sold. She was a member of its board from 1978 until June 2013 and was Chief Executive Officer from 1998 until 2006. Prior to 2006, Springs Industries included bed, bath and home-furnishings business lines. These were merged with a Brazilian textile firm to become Springs Global Participacoes S.A., a textile home-furnishings company based in Brazil, where Ms. Bowles served as Co-Chairman and Co-CEO from 2006 until her retirement in July 2007.
Ms. Bowles has been a director of Deere & Company since 1999. She served as a director of Sara Lee Corporation from 2008 to 2012 and of Wachovia Corporation and Duke Energy in the 1990s. As an executive at Springs Industries and Springs Global Participacoes, Ms. Bowles gained experience managing international business organizations. As a board member of large, global companies, she has dealt with a wide range of issues including audit and financial reporting, risk management, and executive compensation and succession planning.
Ms. Bowles is a Trustee of the Brookings Institution
and is on the governing boards of the Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins and The Wilderness Society.
Ms. Bowles graduated from Wellesley College and received an M.B.A from Columbia University.
Stephen B. Burke, 58                
burke_cmykflata02.jpg
Director since 2004 and Director of Bank One Corporation from 2003 to 2004
Compensation & Management Development Committee
Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee
Chief Executive Officer of NBCUniversal, LLC
DIRECTOR QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Experience leading large, international, complex businesses in regulated industries
Financial controls and reporting experience
Management development, compensation and succession planning experience
Stephen B. Burke has been Chief Executive Officer of NBCUniversal, LLC, and a senior executive of Comcast Corporation, one of the U.S.’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services, since January 2011. He was Chief Operating Officer of Comcast Corporation from 2004 until 2011, and President of Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. from 1998 until January 2010.
Before joining Comcast, Mr. Burke served with The Walt Disney Company as President of ABC Broadcasting. He joined The Walt Disney Company in January 1986, and helped develop and found The Disney Store and led a comprehensive restructuring of Euro Disney S.A.
Mr. Burke’s roles at Comcast, ABC, and Euro Disney have given him broad exposure to the challenges associated with managing large and diverse businesses. In these roles he has dealt with a variety of issues including audit and financial reporting, risk management, executive compensation, sales and marketing, and technology and operations. His tenure at Comcast and ABC has given him experience working in regulated industries, and his work at Euro Disney gave him a background in international business.
Mr. Burke has been a director of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. since 2009.
Mr. Burke graduated from Colgate University and received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    13


Table of Contents
a2017proposal1la02.jpg

Todd A. Combs, 46                    
toddcombsphotorgb.jpg
Director since September 2016
Directors’ Risk Policy Committee
Public Responsibility Committee
Investment Officer at Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
DIRECTOR QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Extensive financial markets experience
Risk assessment experience
Experience with regulatory issues
Todd A. Combs is an investment officer at Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a holding company whose subsidiaries engage in a number of diverse business activities including finance, insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, manufacturing, retailing and services. 
Prior to joining Berkshire Hathaway in December 2010, Mr. Combs was Chief Executive Officer and Managing Member of Castle Point Capital Management, an investment partnership he founded in 2005 to manage capital for endowments, family foundations and institutions. 
Before forming Castle Point, Mr. Combs held various positions at Copper Arch Capital, Progressive Insurance and the State of Florida Banking, Securities and Finance Division.
Mr. Combs’ roles have provided him with extensive experience in financial markets, risk assessment, and regulatory matters.
Mr. Combs has served as a director of Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries Precision Castparts Corp. since January 2016, Charter Brokerage LLC since December 2014 and Duracell Inc. since February 2016.
Mr. Combs graduated from Florida State University and received an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.
James S. Crown, 63                    
jimcrowncmykflatv2a02.jpg
Director since 2004 and Director of Bank One Corporation from 1991 to 2004
Directors’ Risk Policy Committee
President of Henry Crown and Company
DIRECTOR QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Extensive risk management experience
Management development, compensation and succession planning experience
Significant financial markets experience
James S. Crown joined Henry Crown and Company, a privately owned investment company that invests in public and private securities, real estate and operating companies, in 1985 and became President in 2002. Before joining Henry Crown and Company, Mr. Crown was a Vice President of Salomon Brothers Inc. Capital Markets Service Group.
Mr. Crown has been a director of General Dynamics Corporation since 1987 and has served as its Lead Director since 2010. Mr. Crown served as a director of Sara Lee Corporation from 1998 to 2012.
Mr. Crown’s position with Henry Crown and Company and his service on other public company boards have given him exposure to many issues encountered by our Board, including risk management, audit and financial reporting, investment management, capital markets activity and executive compensation.
Mr. Crown is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Aspen Institute, a Trustee of the Museum of Science and Industry and of the University of Chicago. He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and was formerly a member of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.
Mr. Crown graduated from Hampshire College and received a law degree from Stanford University Law School.


14    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT

Table of Contents

a2017proposal1ra02.jpg


James Dimon, 61                    
jamiedimonproxlowrez.jpg
Director since 2004 and Chairman of the Board of Bank One Corporation from 2000 to 2004
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
DIRECTOR QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Experience leading a global business in a regulated industry
Extensive experience leading complex international financial services businesses
Management development, compensation and succession planning experience
James Dimon became Chairman of the Board on December 31, 2006, and has been Chief Executive Officer and President since December 31, 2005. He was President and Chief Operating Officer following JPMorgan Chase’s merger with Bank One Corporation in July 2004. At Bank One he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from March 2000 to July 2004. Before joining Bank One, Mr. Dimon held a wide range of executive roles at Citigroup Inc., the Travelers Group, Commercial Credit Company and American Express Company.
Mr. Dimon is on the Board of Directors of Harvard Business School and Catalyst; Chairman of the Business Roundtable; and a member of The Business Council. He is also on the Board of Trustees of New York University School of Medicine. Mr. Dimon does not serve on the board of any publicly traded company other than JPMorgan Chase.
Mr. Dimon has many years of experience in the financial services industry, as well as extensive international business experience. As CEO, he is knowledgeable about all aspects of the Firm’s business activities. His work has given him substantial experience in dealing with government officials and agencies and insight into the regulatory process.
Mr. Dimon graduated from Tufts University and received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Timothy P. Flynn, 60                
tpflynncmykv3flata02.jpg
Director since 2012
Audit Committee
Public Responsibility Committee
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KPMG
DIRECTOR QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Experience in financial services, accounting, auditing and controls
Leadership of a complex, global business
Technology, risk management and regulatory experience
Timothy P. Flynn was Chairman of KPMG International, a global professional services organization providing audit, tax and advisory services, from 2007 until his retirement in October 2011. From 2005 until 2010, he served as Chairman and from 2005 to 2008 as Chief Executive Officer of KPMG LLP in the U.S., the largest individual member firm of KPMG International. Before serving as Chairman and CEO of KPMG LLP in the U.S., Mr. Flynn was Vice Chairman, Audit and Risk Advisory Services, with operating responsibility for the Audit, Risk Advisory and Financial Advisory Services practices.
Through his leadership positions at KPMG, Mr. Flynn gained perspective on the evolving business and regulatory environment, experience with many of the issues facing complex, global companies, and extensive experience in financial services and risk management.
Mr. Flynn has been a director of United Healthcare since January 2017, Alcoa Corporation since November 2016, and of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. since 2012. He was a director of the Chubb Corporation from September 2013 until its acquisition in January 2016. He has been a director of the International Integrated Reporting Council since September 2015, and he previously served as a Trustee of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, a member of the World Economic Forum’s International Business Council, and a founding member of The Prince of Wales’ International Integrated Reporting Committee.
Mr. Flynn graduated from The University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota, and is a member of the school’s Board of Trustees.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    15


Table of Contents
a2017proposal1la02.jpg

Laban P. Jackson, Jr., 74                
jacksoncmykflata02.jpg
Director since 2004 and Director of Bank One Corporation from 1993 to 2004
Audit Committee
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clear Creek Properties, Inc.
DIRECTOR QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Experience in financial controls and reporting and risk management
Extensive regulatory background
Management development, compensation and succession planning experience
Laban P. Jackson, Jr. has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clear Creek Properties, Inc., a real estate development company, since 1989. He has been a director of J.P. Morgan Securities plc since 2010.
Mr. Jackson has dealt with a wide range of issues that are important to the Firm’s business, including audit and financial reporting, risk management, and executive compensation and succession planning. Mr. Jackson generally has met at least annually with the Firm’s principal regulators in the major jurisdictions in which we operate.
Mr. Jackson’s service on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and on other public and private company boards has given him experience in financial services, audit, government relations and regulatory issues.
Mr. Jackson served as a director of The Home Depot from 2004 to 2008 and a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland from 1987 to 1992. He is a member of the Audit Committee Leadership Network, a group of audit committee chairs from some of North America’s leading companies that is committed to improving the performance of audit committees and strengthening trust in the financial markets. He is also an emeritus Trustee of the Markey Cancer Foundation.
Mr. Jackson is a graduate of the United States Military Academy.
Michael A. Neal, 64                    
michaelnealcmykv3flata02.jpg
Director since 2014
Directors’ Risk Policy Committee
Retired Vice Chairman of General Electric Company and Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GE Capital
DIRECTOR QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Extensive background in financial services
Leadership of large, complex, international businesses in a regulated industry
Technology, risk management and operations experience
Michael A. Neal was Vice Chairman of General Electric Company, a global industrial and financial services company, until his retirement in December 2013 and was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GE Capital from 2007 until June 2013. During his career at General Electric, Mr. Neal held several senior operating positions, including President and Chief Operating Officer of GE Capital and Chief Executive Officer of GE Commercial Finance prior to being appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GE Capital.
Mr. Neal has extensive experience managing large, complex businesses in regulated industries around the world. During his career with General Electric and GE Capital, Mr. Neal oversaw the provision of financial services and products to consumers and businesses of all sizes in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. His professional experience has provided him with insight and extensive experience in risk management, strategic planning and operations, finance and financial reporting, government and regulatory relations, and management development and succession planning.
Mr. Neal is a founder of and advisor to Acasta Enterprises Inc., a special purpose acquisition company. Mr. Neal serves on the advisory board of Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs. Mr. Neal is also a trustee of Georgia Tech’s GT Foundation.
Mr. Neal graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology.


16    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT

Table of Contents

a2017proposal1ra02.jpg


Lee R. Raymond, 78 (Lead Independent Director)
leerraymondv2cmyka02.jpg
Director since 2001 and Director of J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated from 1987 to 2000
Compensation & Management Development Committee (Chair)
Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Exxon Mobil Corporation
DIRECTOR QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Extensive background in public company governance and international business
Leadership in regulated industries and regulatory issues
Management development, compensation and succession planning experience
Lee R. Raymond was Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of ExxonMobil, the world’s largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, from 1999 until he retired in December 2005. He was Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Exxon Corporation from 1993 until its merger with Mobil Oil Corporation in 1999 and was a director of Exxon and Exxon Mobil Corporation from 1984 to 2005. Mr. Raymond began his career in 1963 at Exxon.
During his tenure at ExxonMobil and its predecessors, Mr. Raymond gained experience in all aspects of business management, including audit and financial reporting, risk management, executive compensation, marketing, and operating in a regulated industry. He also has extensive international business experience.
Mr. Raymond is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, an emeritus Trustee of the Mayo Clinic, a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a member and past Chairman of the National Petroleum Council.
Mr. Raymond graduated from the University of Wisconsin and received a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.
William C. Weldon, 68                    
weldonbillcmykflata02.jpg
Director since 2005
Compensation & Management Development Committee
Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee (Chair)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson
DIRECTOR QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Extensive background in public company governance and international business
Leadership of a complex, global organization in a regulated industry
Management development, compensation and succession planning experience
William C. Weldon was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson, a global healthcare products company, from 2002 until his retirement as Chief Executive Officer in April 2012 and as Chairman in December 2012. He served as Vice Chairman from 2001 and Worldwide Chairman, Pharmaceuticals Group from 1998 until 2001.
At Johnson & Johnson, Mr. Weldon held a succession of executive positions that gave him extensive experience in consumer sales and marketing, international business operations, financial reporting and regulatory matters.
Mr. Weldon has been a director of CVS Health Corporation since 2013 and of Exxon Mobil Corporation since 2013. He was a director of Johnson & Johnson from 2002 until December 2012, and was a director of The Chubb Corporation from April 2013 until its acquisition in January 2016.
Mr. Weldon is a member of various nonprofit organizations.
Mr. Weldon graduated from Quinnipiac University and is Chairman of the school’s Board of Trustees.



JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    17


Table of Contents
a2017proposal1la02.jpg
cg-left.jpg

Corporate governance
Our commitment to good corporate governance is integral to our business. Our key governance practices are described below.

PRINCIPLES
In performing its role, our Board of Directors is guided by our Corporate Governance Principles, which establish a framework for the governance of the Board and the management of our Firm. The Principles have been approved by the Board and reflect broadly recognized governance practices and regulatory requirements, including the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) corporate governance listing standards. They are reviewed periodically and updated as appropriate. The full text of the Corporate Governance Principles is posted on our website at jpmorganchase.com/corp-gov-principles, under the heading Governance, which is under the About Us tab.

BOARD STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIESHow our Board conducts its business
 
The Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight of management on behalf of the Firm’s shareholders. The Board and its committees meet throughout the year to: (i) review and, where appropriate, approve strategy, business and financial planning and performance, risk, control and financial reporting and audit matters, compensation and management development, corporate culture and public responsibility matters; and (ii) provide oversight and guidance to, and regularly assess the performance of, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and other senior executives.
Our Board’s leadership structure
The Board’s leadership structure described below, is designed to promote Board effectiveness and to appropriately allocate authority and responsibility between Board and management.
The Firm’s Corporate Governance Principles require the independent directors to appoint a Lead Independent Director if the role of the Chairman is combined with that of the CEO. Currently, our CEO serves as Chairman of the Board and management. Thea non-management director serves as the Board’s Lead Independent Director.
Our Board considershas determined that combining the roles of Chairman and CEO is, at this time, the most effective leadership structure for our Board. This determination took into consideration results of the Board’s most recent review of its leadership structure, frequently as part of its succession planning process for senior managementfeedback from
shareholders gathered through our engagement program, and the Board. factors described below.
The Board formallybelieves the present structure provides the Firm and the Board with strong leadership, continuity of experience and appropriate independent oversight of management. A combined CEO and Chairman allows the Firm to communicate its business and strategy to shareholders, clients, investors, employees, regulators, and the public with a single voice.
Our Lead Independent Director further enhances the Board’s leadership structure and effectiveness by focusing on the Board’s processes and priorities, and facilitating independent oversight of management. The Lead Independent Director promotes open dialogue among the independent directors during Board meetings, at executive sessions without the presence of the CEO, and between Board meetings.
Respective duties and responsibilities of the Chairman and Lead Independent Director
The respective authority and responsibility of the Chairman of the Board and Lead independent Director
are as follows:
Chairman of the Board:
ücalls Board and shareholder meetings
üpresides at Board and shareholder meetings
üprepares board meeting schedules, agendas and materials, subject to the approval of the Lead Independent Director
Lead Independent Director:
ü
acts as liaison between independent directors and
the CEO
üpresides over executive sessions of independent directors
üacts as a sounding board to the CEOü
engages and consults with major shareholders and other constituencies, where appropriate

üprovides advice and guidance to the CEO on executing long-term strategyüguides annual performance review of the CEO
üadvises the CEO of the Board’s information needsüguides the annual independent director consideration of CEO compensation
ümeets one-on-one with the CEO at every regularly scheduled Board meetingüguides full Board consideration of CEO succession
ühas the authority to call for a Board meeting or a meeting of independent directorsüguides the self-assessment of the full Board
üapproves agendas and adds agenda items for Board meetings and meetings of independent directorsüpresides at Board meetings in the CEO’s absence or when the CEO or the Board raises a possible conflict of interest


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
22


Factors the Board considers in reviewing its leadership structure
The Board reviews its leadership structure not less than annually as part of its self-assessment process.
Factors the Board may consider The most recent review was conducted in March 2018. In reviewing its leadership structure, include:
The respective responsibilities for the positions of Chairman, Lead Independent Director and CEOBoard considered the following factors:
The respective responsibilities for the positions of Chairman, Lead Independent Director, and CEO
The policies and practices in place to provide independent Board oversight of management (including Board oversight of CEO performance and compensation; regularly held executive sessions of the independent directors; Board input into agendas and meeting materials; and Board self-assessment)
The people currently in the roles of Chairman, Lead Independent Director, and CEO
The Firm’s circumstances, including its firm-wide performance
The potential impact of particular leadership structures on the Firm’s performance
The Firm’s ability to attract and retain qualified individuals for Firm and Board leadership positions
The views of our shareholders
Trends in corporate governance, including practices at other public companies, and studies on the impact of leadership structures on shareholder value
Such other factors as the Board determined
Following the review, the independent directors; Board input into agendas and meeting materials; and Board self-assessment)
The people currently in the roles of Chairman,directors elected Mr. Raymond to continue to serve as Lead Independent Director and CEO
The Firm’s circumstances including performance
The potential impact of particular leadership structures on the Firm’s performance
The Firm’s ability to attract and retain qualified individuals for Firm and Board leadership positions
The views of our shareholders
Legislative and regulatory developments regarding board leadership structures
Trends in corporate governance, including practices at other public companies, and academic studies on board leadership structures and the impact of leadership structures on shareholder value
Such other factors as the Board may determineindependent Director.
The Board believes it is important to retain flexibility to determine its leadership structure based on the particular composition of the Board, the individuals serving in leadership rolespositions, and the needs and opportunities of the Firm as they change over time.
Our Board, early in 2017, reviewed its leadership structure, taking into consideration the factors outlined above and feedback from shareholders, which was gathered through our shareholder outreach program, and determined that combining the roles of Chairman and CEO, together with a strong Lead Independent Director role, continues to provide the appropriate leadership for and oversight of the Firm and facilitates effective functioning of both the Board and management. The Board has separated the Chairman and CEO positionsposition in the past and may do so again in the future if it believes that doing so would be in the best interestsinterest of the Firm and its shareholders.

Board meetings
The Board conducts its business as a group and through a well-developed committee structure in adherence to our Corporate Governance Principles. The Board carries out its responsibilities under the leadership of the Lead Independent Director. The Board has established practices and processes to actively manage its information flow, set its board meeting agendas, and manage its time to actively engage with senior management and enable it to make sound, well-informed decisions.
The Board and each committee has the authority and resources to seek legal or other expert advice from sources independent of management.
In addition, Board members have direct access to management and regularly receive information and engage with management outside of formal Board meetings.
The full Board met nine times in 2017. In 2017, all of the members of our Board (other than Mr. Dimon) served on and/or chaired the principal standing committees and specific purpose committees of the Board. Ms. Hobson, who was elected to the Board in March 2018, will commence serving on Board committees following the annual meeting. For more information on committees, see below. Each director attended 75% or more of the total meetings of the Board and the committees on which he or she served in 2017.
The independent directors of the Board meet in executive session, without Mr. Dimon in attendance, each time the full Board convenes for a regularly scheduled in-person meeting. During 2017, Mr. Raymond presided at each executive session of the independent directors.
Committees of the Board
A significant portion of our Board’s oversight responsibilities is carried out through its five independent, principal standing committees. These five committees are the: Audit Committee, Compensation & Management Development Committee (“CMDC”), Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee (“Governance Committee”), Public Responsibility Committee, and Directors’ Risk Policy Committee (“DRPC”). Allocating responsibilities for oversight


23
18 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT



Notwithstandingamong committees increases the strong oversight rolesamount of attention that can be devoted to the business and affairs of the Lead Independent DirectorFirm.
Committees meet regularly in conjunction with scheduled Board meetings and hold additional meetings as needed. Each committee receives reports from senior management and reports their actions to, and discusses their recommendations with, the full Board.
Each principal standing committee operates pursuant to a written charter. Principal standing committee charters are available on our website at jpmorganchase.com/committee-charters. Each charter is reviewed at least annually as part of the Board’s, and each respective committee’s, self-assessment process.
The Governance Committee annually appraises the allocation of responsibility among the committees as part of the Board and committee chairs described below, all directors share equallyself-assessment process. For more information about the self-assessment process, see page xx.
Each committee has defined responsibilities for considering specific areas of business activities and risk, as outlined in theirits charter. Each committee engages with the Firm’s senior management responsible for the business activities and risk areas that are within the scope of responsibilities as members of the Board.committee.
Independent oversightAll of our directorscommittee chairs are independent, with the exception of our Chairman and CEO, James Dimon. The independent directors meet in executive session with no management present at each regularly scheduled in-person Board meeting, where they discuss any matter they deem appropriate.
Chairman of the Board — Our Chairman is appointed annually by all the directors. The Chairman’s responsibilities include:
our Board. Committee chairs are responsible for:
calling Board and shareholder meetings
presiding at Board and shareholder meetings
preparing meeting schedules, agendas and materials, subject to the approval of the Lead Independent Director
Lead Independent Director — The Lead Independent Director is appointed annually by the independent directors. The role includes the authority and responsibility to:
call a Board meeting (as well as a meeting of the independent directors of the Board) at any time
preside over Board meetings when the Chairman is absent or his participation raises a possible conflict
approve Board meeting agendas and add agenda items
preside over executive sessions of independent directors, which take place at every regularly scheduled in-person Board meeting
meet one-on-one with the CEO at every regularly scheduled in-person Board meeting
guide the annual performance evaluation of the Chairman and CEO
guide independent director consideration of CEO compensation
guide full Board consideration of CEO succession issues
guide the annual self-assessment of the full Board
facilitate communication between management and the independent directors
be available for consultation and communication with shareholders and other constituencies where appropriate
Committee chairs — The Board’s committee structure is designed for effective and efficient board operations. All committee chairs are independent and are appointed annually by the Board. See page 20 of this proxy statement for further information about our committees. Committee chairs are responsible for:
callingCalling meetings of their committees
presidingPresiding at meetings of their committees
approvingApproving agendas, adding agenda items, and reviewing materials for their committee meetings
servingServing as a liaison between committee members and the Board, and between committee members and senior management, including the CEO
workingWorking directly with the senior management responsible for committee mattersmandates


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    19


a2017proposal1la02.jpg

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
Our Board has five principal standing committees: Audit Committee, Compensation & Management Development Committee (“CMDC”), Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee, Public Responsibility Committee and Directors’ Risk Policy Committee ("DRPC"). Committees meet regularly in conjunction with scheduled Board meetings and hold additional meetings as needed.
Each committee’s charter is posted on our website at jpmorganchase.com/committee-charters, under the heading Governance, which is under the About Us tab. Each charter is reviewed at least annually as part of the Board’s, and each respective committee’s, self-assessment process. 
The Board has determined that each of our committee members is independent in accordance with NYSE corporate governance listing standards. The Board has also determined that each member of the Audit Committee in 2017 (James A. Bell, Crandall C. Bowles, Timothy P. Flynn and Laban P. Jackson, Jr.) is an audit committee financial expert in accordance with the definition established by the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Also and that Ms. Bammann, a member of the DRPC, has experience in identifying, assessing and managing risk exposures of large, complex financial firms in accordance with NYSE corporate governance listing standards andrules issued by the Firm’s Corporate Governance Principles, in 2015,Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”).
The Board has determined that Mr. Bell’s service on the audit committees of the three other public companies for which he is a director does not impair his ability to effectively serve on the Firm’s Audit Committee. The Board annually reviews this determination and most recently completed anits annual review of this determination in 2016.September 2017.
Our Corporate Governance Principles provide that Board members have regular access to management, and that the Board and itsPrincipal standing committees have the authority and the resources to seek legal or other expert advice from sources independent of management. The committees report their activities to, and discuss their recommendations with, the full Board.
The following highlights some of the key responsibilities of each principal standing committee. For additional information on the role of certain of the standing committees in connection with risk management oversight see page 24 of this proxy statement.
bell4_cmykflata02.jpg
Audit Committee
James A. Bell, Chair
Assists the Board in its oversight of:
The independent registered public accounting firm’s qualifications and independence
The performance of the internal audit function and the independent registered public accounting firm
Management’s responsibilities to assure that there is in place an effective system of controls reasonably designed to (i) safeguard the assets and income of the Firm; (ii) assure the integrity of the Firm’s financial statements; and (iii) maintain compliance with the Firm’s ethical standards, policies, plans and procedures, and with laws and regulations
In 2016, the Audit Committee met 16 times.
leerraymondv2cmyka02.jpgAudit Committee
James A. Bell, Chair
18 meetings in 2017
Assists the Board in its oversight of:
The independent registered public accounting firm’s qualifications and independence
The performance of the internal audit function and the independent registered public accounting firm
Management’s responsibilities to assure that there is an effective system of controls reasonably designed to (i) safeguard the assets and income of the Firm; (ii) assure the integrity of the Firm’s financial statements; and (iii) maintain compliance with the Firm’s ethical standards, policies, plans and procedures, and with laws and regulations
Compensation & Management Development Committee
Lee R. Raymond, Chair
6 meetings in 2017
Assists the Board in its oversight of:
Development of and succession planning for key executives
Compensation principles and practices, including:
Development of, and succession planning for, key executives
Compensation principles and practices, including:


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
24


-Review and approval of the Firm’s compensation and benefit programs
-The competitiveness of these programs
-The review of the relationship among risk, risk management, and compensation in light of the Firm’s objectives, including its safety and soundness and the avoidance of practices that would encourage excessive or unnecessary risk-taking
-The Firm’s culture and conduct program
The Firm’s culture and conduct programs
In 2016, the Compensation & Management Development Committee met seven times.


20    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


a2017proposal1ra02.jpg


weldonbillcmykflata02.jpg
Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee
William C. Weldon, Chair
7 meetings in 2017
Exercises general oversight with respect to the governance of the Board, including:
The review and recommendation of proposed nominees for election to the Board
The evaluation and recommendation to the Board of corporate governance practices applicable to the Firm
The appraisal of the framework for assessing the Board’s performance and the Board’s self-evaluation
In 2016, the Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee met six times.
The review and recommendation of proposed nominees for election to the Board
The evaluation and recommendation to the Board of corporate governance practices applicable to the Firm
The appraisal of the framework for assessing the Board’s performance and the Board’s self-evaluation
crandallbowles0866sma02.jpg
Public Responsibility Committee
Crandall C. Bowles, ChairChair*
5 meetings in 2017
* The chair of the committee for 2018 will be elected by the Board following the annual meeting.
Assists the Board in its oversight of the Firm’s positions and practices regarding public responsibility matters and other public policy issues that reflect the Firm’s values and character and impact the Firm’s reputation, including:
Community investment
Fair lending
Sustainability
Consumer practices
In 2016, the Public Responsibility Committee met six times.

Community investment
Fair lending
Sustainability
Consumer practices, including consumer experience, consumer complaint resolution, and consumer issues
 
related to disclosures, fees or the introduction of major new products
bammann_cmykflata02.jpg
Directors’ Risk Policy Committee
Linda B. Bammann, Chair
8 meetings in 2017
Assists the Board in its oversight of the Firm’s global risk management framework, approves the Firm’s primary risk management policies of the Firm and oversees management’s responsibilities to assess and manage:
The Firm’s credit risk, market risk, structural interest rate risk, principal risk, liquidity risk, country risk and model risk
The governance frameworks or policies for operational risk, compliance risk including fiduciary risk, and reputational risk
Capital and liquidity planning and analysis and approve the Firm’s Risk Appetite Policy and other policies it designates as Primary Risk Policies
In 2016, the Directors’ Risk Policy Committee met eight times.



JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    21
The Firm’s credit risk, market risk, principal risk, liquidity risk, country risk, and model risk
The governance frameworks or policies for risk identification, risk appetite, operational risk, reputation risk, compliance risk including fiduciary risk, and conduct risk
The Firm’s capital and liquidity planning and analysis
Other standing committees


a2017proposal1la02.jpg

The Board has two additional standing committees and may establish additional such committees as needed:committees:
Stock Committee
Committee: The committee is responsible for implementing the declaration of dividends, authorizing the issuance of stock, administering the dividend reinvestment plan, and implementing share repurchase plans. The committee acts within Board-approved limitations and capital plans.
Executive Committee
Committee: The committee may exercise all the powers of the Board that lawfully may be delegated, but with the expectation that it would not take material actions absent special circumstances.
The Board may establish additional standing committees as needed.
Specific Purpose Committeespurpose committees
The Board establishes Specific Purpose Committees as appropriate to address specific issues. The Board currently has four such committees tocommittees. They met a total of 37 times in 2017.
Three of the Specific Purpose Committees provide required oversight in connection with certain regulatory orders (“Consent Orders”) issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”):
BSA/AML (Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering) Compliance Committee
FX (Foreign Exchange)/Markets Orders Compliance Committee
Sworn Documents Compliance Committee
Trading Compliance Committee
Each. These Specific Purpose Committee formed to provide Consent Order oversight is comprisedCommittees oversee particular


25
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



aspects of our control agenda and to monitor progress under action plans developed by management to address the issues identified under the applicable Consent Order. The committees are:
BSA/AML (Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering) Compliance Committee
FX (Foreign Exchange)/Markets Orders Compliance Committee
Trading Compliance Committee
In 2016, the Specific Purpose Committees met 42 times in the aggregate.

Additional Specific Purpose Committees may be established from time to time to address other issues. The Omnibus Committee is a Specific Purpose Committee established to review matters, as needed and delegated by the Board. The Board has taskedDuring 2017, the Omnibus
Committee withwas responsible for overseeing the review of ourthe Firm’s consumer sales practices.
As the Firm achieves its objectives in a specific area, we expectthe work of the relevant Specific Purpose Committee will meet less frequently and eventually its work will be concluded at which time,and, subject to regulatory consent where applicable, the committee will be disbanded. In 2017, the work of the Specific Purpose Committee overseeing the Firm’s Sworn Documents compliance practices was completed and the committee was disbanded.

Additional Specific Purpose Committees may be established from time to time in the future to address particular issues.


22    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


a2017proposal1ra02.jpg


BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP AND 2016 BOARD MEETINGS
The following tablechart summarizes the current membershipBoard committee memberships of the Board’s principal standing committees and Specific Purpose Committees.
In 2016, the Board met 10 times. Each director attended 75% or more of the total meetings of the Board and the committees on which he or she served.
All of the then-current nominees were present at the annual meeting of shareholders held on May 17, 2016.
our Directors:
Current Board committee membership
Director Audit 
Compensation &
Management
Development
 
Corporate
Governance &
Nominating
 
Public
Responsibility
 Directors’ Risk Policy 
Specific Purpose Committees 1
Linda B. Bammann2
         Chair C,D,E
James A. Bell2
 Chair         A
Crandall C. Bowles Member     
Chair2
   A
Stephen B. Burke   Member Member      
Todd A. Combs2
       Member Member  
James S. Crown         Member  
James Dimon            
Timothy P. Flynn2
 Member     Member   CA, E
Laban P. Jackson, Jr. Member         A,B,C,DE
Michael A. Neal         Member ED
Lee R. Raymond 3
   Chair Member     B,C,DE
William C. Weldon   Member Chair     B,C,DE
1 
The Board’s separately established Specific Purpose Committees in 20162017 were:
A – BSA/AML(Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering) Compliance Committee
B – FX (Foreign Exchange)/Markets Orders Compliance Committee
C – Sworn DocumentsTrading Compliance Committee
D – Trading ComplianceOmnibus Committee
E – Omnibus- Sworn Documents Compliance Committee (the committee was disbanded in September 2017)
2 
In March 2017, Ms. Bammann becameBowles is not standing for re-election when her term expires on the eve of this year’s annual meeting. A new Chair of the Directors’ Risk Policy Committee and stepped down fromcommittee will be elected by the Public Responsibility Committee; Mr. Bell became Chair ofBoard following the Audit Committee; Mr. Combs joined the Directors’ Risk Policy Committee and Public Responsibility Committee; and Mr. Flynn joined the Audit Committee and stepped down from the Directors’ Risk Policy Committee.annual meeting.
3 
Lead Independent Director
Ms. Hobson, who was elected to the Board in March 2018, will commence serving on Board committees following the annual meeting. All of the directors of the Firm, other than Ms. Hobson, were elected as directors in 2017 of JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (the “Bank”), Chase Bank USA, National Association, and JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC. Ms. Hobson was elected to the boards of these subsidiaries in March 2018. Mr. Weldon is the non-management Chairman of the Board of the Bank and of Chase Bank USA, National Association; JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC does not have a Chairman of the Board.



JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   23
26


BOARD’S ROLE IN RISK MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT
Risk is an inherent part of JPMorgan Chase’s business activities. When the Firm extends a consumer or wholesale loan, advises customers on their investment decisions, makes markets in securities, or offers other products or services, the Firm takes on some degree of risk. The Firm’s overall objective is to manage its businesses, and the associated risks, in a manner that balances serving the interests of its clients, customers and investors and protects the safety and soundness of the Firm.
The Board of Directors provides oversight of risk principally through the Directors’ Risk Policy Committee, Audit Committee and, with respect to compensation and other management-related matters, the Compensation & Management Development Committee. Each committee of the Board oversees reputation risk issues within its scope of responsibility.self-assessment
Directors’ Risk Policy Committee
The Committee oversees the Firm’s global risk management framework and approves the primary risk management policies of the Firm. The Committee’s responsibilities include oversight of management’s exercise of its responsibility to assess and manage the Firm’s risks, and its capital and liquidity planning and analysis. Breaches in risk appetite, liquidity issues that may have a material adverse impact on the Firm and other significant risk-related matters are escalated to the Committee.
Audit Committee
The Committee assists the Board in its oversight of management’s responsibilities to assure that there is an effective system of controls reasonably designed to safeguard the assets and income of the Firm, assure the integrity of the Firm’s financial statements and maintain compliance with the Firm’s ethical standards, policies, plans and procedures, and with laws and regulations. In addition, the Committee assists the Board in its oversight of the Firm’s independent registered public accounting firm’s qualifications, independence and performance, and of the performance of the Firm’s Internal Audit function.
Compensation & Management Development Committee
The Committee assists the Board in its oversight of the Firm’s compensation programs and reviews and approves the Firm’s overall compensation philosophy, incentive compensation pools, and compensation practices consistent with key business objectives and safety and soundness. The Committee reviews Operating Committee members’ performance against their goals, and approves their compensation awards. The Committee also periodically reviews the Firm’s diversity programs and management development and succession planning, and provides oversight of the Firm’s culture and conduct programs.



24    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


a2017proposal1ra02.jpg


BOARD ASSESSMENT
The Board conducts an annual self-assessment aimed at enhancing its effectiveness. Through regular assessment of its policies, procedures and performance, the Board identifies areas for further consideration and improvement. In assessing itself, the Board takes a multi-year perspective.
The assessment is conducted by the independent directors and guided by the Lead Independent Director. Each director is expected to participate and provide feedback in multiple discussions on a range of issues, including: the Board’s overall effectiveness; Board composition; the Lead Independent Director’s performance; committee structure; the flow of information received from Board committees and management; the nature and scope of agenda items; and shareholder communication. The Board’s self-assessment also considers actions taken to fulfill responsibilities under the OCC’s “Heightened Standards” for large national banks, including: requiring that management establish and implement an effective risk governance framework; providing active oversight of the risk-taking activities of the Bank and Chase Bank USA, National Association; exercising independent judgment; and providing ongoing training to directors.
Each of the principal standing committees also conducts an annual self-assessment. These assessments are
Each director participates in the self-assessment and provides feedback in multiple discussions on a range of issues. In 2017, discussion topics included:
Strategic priorities
Board structure
How the Board spends its time
Oversight and interaction with management
Culture and conduct
Committee effectiveness
The Board self-assessment is led by the Lead Independent Director. The self-assessment is conducted in two phases. First, the Board examines its performance against its obligations, such as regulatory requirements including its responsibilities under the OCC’s “Heightened Standards” for large national banks.  The second phase of the self-assessment, which is overseen by the Governance Committee, is initiated by the distribution to each director of a discussion guide that is intended to provide a framework for the self-assessment. The Firm’s General Counsel assists with the self-assessment by speaking with each director in private one-on-one conversations and with each standing committee, and then reporting to the Lead Independent Director and the Board. The Board develops appropriate action plans that are reviewed by the Board throughout the year and considered in the self-assessment conducted in the following year.
Committee self-assessments include a review of performance against their respective committee chairscharter requirements and generally include, among other topics,focus on committee composition and effectiveness, leadership, agenda planning and the flow of information received from management.


Director education
An ongoing director education program assists Board members in fulfilling their responsibilities. The Governance Committee periodically appraisesprogram provides training on the framework forFirm’s products, services, and lines of business; the risks that have a significant impact on the Firm; laws, regulations and supervisory requirements applicable to the Firm; and other topics identified by the Board of Directors.
Training commences with an orientation program when a new director joins the Board. Ongoing education is provided through written materials, presentations in Board meetings, and committee self-assessment processestraining outside the boardroom, including events intended to give directors client and other perspectives that can have a significant impact on the allocation of responsibility among committees.Firm.


27
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   25



BOARD ENGAGEMENTBoard oversight of the business and affairs of the Firm
 
The Board plays a key roleis responsible for oversight of the business and affairs of the Firm on behalf of the Firm’s shareholders. Among its core responsibilities, the Board:
Reviews the strategic priorities of the Firm
Evaluates CEO performance and assesses whether the Firm has the proper management talent to pursue its strategic priorities
Reviews the Firm’s financial performance and record of delivery of long-term value to our shareholders, and oversees the Firm's financial statements and the performance of the Firm's independent registered public accounting firm
Oversees the culture and conduct program that sets forth the Firm’s expectations that employees will act with integrity at all times
Oversees the Firm’s risk management and internal control frameworks that are intended to help ensure the Firm’s risks are being managed in an appropriate manner
Strategic oversight
The Firm’s Board of Directors actively engages with senior management with respect to the formulation and implementation of the Firm’s strategic initiatives. Each year’s strategic plans include evaluating performance against the prior year’s initiatives, assessing the current operating environment, refining existing strategies, and developing new strategic initiatives. Presentations by senior management regarding the strategic opportunities, priorities, and implementation strategies for their respective lines of business, and by the CEO and CFO on the Firm’s overall strategic direction, are provided throughout the year. These management presentations and financial plans serve as the basis for active dialogue with, and feedback from, the Board about the strategic risks and opportunities facing the Firm and its businesses.
CEO performance and executive talent management
The CMDC reviews the CEO’s performance periodically during the course of the year, and formally, at least annually. The CMDC’s review is presented to the Board, generally in communicatingJanuary, in connection with the Board’s review of executive officer annual compensation. The
Board evaluation is conducted by the non-management directors, guided by the Lead Independent Director.
Succession planning for the CEO and other members of the Operating Committee is considered at least annually. The CMDC also discusses at least annually the talent pipeline for specific critical roles. The Board makes sure it has numerous opportunities to meet with, and assess development plans for, members of the Operating Committee and other high potential senior management leaders. This occurs through various means, including informal meetings, Board dinners, and presentations to the Board and its committees. For further information, see Compensation Discussion and Analysis on page xx.
Oversight of financial performance
Throughout the year, the Board reviews the Firm’s financial performance, including overseeing management’s execution against the Firm’s capital, liquidity, strategic, and financial operating plans.
Reports on the Firm’s financial performance are presented at each regularly scheduled Board meeting throughout the year. The Firm’s annual Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) submission, which contains the Firm’s proposed plans regarding dividend payouts, stock repurchases and other capital actions, is reviewed and approved prior to its submission to the Federal Reserve. In addition, the Audit Committee of the Board assists the Board in the oversight of the Firm’s financial statements and internal control framework. The Audit Committee also assists the BOard in the appointment, compensation, retention, and overview of the Firm's independent registered public accounting firm. For further information, see “Risk oversight” below.
Culture and conduct oversight
The Firm strives for continuous improvement in the way it conducts its business. These efforts are aligned under our Firm’s strategy“How We Do Business Framework” and include initiatives to enhance controls and employee training, development and talent retention.
Corporate standards are clearly articulated so they may be understood by every person at the Firm. To this end, the Firm has documented a set of 20 core Business


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
28


Principles and a Code of Conduct (“Code”). The Business Principles set forth four central corporate tenets for the Firm: exceptional client service; operational excellence; a commitment to doingintegrity, fairness and responsibility; and a great team and winning culture.
The Code provides the principles that govern employee conduct with clients and customers, shareholders and one another, as well as with the markets and communities in which the Firm does business. All employees are required to complete Code training and annually reaffirm their compliance with the Code. Each member of the Board also annually affirms his or her compliance with the Code. For further information, see “Code of Conduct” under “Other Corporate Governance Policies and Practices” at page xx-xx.
The 20 Business Principles and Code of Conduct form the basis of the Firm’s Culture and Conduct Program (“Program”). The Program’s focus is on maintaining a strong corporate culture that instills and enhances a sense of personal accountability. Initiatives related to employee conduct and culture are broader than the Program. For additional information see “IV. Investing in our people” in the CD&A at page xx.
The Program is overseen by a senior management Culture and Conduct Risk Committee, headed by the Chief Culture and Conduct Officer who reports to the Chief Control Officer. This committee is responsible for capturing and analyzing conduct-related metrics, including customer complaints, workforce feedback, and employee conduct and compliance.
The CMDC provides oversight of the governance framework of the Program and the DRPC reviews reports of operational, compliance, and reputational matters (including sexual harassment matters) identified by the Program. In addition, the full Board receives a status presentation of the Program annually.
Risk oversight
Risk is an inherent part of JPMorgan Chase’s business activities. When the Firm extends a consumer or wholesale loan, advises customers on their investment decisions, makes markets in accordancesecurities, or offers its products and services, the Firm takes on some degree of risk. The Firm’s overall objective is to manage its businesses, and the associated risks, in a manner that
balances serving the interests of its clients, customers, and investors and protects the safety and soundness of the Firm.
The key risk areas of the Firm are managed on an enterprise wide basis.
The Firm has an Independent Risk Management (“IRM”) function, which consists of the Risk Management and Compliance organizations. The CEO appoints, subject to DRPC approval, the Firm’s Chief Risk Officer to lead the IRM organization and manage the risk governance framework of the Firm. The risk governance framework is subject to approval by the DRPC in the form of the primary risk management policies.
Certain risks, such as strategic risk, are overseen by the full Board. Board committees support the Board’s oversight responsibility by overseeing the risk categories related to such committee’s specific area of focus. Each committee oversees reputation and conduct risk issues within its scope of responsibility. Risk issues that overlap committee responsibilities are reported to each committee overseeing such risk; when appropriate, relevant Board committees hold joint meetings.
Committee chairs report significant matters discussed at committee meetings to the full Board. Issues escalated to the full Board may be dealt with our corporate standards. in several ways, as appropriate: oversight of the risk issue may remain with the particular principal standing committee of the Board; the Board may establish a Specific Purpose Committee to oversee management’s addressing of such risk matters; or the Board may ask management to present more frequently to the full Board on such issue.
In addition, in order that risks are properly monitored, reported, escalated and overseen, the Firm has established protocols for the timely communication of matters of significance to the Board, including protocols for matters that are time sensitive and significant that may arise during periods between formal meetings of the Board.


29
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



Board oversight of the key risks arising from the businesses and activities of the Firm are coordinated among Board committees generally as follows:


BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AuditCMDCDRPCPublic ResponsibilityGovernance
Oversees:Oversees:Oversees:Oversees:Oversees:
Internal control framework
Review and approval of compensation philosophy and practices
Global risk management framework
Community investing and fair lending practices
Governance risk including board composition and governance practices
Integrity of financial statements
Compensation programs
Approval of primary risk policies and risk appetite statement
Political engagement, including lobbying expenses and political contributions
Legal risk
Operating Committee performance assessments and compensation

Market risk
Sustainability
Global compliance program

Culture and conduct framework
Credit risk
Consumer practices, including consumer experience, consumer complaint resolution, and consumer issues related to disclosures, fees or the introduction of major new products
Technology and cybersecurity risk

Country risk
Investment portfolio risk
Liquidity risk
Estimations and Model risk
Framework for operational risk, reputation risk, and compliance risk including fiduciary and conduct risk

For more information about committee responsibilities, see “Committees of the Board” at page xx-xx.
For more information about the Firm’s risk management, see the “Enterprise-wide risk management” section of the Firm’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
30


Active Board engagement with the Firm’s stakeholders
Active engagement
The Board, as a group or as a subset of one or more directors, meets periodically throughout the year with the Firm’s senior executives, shareholders, employees and regulators, and with non-governmental organizations, and other persons interested in our strategy, performance, governance, or business practices, and frequently engages on the topic ofgovernance, culture and conduct.
Shareholdersconduct, and performance. For more information, see the CD&A at pages xx-xx.
Engagement and transparency with our shareholdersstakeholders help theour Firm gain useful feedback on a wide variety of topics, including corporate governance, compensation practices, shareholder communication, Board composition, shareholder proposals, business performance and the operation of the Firm. This informationfeedback. Information garnered from these meetings is shared regularly with the Firm’s managementBoard of Directors and the Board and is considered in the processes that set the governance practices and strategic direction for the Firm. Shareholder feedbacksenior management.
Feedback from our stakeholders also helps us to better tailor the publicprovide information we provide to address the interests and inquiries of our shareholders and other interested parties.parties that better addresses their inquiries and improves our governance processes.
The Firm interacts and communicates withStakeholders, including shareholders in a number of forums, including quarterly earnings presentations, SEC filings, the Annual Report and proxy statement, the annual meeting, the annual Investor Day, our annual Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) and Corporate Responsibility Reports, investor conferences and web communications. We also conduct a formal shareholder outreach program twice a year. This program covers a wide array of topics with a broad group of shareholders, and shareholder feedback is regularly provided to the Board and the Firm’s management. Discussions during the lead-up to our annual meeting are usually focused on specific issues related to the proxy statement while discussions at other times of the year are typically focused on corporate governance and other topics of interest to our shareholders, including our strategy and financial results.
In addition, the Board has endorsed the Shareholder-Director Exchange (SDX) Protocol as a guide for effective, mutually beneficial engagement between shareholders and directors.
In 2016, outreach efforts included the following:
Hosted more than 90 shareholder outreach discussions, covering shareholders representing in the aggregate over 40% of our outstanding common stock – similar to our 2015 outreach program. Topics included:
company strategy and performance
management and Board compensation
Board structure and composition
Corporate Governance Principles and By-Laws, including proxy access
succession planning
environmental and social issues
disclosures – proxy format and content
Members of senior management participated in more than 60 investor meetings and presented at 12 investor conferences. Members of senior management also made trips to major cities throughout the U.S., as well as international trips to Asia and Europe, during which they met in person with shareholders and other interested parties.
Members of senior management presented at the annual Investor Day on the Firm’s strategy and financial performance and our CEO and Lead Independent Director presented to shareholders at the Firm’s annual meeting.
Shareholders and interested parties who wish to contact our Board of Directors, any Board member, including the Lead Independent Director, any committee chair, or the independent directors as a group, may mail their correspondence to: JPMorgan Chase & Co., Attention (name of Board member(s)), Office of the Secretary, 270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017, or e-mail the Office of the Secretary at corporate.secretary@jpmchase.com.
Engagement with shareholders
We have an active and ongoing approach to engagement on a wide variety of topics (e.g., strategy, performance, competitive environment) throughout the year. We receive feedback from our shareholders and other interested parties, including:
Institutional shareholders
Retail shareholders
Fixed-income investors
Proxy advisory firms
ESG rating firms
Industry thought leaders
These interactions and communications take a variety of forms. They include our annual Investor Day, quarterly earnings calls, and presentations at investor conferences, as well as our annual shareholder
meeting. They also include information provided in our SEC filings, including the Annual Report and proxy statement, and in press releases, information on our website, and in our annual Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) and Corporate Responsibility Reports.
In 2017:
Senior management hosted more than 50 investor meetings and presented at 12 investor conferences.
Members of senior management made trips to major cities throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as international trips to Asia and Europe, during which they met in person with shareholders and other interested parties.
At the annual Investor Day, senior management reviewed the Firm’s strategy and financial performance.
Our CEO and Lead Independent Director presented to shareholders at the Firm’s 2017 annual meeting and are expected to do so again at this year's annual meeting.
We also conduct a formal shareholder engagement program twice a year. This program covers a wide array of topics with a broad group of shareholders. Our Lead Independent Director participates in certain discussions with our larger shareholders.
Our shareholder outreach efforts in 2017 included hosting more than 80 discussions, covering shareholders representing in the aggregate over 45% of our outstanding common stock. Topics included:
Firm strategy and performance
Executive compensation
Board composition
Management and Board succession planning
Environmental, social and governance matters
Shareholder rights
Risk management
Culture and conduct
Public disclosures, including proxy format and content


31
26 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT



ShareholderIn addition, as part of our engagement discussions with shareholders this year, we requested feedback about our By-Law provision regarding shareholders’ rights
The Firm’s By-Laws and Certificate to call a special meeting. We heard a variety of Incorporation provide shareholders with importantviews, including concerns some had about shareholder rights including:
Proxy access, which enables eligible shareholders to include their nominees for election as directors in the Firm’s proxy statement. Proxy access is described in more detail on page 101 of this proxy statement.
The ability to call a special meeting bywithout adequate procedural safeguards, including the appropriate threshold of shareholders holdingneeded to request such a meeting. In light of the continued interest in this issue, and in lieu of a shareholder proposal seeking to reduce the current threshold, the Board has included in this proxy statement a management proposal requesting that the Firm’s shareholders ratify the current special meeting provisions in our By-Laws which grant shareholders who own at least 20% of the outstandingFirm’s shares the right to call a special meeting. The results of our common stock (netthis vote will be taken into account in the Board’s ongoing consideration of hedges).its corporate governance practices. See Proposal 2, “Ratification of special meeting provisions in the Firm’s By-Laws”, at page xx-xx.
The ability
Engagement with employees
Our Board is committed to maintaining a strong corporate culture that instills and enhances a sense of shareholders holding at least 20%personal accountability on the part of all of the outstanding shares ofFirm’s employees.
In addition to discussions at Board meetings with senior management about these efforts, our common stock (net of hedges)directors participate in meetings with employees to act by written consent on terms substantially similar to the terms applicable to call special meetings.
The Firm’s By-Laws and Certificate of Incorporation are available on our website at jpmorganchase.com/governance, under the heading Governance, which is under the About Us tab.
Regulators
We are committed to transparency and responsiveness in our extensive interactions with our regulators. That means seeking to provide them with complete, accurate and timely information and maintaining an open, ongoing dialogue. Our senior leaders and our Board continued to commit significant time to meet with our regulators in 2016. Such frequent interaction helps us hear firsthand from regulators and gives us a forum for keeping them well-informed on our businesses.
During 2016, all of our independent Board members met with certain of our regulators to discuss their expectations on effective Board oversight.
Culture
The Board has been engaged with management on the importance of strong corporate standards and the need to reinforce the Firm’s commitment to doing business the right way and to establish a clear and common vocabulary for communicatingemphasize this commitment.
Directors also highlight the importance of our corporate standards through participation in less formal settings, such as These meetings include employee town hall and other meetings held by ourhalls, lines of business and functions for employees and/or leadership teams,team events, annual senior leaders’ meetings, with the Firm’s senior leaders, and regularly scheduled informal sessions with members of the Firm’s Operating Committee and other senior leaders. For more
Engagement with regulators
Our Board and senior leaders commit significant time meeting with regulators from the U.S. and from other countries. Frequent interaction helps us learn first-hand from regulators, including their expectations on effective Board oversight. It also gives the Board and management a forum for keeping our regulators well-informed about the Firm’s performance and business practices.

 
informationEngagement with non-governmental organizations
We engage with numerous non-governmental organizations on a diverse range of issues that are important to communities and consumers about our business. For example, through the Chase Advisory Panel program, senior executives engage with national consumer policy groups to discuss issues related to the Firm’s corporate standards see “How we do businessproducts, policies, customer-facing practices, communications and public policy issues. We also engage with organizations on page 31environmental and social issues and maintain philanthropic partnerships with a broad range of this proxy statement.
DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The Board’s commitmentgroups that work on issues that are important to independence beginsour Firm. Management shares feedback from these engagements with the individual directors. All ofBoard, providing it with valuable insight to the issues that matter to these stakeholders, and helps us understand how the Firm’s products and services can better serve our non-management Board members are independent under the standards established by the NYSEstakeholders and the Firm’s independence standards. Directors are determined to be independent if they have no disqualifying relationship, as defined by the NYSE, and if the Board has affirmatively determined they have no material relationship with JPMorgan Chase, directly or as a partner, shareholder or officer of an organization that has a relationship with JPMorgan Chase.communities in which we operate.
In determining the independence of each director, the Board uses the following criteria:
The Corporate Governance Principles adopted by the Board and published on our website at jpmorganchase.com/corp-gov-principles, under the heading Governance, which is under the About Us tab
The NYSE corporate governance listing standards
The Board has reviewed the relationships between the Firm and each director and determined that in accordance with the NYSE’s and the Firm’s independence standards, each non-management director (Linda B. Bammann, James A. Bell, Crandall C. Bowles, Stephen B. Burke, Todd A. Combs, James S. Crown, Timothy P. Flynn, Laban P. Jackson, Jr., Michael A. Neal, Lee R. Raymond and William C. Weldon) has only immaterial relationships with JPMorgan Chase. Accordingly, all directors other than Mr. Dimon are independent.
Because of the nature and broad scope of the services provided by the Firm, there may be ordinary course of business transactions between the Firm and any independent director, his or her immediate family members or principal business affiliations. These may include, among other things, extensions of credit and other financial and financial advisory products and services; business transactions for property or services; and charitable contributions made by the JPMorgan Chase Foundation or the Firm to any nonprofit


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT
32


Other corporate governance policies and practices
Shareholder rights
The Firm’s Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws provide shareholders with important rights, including:
Proxy access, which enables eligible shareholders to include their nominees for election as directors in the Firm’s proxy statement. For further information, see page xx-xx, “Shareholder proposals and nominations for the 2019 annual meeting.”
The ability to call a special meeting by shareholders holding at least 20% of the outstanding shares of our common stock (net of hedges). For further information, see Proposal 2, “Ratification of special meeting provisions in the Firm’s By-Laws” at page xx.
The ability of shareholders holding at least 20% of the outstanding shares of our common stock (net of hedges) to act by written consent on terms substantially similar to the terms applicable to call special meetings.
Majority election of directors
No “poison pill” in effect
No supra-majority vote requirements in our Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws
The Firm’s Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws are available on our website at jpmorganchase.com/governance.
Policies and procedures for approval of related party transactions
The Firm has adopted a written Transactions with Related Persons Policy (“Policy”), which sets forth the Firm’s policies and procedures for reviewing and approving transactions with related persons – basically our directors, executive officers, their respective immediate family members, and 5% shareholders. The transactions covered by the Policy include any financial transaction, arrangement or relationship in which the Firm is a participant, the related person has or will have a direct or indirect material interest, and the aggregate amount involved will or may be expected to exceed $120,000 in any fiscal year.
After becoming aware of any transaction which may be subject to the Policy, the related person is required to report all relevant facts with respect to the transaction to the General Counsel of the Firm. Upon determination by the General Counsel that a transaction requires review under the Policy, the material facts respecting the transaction and the related person’s interest in the transaction are provided to the Governance Committee. The transaction is then reviewed by the disinterested members of the Governance Committee, which then determines whether approval or ratification of the transaction shall be granted. In reviewing a transaction, the Governance Committee considers facts and circumstances that it deems relevant to its determination, such as: management’s assessment of the commercial reasonableness of the transaction; the materiality of the related person’s direct or indirect interest in the transaction; whether the transaction may involve an actual, or the appearance of, a conflict of interest; and, if the transaction involves a director, the impact of the transaction on the director’s independence.
Certain types of transactions are pre-approved in accordance with the terms of the Policy. These include transactions in the ordinary course of business involving financial products and services provided by, or to, the Firm, including loans, provided such transactions are in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Federal Reserve Board Regulation O and other applicable laws and regulations.
Transactions with directors, executive officers and 5% shareholders
Our directors and executive officers, and some of their immediate family members and affiliated entities, and BlackRock and Vanguard, beneficial owners of more than 5% of our outstanding common stock, were customers of, or had transactions with, JPMorgan Chase or our banking or other subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business during 2017. Additional transactions may be expected to take place in the future.
Any outstanding loans to the foregoing persons and entities and any other transactions involving the Firm’s financial products and services (such as banking,


33
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    272018 PROXY STATEMENT



organizationbrokerage, investment, investment banking, and financial advisory products and services) provided to such persons and entities: (i) were made in the ordinary course of whichbusiness, (ii) were made on substantially the same terms (including interest rates and collateral (where applicable)), as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with persons and entities not related to the Firm, and (iii) did not involve more than the normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features.
The fiduciary committees for the JPMorgan Chase Retirement Plan and for the JPMorgan Chase 401(k) Savings Plan (each, a director“Plan”) entered into agreements with BlackRock giving it discretionary authority to manage certain assets on behalf of each Plan. Pursuant to these agreements, fees of approximately $4.6 million were paid by the Plans to BlackRock in 2017. Subsidiaries of the Firm have subscribed to information services provided by BlackRock, including select market data, analytics and modeling, and paid BlackRock approximately $1 million in 2017 for the services. JPMorgan Chase paid Blackrock approximately $4.4 million in 2017 to access its Aladdin® platform.
Certain J.P. Morgan mutual funds and subsidiaries entered into a sub-transfer agency agreement with Vanguard and paid Vanguard approximately $550,000 in 2017 for services rendered, primarily accounting, recordkeeping and administrative services.
John Donnelly, who is currently a Vice Chairman and was an executive officer of the Firm in 2017, has a son who is currently employed by the Firm and who is provided compensation and benefits in accordance with the Firm’s employment and compensation practices applicable to employees holding comparable positions. Mr. Donnelly’s son has been employed by the Firm since 2010, currently as an officer.associate in the Corporate & Investment Bank, and for 2017, received compensation of $245,000, including annual salary and incentive awards. This family member does not share a household with Mr. Donnelly.
In making its determinations regarding director independence,
Compensation & Management Development Committee interlocks and insider participation
The members of the CMDC are listed on page [xx] of this proxy statement. No member of the CMDC is or ever was a JPMorgan Chase officer or employee. No
JPMorgan Chase executive officer is, or was during 2017, a member of the board of directors or compensation committee (or other committee serving an equivalent function) of another company that has, or had during 2017, an executive officer serving as a member of our Board considered:
Consumer credit: extensionsor the CMDC. All of credit providedthe members of the CMDC, and/or some of their immediate family members and affiliated entities, were customers of, or had transactions with, JPMorgan Chase or our banking or other subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business during 2017. Additional transactions may be expected to take place in the future. Any outstanding loans to the directors Bowles and Jackson; and credit cards issued to directors Bammann, Bell, Bowles, Crown, Flynn, Jackson, Neal, Raymond, and Weldon,serving on the CMDC and their immediate family members
Wholesale credit: extensions of credit and affiliated entities, and any transactions involving other financial products and financial advisory services provided to NBCUniversal, LLC and Comcast Corporation, for which Mr. Burke is the Chief Executive Officer and a senior executive, respectively, and their subsidiaries; Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., for which Mr. Combs is an Investment Officer, and its subsidiaries; Henry Crown and Company, for which Mr. Crown is the President, and other Crown family-owned entities; and a company that has among its principal shareholders, funds managed by The Energy & Minerals Group, for which a son of Mr. Raymond is the Chief Executive Officer
Goods and services: commercial office space leased by the Firm from subsidiariesto such persons and entities were made in accordance with the standards stated above for transactions with directors, executive officers and 5% shareholders.

Political activities and lobbying
JPMorgan Chase believes that responsible corporate citizenship demands a commitment to a healthy and informed democracy through civic and community involvement. In furtherance of companiesthis, the Firm is regularly involved in which Mr. Crownlegislative activities across a spectrum of policy areas that could significantly affect our operations and members of his immediate family have indirect ownership interests; national media placements with NBCUniversalresults. The Firm’s policies and Comcast outlets; and purchases from Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries of merchandising fixtures, private aviation services, press release distributions, and professional servicespractices related to political activities:
Prohibit contributions of corporate funds to candidates, political party committees and political action committees
Provide that our Firm inform the U.S. trade organizations of which it is a member not to use any payments made by the Firm to these organizations, including membership fees and dues, for any election-related activity
Prohibit corporate funds from being used to make contributions to broad-based groups organized under Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code
Restrict corporate contributions to groups organized under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code for election-related activity
Prohibit the use of corporate funds to make independent political expenditures, including electioneering communications


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
34


The Firm discloses on its website, at jpmorganchase.com/politicalactivities, contributions made by the Firm’s corporate-owned aircraftPolitical Action Committees (PACs) and contributions of corporate funds to ballot committees and groups organized under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code for public policy matters.
For further information regarding the Firm’s policy engagement and political participation activities, see our website at jpmorganchase.com/policy-engagement.
Code of Conduct
Employees are required to speak up about misconduct and report suspected or known Code of Conduct (“Code”) violations. (For additional information on the Code, see “Culture and conduct oversight” at page xx.) We also provide guidelines to employees in our Human Resources, Global Security & Investigations and Legal departments regarding the review and treatment of employee-initiated complaints, including the proper escalation of suspected or known violations of the Code, other Firm policy, or the law. The Board reviewed these relationshipsCode prohibits retaliation against anyone who raises an issue or concern in lightgood faith.
Employees can report any known or suspected violations of its independence standardsthe Code in person or via the Code Reporting Hotline by phone or the internet. The Hotline is anonymous, except in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions where laws prohibit anonymous reporting, and determined that noneis available 24/7 globally, with translation services. It is maintained by an outside service provider.
Suspected violations of them creates a material relationship betweenthe Code, other Firm policy or the law are investigated by the Firm and the applicable director or would impair the independence or judgmentmay result in an employee being cleared of the applicable director.suspected violation or in an escalating range of actions, including termination of employment, depending upon the facts and circumstances. Compliance and Human Resources report annually to the Audit Committee on the Code of Conduct program and provide an update on the employee completion rate for Code of conduct training and affirmation.

Code of Ethics for Finance Professionals
The Code of Ethics for Finance Professionals applies to the CEO, CFO, Controller and all other professionals of the Firm worldwide serving in a finance, accounting, line of business treasury, tax or investor relations role.
 
The purpose of our Code of Ethics is to promote honest and ethical conduct and compliance with the law in connection with the maintenance of the Firm’s financial books and records and the preparation of our financial statements.
Supplier Code of Conduct
Suppliers are expected to have high standards of business conduct, integrity and adherence to the law. The Supplier Code of Conduct applies to our suppliers, vendors, consultants, contractors and other third parties working on behalf of the Firm, as well as to the owners, officers, directors, employees and contractors of these supplier organizations and entities. The Supplier Code of Conduct communicates our expectations on a range of issues, including the Firm’s Business Principles and our suppliers’ responsibility to comply with laws and regulations and operate responsibly with respect to environmental, social and human rights matters.
Section 16(a) beneficial ownership reporting compliance
Our directors and certain senior officers filed reports with the SEC indicating the number of shares of any class of our equity securities they owned when they became a director or executive officer and, after that, any changes in their ownership of our equity securities. They must also provide us with copies of these reports. These reports are required by Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We have reviewed the copies of the reports that we have received and written representations from the individuals required to file the reports. Based on this review, we believe that during 2017, each of our directors and executive officers filed reports required under Section 16(a) on a timely basis.


35
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



DIRECTOR COMPENSATIONDirector compensation
 
The Governance Committee is responsible for reviewing director compensation and making recommendations to the Board. In making its recommendations, the Governance Committee annually reviews the Board’s responsibilities and the compensation practices of peer firms, which includes the same group of peer firms in the peer groups used by the CMDCreferenced for benchmarking as part of assessingNEO compensation practices and pay levels for Operating Committee members.comparison. For more information on these peer groups see “Evaluating market practices” on page 43xx of this proxy statement. In addition, the
The Board believes it is desirable that a significant portion of director compensation be linked to the Firm’s performance and is therefore paid in common stock.
Annual compensation
For 2016,2017, each non-management director received an annual cash retainer of $75,000$100,000 and an annual grant, made when annual employee incentive compensation was paid, of deferred stock units valued at $225,000,$250,000 on the date of grant. Additional cash compensation was paid for certain committees and other services as described on page 29 of this proxy statement.
Effective for 2017, the directors’ annual cash retainer was increased to $100,000 and the annual grant of deferred stock units was increased to $250,000. The increase is intended to reflect the significant responsibility and workload required of our directors and to maintain a competitive program.below.
Each deferred stock unit included in the annual grant to directors represents the right to receive one share of the Firm’s common stock and dividend equivalents payable in deferred stock units for any dividends paid. Deferred stock units have no voting rights. In January of the year immediately following a director’s termination of service, deferred stock units are distributed in shares of the Firm’s common stock in either a lump sum or in annual installments for up to 15 years as elected by the director.


28    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


a2017proposal1ra02.jpg


The following table summarizes the 20162017 annual compensation for non-management directors for service on the Boards of the Firm and of JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“Bank”). There is no additional compensation paid for service on the Board of Chase Bank USA, National Association.Association or JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC.
CompensationAmount ($)
Board retainer$75,000
Lead Independent Director retainer30,000
Audit and Risk Committee chair retainer25,000
Audit and Risk Committee member retainer15,000
All other committees chair retainer15,000
Deferred stock unit grant225,000
Bank board retainer15,000
Bank board chair retainer25,000
CompensationAmount ($)
Board retainer$100,000 
Lead Independent Director retainer30,000 
Audit and Risk Committee chair retainer25,000 
Audit and Risk Committee member retainer15,000 
All other committees chair retainer15,000 
Deferred stock unit grant250,000 
Bank board retainer15,000 
Bank board chair retainer25,000 
The Board may periodically ask directors to serve on one or more Specific Purpose Committees or other committees that are not one of the Board’s principal standing committees or to serve on the board of directors of a subsidiary of the Firm. Any compensation for such service is included in the “2016“2017 Director compensation table” below.


See Proposal 4, "Approval of Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan effective May 15, 2018" on page xx for information relating to our non-management director compensation program and proposed changes to it.

2016

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
36


2017 Director compensation table
The following table shows the compensation for each non-management director in 2016.2017. The Board has determined that the earliest it would consider an increase in director compensation is 2020.
Director
Fees earned or 
paid in cash ($)1
  
2016 Stock 
award ($)2
 
Other fees earned or 
paid in cash ($)3
 Total ($)  
Fees earned or paid in cash ($)1
2017 Stock award ($)2
Other fees earned or paid in cash ($)3
Total ($)
Linda B. Bammann $90,000
 $225,000
 $34,375
 $349,375
 $134,583
 $250,000
 $17,500
 $402,083
 
James A. Bell 90,000
 225,000
 39,375
 354,375
 134,583  250,000  45,000  429,583  
Crandall C. Bowles 105,000
 225,000
 39,375
 369,375
 130,000  250,000  42,500  422,500  
Stephen B. Burke 75,000
 225,000
 9,375
 309,375
 100,000  250,000  15,000  365,000  
Todd A. Combs 4
 21,250
 
 4,250
 25,500
Todd A. Combs 111,750  250,000  15,000  376,750  
James S. Crown 115,000
 225,000
 15,000
 355,000
 120,417  250,000  15,000  385,417  
Timothy P. Flynn 90,000
 225,000
 34,375
 349,375
 115,000  250,000  30,000  395,000  
Laban P. Jackson, Jr. 115,000
 225,000
 192,500
 532,500
 120,417  250,000  187,500  557,917  
Michael A. Neal 90,000
 225,000
 9,375
 324,375
 115,000  250,000  15,000  380,000  
Lee R. Raymond 120,000
 225,000
 46,875
 391,875
 145,000  250,000  42,500  437,500  
William C. Weldon 90,000
 225,000
 102,500
 417,500
 115,000  250,000  77,500  442,500  
1 
Includes fees earned, whether paid in cash or deferred, for service on the Board of JPMorgan Chase.Directors. For additional information on each Director’s service on the Board and committees of JPMorgan Chase, see “Committees of the boardBoard” at page 20xx-xx of this proxy statement.
2 
On January 19, 2016,17, 2017, each director received an annual stock award in an amount of deferred stock units equal to $225,000,$250,000, based on a grant date fair market value of $57.24.the Firm’s common stock of $84.25 per share. The aggregate number of option awards and stock awards outstanding at December 31, 2016,2017, for each current director is included in the “Security ownership of directors and executive officers” table on page 71xx of this proxy statement under the columns “Options/SARs/Warrants exercisable within 60 days” and “Additional underlying stock units,” respectively. All such awards are vested.
3 
Includes fees paid to the non-management directors for their service on the Board of Directors of the Bank or who are members of one or more Specific Purpose Committees. Fees were prorated for those directors who joined the Bank Board during 2016. A fee of $2,500 is paid for each Specific Purpose Committee meeting attended (with the exception of the Omnibus Committee). Also includes for Mr. Jackson, $110,000 in compensation during 20162017 in consideration of his service as a director of J.P. Morgan Securities plc, one of the Firm’s principal operating subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and a subsidiary of the Bank.
4
Mr. Combs joined the JPMorgan Chase Board in September 2016; his retainer for Board service in 2016 was prorated.


37
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   29



a2017proposal1la02.jpgcg-left.jpg



Stock ownership: no sales, no hedging, no pledging
As stated in the Corporate Governance Principles and further described in “No Hedging/Pledging”“Anti-Hedging/Anti-Pledging Provisions” on page 60xx of this proxy statement, each director agrees to retain all shares of the Firm’s common stock he or she purchased on the open market or received pursuant to theirhis or her service as a Board member for as long as they servehe or she serves on our Board.
Shares held personally by a director may not be held in margin accounts or otherwise pledged as collateral, nor may the economic risk of such shares be hedged.
As detailed at page 71xx of this proxy statement under Security“Security ownership of directors and executive officers,,” Mr. Crown has ownership of certain shares attributed to him that arise from the business of Henry Crown and Company, an investment company where Mr. Crown serves as President, and trusts of which Mr. Crown serves as trustee (the “Attributed Shares”). Mr. Crown disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares,Attributed Shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest. The Attributed Shares are distinct from shares Mr. Crown or his spouse own individually, or shares held in trusts for the benefit of his children (the “Crown Personally Held Shares”). The Firm has reviewed the potential pledging of the Attributed Shares with Mr. Crown, recognizes Mr. Crown’s distinct obligations with respect to Henry Crown and Company and the trusts, and believes such sharesAttributed Shares may be prudently pledged or held in margin loan accounts. Crown Personally Held Shares are not and may not be held in margin accounts or otherwise pledged as collateral, nor may the economic risk of such shares be hedged.
 
Deferred compensation
Each year non-management directors may elect to defer all or part of their cash compensation. A director’s right to receive future payments under any deferred compensation arrangement is an unsecured claim against JPMorgan Chase’s general assets. Cash amounts may be deferred into various investment equivalents, including deferred stock units. Upon retirement from the Board, compensation deferred into stock units will be distributed in stock; all other deferred cash compensation will be distributed in cash. Deferred compensation will be distributed in either a lump sum or in annual installments for up to 15 years as elected by the director commencing in January of the year following the director’s retirement from the Board.
Reimbursements and insurance
The Firm reimburses directors for their expenses in connection with their Board service or pays such expenses directly. The Firm also pays the premiums on directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies and on travel accident insurance policies covering directors as well as employees of the Firm.



30    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


a2017proposal1ra02.jpg


How we do business
As a Firm we have worked to strengthen our corporate culture, including by rededicating ourselves to the Firm’s mission and business principles. We aligned our efforts under the “How We Do Business” framework and launched a global Culture and Conduct program focused on maintaining a strong corporate culture that instills and enhances a sense of personal accountability. As part of our efforts to continue to embed culture into our business-as-usual operating environment, the Firm has named senior executives to serve as the Executive Sponsors of the Culture and Conduct program on behalf of the Operating Committee. This executive sponsorship helps the program remain a business-driven key priority for every line of business and function. The Culture and Conduct program is further enhanced by operational oversight from our Human Resources and more recently, our Oversight & Control departments.
It is important that corporate standards be clearly articulated so that they may be fully understood by every person at the Firm. To that end, in addition to the Culture and Conduct program work, our Firm’s principles are documented in our Business Principles, Code of Conduct (“Code”) and Code of Ethics for Finance Professionals, each of which is described below.
BUSINESS PRINCIPLES
We have a clearly articulated set of 20 core business principles, representing four central corporate tenets for our Firm: exceptional client service; operational excellence; a commitment to integrity, fairness and responsibility; and a great team and winning culture. Today, these Business Principles, which we distributed to all Firm employees, remain at the heart of all business activities; together with our Code of Conduct, they help frame the behaviors we expect of our more than 240,000 employees globally. The full set of Business Principles is included in our report “How We Do Business” which is posted on our website at jpmorganchase.com/principles, under the heading Our Businesses, which is under the About Us tab. These principles provide the road map for how all employees at JPMorgan Chase are expected to behave and will continue to guide the Firm as we move forward.

CODE OF CONDUCT
The Code sets forth our expectation that employees will conduct themselves with integrity at all times and provides the principles that govern employee conduct with clients and customers, shareholders and one another, as well as with the markets and communities in which the Firm does business. All new hires must complete Code training shortly after their start date with the Firm. Annually all employees are required to complete Code training and reaffirm their compliance with the Code.
Employees can report any known or suspected violations of the Code via the Code Reporting Hotline by phone, web, e-mail, mail or fax. The Hotline is anonymous, except in certain non-US jurisdictions where laws prohibit anonymous reporting, and is available 24/7 globally, with translation services. It is maintained by an outside service provider to enhance employee confidentiality.
Employees are required to speak up about misconduct and report suspected or known Code violations. We also provide guidelines to employees in our Human Resources, Global Investigations and Legal departments regarding the review and treatment of employee-initiated complaints, including the proper escalation of suspected or known violations of the Code, other Firm policy or the law. The Code prohibits retaliation against anyone who raises an issue or concern in good faith.
Suspected violations of the Code, Firm policy or the law are investigated by the Firm and may result in an employee being cleared of the suspected violation or an escalating range of actions depending upon the facts and circumstances, including termination of employment. A Chief Compliance Officer and a Human Resources executive annually report to the Audit Committee on the Code of Conduct program and review the record of compliance.
CODE OF ETHICS FOR FINANCE PROFESSIONALS
The Code of Ethics for Finance Professionals applies to the CEO, CFO, Controller and all other professionals of the Firm worldwide serving in a finance, accounting, line of business treasury, tax or investor relations role. The purpose of our Code of Ethics is to promote honest and ethical conduct and compliance with the law in connection with the maintenance of the Firm’s financial books and records and the preparation of our financial statements.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   31
38



a2017proposal1ra02.jpg

cg-left.jpg

Proposal 2 – Ratification of special meeting provisions in the the Firm’s By-Laws
SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT
Suppliers
Executive summary
The Board is seeking shareholder ratification of the provisions of the Firm’s By-Laws, as amended (the “By-Laws”), that grant shareholders who own at least 20% of the Firm’s outstanding shares of common stock and satisfy other requirements the ability to direct JPMorgan Chase to call a special meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting Provisions”).
In 2006, the Board amended the Firm’s By-Laws to allow shareholders who own at least 33% of the Firm’s outstanding shares of common stock and satisfy other requirements the ability to direct JPMorgan Chase to call a special meeting of shareholders. In 2009, the Firm amended its By-Laws to reduce the ownership percentage needed to request that the Firm call a special meeting of shareholders (the “Ownership Threshold”) from 33% to 20%. Shareholder proposals to lower the Ownership Threshold further have been voted on at each of JPMorgan Chase’s annual meetings held in 2010, 2014, 2015 and 2017. Each such proposal was voted down by the Firm’s shareholders.
A shareholder proposal to lower the Ownership Threshold again was submitted with respect to this annual meeting. The Board determined instead to request that the Firm’s shareholders ratify JPMorgan Chase’s current Special Meeting Provisions. Because the Board is seeking ratification, the shareholder proposal has been omitted.
Summary of Special Meeting Provisions
The Special Meeting Provisions, which are expected to haveset forth in Section 1.02 of the highest standardsBy-Laws, provide that one or more shareholders of business conduct, integrityand adherence to the law. The Supplier Code of Conduct (“Supplier Code”) applies to our suppliers, vendors, consultants, contractors and other third parties workingrecord (acting on their own behalf or on behalf of beneficial owners) owning shares representing at least 20% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Firm as well ashave the owners, officers, directors, employees and contractorsability to require the Firm to call a special meeting of these supplier organizations and entities. The Supplier Code communicates our expectations on a range of issues, including the Firm’s Ethical Business Principles, and suppliers' responsibility to comply with laws and regulations and to operate responsibly with respect to environmental, social and human rights matters.shareholders.

Stock ownership is determined under a “net long” standard to provide assurance that shareholders seeking to call a special meeting possess both (i) full voting and investment rights pertaining to the shares and (ii) the full economic interest in (including the opportunity for profit and risk of loss on) such shares.
 
Shareholders seeking to call a special meeting are required to provide information similar to the information required for shareholder nominations at annual meetings under the By-Laws.
The special meeting right is subject to certain limitations designed to prevent duplicative and unnecessary meetings. A special meeting request is not valid if:
the proposed meeting relates to an item of business that is not a proper subject for shareholder action under applicable law;
an otherwise valid special meeting request is submitted during the period commencing 90 days prior to the first anniversary of the date of the notice of annual meeting for the immediately preceding annual meeting and ending on the earlier of (x) the date of the next annual meeting and (y) 30 calendar days after the first anniversary of the date of the immediately preceding annual meeting;
an identical or substantially similar item (as determined in good faith by the Board, a “Similar Item”), other than the election of directors, was presented at a meeting of the shareholders held not more than 12 months before the special meeting request is delivered;
a Similar Item, including an item related to the removal or election of directors, was presented at a meeting of the shareholders held not more than 90 days before the special meeting request is delivered; or
a Similar Item is included in the Firm’s notice as an item of business to be brought before a shareholder meeting that has been called by the time the special meeting request is delivered but not yet held.
Environmental, social and governance issues
Effectively addressing environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) issuesThe above summary is a key part of building a great company. Doing so means having strong governance, effective risk management systems and robust controls. It includes dedicating ourselves to delivering exceptional service for our customerssubject, in a fair and transparent manner, investing in our employees’ development and fostering an inclusive work environment. It also involves considering environmental and social issues in our business and operations.
Management of these important issues is integrated into the work that we do. We are committed to providing information to our stakeholders about how we leverage our resources and capabilities to help solve pressing social, economic and environmental challenges. We communicate information about our approach to ESG issues through a variety of channels, including reports and presentations, regulatory filings, press releases and direct engagement with stakeholders. We have a dedicated ESG Information page on our website to facilitate accessall respects, to the rangeSpecial Meeting Provisions, which are attached to this proxy statement as Appendix A. Notwithstanding the vote on this proposal, or votes on previous proposals, the Firm’s Certificate of information and resources we provide, including information regarding our policy engagement and political participation, our commitmentIncorporation confers upon the Board the power to diversity and inclusion and our efforts to advance sustainability in our business and operations, among other topics. In 2016, we published an ESG Report, which summarizes our efforts and performance on ESG issues that we view as amongfurther amend the most important to our business and stakeholders. The next edition of the ESG Report is expected to be published in Spring 2017. The ESG Report, and other related resources such as the Corporate Responsibility Report, are available on our website at jpmorganchase.com/ESG, under the heading Governance, which is under the About Us tab.Firm’s By-Laws.


39
32 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT



cg-left.jpg



Factors considered by the Board in determining the Special Meeting Provisions
The Board evaluated a number of different factors in adopting the existing right of shareholders to call a special meeting and setting the Ownership Threshold at 20%, including the interests of the Firm and its shareholder base, the time and resources required to convene a special meeting, and the opportunities shareholders otherwise have to engage with the Board and senior management in between annual meetings.
Significant costs associated with special shareholder meetings.Convening a special meeting of shareholders is an extraordinary and expensive event that the Firm believes should only be called if a substantial portion of JPMorgan Chase’s shareholder base determines that such a meeting is necessary. The current 20% Ownership Threshold ensures that special meetings called by shareholders are of concern to a significant number of shareholders such that they merit these costs, which include the preparation, printing and distribution of disclosure documents, soliciting proxies, tabulating votes and numerous hours spent by management that would otherwise be devoted to managing the day-to-day business operations of the Firm.
The ownership threshold ensures that a significant portion of the shareholder base believes in the urgency of holding a special meeting. The Board believes that a small minority of shareholders should not be entitled to utilize the mechanism of special meetings for their own interests, which may not be shared more broadly by JPMorgan Chase’s shareholders. Likewise, the Board believes that only shareholders with full and continuing economic interest in our common stock and full voting rights should be entitled to request that the Firm call a special meeting.
The Board believes that providing shareholders owning 20% of JPMorgan Chase’s outstanding stock with the right to call a special meeting strikes the right balance between enhancing our shareholders’ ability to act on important and urgent matters and protecting against misuse of the right by a small number of shareholders whose interests may not be shared by the majority of shareholders.
The 20% special meeting ownership threshold is consistent with market practice. The 20% Ownership Threshold is a common threshold for special meeting rights at public companies, among those companies that provide for this right. To put this in perspective, approximately 400 of the S&P 500 companies have a special meeting ownership threshold that is equal to or higher than that of the JPMorgan Chase or do not provide any such rights. In effect, JPMorgan Chase shareholders have a right that is equal to or more expansive than that of 80% of S&P 500 companies.
Special Meeting Provisions and our corporate governance practices
The Board believes that the current Special Meeting Provisions should be considered in the context of the Firm’s overall corporate governance practices, including the shareholder rights available under its Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws, applicable law, and the Firm’s commitment to shareholder engagement. The Firm’s responsiveness to shareholder concerns is demonstrated by, among other things, holding a formal shareholder outreach program twice a year that covers a wide range of issues with a broad group of shareholders. For additional information about our shareholder engagement, please see page x of this proxy statement.
In addition to the existing right of shareholders to call a special meeting at the 20% Ownership Threshold, shareholder approval is required for many key corporate actions before the action may be taken. Under Delaware law and New York Stock Exchange rules, the Firm must submit to a shareholder vote certain important matters, including the adoption of certain equity compensation plans and amendments to its Certificate of Incorporation.
Additionally, our By-Laws provide shareholders with the ability to nominate candidates to the Board both through traditional processes and our proxy access procedures. Our directors are elected by majority vote on an annual basis. In addition, shareholders may, under existing law, request the Firm to include certain shareholder proposals in the proxy materials for consideration by our full shareholder base.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
40


cg-left.jpg

Board recommendation
Given the existing right of shareholders to call a special meeting, coupled with JPMorgan Chase’s strong corporate governance policies, the Board strongly recommends that shareholders ratify the existing Special Meeting Provisions. The Firm will consider a vote in favor of the ratification of the Special Meeting Provisions as tantamount to a vote against a proposal seeking to lower the Ownership Threshold.
If the Special Meeting Provisions are not ratified, the Board expects to engage with shareholders and to consider what actions, if any, should be taken with respect to Special Meeting Provisions.


41
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
















EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION








Proposal 2:PROPOSAL 3:
Advisory resolution to approve
executive compensation
a2016013114proposalcoverra02.jpg





Approve the Firm’s compensation practices and principles and their implementation for 20162017 for the compensation of the Firm’s Named Executive Officers as discussed and disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables, and any related material contained in this proxy statement.

ü
RECOMMENDATION:
Vote FOR approval of this advisory resolution to approve executive compensation




PROPOSAL 4:
Approval of Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan

Approve the Firm’s Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan, effective May 15, 2018




ü
RECOMMENDATION:
Vote FOR approval of the Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan



JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   33
42


a2017proposal2la02.jpgexcom-left.jpg

Proposal 2 — Advisory resolution to approve executive compensationExecutive Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As discussed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section of the proxy statement on pages 35–60, theThe Firm’s Board of Directors believes that JPMorgan Chase’s long-term success as a premier financial services firm depends in large measure on the talents of our employees and a proper alignment of their compensation with performance and sustained shareholder value. The Firm’s compensation system playsprograms play a significant role in our ability to attract, retain and properly motivate the highest quality workforce. The principal underpinnings of our compensation systempractices are a sharp focus on performance within a well controlled environment, shareholder alignment, sensitivity to the relevant marketplace, and a long-term orientation.

The Compensation Discussion and Analysis that is set forth beginning at page [xx], describes our pay-for-performance framework and compensation philosophy, and discusses how our compensation for the Firm’s Named Executive Officers (“NEOs”) is closely aligned with Firm performance and with our shareholders’ interests. We are seeking an advisory vote to approve compensation of our NEOs. The advisory vote will not be binding upon the Board of Directors. However, the CMDC will take into account the outcome of the vote when considering future executive compensation arrangements. For additional information, see page [xx].
 
This year, we are also seeking shareholder approval of the Firm’s Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). We are seeking approval of an amendment to extend the term to May 31, 2022 and to authorize the issuance of an additional 24 million shares, bringing the total number of shares authorized to be issued under the Plan to 85 million, which is 10 million fewer than that approved by shareholders in 2015. For additional information on the LTIP, see page [x].




ADVISORY RESOLUTION
43
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



excom-right.jpg

Proposal 3 – Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation
As required by Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this proposal seeks a shareholder advisory vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive OfficersNEOs as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K through the following resolution:
“Resolved, that shareholders approve the Firm’s compensation practices and principles and their implementation for 20162017 for the compensation of the Firm’s Named Executive Officers as discussed and disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables, and any related material contained in this proxy statement.”
Because this is an advisory vote, it will not be binding upon the Board of Directors. However, the Compensation & Management Development Committee (“CMDC”) will take into account the outcome of the vote when considering future executive compensation arrangements.
ü
The Board of Directors recommends a voteFOR this advisory resolution to approve executive compensation.





34 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT
44


excom-left.jpg

Compensation discussion and analysis (“CD&A”)
The following CD&A is organized around five key factors we believe shareholders should consider in their evaluation of our Say-on-Pay proposal.
Summary of factors for shareholder consideration
cmb6992018proxycdaroadmap.jpg
1
Adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share ("EPS") and adjusted return on tangible common equity ("ROTCE") exclude the impact of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of $2.4 billion (after-tax) and of a legal benefit of $406 million (after-tax). Reported net income, EPS and ROTCE were $24.4B, $6.31 and 12%, respectively. ROTCE, adjusted net income and adjusted EPS are each non-GAAP financial measures; for further explanation, see page xx-xx.
2
Represents common dividends and stock repurchases net of stock issued to employees.
3
Total compensation range for Other NEOs includes Mr. Pinto. Pay mix components for Other NEOs exclude Mr. Pinto. The terms and conditions of Mr. Pinto’s compensation reflect the requirements of E.U. and U.K. regulations. Additional information on Mr. Pinto’s compensation is on page [xx] of this proxy statement.
4
See page xx for more details on clawbacks.


45
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



a2017proposal2ra02.jpg

Compensation discussion and analysis (“CD&A”) summary
apr17roadmap1.jpg
1
Return on tangible common equity ("ROTCE") is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a reconciliation and explanation of this non-GAAP measure, see page 102.
2
Includes dividends and net share repurchases
3
See page 59 for more details on clawbacks


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    35


a2017proposal2la02.jpgexcom-right.jpg

1. How did we perform?Strong performance
We continued to deliver strong multi-year financial performance, while enhancinginvest in our customers' experience, strengtheningfuture, strengthen our risk and control environment, reinforce the efficiency and effectivenessimportance of our control environment, reinforcing our corporate culture and continuingvalues, deliver on our long-standing commitment to make long-term investmentsserve our communities, and conduct business in our people.a responsible way to drive inclusive growth.
I. BUSINESS RESULTSBusiness results
 
2017 Key Highlights
HighlightsIn 2017, the Firm delivered net income of 2016$24.4 billion and record EPS of $6.31 with ROTCE1
JPMorgan Chase delivered return on tangibleof 12%. We returned $22.3 billion of capital to shareholders (including common equity (“ROTCE”) of 13%, achieved recorddividends and net income and record earnings per share (“EPS”),repurchases). We also gained market share in mostnearly all of our businesses, anddemonstrated strong expense discipline, continued to deliver sustained shareholder value over an extended periodachieve high customer satisfaction scores, and maintained a fortress balance sheet.
Net income of
$24.4
BILLION
Record
EPS of
$6.31
ROTCE1 of
12%
TBVPS1 of
$53.56
up 4% from 2016
Distributed
$22.3 BILLION
to shareholders
Excluding the impact of time.
apr17banner1.jpgtax reform and a legal benefit:
Consumer & Community BankingCorporate & Investment Bank
Revenue
$44.9B
 • Average deposits of $587B, up 10%, more than twice the industry average, with nearly half the growth from existing customers
 • Strong core loan growth of 20%Adjusted Net income3
 • Achieved $2.4B structural expense reduction42 as part of multi-year initiative while continuing to prudently invest
 • #1 U.S. credit card issuer with 21.5% market share on sales volume5
 • Record merchant processing volume of ~$1T
 • Largest active mobile customer base among major U.S. banks of 26.5M, up 16%$26.5 BILLION
 
RevenueAdjusted EPS2 of
$35.2B
 • Maintained #1 ranking in Global Investment Banking (“IB”) fees with 8.1% wallet share and ranked #1 in both NA and EMEA (per Dealogic)
 • Maintained #1 position in Fixed Income (12% share)6
 • Improved rankings and grew share in Equities & Prime (#2)6
 • Progressed steadily on expense target with reported expense of $19B, down 11%
 • Top 3 Custodian globally with assets under custody ("AUC") of $20.5T
Net Income
$9.7B6.87
 
Net Income
$10.8B
ROE
18%
ROE
16%
Commercial BankingAsset & Wealth Management
Revenue
$7.5B
 • Record gross investment banking revenue of $2.3B, up 5%
 • Record average loans of $179B, up 14%
 • Ranked #1 multifamily lender in U.S.
 • #1 in perceived customer satisfaction
(CFO Magazine)
 • Industry-leading credit performance  5Adjusted ROTCEth
straight year of net recoveries or single digit net charge-off rate
Revenue
$12.0B
 • Assets under management (“AUM”) of $1.8T, including $23B of net long-term inflows
 • Record average loans of $113B, up 5%
 • Strong 5-year long-term investment performance with 79% of mutual fund AUM ranked in the 1st1,2 or 2nd quartileof
 • Named #1 North America and Latin America Private Bank by Euromoney
Net Income
$2.7B
Net Income
$2.3B
ROE
16%
ROE
24%
B = billions T = trillions
1
All comparative percentages provided in this table reflect changes from 2015 to 2016
2
ROTCE and TBVPS are each non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation and explanation of these non-GAAP measures, see page 102.
3
The CET1 capital ratio under the Basel III Fully Phased-In capital rules is considered a key regulatory capital measure; and core loans are also considered a key performance measure. For more information, see Notes on key performance measures on page 102.
4
Reduction from year-end 2014 through exit 2016 (4Q16 annualized); structural expense excludes non-core items, incremental investments and business growth
5
Ranking based on 4Q16 sales volume and loans outstanding disclosures by peers (C, BAC, COF, AXP, DFS) and internal JPMorgan Chase estimates; market share based on general purpose credit card spend, which excludes private label and Commercial Card
6
Market share and rank is based on Coalition FY16 results and reflects JPMorgan Chase’s share of Coalition's Global Industry Revenue Pool. Total industry pool is based on JPMorgan Chase's internal business structure.


36    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT13%


a2017proposal2ra02.jpg

Long-term Financial Performance
The Firm hasWe have generated strong ROTCE while growing its capital base over a long-term horizon. Since the beginning of 2008, the Firm haspast 10 years, while more than doubled itsdoubling average tangible common equity (“TCE”) from $80 billion to $180$185 billion, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 11% and an increase of $100 billion. Over the same period, the Firm has generated nearly $164 billion of cumulative net income and an average ROTCE of 12%. In 2016, the Firm generated ROTCE of 13%, flat to 2015, but on $10 billion higher average TCE and record net income. The chart below sets forth our ROTCE and average TCE10% over the 2008–2016 period.a2018proxychartsp45rotcea03.jpg
STRONG ROTCE ON INCREASING CAPITAL
apr17rotcevstce.jpg
The Firm has alsoWe have delivered strongsustained growth in both tangible book value per share (“TBVPS”) and EPS over a sustained period of time. We increased our TBVPS from $22.52 to $51.44 — an 11% compound annual growth rate from December 31, 2008, through December 31, 2016. Over the same period, we also increased diluted EPS, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 21%. The chart below sets forth our TBVPS and EPS over the 2008–2016past 10 years, reflecting compound annual growth rates of 10% and 19%, respectively, over the period.
SUSTAINED GROWTH IN BOTH TBVPS AND EPS
apr17tbvpsvseps.jpga2018proxychartsptbvpsepsa03.jpg
1 
Growth ratesROTCE and tangible book value per share (“TBVPS”) are based on an 8-year compound annual growth rate.each non-GAAP financial measures; for a reconciliation and further explanation, see page [XX].
Note: For a reconciliation and explanation of non-GAAP measures, see page 102.
2
Excludes the impact of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of $2.4 billion (after-tax) and of a legal benefit of $406 million (after-tax). Adjusted net income and adjusted EPS are each non-GAAP financial measures; for further explanation, see page {xx}


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   37
46


Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”)
We delivered a 35% TSR1 of 27% in 2016,2017, following a TSR of 35% in 2016 and 8% in 2015, and 10% in 2014, for a combined three-year TSR of 60%85%. The graph below shows our TSR expressed as cumulative return to shareholders since December 31, 2007.over the past decade. As illustrated below, everya $100 investedinvestment in JPMorgan Chase as ofon December 31, 2007 would be valued at $246$311 as of December 31, 2016,2017, significantly outperforming the financial services industry over the period, as measured by the KBW Bank Index and the S&P Financials Index.
SUSTAINED SHAREHOLDER VALUE (“TSR”)
apr17tsr3.jpg
1 a2018proxyp46totalshareholde.jpg1 TSR assumes reinvestment of dividends
Total shareholder return assumes reinvestment of dividends
II. STRENGTHENED OUR CONTROL ENVIRONMENT AND REINFORCED OUR CULTUREImproving our control environment and reinforcing our culture
 
Improving our control environment
We believe a strong control environment is fundamental to the success of our Firm, and vital to minimizing legal, regulatory and control issues. As such, we have invested heavily overFirm. Over the past few years, we have continued to strengtheninvest in strengthening our controls and infrastructure as part of our commitment to operate an effective and efficient risk and control environment. The businesses, Risk Management & Compliance, Finance, Legal and Audit continue to focus on identifying our risks and enhancing our control environmentenvironment. We are also working on becoming more effective and infrastructure, includingefficient in addressing risks and controls around foreign exchangewhile improving the client and referral hiring. Since 2011, our control headcount grew from 24,000 people to 43,000 people, and our total annual control spend has increased by nearly $3 billion over that same period, for a total control spend of approximately $8 billion.customer experience.
The Firm devotes significant resources to protect the security of our computer systems, software, networks and other assets. We continue to make significant investments in enhancing our cyber defense capabilities and to strengthen partnerships with the appropriate government and law enforcement agencies and other businesses in order to understand the full
spectrum of cybersecurity risks, in the environment, to enhance defenses and to improve resiliency against cybersecurity threats.
Globally, thousands ofmore than a thousand employees are focused on cybersecurity — working across the Firm and with many partners to maintain our defenses and enhance our resilienceresiliency to threats. Three global security operations centers monitor our systems 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in a true "followweek. All of our employees annually receive Cybersecurity Awareness education.
The Audit Committee and the sun" model.full Board of Directors are periodically briefed on the Firm’s cybersecurity policies and practices and ongoing efforts to improve security, as well as on the Firm’s efforts regarding  any significant cybersecurity events.
Continued focus on our culture
OverWe have embedded our “How We Do Business” principles throughout the past few years, we have undertaken a significant effortemployee life cycle, starting with the onboarding process and extending to examine how we can more rigorouslytraining, compensation, promoting and consistently adhere to the high ethical standards that our shareholders, regulators and others expect of us and that we expect for ourselves. This includes clearly articulating business principles, promoting sound governance and the right tone from the top, having in place strong leadership and management processes, and providing a management development and compensation framework that properly incents appropriate behaviors. 
In 2015 we launched a global, firmwide Culture and Conduct Program with a focus on strengthening a corporate culture that instills a greater sense ofrewarding employees.


47
38 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT



personal accountability, reflecting our rededicationOur performance development and compensation processes are designed to the Firm’s business principles.hold employees accountable for conduct, where appropriate.
Since 2015, we have maintained a global, firm-wide Culture and Conduct Program that has and continues to undergo enhancements. The Board has directretains oversight of the program through the CMDC.
Early in 2017, we named a senior executive to the new role of Chief Culture and Conduct program throughOfficer, who has been working closely with the Compensation & Management Development Committee (“CMDC”). In addition, as part of the program, we provide an extensive suite of management training programs thatbusinesses and functions to embed culture and conduct throughout the Firm.
Culturerisk management into existing processes and conduct remains a key business-driven priority for every linedevelop more holistic oversight and reporting of business and function. Senior executives serve as Executive Sponsors of the program on behalf of the Operating Committee. The program has been operationally overseen by our Human Resources and more recently, our Oversight & Control departments.
We have embedded our business principles throughout the employee life cycle, starting with the recruiting and onboarding process and extending to training, compensation, promoting and disciplining/rewarding employees.
Actions taken in 2016 to further enhance the program included developing a firmwide conduct risk framework to identify, manage and monitor conduct risk. In addition, we enhanced several Human Resources processes throughoutcreated a new compliance role, the employee lifecycleConduct Risk Compliance Executive. This role has the responsibility to develop and issue conduct risk compliance standards for areas such as training and front office supervision.
We continued our efforts to communicate clearly, and frequently, our expectations that impactall employees must adhere to the highest ethical standards encompassed by our business principles. This was achieved through town hall meetings, senior leadership messages and by including culture and conduct related statements in our employee pulse survey.
The Firm endeavors to promote a culture of respect that allows every employee to feel safe and beganempowered at work. To that end, the Firm has in place employee training and protocols for preventing, reporting and addressing sexual misconduct and prohibits retaliation against an individual because the person reported a pilotconcern or assisted with any inquiry or investigation.
The Firm has also established conduct risk as a separate type of risk category. An enhanced operating model and governance framework was approved by the Operating Committee and the Board of Directors, and a senior management Culture & Conduct Risk Committee was established, to more formally trackprovide oversight and governance of conduct risk. Additionally, a Firm Wide Conduct Risk Policy was approved by the DRPC and a process has been put in place by which each line of business and designated function conducts quarterly culture and conduct risk assessments.
We continue to engage our culture. In connection with these changes, we engaged in dialogues with regulators from various jurisdictions, seekingaround the globe to seek their input and feedback.feedback on culture and conduct
Early in 2017, the Firm created a new senior executive role, the Chief Culture
issues, and Conduct Officer. This role is designed to work closely with the Firm’s businesses and functions to develop a more holistic view of conduct risks that connects key programs and policieswe benchmark across the Firm.industry to strive to be aware of and adopt any best practice in this important area.
III. ENHANCING THE CUSTOMER AND CLIENT EXPERIENCEEnhancing the customer & client experience and investing in our communities
 
Our performance reflects our ongoing commitment to invest in our businesses, and further strengthen the market leadership of our franchises. We believe that ourfranchises and help strengthen the broader economy. Our future success rests on our ability to satisfy the needs of our customers and clients and to continually improve upon their experience and promote economic growth and opportunity in our communities.
Enhancing our customer and client experience
The customer is at the center of everything we do. We strive to deliver value by offering our customers and clients choice through a full set of products and services, security by protecting their data and transactions, ease of doing business in a fast and simple way, and personalization through tailored customer solutions and integrated experiences. Our businesses are able to leverage the unique scale advantage of our Firm to benefit our customers and clients, as illustrated in the examples below.
Consumer & Community Banking (“CCB”)
We completed the acquisition of WePay, which will allow us to efficiently provide software-enabled payments to small business clients. We enhanced our customers’ digital experience by improving Chase Pay, and clients’ experience. Thelaunching Chase QuickPay with Zelle, a peer-to-peer (“P2P”) solution for real-time funds availability allowing customers to transfer money to and from both Chase and non-Chase customers. We grew credit card sales volume by double digits following are examplesnew product launches in 2016 and 2017, including the Freedom Unlimited, Sapphire Reserve, Ink Business Preferred and Amazon Prime cards. We also finalized renewals of actions taken by99% of our LOBs during 2016co-branded cards, including the Disney, Hyatt and Marriott portfolios.
Corporate & Investment Bank (“CIB”)
We made significant investments in technology to enhance our clients’simplify and customers’ experience:improve the customer experience and streamline operations. We launched the Interbank Information Network (IIN) which leverages blockchain


ConsumerJPMORGAN CHASE & Community Banking (“CCB”)CO.    — We enhanced our customers’ digital experience by improving Chase Pay, while also developing partnerships with Apple and Samsung and signing on key merchants. New functionality was added to Chase QuickPaySM through the development and launching of a peer-to-peer ("P2P") solution with real-time funds availability. We also launched the Freedom Unlimited Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve Card, and Chase Business Quick Capital program for our Business Banking customers, providing a new online lending product with real-time approvals.2018 PROXY STATEMENT
Corporate & Investment Bank (“CIB”) We made significant investments in technology to simplify and improve the customer experience and streamline operations. We developed an in-house Blockchain Center of Excellence and have actively driven the development of Blockchain technology via industry consortia. In payments, we have made progress on our multi-year strategy by expanding FX ACH from 12 to 17 currencies. Specifically for our Markets business, we are creating an end-to-end digital experience for clients to simplify their engagement with us and enable them to embrace market change. We also continued to roll out corporate QuickPaySM, a mobile and web-based solution that provides our corporate clients with additional flexibility to pay their customers.
48


technology to allow payments to reach beneficiaries faster and with better security. Together with The Clearing House, we introduced Real Time Payments, the first new U.S. payment system in 40 years, which reduces transaction time down to seconds. In our Markets business, we continued to enhance the end-to-end digital offering for our clients. Our focus remains on giving clients a choice on how to digitally engage with us, making their digital experience simple and reliable, and offering relevant and increasingly tailored products in a safe and secure manner.
Commercial Banking (“CB”)
We continued to increase our digital capabilities and migrated clients to our new digital platform, Chase Connect. We also announced our partnership with Bill.com to offer clients a simpler and faster way to send and receive invoices and payments. Plans are underway to roll out this new service in 2018. We have invested in the launchtransformation of our client onboarding and service experience. This initiative is still in early stages, but we expect it to result in a significantly easier onboarding experience for new onlineand existing clients. We also deployed CREOS, our new end-to-end Commercial Term Lending origination platform, an improved client document exchange,which will facilitate faster, more efficient and enhanced online loan capabilities. In addition, we centralized client data management to drive enhanced quality and business insights andtransparent closings.
Asset & Wealth Management (“AWM”)
We have created a programdedicated team under AWM to help bankers connect clients with relevant firm thought leadership.increase the focus and resources committed to building digital and data-driven solutions for our clients. In Wealth Management, we continue to enhance our client and advisor experience from a technology, operations and product perspective. In Asset Management, we have reduced complexity of the existing product platform and focused on maintaining excellence in core competencies for clients.
Investing in our communities
As a global financial services company, the Firm manages a broad range of environmental and social issues. We endeavor to promote inclusive economic growth and opportunity where we operate, and advance environmental sustainability within our business activities and facilities. Highlights of our recent progress include:
Asset & Wealth Management (“AWM”)Advancing clean finance – In 2017, we committed to facilitate $200 billion in clean financing through
2025, the largest commitment to date by a financial institution, in an effort to support companies and projects advancing sustainable solutions in clean energy, clean technology and transportation, as well as waste management and water conservation.
Purchasing renewable energy – We established a goal to source renewable energy for 100% of our global power needs by 2020 across our buildings, branches and data centers – a footprint that’s approximately 27 times the size of the Empire State Building. We also signed our first long-term power purchase agreement with a new 100MW wind farm in Erath County, Texas, which began operating in 2017.
Supporting climate disclosure – We continue to participate on the Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures, which has been working to advance more consistent, voluntary reporting on climate-related risks and opportunities.
Driving inclusive growth – We are undertaking significant initiatives that directly leverage our global presence, data, relationships and expertise. Our wealth management businessesefforts focus on four pillars of opportunity: jobs and skills, small business expansion, neighborhood revitalization and financial health. In 2017, we invested nearly $250 million in these efforts, increased our investment in Detroit’s economic recovery and extended our “Model for Impact” to Chicago and Washington, DC. Recognizing this proven model, Fortune Magazine ranked us No. 1 on its list of companies that are changing the world.
Providing skills and expertise – In 2017, 56,000 of our employees volunteered more than 383,000 hours of their time and, through the JPMorgan Service Corps, a program that leverages the energy and skills of top talent to assist nonprofit partners, 77 employee volunteers from offices in 13 countries have contributed more than 11,500 hours of time to help 20 organizations address critical needs.
Looking forward
In January 2018, we announced further important investments that we will be making to help support communities and the broader economy, including:
A plan to open up to 400 new Chase Wealth Management and J.P. Morgan Wealth Management were brought togetherbranches in order to better serve our clients across15-20 new markets over the entire wealth spectrum. We continued to invest in technology and digital wealth management initiatives to enhance our customer service and create a fully integrated and seamless digital experience for clients. In Asset Management, we launched the Let’s Solve ItSM brand campaign, sharing our expertise with clients to empower them to make better investment decisions.next five years. These new branches will directly employ about 3,000 people.


49
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   39



Increasing our philanthropic investments by 40 percent, to a total of $1.75 billion, over five years. Our philanthropic programs make a notable difference in our communities by helping drive inclusive economic growth for everyone.
Hiring about 500 new bankers to help expand small business lending by 20%, or $4 billion, over three years, and enter new markets. We intend to double the investment in our Small Business Forward initiative to $150 million over five years to help small businesses run by women, minorities and veterans with both the capital and technical assistance they need to grow.
Helping more families achieve their dream of owning a home by increasing home lending in low- and moderate-income communities by 25%, to $50 billion, over the next five years. To do so, we will hire 500 new Home Lending advisors across our current markets and into some new ones. In addition, we plan to increase lending to finance affordable rental housing to $7 billion over five years through commercial and nonprofit housing partners.
Reporting on our efforts
We publish a dedicated ESG Report annually each spring, which summarizes our efforts and performance on ESG issues that we view as among the most important to our businesses and stakeholders. This report and other resources, such as our Corporate Responsibility Report, are available on our website at www.jpmorganchase.com/esg.
IV. INVESTMENT IN OUR PEOPLEInvesting in our people
 
Our employees’ effectiveness, career development, and ability to adapt to a changing landscape are critical forto enable us to continue to deliver sustained shareholder value. In order to attract and retain employees, we believe in providing well paid jobs with benefits and wellness programs. We also believe the most effective workforce is a diverse workforce, and as such, we maintain firmwide inclusion and diversity initiatives to attract and retain the highest quality talent.
From
Increased wages and benefits
For the moment employees joinsecond time in two years, we have increased hourly wages for many of our employees. Effective February 25, 2018 we raised wages from between $12-$16.50 an hour to between $15-$18 an hour in over 100 cities, depending on the Firm and throughout their careers, it is our responsibility to provide opportunities to help them build their knowledge, skills and experience. Our learning programs range from entry-level to experienced skills to management, with courses tailored to individual functions, lineslocal cost of business or geographic regions.
New Pay Scale
We believe that our employees work hard and deserve career and economic mobility. As such, we implemented a new pay scale for overtime-eligible, full-timeliving. These increases will benefit 22,000 full- and part-time U.S. employees, who mostly work in our branches and customer service centers, and are in addition to increasethe value of the Firm’s full benefits package, which averages $12,000 per employee for those employees in this pay to a minimum of $12 per hour. This new pay scale impacts about 18,000 employees and took effect in February 2017 as part of a three-year plan in which the pay scale for overtime-eligible employeesrange.
In addition, we will be increased to between $12 and $16.50reducing medical plan deductibles by $750 per hour.
Leadership development
Throughout the organization, we work to develop a steady pipeline of strong leaders through on the job experiences, learning and development programs and mobility opportunities.
In 2015, we enhanced the Firm’s learning and development initiatives by launching JPMorgan Chase’s Leadership Edge — an extensive suite of leadership and management learning programs which reinforces the Firm’s Business Principles (see page 31 of this proxy statement). Leadership Edge is designed to help develop outstanding leaders at all levels of management across each line of business, function and region and strengthen our leadership culture. The programs deliver training to managers and leaders at key transition points from joining the Firm as a new-hire manager or becoming a first-time manager of others to managing large global teams. Since the launch, 20,000 managers have participated in a Leadership Edge Program. Additionally, in 2016, we opened a new facility dedicated to management and leadership learning the Pierpont Leadership Center.

JPMorgan Chase’s Leadership Edge is comprised of 9 core programs:
apr17leadershipedge.jpgyear for employees making less than $60,000.
Succession planning
Succession planning is a top priority for the Board and the Firm’s senior leadership, with the objective of having a pipeline of leaders for the immediate- and long-term future. To achieve this objective, the Board and management take a proactive approach.
The CMDC reviews the succession plan for the CEO followed by Board discussion with the non-executive directors led by the Lead Independent Director. The CMDC also reviews the succession plan for members of the Operating Committee other than the CEO, which is then discussed by the Board of Directors. These processes enable the Board to address both long-term planned occurrences, such as retirement or change in roles, as well as short-term unexpected events. Similar processes, led by the relevant management team, occur within each of the Firm’s linesline of business and functions.function.
Leadership development
We are dedicated to a culture that enables leaders and their teams to grow and succeed throughout their careers while encouraging them to uphold a standard of excellence. Leadership Edge is our firmwide program to develop a leadership and management mindset to instill our business and culture and conduct principles, and focuses on our dedication to our employees, clients and shareholders. It is a best in class leadership development platform, and participant feedback remains highly positive. In 2017, 18,000 managers attended JPMorgan Chase’s Leadership Edge, and we have delivered programs in more than 47 global locations across the company since inception.


40 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT
50


Employee learning
Our continued investment in the success of our employees is further illustrated by the initiatives underway through JPMC Learning. In 2017, we established a firmwide Learning governance structure which is helping drive consistency and best practices across the Firm and provides effective and efficient training for all employees. Our Learning teams delivered over 11.2 million hours of training to employees across the globe, which included training for more than 95,000 new hires and employees with new responsibilities.
Supporting health and wellness
We are committed to providing benefits programs and policies that support the needs and lifestyles of our employees and their families. JPMC offers a comprehensive benefits package in the U.S., including a medical plan that covers over 290,000 individuals including 137,000 employees, 104,000 children and 52,000 spouses/domestic partners.
With the aim of improving healthcare and employee satisfaction while reducing costs, we recently announced that we are partnering with two other leading organizations, Amazon and Berkshire Hathaway, to set up an independent company to better address healthcare for U.S. employees of the three companies. Together, we believe we can bring our combined scale and complementary expertise to this important effort.
Diversity
Diversity and inclusion are important to the Firm. We are committed to a culture of openness and meritocracy and believe in giving all individuals an opportunity to succeed while bringing their whole selvessucceed. We believe diversity fosters innovation, creativity and productivity, which is critical to work. Our diverse employee baseour success, and inclusive environmentwe are strengths that leaddeeply committed to the best solutions for our customershiring and for the communities we serve. retaining employees from different backgrounds, experiences and locations.
We continue to invest significant time and effort toward our diversity and inclusion strategy including expanding our diversity scholarship program, increasing marketing and events on campuses, and leveraging andby executing best practices more consistently firmwide. Our Business Resource Groups (“BRG”BRGs”) encourageare groups of employees to use their unique perspectiveswho voluntarily work together to advance the Firm’s priorities and its position in the global marketplace. We also maintain diversity advisory councils that meet monthly to reviewmarketplace by leveraging the Firm’s progress towardunique perspectives of their members. There are ten
BRGs globally, with over 75,000 employees participating from all lines of business ("LOBs").
More details about some of our diversity objectives globally.advancement strategies are outlined below:
We take pride in the recognition we are receiving in the marketplace:
World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine;
America’s Ideal Employers by Universum;
Best for Vets by Military Times;
Best Employer for Healthy Lifestyles by the National Business Group on Health;
Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Working Mother Magazine; and
100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (15 consecutive years) and a 100% rating on the Disability Equality Index
Programs Supporting the Advancement of WomenMove
We have established a series of global programs that are supplemented by regional initiatives designed to help make sure that women haveprovide a platform for women to achieve their career goals and aspirations. Launched in 2013 and led by Operating Committee members Mary Erdoes and Marianne Lake, Women on the Move is one such program that advocates for the success of women and seeks to understand the barriers they may face in their professional lives at the Firm and in our communities. It has proven to be a valuable channel to hear directly from and exchange ideas with women at all levels inof the Firm, as well as industry leaders and members of the communitiescommunity in which we live and work. 2016 was a busy year for Women on the Move, with the commencement of a new campaign called “30-5-1” to formally recognize talented women throughout the Firm and celebrate their successes.
Originally started in 2014, the firmwide ReEntry Program seeks to attract highly accomplished individuals who have taken a voluntary career break for at least two years, have prior experience or prospective
interest in financial services, and wish to return to the workforce on a full-time basis. This program provides them with the support and resources needed to resume their careers, and includes opportunities for networking and mentorship.
Advancing Black Leaders
As part of our broader diversity strategy, in 2016, we introduced the Advancing Black Leaders (“ABL”) initiative. The objectives
ABL, which was introduced in 2016, is aimed at attracting, hiring, retaining and advancing talent within the black community, and continuing to highlight JPMorgan Chase as an employer of ABL are to:
Increasechoice. Our strategy has been focused on senior roles, where we felt we had the representationgreatest opportunity, and where we have seen some encouraging results. In 2017 we increased the number of black employees at the officer level;Managing Directors globally, driven equally by new hires as well as promotion of existing talent.
Increase the pipeline of junior talent; and
Retain existing talent with development opportunities for continued advancement
To attract and hire, ABL partners with campus recruiting and global recruiting to increase the junior talent pipeline and the experienced talent pool for open positions. To retain and advance, ABL partners with Human Resources to identify opportunities for development and advancement for top performers.
Accessibility
As part of our ongoing commitment to our employees, in 2016, we launched the global Office of Disability Inclusion (“ODI”).
ODI will provide senior leaders across the Firm withis dedicated to providing globally consistent standards and processes to better accommodate employees with disabilities, as well as to better support employees who care for family members with disabilities. This includes having the right tools, policiescreating greater awareness and proceduresunderstanding of this population. A key area of focus has been on process enhancements that have significantly improved resolving employee requests to promote an inclusive work environment. In the latter half of 2016, ODI launched an intranet site, a repository of useful information to promote an inclusive work environment, including accessibility resources, tip sheets, internal resources and more.better accommodate their needs.
Programs Supporting Veterans
Since the Military and Veterans Affairs program began in 2011, the Veteran Jobs Mission, a coalition led by JPMorgan Chase, has collectively hired 385,000over 400,000 veterans, of which JPMorgan Chase has hired over 11,000 veterans; awarded more than 900 mortgage-free homes to deserving12,000 of whom have been hired by the Firm. In 2017, over half of the 1,400 veterans at a value of over $160 million; supported 6,600 veterans, service members and military spouses in completing 9,100 career certifications through the Veterans Career Transition Program at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (“IVMF”) which was co-founded by JPMorgan Chase; supported IVMF through a $14 million grant; and empowered veteran-owned small businesses through grants and other support.



51
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



we hired came from self-identified diverse backgrounds. We have established global and regional initiatives to support the retention, performance development and career aspirations of our veteran employees, including a mentorship program commencing in 2018 for newly hired veterans in their first year of employment at the Firm, and we have set ourselves a goal that 5% of our new hires be veterans. The JPMorgan Chase Foundation also supports programs that provide veteran entrepreneurs with access to capital and technical assistance to grow their businesses.
Tracking our progress
We maintain diversity advisory councils across the Firm and within LOBs, functions and regions that meet periodically to review the Firm’s progress toward our diversity objectives globally. We are proud of the external recognition we received in 2017, some of which is listed below:
100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a perfect score on the Disability Equality Index survey by the U.S. Business Leadership Network and American Association of People with Disabilities
50 Best Companies for Diversity by Black Enterprise
Top 25 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Working Mother Magazine
Best Employer for Healthy Lifestyles by the National Business Group on Health
Helen Keller Achievement Award from the American Foundation for the Blind, an award recognizing the Firm’s commitment to providing accessible banking products and services to clients and employees
Military Times Best for Vets Employer


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   41
52


2. How do we assessDisciplined performance andassessment to determine pay?pay
The CMDC uses a balanced approach to determine annual total compensation by assessing performance against four broad performance categories over a sustained period of time. A material portion of the totalOperating Committee member compensation is delivered in the form of at-risk Performance Share Units, which reinforcesreinforcing accountability and alignment with shareholder interests by linking the ultimate payout to pre-established absolute and relative goals.
PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORKGovernance process
 
The CMDC reviewsoversees our compensation programs on an ongoing basis throughout the year, which enables the programs to be proactive in addressing both current and approvesemerging developments or challenges.
The key oversight responsibilities of the Firm’sCMDC relating to our compensation programs include:
Approving the Firm’s compensation philosophy, which guides how the Firm’s compensation plans and programs are designed for the Operating Committee, as well as all other employees at the Firm
Reviewing the Firm’s compensation practices as they relate to risk, controls and conduct (including the avoidance of practices that could encourage imprudent and excessive risk-taking)
Adopting pay practices and approving any necessary formulas, performance metrics or pool calculations in compliance with applicable regulatory, statutory or governance requirements, both in the U.S. and worldwide
Reviewing and approving overall incentive compensation pools (including equity/cash mix)
Reviewing and approving compensation for our Operating Committee and, for the CEO, making a compensation recommendation to the Board for consideration and ratification by the independent directors
Reviewing compensation for certain employees who are material risk-takers identified under Federal Reserve standards (“Tier 1 employees”) and/or European Union standards (“Identified Staff”) — a group we refer to as “Designated Employees”
Reviewing and approving the terms of compensation awards, including recovery/clawback provisions
The CMDC continues to retain the Firm’s compensation plansdiscretion to make awards and programs are designed for the Operating Committee,pay amounts that may not qualify as well as all other employees at the Firm.tax deductible.
Pay-for-performance framework
The CMDC uses a disciplined pay-for-performance framework to make executivedecisions about the compensation decisionsof our Operating Committee members, so that their compensation is commensurate with the performance of the Firm lineas a whole, as well as that of business (“LOB”),their LOB or function, and their individual performance, while consideringperformance. The framework also considers other relevant factors, including market practices.
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT FACTORSPerformance assessment factors
 
In determining Operating Committee members’ compensation, the CMDC uses a balanced discretionary approach to assess performance against four broad categories:
I.Business resultsResults
II.Risk, and controlControls & Conduct
III.Customers and clientsClient/Customer Focus
IV.People and leadershipTeamwork & Leadership
These performance categories consider short-, medium- and long-term goals that drive sustained shareholder value, while accounting for risk, controls and controlconduct objectives. In addition, feedback from the Firm’s risk and control professionals is considered in assessing Operating Committee members’ performance.
To promote a proper pay-for-performance alignment, the CMDC does not assign relative weightings to thesethe above categories.The performance of certain of our Operating Committee members against these categories is discussed in greater detail on pages 47–53xx-xx of this proxy statement.


53
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PROCESSPerformance assessment process
 
We believe our balanced approach in assessing Firm, LOB, function, and individual performance enables the CMDC and the Board to make informed compensation decisions regarding our Operating Committee members.
Our performance review process includes the following key features:
The Board reviews Firm, and LOB and function strategy and business plans
Operating Committee members establish individual performance priorities, which are shared with the Board
Throughout the year, the Board and CMDC review Firm, LOB, function and individual Operating Committee members’ performance, including engaging in regular discussions with the CEO and the Head of Human Resources about individual Operating Committee members’ performance, as appropriate
The CEO and other Operating Committee members establish individual performance priorities, which are reviewed with the Board
Throughout the year, the Board and CMDC review Firm, LOB, function, and individual performance, as appropriate
Feedback is provided by the Firm’s risk and control professionals
HR Control Forums are established at the Firm, LOB, functional, and regional levels, at which meaningful risk, controls and conduct issues that may have potential group or individual accountability implications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. The outcomes of HR Control Forums are factored into compensation decisions. For HR Control Forum issues that may impact an Operating Committee member, the issues are required to be raised by the General Counsel and Head of Human Resources to the CEO to be considered in the Operating Committee member’s performance reviews. The CEO, General Counsel and Head of Human Resources, as appropriate, are then required to submit final recommendations for compensation/other impact to the CMDC for approval
All LOBs and regions review meaningful risk and control issues related to the LOB or function on a quarterly basis, as well as firmwide issues that may have potential group or individual accountability. For HR Control Forum issues that may impact an OC member, the issues will be raised by the General Counsel and Head of Human Resources to the CEO to be considered in the Operating Committee member's performance reviews. The CEO (with the General Counsel and Head of Human Resources as appropriate) will submit final recommendations for compensation or other impact to the CMDC for approval
Feedback from the Firm’s risk & control professionals
In parallel with the performance review process, the CMDC engages in regular discussions with the CEO and the Head of Human Resources on Operating Committee members’ performance throughout the year. The CMDC believes that this proactive performance review process (vs.(rather than determining pay levels during a single year-end process) results in pay decisions that are more commensuratealigned with long-term performance.


42    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


EVALUATING MARKET PRACTICESEvaluating market practices
 
In order to effectively attract, properly motivate and retain our senior executives, the CMDC periodically reviews market data relating to both pay levels and pay practices.
Given the diversity of the Firm’s businesses, the CMDC has developed a set of peers that includes both Financial Services companies and General Industry companies. The Financial Services peers are comprised of large financial services companies with which the Firm directly competes for both talent and business. The General Industry peers are comprised of large, global leaders across multiple industries. In evaluating market practices and pay levels for Operating Committee members, the CMDC uses market data from both peer groups, and considers the size of the firms and the nature of their businesses in using this data.
Specific factors considered in determining companies for inclusion in the Firm’s peer groups include:
üFinancial services industryüIndustry leader
üSignificant global presenceüComparable size
üGlobal iconic brandüComparable size
üSignificant global presenceüIndustry leaderüRecruits top talent
 
The table below sets forth the composition of our peer groups.groups, which remain unchanged from last year.
Financial Services Peers General Industry Peers
American Express 3MCVSOracleVerizon
Bank of America AT&TExxon MobilPepsicoWal-Mart
Citigroup BoeingGeneral ElectricPfizerWalt Disney
Goldman Sachs ChevronIBMProcter & Gamble 
Morgan Stanley Coca ColaJohnson & JohnsonTime Warner 
Wells Fargo ComcastMerckUnited Technologies 
The CMDC referencesmay periodically reference other financial firms for comparison,firms’ pay levels or pay practices, including Barclays, BNY Mellon, BlackRock, Capital One Financial, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and UBS. FromSimilarly, from time to time, the CMDC may also reference other non-financial firms for comparison.as well.
The following table provides a summary of the financial attributes of our Financial Services and General Industry peers, and our relative positioning based on these attributes.
apr17peers.jpg
1
Source: Annual reports; revenue reflects reported basis
2
Market capitalization is based on stock price multiplied by shares outstanding as of fiscal year-end 2016


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   43
54


DETERMINING PAY LEVELSDetermining pay levels
 
In determining total compensation levels for Operating Committee members, the CMDC considers the following factors in an effort to make pay commensurate with sustained performance, and to attract and retain top talent:considers:
Performance, based on four broad assessment categories as discussed on pages [xx-xx]
Value of the position to the organization and shareholders over time (i.e., “value of seat”)
Setting an example for others by acting with integrity and strengthening Firm culture
External talent market (i.e., market data)
Internal equity among Operating Committee members, as appropriate
Performance, based on four broad categories (see pages 47–53)
Value of the position to the organization and shareholders over time (i.e., “value of seat”)
Setting an example for others by acting with integrity and strengthening our culture
External talent market (i.e., market data)
Internal equity among Operating Committee members, as appropriate
While market data provides the CMDC with useful information regarding our competitors, the CMDC
does not target specific positioning (e.g., 50th percentile), nor does it use a formulaic approach in determining competitive pay levels. Instead, the CMDC uses a range of data as a reference, which is considered in the context of each executive’s performance over a multi-year period, as well asincluding the CMDC’s assessment of the value the individual delivers to the Firm.
In addition, sinceas the Firm rotates some of its executive officers among the leadership positions of its businesses and key functions as part of development and succession planning, and considers each Operating Committee member to be a part of the Firm’s leadership beyond his or her discreet line of businessLOB or function responsibilities, the CMDC also places importance onconsiders the internal pay relationships among members of the Operating Committee.











DETERMINING PAY MIXDetermining pay mix
 
Once the CMDC determines Operating Committee members’ total incentive compensation, the CMDC then establishes the appropriate pay mix between annual cash incentives and long-term equity, (including PSUsincluding performance share units ("PSUs") and RSUs)restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Consistent with last year,recent years, the CMDC deferreddid not grant any RSUs to Mr. Dimon, but instead awarded approximately 80% of Mr. Dimon'sDimon’s incentive compensation in PSUs, (withwith the remaining 20% in cash incentives) in order to more closely align his interest with those of shareholders.incentives. PSUs are 100% at risk and will result in no payout unless a threshold performance level is achieved.
For the remaining Operating Committee members, the CMDC deferred approximately 60% of Operating Committee members’their incentive
compensation into long-term equity (30% in PSUs and 30% in RSUs), with the remaining 40% paid in cash incentives. cash.
The CMDC believes that this 60% equity/40% cashmaterial weighting of pay mix to equity encourages Operating Committee members to focus on the long-term success of the Firm while avoiding excessive risk-taking, and provides a competitive annual cash incentive opportunity. The CMDC has established a different pay mix for Mr. Pinto (including a fixed allowance) due to local E.U. and U.K. regulatory rules pertaining tofor Identified Staff under the Capital Requirements Directive IV and Senior Managers under the Individual Accountability Regime, respectively.IV. For further details on Mr. Pinto’s pay mix, see page 52.[xx].
FORMULA USED IN DETERMINING NUMBER OFFormula used in determining number of PSUs EARNED AT VESTINGearned at vesting
 
The CMDC utilizes both a balanced discretionary approach and a formula for purposeslong-term equity portion of determining compensation levels for the Operating Committee. Specifically, while the grant valueCommittee’s pay mix is comprised of PSUs is based on our discretionary approach in assessing performance,and RSUs, other than for Mr. Dimon, who receives only PSUs. As part of the design of the PSU award program, the ultimate number of PSUs earned at vesting is based ondetermined by a formula usingbased on absolute and relative ROTCE performance, with the value of the payout ranging from 0% to 150%. AwardsThe value upon vesting of the PSUs, as well as the time-based RSUs, is tied to the Firm’s performance through its stock price.
Updates to the 2017 PSU award
Consistent with the strong Say-on-Pay results and positive shareholder support our compensation program has received since PSUs were first introduced in 2015, the CMDC has maintained the key features of our current PSU design and made the following two updates to the 2017 PSU award granted in January 2018:
Calibrated the Absolute ROTCE goal to 17% based on the current forecast of the Firm’s future performance
In response to regulatory feedback, introduced a risk-based capital hurdle referencing the Firm’s Fully Phased-In common equity tier 1 (“CET1”) capital ratio1
The CMDC believes that these updates continue to appropriately incentivize strong performance by Operating Committee members, do not encourage imprudent risk-taking and are made only if the Board concludes they are appropriate based on all performance considerations, including risk and control.aligned with shareholder interests. Additional details on the PSUs are provided on page 46[xx] of this proxy statement.
1 The CET1 ratio is a key regulatory capital measure; for further explanation, see page [xx] of this proxy statement.



55
44 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT



Summary of pay elements
The table below summarizes the elements of compensation for the 2017 performance year.
Elements% of VariableDescriptionVesting
Subject to Clawback2
CEO
Other NEOs1
 Fixed
 SalaryN/AN/A
Fixed portion of total pay that enables us to attract and retain talent
Only fixed source of cash compensation
N/A

N/A
 Variable
 Cash
 Bonus
~20%40%
Provides a competitive annual cash incentive opportunity
Payout determined and awarded in the year following the performance year
Represents less than half of variable compensation
Immediately vested

ü
 RSUs0%30%
RSUs serve as a strong retention tool
Dividend equivalents are paid on RSUs at the time actual dividends are paid
RSUs and PSUs do not carry voting rights, and are subject to protection-based vesting and the Operating Committee retention/ownership policy
RSUs and PSUs provide a competitive mix of time- and performance-based equity awards that are aligned with long-term shareholder interests as the value of payout fluctuates with stock price performance
Generally over 3 years:
50% after 2 years, with the remaining 50% after 3 years

ü
 PSUs

~80%30%
PSUs reinforce accountability by linking objective targets to a formulaically determined payout based on absolute and relative ROTCE
Same PSU performance goals for the entire award term
PSU payout ranges from 0–150% and is settled in shares
Dividend equivalents accrue on PSUs and are subject to the same vesting, performance, and clawback provisions as the underlying PSUs
Combined period of approximately 5 years:
Award cliff vests after the end of the 3-year performance period
Subject to a 2-year hold following vest


ü
3. How did we pay our CEO and other NEOs?
CEO pay is strongly aligned to the Firm’s short-, medium- and long-term performance, with approximately 80% of his variable pay deferred into equity, of which 100% is in at-risk PSUs. Pay for other NEOs is also closely tied to Firm and LOB sustained performance, with a majority of their variable pay deferred into equity, of which 50% is in PSUs.2017 COMPENSATION PAY MIX
PAY ELEMENTS
Our compensation program provides for an appropriate mix between base salary, cash incentives, and equity incentives that vest over time. The tablecharts below provides a summary for each elementreflect the 2017 total compensation pay mix of compensation for the 2016 performance year.our NEOs
1.a2018proxychartsp54compensat.jpg
Elements1
% of VariablePurposeDescriptionVesting
Subject to Clawback2
CEONEOs
 Fixed
 SalaryN/AN/A• Fixed portion of total pay that enables us to attract and retain talent
• Only fixed source of cash compensation
• Base salary of OC members has remained flat since 2011
• N/A

 
 Variable
 Cash
 Bonus
~20%40%
• Provides a competitive annual cash incentive opportunity


• Payout determined and rewarded after end of performance year
• Represents less than half of OC members’ variable compensation
• Immediately vested, subject to bonus recoupment provision

ü
 RSUs0%30%
• RSUs serve as a strong retention tool
• PSUs reinforce accountability by linking objective targets to a formulaically determined payout
• PSUs and RSUs provide a competitive mix of time-based and performance-based equity awards
• Both PSUs and RSUs are aligned with long-term shareholder interests as payout value fluctuates up or down based on stock price performance
• Both RSUs and PSUs are subject to protection-based vesting
• Both RSUs and PSUs are subject to the retention/ownership policy applicable to all OC members
• RSUs and PSUs do not carry voting rights
• Dividend equivalents are paid on the RSUs at the time actual dividends are paid on JPMorgan Chase common stock
• Generally vest over three years — 50% after two years, with the remaining 50% after three years

ü
 PSUs

~80%30%
• Payout based on absolute ROTCE and relative ROTCE
• Performance goals remain the same for entire award term
• Payout levels range from 0–150%
• PSUs are settled in shares of common stock
• Dividends accrue and are paid out in shares of common stock at vesting based on units earned
• See page 46 for additional details on program
• 3-year performance period
• Award cliff vests after the end of the 3-year performance period, with shares subject to an additional 2-year hold (for a combined period of approximately 5 years)

ü
apr17psuoverview.jpg
1Excludes Mr. Pinto. Due to local regulations, Mr. Pinto receives a fixed allowance, did not receive a cash bonus, and both his RSUs and PSUs are subject to: (i) extended seven year vesting (commencing ratably on the third year anniversary of grant); (ii) additional U.K. clawback/recovery provisions; and (iii) a minimum twelve-month hold after each vesting, and are not eligible for payment/accrual of dividend equivalents. In addition, as it relates to Mr. Pinto’s PSUs, the CMDC may use its discretion, if appropriate, to downward adjust payout based on his performance against qualitative criteria and priorities during the performance period, including performance against his local regulatory responsibilities as a U.K. “Senior Manager” under the Individual Accountability Regime. U.K. regulators review compensation structures for Identified Staff annually and may request future adjustments. Additional information on Mr. Pinto’s compensation is on page [XX] of this proxy statement.
2 Additional information on recovery and clawback provisions is provided on page [xx] of this proxy statement.  
Due to local regulations, Mr. Pinto receives a fixed allowance, did not receive a cash bonus, and both his RSUs and PSUs are subject to (a) extended seven year vesting (commencing ratably on the third year anniversary of grant); (b) additional U.K. clawback/recovery provisions; and (c) a minimum six-month hold after each vesting. In addition, as it relates to Mr. Pinto’s PSUs, the CMDC may use its discretion, if appropriate, to downward adjust payout (to 0%) based on his performance against qualitative criteria and priorities during the performance period. U.K. regulators review compensation structures for Identified Staff annually and may request future adjustments.
2
Additional information on recovery and clawback provisions is provided on page 59 of this proxy statement.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   45
56


PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT PROGRAMPerformance share unit program
 
The PSU program further strengthens long-term shareholder alignment by linking ultimate payout to pre-established absolute and relative goals based on a formula, subject to risk and control features. Taking into consideration positive shareholder feedback, the CMDC determined that key features of the PSU award granted in January 2017 should remain unchanged from those of the prior year’s award, as described in further detail below.
Plan FeaturePerformance Year 20162017 PSU Award Description
Vehicle
 •
Value of units moves with stock price during performance period; units are settled in shares at vesting
Time Horizon
 3-year cliff vesting, plus an additional 2-year holding period (for a combined 5-year holding period)
Performance MeasuresMeasure
 • After evaluation, theThe CMDC selected ROTCE1, as it is a fundamental measure of financial performance that reflectsmetric, which measures the Firm’s profitabilitynet income applicable to common equity as well as usea percentage of its equity, thereby incorporating both the income statement and the balance sheet. It measures how well managementaverage tangible common equity. ROTCE is using common shareholders’ equitymeaningful to generate profit. It is a primary measure by which we manage our business, and is used by the Firm, as well as investors and analysts, in assessing the earnings power of common shareholders’ equity capital and is a useful metric for comparing the profitability of the Firm to assess our performance and that of our competitors.
Payout Grid

 •
Payout under the PSU plan will be calculated annually over the 3-year performance period based on absolute and relative ROTCE per the formulaic payout grid below. Absolute and relative performance metrics help promote a fairreasonable outcome for both shareholders and participants. In JanuaryAnnual payout calculations prevent excessive weightings attributable to a single year within the 3-year performance period. For the 2017 PSU award, the CMDC set the maximum payout at an ROTCE level of 14%17% (or greater)., compared to 14% in prior years.
apr17absoluterelativerotce.jpgpsupayouta02.jpg
Determining AbsoluteMinimum Risk-based Hurdle
and Relative Performance Goals(New for 2017)
 • In setting the 14% absolute ROTCE goal, the CMDC reviewedIf the Firm’s historicalFully Phased-In CET1 capital ratio is less than 7.5% at any year-end, then unvested PSUs referencing that performance andyear will be subject to downward adjustment by the CMDC. This is a reasonable range of net income and capital outcomes over the next three years. These outcomes were considered in the context of (among other things) regulatory capital requirements, annual stress tests, interest rates and the economic environment, all of which affect the range of ROTCE outcomes in the medium term.
 • Specifically, the CMDC recognized that the Firm earned record net income in eachnew feature of the last three years, which resulted in ROTCE of 13% in each year. As tangible common equity in the denominator compounds with retained earnings, continually higher net income in the numerator is needed each year to maintain 13% ROTCE, and even higher record net income would be required to increase ROTCE to 14%. For illustrative purposes, in 2016, the Firm would have needed to generate over $2 billion of additional net income in order to achieve 14% ROTCE.
 • Consistent with our pay-for-performance philosophy, in setting the relative ROTCE performance goals, the CMDC determined that payout above target for previously granted2017 PSU awards should be limited to instances in which we outperform our peers, with below target payout occurring in instances of under-performance. Achievement of median performance results in target payout (100%) consistent with peer practices, and what the CMDC believes is a fair and balanced outcome. Payout of 150% is limited to outstanding relative performance, which the CDMC determined to be in the top 25% of peers (or top 3).award.
PSU Performance Companies
 • Criteria: closeIn determining companies to include in the relative ROTCE scale, the CMDC selected competitors with business activities that overlap with at least 30% of ourthe Firm’s revenue mix
 • mix. These include Bank of America, Barclays, Capital One Financial, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Wells FargoFargo.
Narrow Adjustment Provision
 •
The CMDC may only make adjustments (up or down) to maintain the intended economics of the award in light of changed circumstances (e.g., change in accounting rules/policies or changes in capital structure). Mr. Pinto isThe CMDC may also subject tomake additional downward adjustments in relation to Mr. Pinto’s PSUs (see footnote 1[x] on page 45)[xx]).
2015 Award
(Prior Year)
 • In 2016, we generated 13% ROTCE on an absolute basis and achieved 1st Quartile performance on a relative basis, which results in an expected future payout of 150% for 1/3rd of the units.
1 ROTCE is calculated for each year in the performance period using unadjusted reported data as set forth in public financial disclosures.


a2018proxyp55performanceshar.jpg
ROTCE is calculated for each year in the Performance Period using unadjusted reported data as set forth in public financial disclosures.


57
46 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT



MR. DIMON’S 2016 COMPENSATION IS ALIGNED WITH HIS MULTI-YEAR PERFORMANCE
In assessing Mr. Dimon'sDetermining absolute and relative PSU performance and determining his pay, the Board considered his achievements against business results, risk and control, customers and clients, and people and leadership. The Board took into account Mr. Dimon's performance in leading the Firm over a sustained period of time, including strong performance in 2016, during which time the Firm achieved record net income and record EPS, while generating strong ROTCE1 results of 13% on average tangible common equity of $180 billion (vs. $170 billion in 2015). The Firm achieved these results against the backdrop of a challenging revenue environment, while hitting expense and capital targets, gaining market share in most of our businesses, strengthening our risk and control environment (including our Culture and Conduct program) and continuing to invest in our people.
The Board considered the Firm’s financial performance since the end of the financial crisis (i.e., most recent 7 years):goals
Strong annualEach year the CMDC sets the absolute ROTCE1 on increasing levels goal by reviewing the Firm’s historical performance and a reasonable range of possible net income and capital(13% or higher ROTCE1 outcomes over the next three years. For the 2017 PSU award granted in 6January 2018, these outcomes were considered in the context of (among other things) the expected impacts of: the enactment of the last 7 years);
Record Net Income (6 of the last 7 years);
Record EPS (5 of the last 7 years);
Strong TBVPS1 growth rateTax Cuts and Jobs Act; regulatory capital requirements; annual stress tests; interest rates; and the U.S. and global economic environment, all of 10%(compounded annually overwhich affect the last 7 years); and
Returned $61 billion to shareholders (over the last 7 years)
The Board also recognized that Mr. Dimon deployed substantial resources to fortify our control environment, which has culminated in a control infrastructure that better permeates across and deeply within our businesses. In doing so, he has fostered a culture that regards the Risk and Control agenda as a top priority that seeks continuous improvement, all reflecting the Firm’s ability to successfully adapt to an evolving and challenging regulatory landscape.
In addition, Mr. Dimon has guided the Firm’s focus on creating and enhancing services that add value to our customers through product innovation, cutting edge technologies, and simplified processes. Furthermore, Mr. Dimon’s stewardship over the Firm’s People and Leadership agenda, has led to a highly effective management development program (Leadership Edge), a robust pipelinerange of leaders across the organization and a diversity strategy that attracts, motivates, and retains top talent.
In addition to assessing Mr. Dimon’s performance, the CMDC and independent members of our full Board also considered the CEO pay of our financial services and general industry peers over multiple years as a reference, and concluded that increasing Mr. Dimon's 2016 compensation was appropriate, particularly in light of the Firm's strong absolute and relative performance over multiple years. After considering these factors, the Board awarded Mr. Dimon $28 million ($27 million in 2015). The exhibit below illustrates Mr. Dimon’s compensation relative to our financial services peers (based on three-year average total compensation; and also expressed as a percentage of net income).
Prior 3-Year Average CEO Total Compensation and % of Profits Paid to CEOs (2013–2015) 2,3
apr17ceopercentprofits.jpg
1
ROTCE and TBVPS are each non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation and explanation of these non-GAAP measures, see page 102. outcomes in the medium-term.
2
Total compensation is comprised of base salary, cash bonus paid, and long-term incentive compensation (target value) in connectionConsistent with the Firm’s pay-for-performance philosophy, in setting the relative ROTCE performance year,goals, the CMDC determined that payout above target for previously granted PSU awards should be limited to instances in which may be different from amounts reportedthe Firm outperforms its competitors on a relative basis, with below target payout occurring in Summary Compensation Table. The most recently used compensation datainstances of under performance. Achievement of median relative performance results in target payout (100%), which is 2015 since not allconsistent with peer practices, and with what the CMDC believes is a reasonable outcome. Outstanding relative performance, which results in a payout of our Financial Services peers will have filed proxy statements (with 2016 compensation data) before150% is limited to the preparationFirm achieving a ROTCE in the top 25%, or top 3, of our own proxy statement. Source: Proxy statements.the competitor group.
2015 and 2016 (prior) PSU awards
The Firm reported ROTCE of 13% and 12% in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Although this performance did not surpass the absolute threshold, the Firm did achieve 13 st Quartile relative performance for both years, resulting in an expected future payout of 150% for PSU tranches referencing these years.
Percentage of profits paid is equal to three-year average CEO compensation divided by three-year average net income. Source: 2014-2016 Proxy statements.



JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   47
58


apr17p4p2.jpg
1
ROTCE and TBVPS are each non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation and explanation of these non-GAAP measures, see page 102.
2
Despite record net income and 15% ROTCE, the Board exercised discretion relating to risk and control and reduced Mr. Dimon's pay in 2012.




48    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


JAMES DIMON: CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mr. Dimon became Chairman of the Board on December 31, 2006, and has been Chief Executive Officer and President since December 31, 2005. His key achievements in 2016 and related compensation are provided below.
MR. DIMON’S PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
2016 Priorities and Performance
 • Mr. Dimon's strategic priorities were to continue to invest in innovation to better serve our clients, continue down the path of having fortress controls, reinforce a strong sense of personal accountability and a sound culture, position the Firm as the leader of wholesale and retail payments, capture the full potential of our data assets, and attract and develop the best diverse talent.
 • For 2016, the Firm achieved strong ROTCE with record net income and record EPS. We returned $15.0 billion to share-holders in the form of dividends and net share repurchases.
 • Mr. Dimon continued to invest significant resources to provide the necessary infrastructure for our control agenda and has continued to develop our outstanding management team and to enhance our diversity programs, with the Firm being recognized as a top employer for women, blacks, hispanics, LGBT and veterans.
Mr. Dimon was awarded total compensation of $28.0 million, up from $27.0 million in 2015.
2016 Compensation
apr17paymixdimon1.jpg
~80% of variable compensation awarded in PSUs
SUMMARY OF 2016 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS3. Sound pay practices
We believe our compensation philosophy promotes an equitable and well-governed approach to compensation, including pay practices that attract and retain top talent, are responsive to and aligned with shareholders, and encourage a shared success culture in support of our business principles.
Overview of our compensation philosophy
Our well established compensation philosophy provides guiding principles that drive compensation-related decision-making across all levels of the Firm. We strive to clearly communicate our compensation philosophy to promote firmwide fairness and consistency. We believe the effectiveness of our compensation program is dependent upon the alignment of sound pay practices with our compensation philosophy.
OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY
ü
Principles-based compensation philosophy
Provides guiding principles that drive compensation-related decision-making across all levels of the Firm
ü
Robust anti-hedging/anti-pledging provisions
Strict prohibition on hedging and pledging of unvested awards and shares owned outright
ü
Pay at risk
Operating Committee member compensation is mostly “at-risk” and contingent on the achievement of performance goals that are integrally linked to shareholder value and safety and soundness
ü
Strong clawback provisions
Comprehensive recovery provisions enable us to cancel or reduce unvested awards and require repayment of previously paid compensation, if appropriate
ü
Majority of variable pay is in deferred equity
Operating Committee member variable compensation is mostly deferred in the form of PSUs and RSUs that vest over three years1
ü
Competitive benchmarking
To make informed decisions on pay levels and pay practices, we benchmark ourselves against our peer groups
ü
Risk, Controls & Conduct impacts pay
In making pay decisions, we consider material risk, controls & conduct issues and make adjustments to compensation, when appropriate
ü
Responsible use of equity
We manage our equity program responsibly, using less than 1% of weighted average diluted shares in 2017 for employee compensation
ü
Strong share holding requirements
Operating Committee members are required to retain significant portions of net shares received from awards to increase ownership over the long-term
ü
Robust shareholder engagement
Each year we provide the Board with feedback from our shareholders on a variety of topics, including our compensation programs and practices
Business ResultsRisk and Control
SOUND GOVERNANCE AVOIDS POOR PAY PRACTICES
û
 • Strong ROTCE1No golden parachute agreements
We do not provide additional payments or benefits as a result of 13%, record net income of $24.7 billiona change-in-control event
û
No guaranteed bonuses
We do not provide guaranteed bonuses, except for select individuals at hire and record EPS of $6.19, and TBVPS1 growth of 7%, reflecting a continued focus on efficiency and hitting our expense and capital targets
 • Maintained a fortress balance sheet, increasing our Basel III Advanced Fully Phased-In CET1 capital ratio by 60 bps to 12.2%
 • $2.4 trillion of credit and capital raised in 2016 illustrating the strength and depth of our businesses
 • Continued to strengthen the global Culture and Conduct program by developing a formalized firmwide conduct risk framework and further embedded our business principles throughout the employee lifecycle
 • Continued to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Firm’s risk and control agenda, including the management of conduct risk, and numerous initiatives to address regulatory commitmentsonly for one year
Customers and ClientsPeople and Leadership
 • Maintained or improved first-class franchises:
— CCB had ~26.5 million active mobile customers by the end of 2016, up 16% year-over-year
— CIB participated in seven of the top ten fee-generating IB transactions in 2016 (per Dealogic)
— CB ranked #1 multifamily lender in the US
— AWM named #1 Private Bank in the World by Global Finance Magazine
 • Continued to support our communities, including a $20 million pledge to revitalize neighborhoods in five cities
û
 • Launched the Advancing Black Leaders initiative with the objective of better attracting external black talent, while retaining and developing our internal talentNo special severance
 • Continued investment in programs and initiatives that support the advancement of women, and which reinforce our employer of choice reputation in the marketplace
 • Worked closely with the CMDC and the Board onWe do not provide special severance. All employees, including Operating Committee members’ development and succession planningmembers, participate at the same level of severance, based on years of service, capped at 52 weeks up to a maximum credited salary
û
No special executive benefits
No private club dues or tax gross-ups for benefits
No special health or medical benefits
No 401(k) Savings Plan matching contribution
No special pension credits
1 PSUs are also subject to a two-year holding period following vest for a combined holding period of five years. The terms and conditions of Mr. Pinto’s compensation reflect the requirements of E.U. and U.K. regulations. Additional information on the composition of Mr. Pinto’s compensation is on pages [xx and xx] of this proxy statement.

ROTCE and TBVPS are each non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation and explanation of these non-GAAP measures, see page 102. 


59
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



Stock ownership guidelines and retention requirements
The CMDC believes it is important to have the interests of the Operating Committee members aligned with those of our shareholders. To meet this objective, Operating Committee members are subject to a stock ownership guideline and retention requirement policy.
The CMDC enhanced the policy in December 2017 to account for stock price volatility over time, by introducing a fixed dollar ownership threshold (in addition to the current fixed share threshold), as a means for better determining ownership levels relative to the guideline.
Ownership guideline
While on the Operating Committee, each member is required to accumulate either:
A minimum of between 200,000 and 400,000 shares (1 million shares for the CEO); or
Effective January 1, 2018, a minimum fixed dollar value of shares of between $10 million and $30 million ($75 million for the CEO).
Shares credited for purposes of satisfying the above ownership levels include shares owned outright, as well as 50% of unvested RSUs and PSUs, but do not include stock options or stock appreciation rights.
Ownership accumulation period
The stock ownership guideline must be met within six years of the later of the effective date of the policy or appointment to the Operating Committee. If the stock ownership guidelines are subsequently revised (increased), then the higher ownership guideline must be satisfied within six years of such revision, unless otherwise determined by the CEO and CMDC.
Retention requirements
Prior to reaching their designated share ownership guideline, Operating Committee members are required to retain 75% of all net shares received from equity awards. Once they have met their ownership guideline, the policy requires Operating Committee members to continue retaining 50% of all net shares received from awards (75% for the CEO). These retention requirements apply throughout the duration of Operating Committee members’ service on the Operating Committee.
Because Operating Committee members are required to continue accumulating shares even after having met their share ownership guideline, the resulting increase of share ownership over time further strengthens Operating Committee members’ interests with those of our shareholders.







JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   49
60


MARIANNE LAKE: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Ms. Lake was appointed Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2013. She previously served as the CFO of the Consumer & Community Banking business from 2009 through 2012. Ms. Lake served as the Investment Bank’s Global Controller in the Finance organization from 2007 to 2009 and was previously in the Corporate Finance group managing global financial infrastructure and control programs. Ms. Lake’s key achievements in 2016 and related compensation are provided below.
MS. LAKE’S PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
2016 Priorities and Performance
 • Ms. Lake’s priorities were to continue to progress the strategic vision of our Global Finance & Business Management organization; optimize our performance with a focus on maximizing risk adjusted return on capital while complying with all regulatory constraints; enhance our risk and control environment; continue to actively engage with our diverse shareholder base; strengthen our relationship with regulators; and lead certain people initiatives, including further solidifying Global Finance’s succession bench and executing targeted mobility moves for senior talent.
 • In determining Ms. Lake’s compensation, the CMDC considered her consistently strong performance relative to the pay and performance of other high caliber CFOs and her key accomplishments highlighted below.
 • Ms. Lake was awarded total compensation of $12.5 million, up from $11.0 million in 2015.
2016 Compensation
apr17paymixlake.jpg
SUMMARY OF 2016 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS4. Pay is aligned with performance
CEO pay is strongly aligned to the Firm’s short-, medium- and long-term performance, with approximately 80% of the CEO’s variable pay deferred into equity, of which 100% is in at-risk PSUs. Other NEO pay is also strongly aligned to Firm and LOB performance, with a majority of their variable pay deferred into equity, of which 50% is in PSUs.
Business ResultsRisk and Control
 • Established a multi-metric based equity capital allocation framework which is dynamic and aligns incentives with the Firm’s multiple binding constraints
 • Rolled out new firmwide platform for regulatory capital to drive greater organizational efficiency
 • Led successful submission of the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (“CCAR”)
 • Enhanced the Global Finance & Business Management organization, including introduction of 14 firmwide reporting controller roles aligned to specific financial instruments and disclosures
 • Led successful 2016 Resolution Submission — adequately remediated identified deficiencies in the 2015 Resolution Plan
 • Developed financial reporting application that will materially improve reporting and analytics in support of regulatory reports
 • Expanded Central Challenger mandate into Recovery and Resolution and Capital Management Policy Review
 • Developed firmwide CCAR CFO attestation program
 • Established monthly Global Tax Control and Oversight forum to address tax related risks and issues across the businesses and operations
Customers and ClientsPeople and Leadership
 • Developed more robust stakeholder engagement around Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) matters with shareholders, clients and other key stakeholders
 • Continued focus on shareholder outreach through multiple channels — including conferences, speaking engagements, group meetings and investor road shows
 • Continued focus on relationship with regulators through active engagement and regular dialogue
• Championed a number of firmwide diversity initiatives:
— Sponsored six fellows in Firm’s ReEntry Program
— Senior Sponsor of Women on the Move and Spelman
College Alumni programs
— Supported multiple recruiting networking events
yielding hundreds of diverse pipeline candidates
• Executed on multiple talent initiatives including
creation of a global training forum and expansion of the
Global Finance analyst program


50    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


MARY CALLAHAN ERDOES: CEO ASSET & WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Ms. Erdoes was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Asset & Wealth Management (“AWM”) in September 2009. She previously served as CEO of the J.P. Morgan Private Bank from 2005 to 2009. Ms. Erdoes’ key achievements in 2016 and related compensation are provided below.
MS. ERDOES’ PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
2016 Priorities and Performance
 • Ms. Erdoes’ priorities were to deliver strong financial results, including driving efficiencies, and to provide clients with superior investment performance, while continuing to invest in talent, innovate through technology, reinforce controls and maintain a strong culture to position AWM for continued success.
 • In 2016, Ms. Erdoes led the AWM business to deliver strong financial performance in a challenging market environment, while maintaining AWM’s market-leading position. Under her leadership, AWM continued its outstanding long-term investment performance through innovative solutions for clients, aligning with industry trends and maintaining its fiduciary culture.
 • Ms. Erdoes was awarded total compensation of $19.0 million, up from $18.0 million in 2015.
2016 Compensation
apr17paymixother1.jpg
SUMMARY OF 2016 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Business ResultsRisk and Control
Achieved strong results despite a challenging environment:
Net income of $2.3 billion on revenue of $12.0 billion with 24% ROE and 29% pretax margin
Long-term assets under management (“AUM”) of $1.3 trillion and client assets of $2.5 trillion
Net long-term AUM inflows of $23.0 billion and long-term inflows in client assets of $39.0 billion
Continued to invest significant resources towards and to focus on a strong controls infrastructure, including:
Prioritized all high risk clients’ Know Your Customer ("KYC") assessments in Wealth Management to enhance our compliance with BSA/USA PATRIOT Act
Cross Border Activities policy adopted a consistent global control framework
Supported the expansion of Independent Risk Management practices to address evolving business needs and regulatory expectations
Customers and ClientsPeople and Leadership
Continued to deliver excellent client experience through outstanding performance:
79% of mutual fund AUM ranked in the 1st or 2nd quartile over five years
Broadened Wealth Management focus to capture opportunities across AWM's and CCB's entire U.S. wealth spectrum in a more seamless manner
Named #1 North America and Latin America Private Bank by Euromoney
Named Asset Management Company of the Year in Asia by The Asset for the 8th straight year
Executed on several key talent initiatives:
Effective retention, including 95% of senior top talent
Established ASCEND sponsorship program focusing on retaining and promoting top women and ethnically diverse talent
Enhanced our recruiting strategy by introducing new innovative technologies such as on demand digital interviewing for external hires, and launching a Mobility site to increase internal transfers and opportunity awareness


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    51


DANIEL PINTO: CEO CORPORATE & INVESTMENT BANK
Mr. Pinto was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate & Investment Bank (“CIB”) in March 2014, after previously serving as Co-CEO. Mr. Pinto has also been Chief Executive Officer of the Firm’s EMEA region since June 2011. Mr. Pinto’s key achievements in 2016 and related compensation are provided below.
MR. PINTO’S PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
2016 Priorities and Performance
 • Mr. Pinto’s priorities were to continue to deliver strong financial performance; maintain leadership positions across the full suite of CIB products, remain focused on business simplification and efficiency, and ensure that CIB remains on the forefront of technology innovation and emerging trends.
 • Mr. Pinto delivered strong results in a dynamic environment; maintained or improved CIB’s market-leading positions in most of the key business segments; exited businesses with non-core clients, made progress on the multi-year cost reduction targets and enhanced the CIB's control environment, including with respect to referral hiring.
 • Mr. Pinto was awarded total compensation of $19.0 million, up from $18.5 million in 2015.
2016 Compensation
apr17paymixpinto1.jpg
For Mr. Pinto, the terms and composition of his compensation reflect the
requirements of local U.K. regulations (see page 63 for additional details).
SUMMARY OF 2016 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Business ResultsRisk and Control
• Net Income of $10.8 billion on revenue of $35.2 billion with 16% return on equity (“ROE”)
• Grew Global IB fee share, while the industry wallet declined  
• Total Markets and Fixed Income markets revenues of $21.0 billion (up 15%) and $15.3 billion (up 21%), respectively
Continued focus on cost reduction, with reported expense of $19.0 billion, down 11% year-over-year
Executed on multi-year transformation program to improve scalability and operating leverage
• Continued to drive the Culture and Conduct program for CIB and EMEA, incorporating lessons learned from both firmwide and industry events
• Implemented strategic solution for Front Office Supervisors (“FOS”) to monitor conduct risk, including surveillance metrics and alerts
• Created a payments control program to assess and mitigate operational payment risk on a prioritized basis
• Made significant progress on improvement and stabilization of key technology platforms for Treasury Services and Custody & Fund Services
Customers and ClientsPeople and Leadership
• #1 in Global IB fees with 8.1% wallet share1
— #1 in IB fees in North America and EMEA1
• CIB participated in seven of the top ten fee-generating IB transactions in 20161
• #1 in Total Markets with 11.4% share2
— #1 in Fixed Income and improved Equities rank to #22
— #1 in Prime Brokerage by Institutional Investor
Continued focus on developing CIB’s existing talent, while positioning CIB as an employer of choice:
• Supported numerous diversity initiatives, including 2nd annual ReEntry program and Adelante, a Business Resource Group empowering Hispanic and Latino employees
• Rotated employees and created new or expanded roles to accelerate development of top talent
• Continued focus on initiatives for Analysts and Associates to enhance work-life balance and retention
1
Per Dealogic
2
See footnote 6 on page 36


52    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


MATTHEW ZAMES: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Mr. Zames was appointed Chief Operating Officer for the Firm in April 2013, after previously serving as Co-COO since July 2012. In this role, he oversees a number of critical firmwide and corporate functions and works closely with the lines of business and corporate functions to achieve the Firm’s strategic priorities, including management of the Firm’s liquidity, funding and structural interest rate and foreign exchange risk through the Treasury and the Chief Investment Office. He also manages several strategic functions including Global Technology, Chief Administrative Office, Corporate Strategy, Global Real Estate, Oversight & Control, Global Security & Investigations, Military & Veterans Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Mortgage Capital Markets, Private Investments, Intelligent Solutions and Global Services. Mr. Zames’ key achievements in 2016 and related compensation are provided below.
MR. ZAMES’ PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
2016 Priorities and Performance
 • Mr. Zames’ 2016 priorities were to effectively manage a broad portfolio of firmwide functions and to deliver firmwide strategic initiatives; execute and drive enhancements in the Firm’s interest rate and liquidity risk frameworks; continue to drive the transformation of the technology organization and fortify our cybersecurity capabilities; leverage big data technologies to optimize use of data and drive cost efficiencies; enhance culture and conduct programs; firmwide resource and expense optimization; and remediation of key regulatory issues.
 • The CMDC recognized Mr. Zames’ significant progress (highlighted below) against these priorities, the breadth of his role in the Firm and his compensation relative to comparable executives and other NEOs.
• Mr. Zames was awarded total compensation of $19.0 million, up from $18.5 million in 2015.
2016 Compensation
apr17paymixother1.jpg
SUMMARY OF 2016 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Business ResultsRisk and Control
Strengthened Firm’s balance sheet and liquidity position; drove significant body of work related to our 2016 Resolution submission
Developed debt optimization framework and introduced Total Loss Absorbing Capacity (“TLAC”) efficient callable debt structure to the market
Further progressed intraday liquidity program by leveraging technology and big data capabilities
Continued to drive significant and sustainable firmwide expense savings through programs like Organizational Effectiveness and noncompensation initiatives

Fortified the Firm's defenses: cybersecurity, global resiliency, physical security, and control landscape
Established higher standards around managing market conduct risk; implemented an enhanced surveillance operating model
Successfully transitioned Compliance to Global Risk Management
Continued progress on a number of firmwide control programs including AML/BSA, cyber security and access administration
Customers and ClientsPeople and Leadership
Continued to drive optimization of the Firm's technology organization through modernizing software delivery, rationalizing applications, infrastructure optimization efforts and workforce evolution
 Advanced hybrid cloud strategy improving agility and scalability for developer community
Drove innovation across the firm by leveraging big data and analytic capabilities
Improved security of Firm’s data through enhanced loss protection controls and led first-of-its-kind cross-industry cybersecurity exercise
Co-Sponsor of the Firm's Culture and Conduct program which sets the tone of what’s expected from our employees
Continued to strengthen the Firm’s commitment to veterans through work with numerous nonprofit organizations, which contributed to our ability to attract and hire veterans
Continued to strengthen leadership bench through focused talent and succession planning, sponsorship of Leadership Edge training, and execution of COO Leaders Program
Seamlessly reorganized Chief Administration Office to split out technology and provided expanded roles for a number of key talent


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    53


2016 NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION
The table below sets forth salary and incentive compensation awarded to our NEOs in connection with 2016, including salary and performance-based compensation paid infor 2017 for 2016 performance.
 ANNUAL COMPENSATION (FOR PERFORMANCE YEAR)
NEO COMPENSATION TABLE ANNUAL COMPENSATION (FOR PERFORMANCE YEAR)
        
Name and
principal position
  INCENTIVE COMPENSATION   INCENTIVE COMPENSATION 
YearSalaryCashRSUs
PSUs1
TotalYearSalaryCashRSUs
PSUs1
Total
    
James Dimon2016$1,500,000
$5,000,000
$
$21,500,000
$28,000,000
2017$1,500,000
$5,000,000
$
$23,000,000
$29,500,000
Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
20151,500,000
5,000,000

20,500,000
27,000,000
20161,500,000
5,000,000

21,500,000
28,000,000
20141,500,000
7,400,000
11,100,000

20,000,000
20151,500,000
5,000,000

20,500,000
27,000,000
    
    
Marianne Lake2016750,000
4,700,000
3,525,000
3,525,000
12,500,000
2017750,000
5,100,000
3,825,000
3,825,000
13,500,000
Chief Financial Officer2015750,000
4,100,000
3,075,000
3,075,000
11,000,000
2016750,000
4,700,000
3,525,000
3,525,000
12,500,000
2014750,000
3,700,000
5,550,000

10,000,000
2015750,000
4,100,000
3,075,000
3,075,000
11,000,000
    
    
Mary Callahan Erdoes2016750,000
7,300,000
5,475,000
5,475,000
19,000,000
2017750,000
7,500,000
5,625,000
5,625,000
19,500,000
Chief Executive Officer Asset & Wealth Management2015750,000
6,900,000
5,175,000
5,175,000
18,000,000
2016750,000
7,300,000
5,475,000
5,475,000
19,000,000
2014750,000
6,300,000
9,450,000

16,500,000
2015750,000
6,900,000
5,175,000
5,175,000
18,000,000
    
    
Daniel Pinto2
20168,303,234

5,348,383
5,348,383
19,000,000
20178,238,628

6,380,686
6,380,686
21,000,000
Chief Executive Officer Corporate &
Investment Bank
20156,884,250

5,807,875
5,807,875
18,500,000
20168,303,234

5,348,383
5,348,383
19,000,000
20147,415,796

9,584,204

17,000,000
20156,884,250

5,807,875
5,807,875
18,500,000
    
    
Matthew Zames2016750,000
7,300,000
5,475,000
5,475,000
19,000,000
Chief Operating Officer2015750,000
7,100,000
5,325,000
5,325,000
18,500,000
2014750,000
6,500,000
9,750,000

17,000,000
Gordon Smith3
2017750,000
7,700,000
5,775,000
5,775,000
20,000,000
Chief Executive Officer
Consumer & Community Banking
  
 
    
1 
Reflects the grant date fair value. Actual amounts of PSUs received by NEOs upon vestvesting may range from 0% to 150% of the target shares (excluding accrued dividends), depending upon Firm performance.
2 
Mr. Pinto’s fixed allowance of $7,635,000, which is paid in British pound sterling, (GBP), was increased in 2016 to $7,635,000 in connection with a change to denominate in U.S. dollars (USD) (it was previously denominated in GBP), and in light of his increased responsibilities as a Senior Manager pursuant to the U.K. Individual Accountability Regime. His salary of £475,000 isare both unchanged from 20152016 to 2016.2017. For the purposes of determining the number of RSUs and PSUs granted to Mr. Pinto in 2018 for 2017 performance, the Firm established a grant date fair value per unit that takes into account that these awards do not carry the right to dividends or dividend equivalents prior to vesting, in accordance with local regulations. Additional information on the composition of Mr. Pinto’s compensation is on page 63pages 56 and xx of this proxy statement.
3
Mr. Smith was not a NEO in 2015 and 2016.
Interpreting 20162017 NEO compensation
The table above is presented to show how the CMDC and Board viewed compensation awarded for 2016.2017. It differs from how compensation is reported in the Summary Compensation Table (“SCT”) on page 62,xx of this proxy statement, which is required by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and is not intended as a substitute for the information required by the SCT. There are two principal differences between the SCT and the table above:
1.The Firm grants both cash and equity incentive compensation after a performance year is completed. In both the table above and the SCT, cash incentive compensation paid in 20172018 for 20162017 performance is shown as 20162017 compensation. TheIn the table above, treatsthe equity awards (restricted stock units and performance share units) similarly, so that equity awards granted in 2018 for 2017 for 2016 performance isare shown as 20162017 compensation. TheIn contrast, the SCT reports the value of equity awards in the year in which they are made. As a result, awards granted in 20162017 for 20152016 performance are shown in the SCT as 20162017 compensation.
2.The SCT reports the change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation and all other compensation. These amounts are not shown above.


61
54 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT



Mr. Dimon’s 2017 compensation is aligned with his multi-year performance
Mr. Dimon’s 2017 Compensationa2018proxychartdimoncompa01.jpg
In determining Mr. Dimon’s compensation, independent members of the board took into account Mr. Dimon’s achievements across four broad performance categories:
Business Results
Risk, Controls, & Conduct
Client/Customer Focus
Teamwork & Leadership
The Board considered that under Mr. Dimon’s stewardship, the Firm continued to build upon its strong financial momentum from prior years. In 2017, the Firm delivered net income of $24.4 billion, record EPS of $6.31, and ROTCE1 of 12% on average tangible common equity of $185 billion. Excluding the impact of tax reform and a legal benefit, the Firm delivered adjusted net income2 of $26.5 billion, adjusted EPS2 of $6.87, and adjusted ROTCE1,2 of 13%. We returned $22.3 billion of capital to shareholders (including common dividends and net share repurchases).
The Board recognized that under Mr. Dimon’s leadership, the Firm continues to invest in our future, strengthen our risk and control environment and reinforce the importance of our culture and values, including our long-standing commitment to serve our communities and conduct business in a responsible way to drive growth. During 2017, the Firm gained market share in nearly all of its businesses, demonstrated strong expense discipline, continued to achieve high customer satisfaction scores, and maintained its fortress balance sheet.
Mr. Dimon has guided the Firm’s focus on creating and enhancing services that add value to our clients and customers through product innovation, cutting edge technologies, and simplified processes.
Mr. Dimon’s stewardship over the Firm’s Teamwork & Leadership agenda has led to a highly effective succession and management development program, a robust pipeline of leaders across the organization, and a diversity strategy that attracts, motivates, and retains top talent. Following recent internal appointments made in 2017 and early 2018, women now represent half of the ten Operating Committee members reporting up to Mr. Dimon.
In addition to assessing Mr. Dimon’s performance, the CMDC and the independent members of our Board also considered the CEO pay of our Financial Services and General Industry peers as a reference, and concluded that increasing Mr. Dimon’s 2017 compensation was appropriate, particularly in light of the Firm’s strong absolute and relative performance over multiple years.
The chart below compares Mr. Dimon’s compensation to that of the CEOs of our financial services peers based on three-year average total compensation expressed as a percentage of net income.
Prior 3-Year Average % of Profits Paid to CEOs (2014–2016)3
a2018proxychartsp60averageof.jpgAfter considering these factors, the Board awarded Mr. Dimon $29.5 million (versus $28 million in 2016).
1 ROTCE is a non-GAAP financial measure; for a reconciliation and further explanation, see page xx-xx. 
2
Excludes the impact of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of $2.4 billion (after-tax) and a legal benefit of $406 million (after-tax). Adjusted net income and adjusted EPS are each non-GAAP financial measures; for further explanation, see page [XX].
3 Total compensation is comprised of base salary, cash bonus paid, and long-term incentive compensation (target value) in connection with the performance year, which may be different from amounts reported in Summary Compensation Table. The most recently used compensation data is from 2016 since not all of our


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
62


Financial Services peers will have filed proxy statements containing 2017 compensation data before the preparation of this proxy statement. Percentage of profits paid is equal to three-year average CEO compensation divided by three-year average net income. Source: 2015-2017 Proxy statements.
2017 NEO pay for performance summaries
Below are summaries of our NEOs’ achievements against the Firm’s four broad performance categories, including:
Business ResultsRisk, Controls, & ConductClient/Customer FocusTeamwork & Leadership
Marianne Lake: Chief Financial Officer2017 Compensation: $13.5M
Ms. Lake was appointed Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2013. She previously served as the CFO of the Consumer & Community Banking business from 2009 through 2012. Ms. Lake served as the Investment Bank’s Global Controller in the Finance organization from 2007 to 2009.
Summary of 2017 Key Achievements and Compensation Related Considerations
Successfully integrated Treasury & Chief Investment Office, Office of Regulatory Affairs, and Oversight & Control with Global Finance & Business Management, as well as Corporate Strategy and Private Investments (through matrix reporting)
Led the successful 2017 CCAR submission resulting in a buyback authorization of $19.4B
Led the successful 2017 Resolution & Recovery submission and continued to deliver on related commitments
Progressed external reporting strategic initiatives, including robotics and artificial intelligence programs to automate processes and further enhance controls and reporting capabilities
Drove data management strategy to enhance business impact, improve capabilities and manage data compliance
Ranked #1 Best CFO in Institutional Investor’s 2018 All-American Executive Team rankings
Participated in 80+ external events globally, continuing strong engagement and deepening relationships with a broad range of important clients, investors and research analysts, and regulators, and participating in industry forums
Championed several firmwide diversity initiatives with strong leadership team engagement
Continued to expand the Global Finance Analyst program, revamped training & development and continued to improve retention post-program



Mary Callahan Erdoes: CEO Asset & Wealth Management2017 Compensation: $19.5M
Ms. Erdoes was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Asset & Wealth Management (“AWM”) in September 2009. She previously served as CEO of Wealth Management from 2005 to 2009.
Summary of 2017 Key Achievements and Compensation Related Considerations
AWM achieved record net income of $2.3B on record revenue1 of $12.9B; ROE of 25%; and pre-tax margin of 28%
Assets under management (“AUM”) of $2.0T and client assets of $2.8T, reflecting an increase of 15% and 14%, respectively from 2016, on higher market levels and net inflows into long-term and liquidity products
Continued to provide clients with superior long-term investment performance, with 83% of mutual fund AUM ranked in the 1st or 2nd quartile over five years
Named #1 North America and Latin America Private Bank by Euromoney
Named Asset Management Company of the Year in Asia by The Asset for the 9th straight year
Meaningfully enhanced the digital client experience in Wealth Management with redesigned client websites and
mobile apps, new capabilities (e.g., account opening), and added functionalities (e.g., online trading)
Accountable for strengthening and deepening the Firm’s fiduciary culture, focusing on globally consistent compliance through training, culture, conduct and governance, consistent with supervisory expectations
Supported the expansion of independent risk management practices to address evolving business needs and regulatory expectations
Retained 96% of all senior top talent and increased the representation of women and U.S. ethnic minorities in senior roles
Continued to drive the Firmwide diversity agenda, including programs like Re-Entry, unconscious bias training, and a revamped campus recruiting strategy
1 The Firm reviews the results of the lines of business on a managed basis. For a definition of managed basis, see page XX.


63
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



4. What are our pay practices?
We believe our compensation philosophy promotes an equitable and well-governed approach to compensation, including pay practices that attract and retain top talent, are responsive to and aligned with shareholders, and encourage a shared success culture.Business ResultsRisk, Controls, & ConductClient/Customer FocusTeamwork & Leadership
COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY
Our compensation philosophy provides guiding principles that drive compensation-related decision-making across all levels of the Firm. We believe that a well-established and clearly communicated compensation philosophy drives fairness and consistency across the Firm. The table below sets forth our compensation philosophy.
COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY
Tying pay to performance and aligning with shareholders’ interestsDaniel Pinto: CEO Corporate & Investment Bank 2017 Compensation: $21M
Mr. Pinto was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate & Investment Bank (“CIB”) in March 2014, after previously serving as Co-CEO since 2011. In 2017, Mr. Pinto and Mr. Smith assumed responsibility for Global Technology. Effective January 2018, Messrs. Pinto and Smith were appointed Co-Presidents and Co-Chief Operating Officers of the Firm.
Summary of 2017 Key Achievements and Compensation Related Considerations
ŸCIB achieved net income of $10.8B on revenue1 In making compensation-related decisions, we focus on long-term, risk-adjusted performance (including assessment of performance by the Firm’s risk and control professionals) and reward behaviors that generate sustained value for the Firm. This means that compensation should not be overly formulaic, rigid or focused on the short-term.
ŸA majority$34.5B, with ROE of NEO incentive compensation should be in equity that vests over multiple years.14%
Encouraging
Increased share of industry wallets in both IB fees and Equity Markets and achieved revenue growth in Treasury Services, Lending, and Securities Services; Markets revenue declined against a shared success culturestrong prior year
Continued to optimize the use of capital by executing strategies to support business growth within multiple regulatory constraints
Developed a multi-faceted Brexit implementation plan for a variety of potential scenarios
Ÿ#1 in Global Investment Banking fees with 8.1% wallet shareTeamwork should be encouraged2 (#1 in IB fees in North America and rewarded to foster a “shared success” culture.EMEA)
ŸContributions should be considered across the Firm, within business units, and at an individual level when evaluating an employee’s performance.2
Attracting and retaining
The CIB participated in four of the top talentten fee generating IB transactions in 2017
ŸOur long-term success depends on the talents of our employees. Our compensation system plays a significant role#1 in our abilityTotal Markets with 11.0% wallet share3 (#1 in Fixed Income; Equities and Prime Services improved to attract, properly motivate and retain top talent.
ŸCompetitive and reasonable compensation should help attract and retain the best talent to grow and sustain our business.
Integrating risk management and compensation
Ÿ  Risk management, compensation recovery, and repayment policies should be robust and disciplined enough to deter excessive risk-taking.
Ÿ  HR control forums should generate honest, fair and objective evaluations and identify individuals responsible for meaningful risk-related events and their accountability.
ŸRecoupment policies should include recovery of cash and equity compensation.
Ÿ  Our pay practices must comply with applicable rules and regulations, both in the U.S. and worldwide.
No special perquisites and nonperformance based compensation
ŸCompensation should be straightforward and consist primarily of cash and equity incentives.
ŸWe do not have special supplemental retirement or other special benefits just for executives, nor do we have any change in control agreements, golden parachutes, merger bonuses, or other special severance benefit arrangements for executives.
Maintaining strong governance
ŸStrong corporate governance is fostered by independent Board oversight of our executive compensation program, including defining the Firm’s compensation philosophy, reviewing and approving the Firm’s overall incentive compensation pools, and approving compensation for our Operating Committee, including the terms of compensation awards; CEO compensation is subject to Board ratification.
ŸWe have a rigorous process in place to review risk and control issues at the Firm, line of business, function, and region level, which can and has led to impacts on compensation pools as well as reductions in compensation at the individual level, in addition to other employee actions.
Transparency with shareholders
Ÿ  Transparency to shareholders regarding our executive compensation program is essential. In order to provide shareholders with enough information and context to assess our program and practices, and their effectiveness, we disclose all material terms of our executive pay program, and any actions on our part in response to significant events, as appropriate.co-#1)


Maintained strong risk discipline across all business activities with a proactive risk management focus on several fronts, including geopolitical concerns, natural disasters, markets, reputation, and regulatory directives
Expanded the front office supervision framework to include Banking and Investor Services
Continued to provide input and direction into the Firm’s expanding e-trading capabilities
Developed talent at the most senior level, resulting in two CIB leaders being recently appointed to the Operating Committee, and created new or expanded roles to accelerate development of other top talent
Supported expanding the Womens’ Leadership Acceleration Program (LeAP) for Vice Presidents, and continued driving initiatives for Analysts and Associates to enhance work-life balance and retention

1 The Firm reviews the results of the lines of business on a managed basis. For a definition of managed basis, see page XX.
2 Dealogic as of January 1, 2018
3 Coalition 2017 based on preliminary results. Rank analysis based on Coalition Index (BAML, BARC, BNPP, CITI, CS, DB, GS, HSBC, MS, JPM, SG, and UBS). Market share reflects JPMorgan Chase’s share of the global industry revenue pool. Market share & rank analysis based on JPMorgan Chase business structure.
Gordon Smith: CEO Consumer & Community Banking2017 Compensation: $20M
Mr. Smith was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Consumer & Community Banking (“CCB”) in December 2012, after previously serving as Co-CEO of CCB, and CEO of the Card, Merchant Services and Auto Finance business. In 2017, Mr. Smith and Mr. Pinto assumed responsibility for Global Technology. Effective January 2018, Messrs. Smith and Pinto were appointed Co-Presidents and Co-Chief Operating Officers of the Firm.
Summary of 2017 Key Achievements and Compensation Related Considerations
CCB achieved net income of $9.4B on revenue1 of $46.5B, with ROE of 17%
Average deposits of $640.2B increased by 9% from 2016, with nearly half the growth from existing customers; average core loans2 of $393.6B increased by 9% from 2016
Continued developing strategic marketing alliances, product offerings and digital innovation to improve customer experience and engagement
Continued to attract and deepen client relationships through simplification, enhanced calibration across CCB businesses, and the development of an integrated client experience (One Chase)
Acquired WePay to enable more seamless integration of payments by small businesses
Increased active digital customers by 7% year-over-year to 46.7M and increased active mobile customers by 13% from 2016 to 30.1M
Continued to implement global compliance initiatives focused on consistency of approach related to advice, training, testing and monitoring in key risk areas
Continued to make significant progress in addressing regulatory matters affecting the business
Improved efficiencies by enhancing technology, operating models and oversight
Continued to actively deepen and develop senior talent through organization design, assessment, development and leadership training
Continued to make progress against CCB’s diversity and inclusion strategy to improve female and U.S. ethnic minority representation at the Vice President level and above
Expanded campus recruiting efforts, including the Chase Associate MBA program
1 The Firm reviews the results of the lines of business on a managed basis. For a definition of managed basis, see page XX.
2 Core loans are considered a key performance measure; for further explanation, see page xx.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    55


apr17paypractices1.jpg
1
Except for select individuals at hire, for one year.
2
We do not provide club dues, tax gross-ups for benefits, or special medical benefits. For further information on all other compensation, see footnotes 6, 7, and 9 on pages 62-63.
3
Shares that count toward the required ownership levels include shares owned outright and 50% of unvested RSUS and PSUs (but do not include stock options or stock appreciation rights).
4
Example assumes individual has achieved minimum ownership requirement of 300K shares, otherwise must retain 75% of shares vesting (37.5K).


56    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT
64


5. How do we address riskRigorous accountability and control?recovery provisions
Our executive compensation program is designed to hold executives accountable, when appropriate, for meaningful actions or issues that negatively impact business performance in current or future years.
GOVERNANCE PROCESS
The CMDC oversees our firmwideIntegrating risk with compensation programs. Key responsibilities of the CMDC relating to compensation include:
Approving the Firm’s compensation philosophy
Reviewing and approving overall incentive compensation pools (including percentage paid in equity/cash)
Reviewing and approving compensation for our Operating Committee and, for the CEO, making a recommendation to the Board for consideration and ratification by the independent directors
Reviewing and approving the terms of compensation awards, including recovery/clawback provisions
Reviewing the Firm’s compensation practices as they relate to risk and control (including the avoidance of practices that could encourage imprudent and excessive risk-taking)
Reviewing compensation for certain employees who are material risk-takers identified under Federal Reserve standards (“Tier 1”) and/or European Union standards (“Identified Staff”) — a group we refer to as “Designated Employees”
Adopting pay practices that comply with applicable rules and regulations, both in the U.S. and worldwide
Approving the formula, pool calculation and performance goals for the shareholder approved Key Executive Performance Plan (“KEPP”) in support of compliance with Section 162(m)(1) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code
The CMDC performs the aforementioned roles on an ongoing basis so that our compensation program is proactive in addressing both current and emerging challenges. In addition, we have Control Forums facilitated by Human Resources at the Firm, line of business, function and regional levels (“HR Control Forums”), the outcomes of which are factored into our compensation decisions.
INTEGRATING RISK WITH COMPENSATION
 
The CMDC holds an annual joint session with the Directors’ Risk Policy Committee (“DRPC”) to review firmwide HR and compensation practices, including:
Compensation features and elements designed to discourage imprudent risk-taking (e.g., multi-year vesting, clawbacks, prohibition on hedging, etc.)
Integration of risk and control considerations into key HR practices including performance management, compensation, promotion, etc.
Annual incentive pool process for LOBs and Corporate
HR strategic priorities for the upcoming year
Regulatory updates which have impacted or may impact our HR practices in the future
The ways we integrate risk, controls and conduct considerations into key HR practices including performance development, compensation, succession planning, etc.
Compensation features and elements designed to discourage imprudent risk-taking (e.g., multi-year vesting, clawbacks, prohibition on hedging, etc.)
Annual incentive pool processes for LOBs and functions
Business-aligned incentive compensation plan governance, design and evaluation framework
Regulatory updates which have impacted or may impact HR practices in the future
The joint committee is also provided with information on our performance managementdevelopment process, preliminarya summary of risk, controls and controlconduct feedback, for the year, and updates regarding HR Control Forums.Forum issues.
In addition,
Recovery procedures
Issues that may warrant recovery determinations can be raised at any time, including in meetings of the joint committee reviewsFirm’s risk committees, HR Control Forums, annual assessments of employee performance and when Designated Employees resign or their employment is terminated by the Risk organizationFirm. Under the Firm’s process to govern these determinations:
A formal compensation review is to occur following a determination that the cause and materiality of a risk-related loss, issue or other set of facts and circumstances warrants such a review
The CMDC is responsible for determinations involving Operating Committee members (determinations involving the CEO are subject to ratification by independent members of the Board). The CMDC has delegated authority for determinations involving other employees to the Head of Human Resources or his or her designee
Anti-hedging/anti-pledging provisions
All employees are prohibited from a talent management and people perspective, including succession planning, hiring and retention during the most recent year, talent and training priorities, and culture and conduct.
To encourage a culture of risk awareness and personal accountability, we approach our incentive compensation arrangements through an integrated risk, finance, compensation,hedging or pledging unvested restricted stock units and performance management framework. Employee conduct that gives rise to risks that may impact the Firm’s performance in either the current yearshare units, and unexercised options or future years is considered by the CMDC in determining bonus pools, including, among others, conduct related to referral hiring. Additionalstock appreciation rights. In addition:
Hedging any shares owned outright or through deferred compensation by an Operating Committee member is prohibited
Shares held directly by an Operating Committee member or Board member may not be held in margin accounts or otherwise pledged
For information on the risk and control review process is providedhedging/pledging restrictions applicable to our directors, please see “Director Compensation on the following page.page xx of this proxy statement.


65
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   57



We maintain a robust risk and control review processprocesses that servesserve to evaluate risk, controls and controlconduct issues and identify individuals who may be subject to remedial actions such as impacts to compensation and/or termination.
RISK AND CONTROL REVIEW PROCESSHOLDING INDIVIDUALS ACCOUNTABLE
1. HR Control
Forum Process
2. Enhanced
Performance Reviews
To hold individuals responsible for taking risks inconsistent with the Firm’s risk appetite and to discourage future imprudent behavior, we have policies and procedures that enable us to take prompt and proportionate actions with respect to accountable individuals, including:
The HR Control Forums, facilitated by HR on a quarterly basis (at LOB and regional level), discuss key risk and control issues surfaced in other committees (Risk Committees, Business Control Committees and other inputs and reports) that may merit consideration with regard to people decisions
 • All Designated Employees (including Operating Committee, Tier 1 and Identified Staff) participate in enhanced performance management reviews
 • Feedback is solicited directly from the Firm’s risk and control professionals who independently assess Designated Employees’ risk and control behavior
 • This feedback is used to assess whether these employees are meeting our risk and control behavior expectations
 • This review is critical in helping to identify individuals responsible for significant risk and control behavior, or conduct or supervisory issues, and to hold them accountable
 • Components of the independent risk and control evaluation apply to over 15,000 employees of the Firm
I. Reduce or altogether eliminate annual incentive compensation;
II. Cancel unvested awards (in full or in part);
III. Clawback/Recovery of previously paid compensation (cash and/or equity);
Risk Committees,
Business Control Committees and
Other Sources
Summary of Cancellation & Clawbacks
ê
Clawback Trigger1
VestedUnvested
LOB, Function and Region
HR Control Forums
Restatementüü
Misconductüü
Risk-relatedüü
êéPerformanceü
Firmwide HR
Control Forums
Review outputs from and
provides feedback to LOB/
Function/Region Forums
1 See next page for more details on clawback
IV. Demotion, negative performance rating or other appropriate employment actions;
V. Termination of employment
Operating Committee
reviews provided to CMDC
êê
Compensation & Management
Development Committee
The precise actions we take with respect to accountable individuals are based on circumstances, including the nature of their involvement, the magnitude of the event and the impact on the Firm.
 • The CMDC reviews outcomes of Firmwide HR Control Forums and enhanced performance reviews for the Operating Committee
 • The outcomes of these Forums are factored into overall Firm/LOB bonus pools and individual incentive compensation, where appropriate
3. Designated Employees Exit ReviewsClawback Disclosure Policy
Designated Employees1 are reviewed prior to separating from the Firm to determine if they are associated with any risk and control issues that may warrant monitoring for potential forfeiture or clawback of an award
During 2016, we did not take any actions to recover or clawback any incentive compensation from the Operating Committee members and the Firm’s Corporate Controller
1 Process for OC and Tier 1; this process will also apply to Identified Staff in 2017
Risk, controls & conduct review process Holding individuals accountable
               
          
          
 1
HR Control
Forum Process
 2
Enhanced
Performance Reviews
   To hold individuals responsible for taking risks inconsistent with the Firm’s risk appetite and to discourage future imprudent behavior, the Firm has policies and procedures that enable it to take prompt and proportionate actions with respect to accountable individuals, including: 
 HR Control Forums, which are constituted at LOB, function and regional levels, meet on a quarterly basis to discuss material risk, controls and conduct issues surfaced in other committees (Risk Committees, Business Control Committees and other inputs and reports) that may merit consideration with regard to people decisions 
All Designated Employees (including Operating Committee, Tier 1 and Identified Staff) are subject to enhanced performance management reviews
Feedback is solicited directly from the Firm’s risk and control professionals who independently assess Designated Employees
This feedback is used to assess whether these Designated Employees are meeting our risk, controls and conduct expectations
This review is critical in helping to identify individuals responsible for significant risk and control behavior, or conduct or supervisory issues, and to hold them accountable
All other employees are evaluated by their managers against the Firm’s four performance categories, which includes the Risk, Controls & Conduct category
    
     
     
          
    
I. Reduce or altogether eliminate annual incentive compensation;
II. Cancel unvested awards (in full or in part);
III. Clawback/Recovery of previously paid compensation (cash and/or equity);
 
     
     
     
       
 
Risk Committees,
Business Control Committees and
Other Sources
    
     
     Summary of Cancellation & Clawbacks  
 ê    TriggerVestedUnvested  
 
LOB, Function and Region
HR Control Forums
    Restatementüü  
     Misconductüü  
     Risk-relatedüü  
 êé    Protection Based ü  
 
Firmwide HR
Control Forums
Review outputs from and
provide feedback to LOB/
Function/Region Forums
       
    
IV. Demotion, negative performance rating or other appropriate employment actions;
V. Termination of employment
 
 Operating Committee reviews are shared with the CMDC    
      
 ê ê    
 Compensation & Management Development Committee    The precise actions we take with respect to accountable individuals are based on the relevant circumstances, including the nature of their involvement, the magnitude of the event and the impact on the Firm.  
       
 
 • The CMDC reviews a summary of outcomes of Firmwide HR Control Forums and enhanced performance reviews for the Operating Committee
 • The outcomes of these Forums are factored into overall Firm/LOB bonus pools and individual incentive compensation, where appropriate
      
       
       
       
       
               
               
 3Designated Employees Exit Reviews   
Clawback Disclosure Policy
During 2017, we did not take any actions to recover or clawback any incentive compensation from the Operating Committee members or the Firm’s Corporate Controller

 
 Designated Employees are reviewed prior to separating from the Firm to determine if they are associated with any risk, controls and conduct issues that may warrant monitoring for potential forfeiture or clawback of an award    
            


58 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT
66


CLAWBACK/RECOVERY PROVISIONS
 
We maintain clawback/recoupment provisions on both cash incentives and equity awards which enable us to reduce or cancel unvested awards and recover previously paid compensation in certain situations. IncentiveWhile incentive awards are intended and expected to vest according to their terms, but strong recovery provisions permit recovery of incentive compensation awards in appropriate circumstances.
The following table provides details on the clawback provisions that apply to our Operating Committee members (including the NEOs) and the Firm’s Corporate Controller.
LONG-STANDING EQUITY CLAWBACK PROVISIONS 1
 AWARD TYPE
CLAWBACK TYPECATEGORY CLAWBACK TRIGGER VESTEDUNVESTED
      
Restatement

In the event of a material restatement of the Firm’s financial results for the relevant period (under our recoupment policy adopted in 2006)

üü
This provision also applies to cash incentives

 üü
Misconduct

If the employee engaged in conduct detrimental to the Firm that causes material financial or reputational harm to the Firm
üü
If the award was based on materially inaccurate performance metrics, whether or not the employee was responsible for the inaccuracy
 üü
If the award was based on material misrepresentation by the employee
 üü
If the employee is terminated for cause
 üü
Risk-related and Other
If the employee improperly or with gross negligence failed to identify, raise or assess, in a timely manner and as reasonably expected, issues and/or concerns with respect to risks material to the Firm
üü
If the award was based on materially inaccurate performance metrics, whether or not the employee was responsible for the inaccuracy
 üü
Protection Based Vesting(contingent upon performance)2,3

If performance in relation to the priorities for their position, or the Firm’s performance in relation to the priorities for which they share responsibility as a member of the Operating Committee, has been unsatisfactory for a sustained period of time
 


ü
If awards granted to participants in a line of business for which the Operating Committee member exercised responsibility were in whole or in part cancelled because the line of business did not meet its annual line of business financial threshold
  ü
If for any one calendar year during the vesting period, pre-tax pre-provision income is negative, as reported by the Firm
  ü
If, for the three calendar years preceding the third year vesting date, the Firm does not meet a 15% cumulative return on tangible common equity
  ü
1 
In accordance with U.K. rules, the Firm has a local Malus and Clawback Policy which, for relevant Identified Staff, that enables usthe Firm to cancel and/or recover incentive compensation for a minimum period of seven years following the date of the award in certain circumstances, including, but not limitedcircumstances. The policy was updated for the 2017 performance year to when: (1) an individual participated in or was responsible for conduct which resulted in significant loss(es) toreflect new guidelines from the Firm; (2) an individual failed to meet appropriate standards of fitness and propriety set down by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) and Prudential Regulatory Authority (“PRA”) for regulatory purposes; (3) there is reasonable evidence of misbehavior or misconduct, or material error that would justify, or would have justified had the individual still been employed, termination of employment for cause; and/or (4) any LOB in which the individual is employed (or for which the individual is responsible) suffers a material failure of risk management by reference to the Firm’s risk management standards.European Banking Authority. Incentive compensation awards made to relevant Identified Staff on or after January 1, 2015, including Mr. Pinto’s incentive compensation awards, in January 2017, are subject to this Malus and Clawback Policy in addition to the recovery provisions in the table above.
2 
Unexercisable SARs may be cancelled or deferred if the CEO determines that such action is appropriate based on a set of determination factors, including net income, net revenue, return on equity, earnings per share and capital ratios of the Firm, both on an absolute basis and, as appropriate, relative to peer firms.
3 
Provisions apply to PSUs and to RSUs granted after 2011 to the Operating Committee and may result in cancellation of up to a total of 50% of the award.
Individual Accountability Regime
In 2015, the PRAPrudential Regulatory Authority and the FCAFinancial Conduct Authority introduced a newan Individual Accountability Regime for Senior Managers at certain U.K. regulated firms. Under the Senior Manager Regime, firms are required to seek approval for employees (and senior non-executives) to hold certain designated functions. Those “Senior Managers” are then subject to a statutory duty to demonstrate that they took reasonable steps to prevent or address regulatory issues, with the possibility of criminal and civil sanctions if they failedfail to do so. In addition, incentive compensation awards made to relevant Senior Managers in respect of 20162017 performance year, including Mr. Pinto’s incentive compensation awards made in January 2017,2018, are subject to extended deferral requirements of up to seven years.


67
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   59


RECOVERY PROCEDURES
Issues that may warrant recovery determinations can be raised at any time, including in meetings of the Firm’s risk committees, HR Control Forums, annual assessments of employee performance and when material risk-takers resign or their employment is terminated by the Firm. Our well-defined process to govern these determinations is as follows:
A formal compensation review would occur following a determination that the cause and materiality of a risk-related loss, issue or other set of facts and circumstances warranted such a review.
The CMDC is responsible for determinations involving Operating Committee members (determinations involving the CEO are subject to ratification by independent members of the Board). The CMDC has delegated authority for determinations involving other employees to the Head of Human Resources.
NO HEDGING/PLEDGING
All employees are prohibited from hedging unvested restricted stock units and performance share units, and unexercised options or stock appreciation rights. In addition:
Hedging any shares owned outright or through deferred compensation by an Operating Committee member is prohibited
Shares held directly by an Operating Committee member or Board member may not be held in margin accounts or otherwise pledged
For additional information on the hedging/pledging restrictions applicable to our directors, please see “Director Compensation” on page 28 of this proxy statement.




60    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


Compensation & Management Development Committee report
The Compensation & Management Development Committee has reviewed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and discussed that analysis with management.
Based on such review and discussion with management, the CMDC recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this proxy statement and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017. This report is provided as of March 21, 2017,20, 2018, by the following independent directors, who comprise the Compensation & Management Development Committee:
Lee R. Raymond (Chair)
Stephen B. Burke
William C. Weldon

The Compensation Discussion and Analysis is intended to describe our 20162017 performance, the compensation decisions for our Named Executive Officers and the Firm’s philosophy and approach to compensation. The following tables on pages 62-70[xx-yy] present additional information required in accordance with SEC rules, including the Summary Compensation Table.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   61
68


Executive compensation tables
I. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE (SCT)
The following table and related narratives present the compensation for our Named Executive Officers in the format specified by the SEC. The table below reflects equity awards made in 20162017 for 20152016 performance. The “NEO Compensation” table of “2016 Named Executive Officer Compensation” on page 54xx of this proxy statement shows how the CMDC viewed compensation actions.actions for 2017 performance.
Name and principal positionYear 
Salary ($)1

 
Bonus ($)2

 
Stock
awards ($)3

 
Option awards ($)3

 
Change in
pension value
and non-
qualified
deferred
compensation
earnings ($)4

 
All other
compen-
sation ($)

 Total ($)
Year 
Salary ($)1

 
Bonus ($)2

 
Stock
awards ($)3

 
Change in
pension value
and non-
qualified
deferred
compensation
earnings ($)4

 
All other
compen-
sation ($)

 Total ($)
James Dimon5
2016 $1,500,000
 $5,000,000
 $20,500,000
 $
 $31,341
 $205,551
6 
$27,236,892
2017 $1,500,000
 $5,000,000
 $21,500,000
 $35,509
 $278,278
6 
$28,313,787
Chairman and CEO2015 1,500,000
 5,000,000
 11,100,000
 
 9,253
 621,060
 18,230,313
2016 1,500,000
 5,000,000
 20,500,000
 31,341
 205,551
 27,236,892
2014 1,500,000
 7,400,000
 18,500,000
 
 55,816
 245,893
 27,701,709
2015 1,500,000
 5,000,000
 11,100,000
 9,253
 621,060
 18,230,313
Marianne Lake2016 750,000
 4,700,000
 6,150,000
 
 
 48,595
7 
11,648,595
2017 750,000
 5,100,000
 7,050,000
 
 60,969
7 
12,960,969
Chief Financial Officer2015 750,000
 4,100,000
 5,550,000
 
 
 112,350
 10,512,350
2016 750,000
 4,700,000
 6,150,000
 
 48,595
 11,648,595
2014 750,000
 3,700,000
 4,650,000
 
 
 50,713
 9,150,713
2015 750,000
 4,100,000
 5,550,000
 
 112,350
 10,512,350
Mary Callahan Erdoes2016 750,000
 7,300,000
 10,350,000
 
 32,124
 
 18,432,124
2017 750,000
 7,500,000
 10,950,000
 42,152
 
 19,242,152
CEO AWM2015 750,000
 6,900,000
 9,450,000
 
 
 
 17,100,000
2016 750,000
 7,300,000
 10,350,000
 32,124
 
 18,432,124
2014 750,000
 6,300,000
 8,550,000
 
 61,975
 
 15,661,975
2015 750,000
 6,900,000
 9,450,000
 
 
 17,100,000
Daniel Pinto2016 8,303,234
8 

 11,615,750
 
 
 103,640
9 
20,022,624
2017 8,238,628
8 

 10,696,766
 
 80,384
9 
19,015,778
CEO CIB2015 6,884,250
 
 9,584,204
 
 875
 217,881
 16,687,210
2016 8,303,234
 
 11,615,750
 
 103,640
 20,022,624
2014 7,415,796
 
 8,125,000
 
 
 293,624
 15,834,420
2015 6,884,250
 
 9,584,204
 875
 217,881
 16,687,210
Matthew Zames2016 750,000
 7,300,000
 10,650,000
 
 11,113
 
 18,711,113
Chief Operating Officer2015 750,000
 7,100,000
 9,750,000
 
 842
 
 17,600,842
2014 750,000
 6,500,000
 9,750,000
 
 17,313
 
 17,017,313
Gordon Smith10
2017 750,000
 7,700,000
 10,950,000
 6,985
 
 19,406,985
CEO CCB            
1 
Salary reflects the actual amount paid in each year.
2 
Includes amounts awarded, whether paid or deferred. Cash incentive compensation reflects compensation earned in connection to performance year 2016,2017, which was awarded in January 2017.2018.
3 
Includes amounts awarded during the year shown. Amounts are the fair value on the grant date in accordance with applicable accounting guidance (at target for PSUs awarded in 2016)2017). At the maximum level of performance, the PSU valuesvalue of PSUs awarded in 2017 would be: $30,750,000$32,250,000 for Mr. Dimon; $4,612,500$5,287,500 for Ms. Lake; $7,762,500$8,212,500 for Ms. Erdoes; $8,711,813$8,022,575 for Mr. Pinto; and $7,987,500$8,212,500 for Mr. Zames.Smith. The Firm’s accounting for employee stock-based incentives (including assumptions used to value employee stock options and SARs) that have been granted is described in Note 109 to the Firm’s Consolidated Financial Statements in the 20162017 Annual Report on pages 197-198.201-202. Our Annual Report may be accessed on our website at jpmorganchase.com, under Investor Relations. No stock options or SARs were granted to NEOs in 2017.
4 
Amounts for years 2017, 2016 2015 and 20142015 are the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit pension plans (including supplemental plans). For 2015, Ms. Erdoes had a reduction in pension value in the amount of $(8,563). Amounts shown also include earnings in excess of 120% of the applicable federal rate on deferred compensation balances where the rate of return is not calculated in the same or in a similar manner as earnings on hypothetical investments available under the Firm’s qualified plans. For Mr. Pinto this amount is $0 for 2017 and 2016, and $875 for 2015, and $0 for 2014 and for all other NEOs this amount was $0 for each of 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2014.2015.
5 
Mr. Dimon’s 20162017 reported compensation is lower in the SCT ($27.228.3 million) than in the annual compensation table on page 54[xx] ($28.029.5 million) due to a change in his year-over-year pay being delivered in equity. Pursuant to SEC rules, equity received for performance year 20152016 ($20.521.5 million), which was granted in January 2016,2017, is included in the 20162017 SCT. For performance year 2016,2017, Mr. Dimon’s equity compensation ($21.523.0 million, which was granted in January 2017)2018), will be reported in the 20172018 SCT. A portion of Mr. Dimon’s performance year 20162017 compensation was not awarded in equity ($5 million was awarded in the form of a cash incentive with no year-over-year change), and is therefore included in the 20162017 SCT. The SCT also includes the value of All Other Compensation (approximately $206,000)$273,000).
6 
The “All other compensation” column for Mr. Dimon includes: $65,933$125,000 filing fee paid by the Firm on Mr. Dimon’s behalf under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, in order for Mr. Dimon to maintain and increase his stock ownership in the Firm (this amount was imputed as income to Mr. Dimon); $73,921 for personal use of corporate aircraft; $31,779$29,848 for personal use of cars; $102,589$48,259 for the cost of residential and related security paid by the Firm; and $5,250$1,250 related to tax planning and compliance assistance in connection with business travel. Mr. Dimon’s personal use of corporate aircraft and cars, and certain related security, is required pursuant to security measures approved by the Board.


69
62 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT



Incremental costs are determined as follows:
Aircraft: operating cost per flight hour for the aircraft type used, developed by an independent reference source, including fuel, fuel additives and lubricants; landing and parking fees; crew expenses; small supplies and catering; maintenance, labor and parts; engine restoration costs; and a maintenance service plan.
Cars: annual lease valuation of the assigned cars; annual insurance premiums; fuel expense; estimated annual maintenance; other miscellaneous expense; and annual drivers’ compensation, including salary, overtime, benefits and bonus. The resulting total is allocated between personal and business use based on mileage.
7 
The “All other compensation” column for Ms. Lake includes $23,803$21,502 in employer contributions to a non-U.S. defined contribution plan and $24,792$39,467 for tax settlement payments made on behalf of Ms. Lake in connection with her international assignment at the Firm’s request and consistent with the Firm’s policy for employees working on international assignments. The Firm’s expatriate assignment policy provides that the Firm will be responsible for any incremental U.S. and state income taxes due on home-country employer-provided benefits that would not otherwise be taxable to the employee in their home country.
8 
Since Mr. Pinto is located in London,the U.K., the terms and composition of his compensation reflect the requirements of local regulations, including changes that came into effect in 2014 to comply with the Capital Requirements Directive IV. These requirements include that at least 60% of his incentive compensation is deferred, and that his incentive compensation is not more than twice his fixed compensation in respect of any given performance year. Mr. Pinto’s fixed compensation is comprised of salary and aan annual cash fixed allowance, which from June 2017, has been payable bi-annually.in equal monthly installments. Mr. Pinto’s salary of £475,000 is denominated and paid in GBP and is unchanged from 2015 to 2016. Mr. Pinto’shis fixed allowance whichof $7,635,000 is denominated in USD and paid in GBP, was increasedGBP. Both are unchanged since 2016. In 2015 Mr. Pinto's salary and fixed allowance were both denominated and paid in 2016 to $7,635,000 in connection with a change to denominate in USD (it was previously denominated in GBP), and in light of his increased responsibilities as a Senior Manager pursuant to the U.K. Individual Accountability Regime.GBP. The CMDC elected to defer 100% of Mr. Pinto’s variable compensation into equity – 50% into RSUs and 50% into PSUs – in order to maintain a comparable deferred equity portion to similarly situated Firm employees. For the purposes of this table, a blended applicable rate of 1.406811.27079 U.S. dollars per pound sterling, which was based on a 10-month average rate, has been used to convert Mr. Pinto’s salary to U.S. dollars for 2016.2017. The blended applicable rates used to convert Mr. Pinto’s salary for 2016, and salary and fixed allowance for 2015, were 1.40681 and 2014 were 1.54702 and 1.66647 U.S. dollars per pound sterling, respectively.
9 
The “All other compensation” column for Mr. Pinto includes $15,208$14,335 in employer contributions to a non-U.S. defined contribution plan; $13,854$17,893 in tax compliance assistance for non-U.K. business travel; $9,340$5,454 for personal use of cars; $12,061$37,641 for spousal travel related to business events; and $53,177$5,061 for interest accrued on balances from mandatory bonus deferrals awarded prior to 2016.2017. During 2016,2017, the applicable rate of interest on mandatory deferral balances was 1.97%1.26% for the first six monthsrelevant period.
10
Mr. Smith was not a NEO in 2015 and 1.60% for the last six months of 2016.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
70


II. 20162017 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS1 
The following table shows grants of plan-based awards made in 20162017 for the 20152016 performance year.
NameGrant date 
Estimated Future Payout Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards (PSUs)2
 
Stock awards (RSUs)3
 
Grant date
fair value ($)4

Grant date 
Estimated Future Payout Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards (PSUs)2
 
Stock awards (RSUs)3
 
Grant date
fair value ($)4

Threshold (#)
Target (#)
Maximum (#)
 
Number of shares of restricted
stock or units (#)

 Threshold (#)
Target (#)
Maximum (#)
 
Number of shares of restricted
stock or units (#)

 
James Dimon1/19/2016 
358,142
537,213
 
 $20,500,000
1/17/2017 
255,193
382,790
 
 $21,500,000
Marianne Lake1/19/2016 


 53,722
 3,075,000
1/17/2017 


 41,840
 3,525,000
1/19/2016 
53,722
80,583
 
 3,075,000
1/17/2017 
41,840
62,760
 
 3,525,000
Mary Callahan Erdoes1/19/2016 


 90,409
 5,175,000
1/17/2017 


 64,986
 5,475,000
1/19/2016 
90,409
135,614
 
 5,175,000
1/17/2017 
64,986
97,479
 
 5,475,000
Daniel Pinto1/19/2016 


 101,466
 5,807,875
1/17/2017 


 63,483
 5,348,383
1/19/2016 
101,466
152,199
 
 5,807,875
1/17/2017 
63,483
95,225
 
 5,348,383
Matthew Zames1/19/2016 


 93,030
 5,325,000
Gordon Smith1/17/2017 


 64,986
 5,475,000
1/19/2016 
93,030
139,545
 
 5,325,000
1/17/2017 
64,986
97,479
 
 5,475,000
1 
Equity grants are awarded as part of the annual compensation process and as part of employment offers for new hires. Grants made as part of the annual incentive compensation process are generally awarded in January after earnings are released. RSUs and PSUs carry no voting rights.
On January 17, 2017,16, 2018, the Firm awarded RSU and PSU awards as part of the 20162017 annual incentive compensation. Because these awards were granted in 2017,2018, they do not appear in this table, which is required to include only equity awards actually granted during 2016.2017. These 20172018 awards are however reflected in the “2016 Named Executive Officer“NEO Compensation” table on page 54xx of this proxy statement. No SARs were awarded in 2017, 2016 or 2015 with respect to 2016, 2015 and 2014 compensation, respectively.since 2013.
2 
For NEOs other than Mr. Pinto, PSUs vest on March 25, 2019,2020, and are subject to a two-year holding period.period post-vesting. Under rules applicable in the U.K., for Mr. Pinto, PSUs vest in five equal installments on March 25, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and are subject to: (i) a six-month holding period for all installments post-vesting, (ii) a two-year holding period for the installment vesting on March 25, 2020, and (iii) a one-year holding period for the installment vesting on March 25, 2021, with the holding periods associated with (i), (ii) and (iii) above running concurrently. Each PSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock on the vesting date. The ultimate number of PSUs that will vest will be determined by the Firm’s performance for each applicable performance year, plus any accumulated reinvested dividend equivalent shares. The dividend equivalent shares, if any, will be based on: (1) the number of PSUs earned at vesting; and (2) on dividends that would have been paid on the the Firm's common stock during the vesting period as of each dividend payment date, if any.
The ultimate number of PSUs that will vest will be determined by the Firm’s performance for each applicable performance year, and will include any accumulated reinvested dividend equivalent shares. The dividend equivalent shares, if any, will be based on: (1) the number of PSUs earned at vesting; and (2) on dividends that would have been paid on the Firm's common stock during the vesting period as of each dividend payment date, if any. Under rules applicable in the U.K., for Mr Pinto, an assessment is also made of his qualitative performance in determining the ultimate number of PSUs that will vest.
3 
For NEOs other than Mr. Pinto, RSUs vest in two equal installments on January 13, 20182019 and 2019.2020. Under rules applicable in the U.K., for Mr. Pinto, RSUs vest in five equal installments on January 13, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and are subject to a six-month holding period post-vesting. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock on the vesting date and non-preferential dividend equivalents, payable in cash, equal to any dividends paid on the Firm’s common stock during the vesting period.
4 
Represents the aggregate grant date fair value for RSUs and PSUs. The aggregate grant date fair value is based on the average of the high and the low prices of JPMorgan Chase common stock on the grant date multiplied by the number of shares granted (for RSUs) or target number of PSUs.


71
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   63



III. OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END 20162017
The following table shows the number of shares of the Firm’s common stock underlying (i) exercisable and unexercisable SARs and (ii) RSUs and PSUs that had not yet vested held by the Firm’s Named Executive Officers on December 31, 2016.2017.
  Option awards Stock awards   Option awards Stock awards 
Name
Option/stock award
grant date1
 
Number of securities underlying unexercised options: # exercisable1,2
  
Number of securities
underlying unexercised
options: # unexercisable1,2
  
Option
exercise
price ($)

 
Option
expiration
date

 
Number of shares or units of stock that have not vested1,2

 
Number of unearned performance shares or units of stock that have not vested1,2,3

 
Option/stock award
grant date1
 
Number of securities underlying unexercised options: # exercisable1,2
  
Number of securities
underlying unexercised
options: # unexercisable1,2
  
Option
exercise
price ($)

 
Option
expiration
date

 
Number of shares or units of stock that have not vested1,2

 
Number of unearned performance shares or units of stock that have not vested1,2,3

 
James Dimon                              
1/22/2008  2,000,000
 
a 
$39.83
 1/22/2018
 
 
 
2/3/2010  563,562
 
b 
43.20
 1/20/2020
 
 
 2/3/2010  563,562
 
a 
$43.20
 1/20/2020
 
 
 
2/16/2011  367,377
 
b 
47.73
 2/16/2021
 
 
 2/16/2011  367,377
 
a 
47.73
 2/16/2021
 
 
 
1/18/2012  449,944
 112,486
b 
35.61
 1/18/2022
 
 
 1/18/2012  562,430
 
a 
35.61
 1/18/2022
 
 
 
1/22/2014  
 
 
 
 159,828
c 
 
 1/20/2015  
 
 
 
 99,273
b 
 
 
1/20/2015  
 
 
 
 198,546
c 
 
 1/19/2016  
 
 
 
 
 561,142
c 
1/19/2016  
 
 
 
 
 548,781
d 
1/17/2017  
 
 
 
 
 389,217
c 
Total awards (#)   3,380,883
 112,486
     358,374
 548,781
    1,493,369
 
     99,273
 950,359
 
Market value ($)4
Market value ($)4
  $154,173,106
 $5,700,790
     $30,924,092
 $47,354,312 
Market value ($)4
  $97,791,966
 $
     $10,616,255
 $101,631,391 
Marianne LakeMarianne Lake              Marianne Lake              
1/18/2012  50,619
 16,873
b 
$35.61
 1/18/2022
 
 
 1/17/2013  273,473
 68,369
a 
$46.58
 1/17/2023
 
 
 
1/17/2013  205,104
 136,738
b 
46.58
 1/17/2023
 
 
 1/20/2015  
 
 
 
 49,637
b 
 
 
1/22/2014  
 
 
 
 40,173
c 
 
 1/19/2016  
 
 
 
 53,722
b 
 84,173
c 
1/20/2015  
 
 
 
 99,273
c 
 
 1/17/2017  
 
 
 
 41,840
b 
 63,814
c 
1/19/2016  
 
 
 
 53,722
c 
 82,319
d 
Total awards (#)   255,723
 153,611
 
 
 193,168
 82,319
    273,473
 68,369
 
 
 145,199
 147,987
 
Market value ($)4
Market value ($)4
  $10,710,051
 $6,284,990
 
 
 $16,668,467
 $7,103,307 
Market value ($)4
  $16,506,830
 $4,126,753
 
 
 $15,527,581
 $15,825,730 
Mary Callahan ErdoesMary Callahan Erdoes              Mary Callahan Erdoes              
1/20/2009  100,000
 
b 
$19.49
 1/20/2019
 
 
 1/20/2009  100,000
 
a 
$19.49
 1/20/2019
 
 
 
1/19/2011  230,770
 
b 
44.29
 1/19/2021
 
 
 1/17/2013  167,364
 41,842
a 
46.58
 1/17/2023
 
 
 
1/18/2012  
 44,995
b 
35.61
 1/18/2022
 
 
 1/20/2015  
 
 
 
 84,516
b 
 
 
1/17/2013  125,523
 83,683
b 
46.58
 1/17/2023
 
 
 1/19/2016  
 
 
 
 90,409
b 
 141,654
c 
1/22/2014  
 
 
 
 73,867
c 
 
 1/17/2017  
 
 
 
 64,986
b 
 99,116
c 
1/20/2015  
 
 
 
 169,032
c 
 
 
1/19/2016  
 
 
 
 90,409
c 
 138,534
d 
Total awards (#)   456,293
 128,678
     333,308
 138,534
    267,364
 41,842
     239,911
 240,770
 
Market value ($)4
Market value ($)4
  $21,356,858
 $5,603,399
     $28,761,147
 $11,954,099 
Market value ($)4
  $18,847,091
 $2,525,583
     $25,656,082
 $25,747,944 


64 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT
72


 Option awards Stock awards  Option awards Stock awards 
Name
Option/stock award
grant date1
 
Number of securities underlying unexercised options: # exercisable1,2
  
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options: #
unexercisable1, 2
  
Option
exercise
price ($)

 
Option
expiration
date

 
Number of shares or units of stock that have not vested1,2

 
Number of unearned performance shares or units of stock that have not vested1,2,3

 
Option/stock award
grant date1
 
Number of securities underlying unexercised options: # exercisable1,2
  
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options: #
unexercisable1, 2
  
Option
exercise
price ($)

 
Option
expiration
date

 
Number of shares or units of stock that have not vested1,2

 
Number of unearned performance shares or units of stock that have not vested1,2,3

 
Daniel Pinto                              
10/18/2007  200,000
 
b 
$45.79
 10/18/2017
 
 
 1/20/2010  85,000
 
a 
$43.20
 1/20/2020
 
 
 
1/20/2010  85,000
 
b 
43.20
 1/20/2020
 
 
 1/19/2011  75,000
 
a 
44.29
 1/19/2021
 
 
 
1/19/2011  75,000
 
b 
44.29
 1/19/2021
 
 
 1/18/2012  82,115
 
a 
35.61
 1/18/2022
 
 
 
1/18/2012  65,692
 16,423
b 
35.61
 1/18/2022
 
 
 1/17/2013  83,682
 20,921
a 
46.58
 1/17/2023
 
 
 
1/17/2013  62,761
 41,842
b 
46.58
 1/17/2023
 
 
 1/20/2015  
 
 
 
 85,717
b 
 
 
1/22/2014  
 
 
 
 42,117
e 
 
 1/19/2016  
 
 
 
 101,466
b 
 158,979
c 
1/20/2015  
 
 
 
 171,433
c 
 
 1/17/2017  
 
 
 
 63,483
e 
 96,824
d 
1/19/2016  
 
 
 
 101,466
c 
 155,477
d 
Total awards (#)   488,453
 58,265
 

 

 315,016
 155,477
    325,797
 20,921
 

 

 250,666
 255,803
 
Market value ($)4
Market value ($)4
  $20,734,160
 $2,493,863
 
 

 $27,182,731
 $13,416,110 
Market value ($)4
  $21,024,958
 $1,262,792
 
 

 $26,806,222
 $27,355,573 
Matthew Zames              
Gordon SmithGordon Smith              
2/3/2010  149,179
 
a 
$43.20
 1/20/2020
 
 
 
1/19/2011  76,924
 
a 
44.29
 1/19/2021
 
 
 
1/18/2012  
 16,423
b 
$35.61
 1/18/2022
 
 
 1/18/2012  44,995
 
a 
35.61
 1/18/2022
 
 
 
1/17/2013  
 41,842
b 
46.58
 1/17/2023
 
 
 1/17/2013  167,364
 41,842
a 
46.58
 1/17/2023
 
 
 
1/22/2014  
 
 
 
 84,234
c 
 
 1/20/2015  
 
 
 
 76,467
b 
 
 
1/20/2015  
 
 
 
 174,399
c 
 
 1/19/2016  
 
 
 
 85,168
b 
 133,443
c 
1/19/2016  
 
 
 
 93,030
c 
 142,550
d 
1/17/2017  
 
 
 
 64,986
b 
 99,116
c 
Total awards (#)   
 58,265
   

 351,663
 142,550
    438,462
 41,842
     226,621
 232,559
 
Market value ($)4
Market value ($)4
  $
 $2,493,863
     $30,345,000
 $12,300,640 
Market value ($)4
  $27,639,542
 $2,525,583
     $24,234,850
 $24,869,859 
1 
The awards set forth in the table have the following vesting schedules:
a 
In January 2008, the Firm awarded to its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer up to 2 million SARs. The terms of this award are distinct from, and more restrictive than, other equity grants regularly awarded by the Firm. On July 15, 2014, the CMDC and Board of Directors determined that all requirements for the vesting of the 2 million SAR awards had been met and thus, the awards became exercisable. The SARs, which will expire in January 2018, have an exercise price of $39.83 (the price of JPMorgan Chase common stock on the date of grant). The expense related to this award was dependent on changes in fair value of the SARs through July 15, 2014 (the date when the vested number of SARs was determined), and the cumulative expense was recognized ratably over the service period, which was initially assumed to be five years but, effective in the first quarter of 2013, had been extended to six and one-half years.
b
Five equal installments, in years one, two, three, four and five
cb 
Two equal installments, in years two and three
dc 
Vests on March 25, 2019in year three including any dividends that are reinvested over the vesting period
d
Five equal installments, in years three, four, five, six and seven including any dividends that are reinvested over the vesting period
e 
TwoFive equal installments, in 18 monthsyears three, four, five, six and 36 monthsseven
2 
Value based on $86.29,$106.94, the closing price per share of our common stock on December 31, 2016.2017.
3 Represents the maximum number of shares that NEOs may receive over the three-year vesting period in connection with PSU awards granted on January 19, 2016, and accumulated reinvested dividend equivalent shares as of December 31, 2016.2017.
4 For option awards, this represents the market value of in-the-money options; for stock awards it represents the value of shares, unearned performance shares or units of stock that have not vested.



73
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   65



a2017proposal2la02.jpgexcom-right.jpg

IV. 20162017 OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED TABLE
The following table shows the number of shares acquired and the value realized during 20162017 upon the exercise of stock options and the vesting of RSUs previously granted to each of the Named Executive Officers.
Option awards Stock awardsOption awards Stock awards
Name
Number of
shares acquired
on exercise (#)

 
Value
realized on
exercise ($)1

 
Number of
shares acquired
on vesting (#)

 
Value
realized on
vesting ($)2

Number of
shares acquired
on exercise (#)

 
Value
realized on
exercise ($)1

 
Number of
shares acquired
on vesting (#)

 
Value
realized on
vesting ($)2

James Dimon
 $
 267,170
 $15,574,007
2,000,000
 $112,010,000
 259,101
 $22,576,766
Marianne Lake89,000
 2,037,335
 51,337
 2,992,562
67,492
 3,460,315
 89,809
 7,825,507
Mary Callahan Erdoes279,430
 7,556,797
 152,763
 8,904,937
275,765
 15,179,834
 158,383
 13,800,703
Daniel Pinto100,000
 1,538,500
 41,596
 2,424,735
200,000
 7,692,000
 127,833
 11,138,729
Matthew Zames52,344
 1,030,815
 182,452
 10,635,583
Gordon Smith
 
 145,150
 12,647,645
1 
Values were determined by multiplying the number of shares of our common stock, to which the exercise of the options related, by the difference between the per-share fair market value of our common stock on the date of exercise and the exercise price of the options.
2 
Values were determined by multiplying the number of shares or units, as applicable, that vested by the per-share fair market value of our common stock on the vesting date.
V. 20162017 PENSION BENEFITS
The table below sets forth the retirement benefits expected to be paid to our Named Executive Officers under the Firm’s current retirement plans, as well as plans closed to new participants. The terms of the plans are described below the table. No payments were made under these plans during 20162017 to our NEOs.
NamePlan name 
Number of years of
credited service (#)

 
Present value of
accumulated
benefit ($)
 Plan name 
Number of years of
credited service (#)

 
Present value of
accumulated
benefit ($)
 
James DimonRetirement Plan 16
 $155,502
Retirement Plan 17
 $167,912
Excess Retirement Plan 16
 393,975
Excess Retirement Plan 17
 417,074
Marianne Lake 
 
 
 
Mary Callahan ErdoesRetirement Plan 20
 284,328
Retirement Plan 21
 323,082
Excess Retirement Plan 20
 25,993
Excess Retirement Plan 21
 29,391
Daniel Pinto 
 
  
Matthew ZamesRetirement Plan 12
 75,130
Gordon SmithRetirement Plan 10
 49,916
Excess Retirement Plan

 10
 10,643
Retirement Plan — The JPMorgan Chase Retirement Plan is a qualified noncontributory U.S. defined benefit pension plan that provides benefits to substantially all U.S. employees. Benefits to participants are based on their salary and years of service, with the Plan employing a cash balance formula (in the form of pay and interest credits) to determine amounts at retirement. Pay credits are equal to a percentage (ranging from 3% to 5%) of base salary (and, effective January 1, 2015, bonus and incentive pay) up to $100,000, based on years of service. Employees begin to accrue plan benefits after completing one year of service, and benefits generally vest after three years of service. Interest credits generally equal the yield on one-year U.S. Treasury bills plus 1% (subject to a minimum of 4.5%). Account balances include the value
of benefits earned under prior heritage company plans, if any. Benefits are payable as an actuarially equivalent
lifetime annuity with survivorship rights (if married) or optionally under a variety of other payment forms, including a single-sum distribution. As of December 31, 2016,2017, the NEOs were earning the following pay credits: Mr. Dimon, 4%; Ms. Erdoes, 5%; and Mr. Zames,Smith, 4%. Ms. Lake and Mr. Pinto are not eligible to participate in U.S. benefit plans.
Legacy Plan — The following plan is closed to new participants:
Excess Retirement Plan — Benefits were determined under the same terms and conditions as the Retirement Plan, but reflecting base salary in excess of IRS limits up to $1 million and benefit amounts in excess of IRS limits. Benefits are generally payable


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
74


Table of Contents
excom-left.jpg

in a lump sum in the year following termination. Accruals under the plan were discontinued as of May 1, 2009.


66    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


Table of Contents
a2017proposal2ra02.jpg

Present value of accumulated benefits — The valuation method and all material assumptions used to calculate the amounts above are consistent with those reflected in Note 98 to the Firm’s Consolidated Financial Statements in the 20162017 Annual Report on pages 189-196.195-200.
Key assumptions include the discount rate (4.30%(3.70%); interest rates (5.00% crediting to project cash balances; 3.60%3.00% to convert annuities to lump sums and lump sums to annuities) and mortality rates (for
the present value of annuities, the RP2014 (white-collar) projected generational mortality table with projection scale MP2016;MP2017; for lump sums, the UP94
mortality table projected to 2002, with 50%/50% male/female weighting). WeIt is assumed benefits would commence at normal retirement date or unreduced retirement date, if earlier. Benefits paid from the Retirement Plan were assumed to be paid either as single-sum distributions (with probability of 64%79%) or life annuities (with probability of 36%21%). Benefits from the Excess Retirement Plan are paid as single-sum distributions. No death or other separation from service was assumed prior to retirement date.



VI. 20162017 NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The Deferred Compensation Plan allows eligible participants to defer their annual cash incentive compensation awards on a before-tax basis up to a maximum of $1 million. A lifetime $10 million cap applies to deferrals of cash made after 2005. No deferral elections have been permitted relative to equity awards since 2006. During 2016,2017, there were no contributions made by the Firm nor contributions made or withdrawals or distributions received by the Named Executive Officers.
Name
Aggregate earnings
(loss) in last
fiscal year ($)1
  
Aggregate
balance at last
fiscal year–end ($)
 
Aggregate earnings
(loss) in last
fiscal year ($)1
  
Aggregate
balance at last
fiscal year–end ($)
 
James Dimon $1,080
 $141,340
 $1,627
 $142,967
Marianne Lake 
 
 
 
Mary Callahan Erdoes 
 
 
 
Daniel Pinto 529
 21,261
 667
 21,928
Matthew E. Zames 
 
Gordon Smith 
 
1 
The Deferred Compensation Plan allows participants to direct their deferrals among several investment choices, including JPMorgan Chase common stock; an interest income fund based 50% on a weighted average of returns by Hartford Investment Management Company SVA Bond Index Division and the JPMorgan Chase50% by Newport Group designated set of general account of Prudential Insurance Company of America; andlife insurance polices owned by JPMorgan Chase; Hartford funds indexed to fixed income, bond, balanced, S&P 500, Russell 2000 and international portfolios.portfolios; and Hartford investments in Vanguard Variable Insurance Fund high-yield bond, mid-cap and REIT index. In addition, there are balances in deemed investment choices from heritage company plans that are no longer open to new deferrals.
Investment returns in 20162017 for the following investment choices were: Short-Term Fixed Income, 1.45%1.63%; Interest Income, 2.98%3.14%; Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, 2.56%3.43%; High-Yield, 7.00%; Balanced Portfolio, 7.31%12.29%; S&P 500 Index, 11.93%21.80%; Mid-Cap Index, 19.08%; Russell 2000 Index, 21.25%14.55%; REIT Index, 4.78%; International, 1.88%42.60%; and JPMorgan Chase common stock, including dividend equivalents, 34.49%26.73%.
Investment returns for the private equityinvestment choice, which was eliminated in April 2016, were dependent upon the years in which a participant directed deferrals into such investment choices. For one NEO who had a partial balance in such deferrals, the private equity investment return was (30.49)%. The balance was redirected to the Interest Income Fund upon elimination of private equity.
Beginning with deferrals credited January 2005 under the Deferred Compensation Plan, participants were required to elect to receive distribution of the deferral balance beginning either following retirement or termination or in a specific year but no earlier than the second anniversary of the date the deferral would otherwise have been paid. If retirement or termination were elected, payments will commence during the calendar year following retirement or termination. Participants may elect the distribution to be lump sum or annual installments for a maximum of 15 years. With respect to deferrals made after December 31, 2005,2004, under the Deferred Compensation Plan, account balances are automatically paid as a lump sum in the year following termination if employment terminates prior to the participant attaining 15 years of service. With respect to deferrals made after December 31, 2017, account balances are automatically paid as a lump sum in the year following termination if employment terminates prior to the participant attaining 5 years of service.
The Supplemental Savings and Investment Plan (“SSIP”) is a heritage plan applicable to former Bank One employees which is closed to new participants and does not permit new deferrals. It functions similarly to the Deferred Compensation Plan. The investment return in 20162017 for the following investment choice was: Short-Term Fixed Income, 0.77%1.15%. With respect to the SSIP, account balances are automatically paid as a lump sum in the year following termination unless an installment option is elected prior to termination of employment.



75
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   67



Table of Contents
a2017proposal2la02.jpgexcom-right.jpg

VII. 20162017 POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL
We believe our pay practices relating to termination events, summarized below, illustrate our commitment to sound corporate governance, are consistent with best practices and are aligned with the interests of shareholders.
TERMINATION POLICIES ALIGNED WITH SHAREHOLDER INTERESTS
  
No golden parachute agreements •
NEOs are not entitled to any accelerated cash/equity payments or special benefits upon a change in control
  
  
No employment agreements

 •
All of the U.S. based NEOs are “at will” employees and are not covered by employment agreements
 •
Ms. Lake and Mr. Pinto have terms of employment that reflect applicable U.K. legal standards
  
  
No special cash severance

 •
Severance amounts for NEOs are capped at one-year salary, not to exceed $400,000 (or £275,000 in the case of Ms. Lake and Mr. Pinto)
  
No special executive benefits •
NEOs are not entitled to any special benefits upon termination
  

Standard, broad-based severance
Mr. Dimon, Ms. Erdoes and Mr. ZamesSmith are covered under the Firm’s broad-based U.S. Severance Pay Plan. Benefits under the Severance Pay Plan are based on an employee’s base salary and length of service on termination of employment. Employees remain eligible for coverage at active employee rates under certain of the Firm’s employee welfare plans (such as medical and dental) for up to six months after their employment terminates. Ms. Lake and Mr. Pinto are covered under the Firm’s U.K. Discretionary Redundancy Policy, which provides for a lump sum payment on termination based on base salary and length of service and subject to a cap of £275,000. In addition, in the event of termination by the Firm for reasons other than cause, employees may be considered, at the discretion of the Firm, for a cash payment in lieu of an annual incentive compensation award, taking into consideration all circumstances the Firm deems relevant, including the circumstances of the employee’s leaving and the employee’s contributions to the Firm over his or her career. Severance benefits and any such discretionary payment are subject to execution of a release in favor of the Firm and certain post-termination employment and other restrictions that remain in effect for at least one year after termination.restrictions.
The table on the following page sets forth the benefits and compensation which the Named Executive Officers would have received if their employment had terminated on December 31, 2016.2017. The amounts shown in the table on the following page do not include other payments and benefits available generally to
salaried employees upon termination of employment,
such as accrued vacation pay, distributions from the 401(k) Savings Plan, pension and deferred compensation plans, or any death, disability or post-retirement welfare benefits available under broad-based employee plans. For information on the pension and deferred compensation plans, see “Table V: 20162017 Pension benefits” on page 66xx of this proxy statement and “Table VI: 20162017 Non-qualified deferred compensation” on page 67xx of this proxy statement. Such tables also do not show the value of vested stock options and SARs, which are listed In “Table III: Outstanding equity awards at fiscal year-end 2016”2017” on page 64xx of this proxy statement.
NEOs are not entitled to any additional equity awards in connection with a potential termination. Rather, under certain termination scenarios including disability, death, termination without cause, or resignation (if Full-Career Eligible)full-career eligible), NEOs’ outstanding equity continuesawards continue to vest in accordance with itstheir terms (or acceleratesaccelerate in the event of death). The table on the following page shows the value of these unvested RSUs, PSUs, stock options and SARs based on the closing price of our common stock on December 31, 20162017 (for stock options and SARs it is the closing price of our common stock price on December 31, 2016,2017, minus the applicable exercise price of the options and SARs).
Government Office provisions
In addition, employeesEmployees with applicable awards, including NEOs, are covered under the Firm’s Government Office provisions


68 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT
76


Table of Contents
a2017proposal2ra02.jpgexcom-left.jpg

Government Office provisions which allow for continued vesting of equity awards if employees resignthe employee resigns to accept a covered government office. For such employees who are Full-Career Eligible,full-career eligible, all outstanding awards continue to vest in accordance with their terms whether they leave the Firm to enter government service or otherwise. For employees who are not Full-Career Eligible,full-career eligible, the value of awards that would continue to vest as a result of the Government Office provisions of our equity plan would equal a percentage of the unvested stock awards shown in Table III ranging from 0% prior to three years of employment by the Firm to 50% after three years of employment rising to 100% after five years.
The Firm’s Government Office provisions allow for accelerated vesting of the awards otherwise eligible for continued vesting, as described above, only if
 
government ethics or conflicts of interest laws require divestiture of unvested awards and do not allow continued vesting. Notwithstanding acceleration of any awards, the former employee remains subject to the applicable terms of the award agreement as if the award had remained outstanding for the duration of the original vesting period, including the clawback provisions and post-employment obligations. Former employees who are not required to divest their holdings are not eligible for accelerated vesting under the Government Office provisions. Furthermore, any
Any awards not eligible for continued vesting under the terms of the plan are forfeited;forfeited and they do not accelerate.
Details regarding the potential value of such provisions are provided in the table below. In 2016,2017, no current or former Operating Committee member received any benefits under these provisions.

20162017 POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL
 
Termination reason1
   
Termination reason1
  
Name 
Involuntary without cause ($)2
  
Death/Disability ($)3
  
Resignation ($)4
  
Government office ($)5
 
Change in
control ($)
  
Involuntary without cause ($)2
  
Death/Disability ($)3
  
Resignation ($)4
  
Government office ($)5
 
Change in
control ($)
 
James Dimon Severance and other $376,923
 $
 $
 $
 $
 Severance and other $384,615
 $
 $
 $
 $
 Option awards 5,700,790
 5,700,790
 5,700,790
 
 
 SAR awards 
 
 
 
 
 Stock awards 30,924,092
 30,924,092
 30,924,092
 30,924,092
 
 Stock awards 10,616,255
 10,616,255
 10,616,255
 10,616,255
 
 
Performance share units6
 36,831,126
 36,831,126
 36,831,126
 36,831,126
 
 
Performance share units6
 85,714,167
 85,714,167
 85,714,167
 85,714,167
 
 Other deferred awards 
 
 
 
 
Marianne Lake Severance and other 346,783
 
 
 
 
 Severance and other 368,140
 
 
 
 
 Option awards 3,570,057
 6,284,990
 6,284,990
 
 
 Stock awards 16,668,467
 16,668,467
 16,668,467
 16,668,467
 
 SAR awards 4,126,753
 4,126,753
 4,126,753
 
 
 
Performance share units6
 5,524,741
 5,524,741
 5,524,741
 5,524,741
 
 Stock awards 15,527,581
 15,527,581
 15,527,581
 15,527,581
 
 Other deferred awards 
 
 
 
 
 
Performance share units6
 13,308,977
 13,308,977
 13,308,977
 13,308,977
 
Mary Callahan Erdoes Severance and other 400,000
 
 
 
 
 Severance and other 400,000
 
 
 
 
Option awards 3,941,853
 5,603,399
 5,603,399
 
 
SAR awards 2,525,583
 2,525,583
 2,525,583
 
 
 Stock awards 28,761,147
 28,761,147
 28,761,147
 28,761,147
 
 Stock awards 25,656,082
 25,656,082
 25,656,082
 25,656,082
 
 
Performance share units6
 9,297,612
 9,297,612
 9,297,612
 9,297,612
 
 
Performance share units6
 21,709,315
 21,709,315
 21,709,315
 21,709,315
 
 Other deferred awards 
 
 
 
 
Daniel Pinto Severance and other 346,783
 
 
 
 
 Severance and other 368,140
 
 
 
 
 Option awards 1,663,091
 2,493,863
 2,493,863
 
 
 SAR awards 1,262,792
 1,262,792
 1,262,792
 
 
 Stock awards 27,182,731
 27,182,731
 27,182,731
 27,182,731
 
 Stock awards 26,806,222
 26,806,222
 26,806,222
 26,806,222
 
 
Performance share units6
 10,434,708
 10,434,708
 10,434,708
 10,434,708
 
 
Performance share units6
 23,165,452
 23,165,452
 23,165,452
 23,165,452
 
 
Other deferred awards7
 2,571,887
 2,571,887
 2,571,887
 2,571,887
 
Matthew Zames Severance and other 276,923
 
 
 
 
Gordon Smith Severance and other 253,846
 
 
 
 
 Option awards 1,663,091
 2,493,863
 
 
 
 SAR awards 2,525,583
 2,525,583
 2,525,583
 
 
 Stock awards 30,345,000
 30,345,000
 
 30,345,000
 
 Stock awards 24,234,850
 24,234,850
 24,234,850
 24,234,850
 
 
Performance share units6
 9,567,154
 9,567,154
 
 9,567,154
 
 
Performance share units6
 20,928,732
 20,928,732
 20,928,732
 20,928,732
 
 Other deferred awards 
 
 
 
 
1 
OptionSAR awards,” “Stock awards” and “Performance share units” refer to previously granted, outstanding equity awards. NEOs are not entitled to any additional equity awards in connection with a potential termination.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    69


Table of Contents
a2017proposal2la02.jpg

2 
Involuntary terminations without cause include involuntary terminations due to redundancies and involuntary terminations without alternative employment. For "Severance“Severance and other"other”, amounts shown represent severance under the Firm’s broad-based U.S. Severance Pay Plan, or the U.K. Discretionary Redundancy Policy in the case of Ms. Lake and Mr. Pinto. Base salary greater than $400,000 per year, or £275,000 in the case of Ms. Lake and Mr. Pinto, is disregarded for purposes of determining severance amounts. The rate used to convert Ms. Lake’s and Mr. Pinto’s eligible severance to U.S. dollars was the blended spot rate for the month of December 2016, which was $1.26103 U.S. dollars per pound sterling.


77
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents
excom-right.jpg

Lake’s and Mr. Pinto’s eligible severance to U.S. dollars was the blended spot rate for the month of December 2017, which was $1.33869 U.S. dollars per pound sterling.
3 
Vesting restrictions on stock awards and performance share unit awards (and for Mr. Pinto, “Other deferred awards”) lapse immediately upon death. In the case of disability, stock awards continue to vest pursuant to their original vesting schedule. In the case of death or disability, option and SAR awards may be exercised for a specified period to the extent then exercisable or become exercisable during such exercise period.
4 
For employees in good standing who have resigned and have met “full-career eligibility” or other acceptable criteria, awards continue to vest over time on their original schedule, provided that the employees, for the remainder of the vesting period, do not perform services for a financial services company or work in their profession (whether or not for a financial services company); provided that employees may work for a government, education or not-for-profit organization. The awards shown represent RSUs and PSUs that would continue to vest and SARs that would become and remain exercisable through an accelerated expiration date because the Named Executive Officers other than Mr. Zames, have met the full-career eligibility criteria. The awards are subject to continuing post-employment obligations to the Firm during this period. In the case of Mr. Zames, the awards shown, representing RSUs, PSUs and SARs, would not continue to vest because he has not met the “full-career eligibility” criteria.
5 
Under the terms of the Government Office provisions, Named Executive Officers would be eligible to receive the full value of their stock award should they resign to accept a government office only if government ethics or conflicts of interest laws required divestiture of unvested equity awards and did not allow continued vesting; otherwise their awards would continue to vest over time on their original schedule.
6 
Represents the value of PSUs granted on January 19, 2016 and January 17, 2017, assuming: (a) maximum payout related to 2016 and 2017 performance year; (b) target payout related to 20172018 and 20182019 performance year; and (c) accumulated reinvested dividend equivalent shares as of December 31, 2016.
7
Amounts shown represent balances as of December 31, 2016, under the mandatory deferral of cash bonus applicable to Mr. Pinto. For employees in good standing who have resigned and have met “full-career eligibility” or other acceptable criteria, mandatory cash deferral awards continue to vest over time on their original schedule; such awards would continue to vest because Mr. Pinto has met the “full-career eligibility” criteria. The mandatory cash deferral awards are subject to continuing post-employment obligations to the Firm during this period.2017.



70 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT
78


Table of Contents
excom-left.jpg

CEO pay ratio disclosure
We are providing the following information about the relationship of the annual total compensation of our estimated median employee and the annual total compensation of Mr. Dimon, our Chairman and CEO.
CEO pay ratio
For the year ended December 31, 2017:
The annual total compensation of Mr. Dimon was $28,320,1751, including Firm-paid employee benefits
The annual total compensation of our estimated median employee was $77,799, including Firm-paid employee benefits2 and change in pension value
This represents a ratio of 364 to 1.
Identifying our median employee
We estimated our median employee using gross taxable payroll compensation as reported to our employees’ respective national governments for the year ended December 31, 2017, i.e. Form W-2 gross taxable wages Box 1 for U.S. employees. We did not apply any cost-of-living adjustments as part of the calculation.
In determining the scope of our employees (other than our CEO), we included our Top 10 most populous countries, representing 246,485 or 97% of our 253,500 global3 full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal employees who were employed as of December 31, 2017.
We annualized the salary portion of the compensation for employees who were hired during 2017; however we did not make any full-time equivalent adjustments to part-time, temporary and seasonal employees.
Comparability
We believe the ratio above is a reasonable estimate, based on the methodology we have described. Given the different methodologies, exclusions, estimates, and assumptions other companies may use to calculate their respective CEO pay ratios, as well as differences in employment and compensation practices between companies, the estimated ratio reported above may not be comparable to that reported by other companies.







1 For purposes of the CEO pay ratio disclosure, Mr. Dimon’s annual total compensation includes the amount reported in the “Total” column of the 2017 Summary Compensation Table on page xx, plus the value of Firm-paid healthcare benefits applicable to Mr. Dimon.
2 The median employee’s Firm-paid employee benefits include healthcare benefits and 401(k) retirement plan contributions.
3 The Firm employs people in 62 countries globally. Each of our Top 10 most populous countries employs 981 or more employees: United States; India; United Kingdom; Philippines; Hong Kong; Singapore; Argentina; Switzerland; Japan; and Australia. The 7,015 employees in the remaining 52 countries comprise less than 5% of our global employee population and were excluded. Five of the excluded countries employ between 500 and 1,000 employees: Brazil; China; Canada; Luxembourg; and Taiwan. Four of the excluded countries employ between 250 and 499 employees: Ireland; Germany; Mexico; and Republic of Korea. The remaining 43 countries employ up to 249 employees: France; Spain; Malaysia; Italy; South Africa; Russia; Chile; Bahamas; Indonesia; Thailand; Colombia; United Arab Emirates; Saudi Arabia; Israel; Turkey; Sweden; Netherlands; Vietnam; Peru; Belgium; Bahrain; Denmark; Norway; Poland; Jersey; New Zealand; Egypt; Austria; Nigeria; Pakistan; Finland; Guernsey; Mauritius; Lebanon; Portugal; Kazakhstan; Bangladesh; Panama; Sri Lanka; Uzbekistan; Venezuela; Greece; and Qatar.


79
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents
a2017proposal2ra02.jpgexcom-right.jpg

Security ownership of directors and executive officers
Our share retention policies require share ownership for directors and executive officers, as described on pages 30 and 56,xx, respectively, of this proxy statement.
The following table shows the number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents beneficially owned by each of the then current director, the current executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table, and all directors and executive officers as a group as of February 28, 2017.2018. Shares beneficially owned include shares that could have been acquired within 60 days after that date through the
 
through the exercise of stock options, SARs or warrants, and additional underlying stock units as described in Note 2 to the table. Unless otherwise indicated, each individual and member of the group has sole voting power and sole investment power with respect to shares owned. The number of shares beneficially owned, as defined by Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 — as of February 28, 2017,2018, by all directors and executive officers as a group and by each director and named executive officer individually — is less than 1% of our outstanding common stock.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP                    
 Beneficial ownership     Beneficial ownership    
Name 
Common
Stock (#)1

 
Options/SARs/Warrants
exercisable within
60 days (#)

 
Total beneficial
ownership (#)

 
Additional
underlying stock
units (#)2

 Total (#)
 
Common
Stock (#)1

 
Options/SARs/Warrants
exercisable within
60 days (#)

 
Total beneficial
ownership (#)

 
Additional
underlying stock
units (#)2

 Total (#)
Linda B. Bammann 65,986
 0
 65,986
 15,482
 81,468
 65,986
 0
 65,986
 18,054
 84,040
James A. Bell 135
 0
 135
 25,032
 25,167
 135
 0
 135
 27,817
 27,952
Crandall C. Bowles 6,280
 0
 6,280
 80,351
 86,631
 6,279
 0
 6,279
 86,210
 92,489
Stephen B. Burke 32,107
 0
 32,107
 97,944
 130,051
 32,107
 0
 32,107
 103,581
 135,688
Todd A. Combs 16
 22,725
 22,741
 2,967
 25,708
 16
 22,950
 22,966
 5,261
 28,227
James S. Crown 3
 12,623,037
 0
 12,623,037
 167,922
 12,790,959
 12,272,676
 0
 12,272,676
 175,341
 12,448,017
James Dimon 4
 6,856,729
 3,493,369
 10,350,098
 729,645
 11,079,743
 7,420,582
 1,493,369
 8,913,951
 848,917
 9,762,868
Mary Callahan Erdoes 326,878
 543,129
 870,007
 397,774
 1,267,781
 391,979
 309,206
 701,185
 371,704
 1,072,889
Timothy P. Flynn 10,000
 0
 10,000
 28,817
 38,817
 10,000
 0
 10,000
 33,228
 43,228
Laban P. Jackson, Jr. 30,863
 1,346
 32,209
 142,995
 175,204
 32,004
 0
 32,004
 150,522
 182,526
Marianne Lake 44,711
 340,965
 385,676
 242,227
 627,903
 72,290
 341,842
 414,132
 235,987
 650,119
Michael A. Neal 9,050
 0
 9,050
 20,063
 29,113
 9,050
 0
 9,050
 24,126
 33,176
Daniel Pinto 368,991
 325,797
 694,788
 418,384
 1,113,172
 441,309
 346,718
 788,027
 414,330
 1,202,357
Lee R. Raymond 5
 1,850
 0
 1,850
 223,861
 225,711
 1,850
 0
 1,850
 233,073
 234,923
Gordon Smith 356,286
 480,304
 836,590
 366,254
 1,202,844
William C. Weldon 1,200
 0
 1,200
 88,179
 89,379
 1,200
 0
 1,200
 94,428
 95,628
Matthew Zames 332,424
 0
 332,424
 405,771
 738,195
All directors and current executive officers as a group (21 persons) 3, 5
 21,422,140
 5,765,575
 27,187,715
 4,123,123
 31,310,838
All directors and current executive officers as a group (22 persons) 3, 5
 21,473,104
 3,520,787
 24,993,891
 3,926,488
 28,920,379
 
1 
Shares owned outright, except as otherwise noted. Directors agree to retain all shares of common stock of JPMorgan Chase purchased on the open market or received pursuant to their service as a Board member for as long as they serve on the Board.
2 
Amounts include for directors and executive officers, shares or deferred stock units, receipt of which has been deferred under deferred compensation plan arrangements. For executive officers, amounts also include unvested RSUs and unvested PSUs (including accumulated reinvested dividend equivalent shares), as well as share equivalents attributable under the JPMorgan Chase 401(k) Savings Plan. The ultimate number of PSUs earned at vesting is formulaically determined, with potential payout value ranging from 0% to 150%. Additional details on the PSU program are provided on page 46xx in this proxy statement.
3
Includes 149,131163,922 shares Mr. Crown owns individually; 26,33031,021 shares owned by Mr. Crown’s spouse; and 38,140 shares held in trusts for the benefit of his children. None of such shares are pledged or held in margin accounts.
Also includes 12,409,43612,039,593 shares owned by entities as to which Mr. Crown disclaims beneficial ownership, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Of such shares (and for all directors and current executive officers as a group) 11,744,13111,106,493 shares may be pledged or held by brokers in margin loan accounts, whether or not there are loans outstanding.
4
Includes 115,800 shares owned by entities as to which Mr. Dimon disclaims beneficial ownership, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
5 
As of February 28, 2017,2018, Mr. Raymond held 2,000 depositary shares, each representing a one-tenth interest in a share of JPMorgan Chase’s Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series I (“Series I Preferred”). All directors and currentMr. Raymond is the only director or executive officers as a group own 2,000 depositaryofficer who owns shares of the Series I Preferred.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   71
80


Table of Contents
a2017proposal2la02.jpgexcom-left.jpg

Pursuant to SEC filings, the companies included in the table below were the beneficial owners of more than 5% of our outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2016.2017.
Name of beneficial ownerAddress of beneficial owner
Common stock
owned (#)

Percent owned (%)Address of beneficial owner
Common stock
owned (#)

Percent owned (%)
The Vanguard Group1
100 Vanguard Blvd.
Malvern, PA 19355
237,846,805
6.6
100 Vanguard Blvd.
Malvern, PA 19355
251,812,585
7.25
BlackRock, Inc.2
55 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10055
236,398,832
6.6
55 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10055
226,427,272
6.50
1 
The Vanguard Group owns the above holdings in its capacity as an investment advisor in accordance with SEC Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E). According to the Schedule 13G dated February 10, 2017,7, 2018, filed with the SEC, in the aggregate, Vanguard and the affiliated entities included in the Schedule 13G (“Vanguard”) have sole dispositive power over 231,558,388246,288,199 shares, shared dispositive power over 6,288,4175,524,386 shares, sole voting power over 5,666,5684,881,489 shares, and shared voting power over 671,098771,264 shares of our common stock.
2 
BlackRock, Inc. owns the above holdings in its capacity as a parent holding company or control person in accordance with SEC Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G). According to the Schedule 13G dated January 24, 2017,2018, filed with the SEC, in the aggregate, BlackRock and the affiliated entities included in the Schedule 13G (“BlackRock”) have sole dispositive power over 236,329,452226,427,272 shares, and sole voting power over 204,240,295 shares and shared voting and dispositive power over 69,380197,453,0901 shares of our common stock.





81
72 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents
a2017proposal2ra02.jpgexcom-right.jpg

Additional informationProposal 4 — Approval of Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan
effective May 15, 2018
Executive summary
JPMorgan Chase’s Long-Term Incentive Plan was last approved by shareholders on May 19, 2015 (the “2015 Plan”). On March 20, 2018, the Compensation & Management Development Committee (“CMDC”) adopted, subject to shareholder approval, the Amended and Restated JPMorgan Chase Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2018 Plan”). The 2018 Plan would supersede the 2015 Plan and apply to awards granted on or after May 15, 2018.
We are submitting this proposal to our shareholders in response to feedback we received about our directorsequity compensation practices during our annual shareholder outreach program. Our shareholders indicated a preference for more frequent requests for approval of a smaller quantity of shares, as opposed to requesting larger quantities less frequently. As a result, the CMDC and executive officers
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Our directors and executive officers filed reports with the SEC indicatingBoard considered this feedback in determining the number of shares of any class of our equity securities they owned when they became a director or executive officer and, after that, any changes in their ownership of our equity securities. They must also provide us with copies of these reports. These reports are required by Section 16(a)to request for authorization under the 2018 Plan.
The primary purpose of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We have reviewed the copies2018 Plan is to:
Renew the term of the 2015 Plan by four years, to a term date of May 31, 2022;
Authorize an additional 24 million shares, bringing the total number of authorized shares to 85 million, which is 10 million fewer than those approved by shareholders under the 2015 Plan;
Incorporate our non-management director compensation program, including:
Establishing our annual Board retainer (both cash and equity) at $350,000, increasing by up to $25,000 during the 2018 Plan term, beginning January 2020; and
Establishing annual retainers of: (i) $30,000 for serving as the Lead Independent Director; (ii) $25,000 for chairing the JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Bank”) board, Audit Committee or Directors’ Risk Policy Committee (“DRPC”); and (iii) $15,000 for chairing any other principal standing committee or for serving on any of the Bank board, Audit Committee or DRPC, each of which increasing by up to $5,000 during the 2018 Plan term, beginning January 2020;
Set forth the standard of review for actions under the 2018 Plan; and
Remove references to Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code that have become obsolete as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
The 2018 Plan maintains many of the reports that we have receivedgovernance practices and written representations fromfeatures of the individuals required to file the reports. Based on this review, we believe that during 2016, each of our directors and executive officers has complied with applicable reporting requirements for transactions in our equity securities.2015 Plan, including:
The exclusion of our stock option/stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) recycling feature;
The inclusion of a one year minimum vesting requirement on the 5% of shares that are exempt from the minimum three year vesting; and
The reduction of the maximum number of shares that can be granted as Incentive Stock Options from 20 million to 7 million.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF RELATED PERSONS TRANSACTIONSWhy shareholders should approve the 2018 Plan
 
We believe that voting in favor of the 2018 Plan is important, as a well-designed equity program serves to strengthen the alignment of employees’ long-term economic interests with those of shareholders while not causing unreasonable dilution to shareholders. Without shareholder approval, the Firm will lose a critical shareholder alignment feature of our compensation framework. The Firm has adopted a written Transactions with Related Persons Policy (“Policy”), which sets forthis seeking shareholder approval one year before the Firm’s policies and procedures for reviewing and approving transactions with related persons — basically its directors, executive officers, 5% shareholders, and their immediate family members. The transactions covered by the Policy include any financial transaction, arrangement or relationship in which the Firm is a participant, the related person has or will have a direct or indirect material interest, and the aggregate amount involved will or may be expected to exceed $120,000 in any fiscal year.
After becoming aware of any transaction which may be subject to the Policy, the related person is required to report all relevant facts with respect to the transaction to the General Counsel2019 expiration of the Firm. Upon determination by the General Counsel2015 Plan to ensure that a transaction requires review under the Policy, the material facts respecting the transaction and the related person’s interest in the transaction are providedour compensation program continues to the Governance Committee. The transaction is then reviewed by the disinterested members of the Governance Committee, which then determines whether approval or ratification of the transaction shall be granted. In reviewing a transaction, the Governance Committee considers facts and circumstances that it deems relevant to its
determination. Material facts may include management’s assessment of the commercial reasonableness of the transaction; the materiality of the related person’s direct or indirect interest in the transaction; whether the transaction may involve an actual, or the appearance of, a conflict of interest; and, if the transaction involves a director, the impact of the transaction on the director’s independence.
Certain types of transactions are pre-approved in accordancealigned with the terms of the Policy. These include transactions in the ordinary course of business involving financial products and services provided by, or to, the Firm, including loans, provided such transactions are in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Federal Reserve Board Regulation O and other applicable laws and regulations.
TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND 5% SHAREHOLDERS
Our directors and executive officers, and some of their immediate family members and affiliated entities, and BlackRock and Vanguard, beneficial owners of more than 5%interests of our outstanding common stock, were customers of, or had transactions with, JPMorgan Chase or our banking or other subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business during 2016. Additional transactions may be expected to take place in the future. Any outstanding loans to directors, executive officers, and their immediate family members and affiliated entities, and to BlackRock and Vanguard, and any transactions involving other financial products and services, such as banking, brokerage, investment, investment banking, and financial advisory products and services, provided by the Firm to such persons and entities were made in the ordinary course of business, on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral (where applicable), as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with persons and entities not related to the Firm, and did not involve more than the normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features.
The fiduciary committees for the JPMorgan Chase Retirement Plan and for the JPMorgan Chase 401(k) Savings Plan (each a “Plan”) entered into agreements with BlackRock giving it discretionary authority to manage certain assets on behalf of each Plan. Pursuant
shareholders.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT
82


Table of Contents
excom-left.jpg

Summary of the 2018 Plan
The following summary of the 2018 Plan sets forth its material terms. It is, however, a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the 2018 Plan, a copy of which is attached as Appendix B.
Purpose and Participation
The 2018 Plan is designed to encourage employees and non-management members of the Board to acquire a proprietary and vested interest in the long-term growth and performance of JPMorgan Chase and its subsidiaries. The 2018 Plan also serves to attract and retain individuals of exceptional talent. All of our approximately 253,000 employees are eligible to participate in the 2018 Plan, as are our 11 non-employee members of the Board of Directors.
Administration
Unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, the 2018 Plan is administered by the Compensation & Management Development Committee of the Board. Subject to the provisions of the 2018 Plan, the CMDC has complete control over the administration of the 2018 Plan and has the authority in its sole discretion to:
Construe, interpret and implement the 2018 Plan and all award agreements
Establish, amend and rescind any rules and regulations relating to the 2018 Plan
Grant awards under the 2018 Plan
Determine who shall receive awards, when such awards shall be made and the terms and provisions of award agreements
Establish plans supplemental to the 2018 Plan covering employees residing outside of the United States
Provide for mandatory or voluntary deferrals of awards under the 2018 Plan
Make all other determinations in its discretion that it may deem necessary or advisable for the administration of the 2018 Plan
The CMDC may delegate to officers of JPMorgan Chase responsibility for awards to officers and employees of
our Firm not subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The CMDC’s determinations in the administration of the 2018 Plan will be final and conclusive, and the Board and the CMDC will have no liability for any action taken under the 2018 Plan in good faith (including any action taken relating to awards to our non-management directors).

The CMDC is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the Board regarding awards to our non-management directors.
Number of shares
If this proposal is approved, a total of 85 million shares will be authorized for issuance under the 2018 Plan, including 61 million remaining shares from the 2015 Plan.
Awards
The forms of the awards that may be granted under the 2018 Plan are:
Stock Options. May be awarded in the form of an “incentive” stock option or a nonqualified stock option. Stock options may not be exercisable later than 10 years after their date of grant. The CMDC will establish the option exercise price at the time the option is granted, provided that the exercise price may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date of grant. The exercise price shall be paid in full at the time of such exercise, with the method and form of such payment determined by the CMDC from time to time.
SARs. The CMDC may award SARs. Upon exercise, a SAR generally entitles a participant to receive an amount equal to the positive difference between the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date the SAR is exercised and the per share exercise price of the SAR, multiplied by the number of shares of common stock with respect to which the SAR is exercised. SARs may not be exercisable later than 10 years after the date they are granted. The exercise price per share of common stock covered by a SAR is determined by the CMDC at the time each SAR is granted; provided, however, that the exercise price may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date of grant. SARs may be granted independently of any award of


83
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    732018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents
a2017proposal2la02.jpgexcom-right.jpg

stock options or in conjunction with all or any part of a stock options, either at the same time the award of stock options is granted or at any later time during the term of such options. If a SAR is granted in tandem with a stock option, the exercise price of the SAR will not be less than 100% of the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date of grant. A SAR or applicable portion thereof allocated to these agreements, feesa stock option shall terminate and no longer be exercisable upon the termination or exercise of approximately $5.9 million were paidany related stock option. The CMDC will determine at the date of grant whether the SAR shall be settled in cash, common stock or a combination of cash and common stock.
Other Stock-Based Awards. The CMDC may grant awards of common stock and other awards that are valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on the fair market value of common stock (“Other Stock-Based Awards”). Other Stock-Based Awards include, without limitation: (i) shares of common stock; (ii) shares of common stock subject to restrictions on transfer until the completion of a specified period of service, the occurrence of an event or the attainment of performance objectives (each as specified by the CMDC); (iii) shares of common stock issuable upon the completion of a specified period of service; (iv) restricted stock units distributed in the form of shares of common stock after the restrictions lapse; and (v) conditioning the right to an award upon the occurrence of an event or the attainment of one or more performance objectives. The CMDC shall determine at the time of grant whether Other Stock-Based Awards shall be settled in cash, common stock or a combination of cash and common stock.
Performance Awards. The 2018 Plan provides that the CMDC may specify performance criteria or standards with respect to an award based upon one or more of the following criteria: stock price, shareholder value added, earnings per share, income before or after taxes (including income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization), return on common equity including return on tangible common equity, revenue growth, efficiency ratio, expense management, return on investment, ratio of non-performing assets to performing assets, return on assets, profitability or performance of
identifiable business units, credit quality, or any other criteria as determined by the PlansCMDC in its sole discretion. In addition, where relevant, the foregoing targets may be applied to BlackRock in 2016. SubsidiariesJPMorgan Chase, one or more of its subsidiaries or one or more of JPMorgan Chase’s divisions or business units. The CMDC will determine whether, with respect to a performance period, the applicable performance goals have been met with respect to a given participant and, if they have, to ascertain the amount of the Firm have subscribed to information services provided by BlackRock, including select market data, analytics and modeling, and paid BlackRock approximately $500,000 in 2016 for the services.  Separately in 2016, JP Morgan integrated with BlackRock’s Aladdin® platform to provide a more seamless experience to our clients, and paid BlackRock approximately $1.5 million in 2016 for integration services.
Certain J.P. Morgan mutual funds and subsidiaries entered into a sub-transfer agency agreement with Vanguard and paid Vanguard approximately $550,000 in 2016 for services rendered, primarily accounting, recordkeeping and administrative services.
Mr. Dimon, a director and executive officerapplicable performance award. The amount of the Firm, and John Donnelly, an executive officerperformance award actually paid to a given participant may be less than the amount determined by the applicable performance goal formula, at the discretion of the Firm, have family members who are or were employedCMDC, and the amount determined by the Firm;CMDC for a performance period shall be paid to the family members are provided compensation and benefits in accordance with the Firm’s employment and compensation practices applicable to employees holding comparable positions. These family membersdid not share a household with the related director or executive officer and were not executive officers of the Firm during 2016. Mr. Donnelly’s son has been employedparticipant at such time as determined by the Firm since 2010, currently as an associateCMDC in its sole discretion after the Corporate & Investment Bank, and for 2016, receivedend of such performance period.
Dividends/Dividend Equivalents. The terms and conditions of Other Stock-Based Awards of restricted stock and restricted stock units may provide the participant with dividends or dividend equivalents payable prior to vesting; and awards of Other Stock-Based Awards of restricted stock may provide for voting rights prior to vesting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to awards of restricted stock and restricted stock units specifically designated in the award agreement as performance-based, dividends or dividend equivalents shall be accumulated and shall be paid to the participants only in an amount based on the number of shares, if any, that vest under the terms of the award.
Director compensation of $235,000, including annual salary and incentive awards. Mr. Dimon’s father was employed by
Compensation to non-management Directors under the Firm as a broker from 2009 until his death in June 2016. For 2016, he received compensation of $219,179, including annual salary and commissions with payments after his death being made to his estate, of which Mr. Dimon is executor.2018 Plan includes:
Annual retainer. For each calendar year for service on the Board, each Director shall receive an annual retainer of $350,000. During the 2018 Plan term, the Board is authorized in its discretion to increase the retainer by up to $25,000, or to decrease it.
Designated role retainers. For each calendar year, each director who serves in the following designated roles shall receive an annual retainer of: (i) $30,000 for serving as the Lead Independent Director; (ii) $25,000 for chairing the Bank board, Audit Committee or DRPC; and (iii) $15,000 for chairing


COMPENSATION & MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
84

The members

excom-left.jpg

any other principal standing committee and for serving on any of the Compensation & Management DevelopmentBank board, Audit Committee are listedor DRPC. During the 2018 Plan term, the Board is authorized in its discretion to increase any designated role retainers described in (i), (ii), and (iii) above by up to $5,000, or to decrease any of these designated role retainers.
Additional fees or retainers. The Board may at any time provide any Director with a retainer or other fee in addition to that provided for above, including for service on a specific purpose committee or for any other special service, in each case determined in the discretion of the Board.
Form of Director compensation. Any retainer or fee granted to Directors may be payable in the form of cash, an Other Stock-Based Award or any combination, as determined in the discretion of the Board, and shall have such terms and conditions as the Board may specify.
Timing of increases. Although the Board has the discretion to award additional retainers or fees, the specific authorization to increase the annual retainer or designated role retainers under the 2018 Plan term does not take affect prior to January 2020.
Minimum vesting periods
Other than awards to Directors, awards settled in shares of common stock under the 2018 Plan have a minimum vesting/exercise schedule of ratably over three years, except that the CMDC may grant awards of up to 5% of shares authorized under the 2018 Plan with a shorter vesting or exercise period (but not less than a one year period). However, the above limitations do not preclude awards that vest or become exercisable earlier due to (i) circumstances such as death, retirement or involuntary termination of employment, (ii) the achievement of performance objectives over a period of at least one year or (iii) if the Firm determines for regulatory or other considerations to provide an equity award in excess of that which would have been awarded to the individual under the cash equity policy in effect for the performance year.
Amendments and Termination
The Board of Directors may amend, suspend or terminate the 2018 Plan or any portion thereof at any time without shareholder approval, except to the extent otherwise required by the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 or New York Stock Exchange listing requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except in the case of an adjustment in connection with a capital structure change (as described below under “Adjustments”), any amendment by the Board of Directors shall be conditioned on page 61shareholder consent if it increases (i) the number of this proxy statement. No membershares authorized for grant under the 2018 Plan, (ii) the number of shares authorized for grant to individual participants under any form of award, or (iii) if such amendment eliminates restrictions applicable to the reduction of the exercise price of an option or SAR, or the surrender of an option and SAR in consideration for a new award with a lower exercise price.
No awards may be made under the 2018 Plan after May 31, 2022, or after the date the Board terminates the 2018 Plan, if sooner.
Adjustments
In the event there is a change in the outstanding shares of common stock by reason of any stock dividend or split, recapitalization, issuance of a new class of common stock, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination or exchange of shares or other similar corporate change, or any distributions to shareholders of common stock other than regular cash dividends, the CMDC iswill make such substitution or ever was aadjustment, if any, as it deems equitable, as to the number or kind of shares of common stock or other securities issued or reserved for issuance pursuant to the 2018 Plan, including, but not limited to, adjustments to the number of shares of common stock in the aggregate with respect to which awards may be granted under the 2018 Plan or the number of awards granted to any participant) and to make appropriate adjustments (including the number of shares and the exercise price) to any outstanding awards.
Federal income tax consequences
The following discussion summarizes the Federal income tax consequences to participants who may receive awards under the 2018 Plan and to JPMorgan Chase officer or employee. No JPMorgan Chase executive officer is, or was during 2016, a memberarising out of the boardgranting of directors or compensation committee (or other committee serving an equivalent function) of another company that has, or had during 2016, an executive officer serving as a member of our Board or CMDC. Allsuch awards. The discussion is based upon interpretations of the membersInternal Revenue Code in effect as of the CMDC, and/March 2018 and regulations promulgated thereunder as of such date.
This discussion is not intended to, and does not, provide or somesupplement tax advice to recipients of their immediate family members and affiliated entities, were customers of or had transactions with JPMorgan Chase or our banking or other subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business during 2016. Additional transactions may be expected to take place in the future. Any outstanding loans to the directors and their immediate family members and affiliated entities, and any transactions involving other financial products and services, such as banking, brokerage, investment, investment banking and financial advisory products and services, provided by the Firm to such persons and entities were made in the ordinary course of business, on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral (where applicable), as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with persons and entities not related to the Firm, and did not involve more than the normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features.


85
74 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents
excom-right.jpg

awards, and participants are advised to consult with their own personal independent tax advisors with respect to the specific tax consequences that, in light of their particular circumstances, might arise in connection with their receipt of awards under the 2018 Plan, including, but not limited to, any state, local or foreign tax consequences and the effect, if any, of gift, estate and inheritance taxes.
Nonqualified Stock Option/Stock Appreciation Rights. Upon the grant of a nonqualified stock option or SAR, a participant will not be in receipt of taxable income. Upon exercise of either a nonqualified stock option or a SAR, a participant will be in receipt of ordinary income in an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of the acquired shares of common stock (and/or cash) over the exercise price, and will be subject to FICA (Social Security and Medicare) tax in respect of such amounts. Gain or loss upon a subsequent sale of any common stock would be taxed to the participant as long- or short-term capital gain or loss depending on the holding period.
Incentive Stock Options. A participant will not be in receipt of taxable income upon the grant or exercise of an incentive stock option (“ISO”). Upon the exercise of an ISO, the amount by which the fair market value of the stock received on exercise exceeds the exercise price is generally a tax preference adjustment for the purpose of the alternative minimum tax. If the participant holds the shares acquired on the exercise of an ISO for the requisite ISO holding period set forth in the Internal Revenue Code, the participant generally will recognize a long-term capital gain or loss upon their subsequent sale or exchange measured by the difference between the sale price and the exercise price of the ISO). If a participant does not hold the shares acquired on the exercise of an ISO for the requisite holding period, the participant may be in receipt of ordinary income based upon a formula set forth in the Internal Revenue Code, generally the lesser of (i) the difference between the fair market value of the common stock on the date of exercise of the ISO over the exercise price of the ISO and (ii) the amount realized upon the disposition of the common stock acquired by the ISO over the exercise price of the ISO. To the extent that the amount realized on such sale or exchange exceeds the fair market value of the common stock on the date of the ISO exercise, the participant will generally recognize capital gains.
Other Stock-Based Awards. The income tax consequences of the Other Stock-Based Awards will depend on how such awards are structured. In the case of the grant of a restricted stock unit (whether time-vested or subject to achievement of performance goals), a participant will not be in receipt of taxable income. On delivery, a participant will be in receipt of ordinary income in an amount equal to the fair market value of the acquired shares of common stock (and/or cash). The participant will be subject to FICA (Social Security and Medicare) tax at the time any portion of a restricted stock unit is deemed vested for tax purposes. The fair market value of any acquired shares (if any) on the delivery date will be the participant’s tax basis for purposes of determining any subsequent gain or loss from the sale of the shares, and the participant’s holding period with respect to the shares will begin at the delivery date.
Deduction. Generally, JPMorgan Chase will be entitled to a tax deduction equal to the amount recognized as ordinary income (including on the exercise of a stock option or SAR or on delivery pursuant to a restricted stock unit). However, we will generally not be entitled to a tax deduction with respect to any amount that represents compensation in excess of $1 million paid to covered employees (other than awards pursuant to contracts entered into prior to the repeal of the exemption for qualified performance-based compensation under Section 162(m) of the Code that may remain eligible for such exemption). For this purpose, a “covered employee” means our chief executive officer, our chief financial officer and our three highest compensated employees other than the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer (based on compensation reported to our shareholders), and any individual who was previously a covered employee at any time on or after January 1, 2017. For the avoidance of doubt, we will not be entitled to any tax deduction with respect to an ISO, if the participant holds the shares acquired on the exercise of an ISO for the requisite ISO holding period.
Our equity compensation program promotes shareholder interests
We believe our long-term incentive compensation program serves a fundamental role in motivating our employees to deliver sustained shareholder value by driving individual, line of business and firmwide results.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
86


Table of Contents
excom-left.jpg

In addition our equity program was designed to attract and retain top talent, foster a shared-success culture and be consistent with best practices, as set forth below:
Strong share holding requirements – Operating Committee members are required to retain significant portions of net shares received from awards, which increases their share ownership over the long term
Prudent evaluation of the use of SARs – Since 2014 the CMDC has eliminated the use of SARs from our broad based annual compensation program, resulting in less dilution to shareholders, however, the CMDC retains the discretion to award SARs in the future
Multi-year vesting – Equity awards generally cannot vest any sooner than three years (ratably) from the grant date
Anti-hedging/Anti-pledging policy – All employees are prohibited from hedging or pledging unvested RSUs, PSUs, unexercised options or SARs; and Operating Committee members and directors may not hedge or pledge any shares
Award Limits – The 2018 Plan contains limits on the number of shares that may be granted to any individual employee
Non-Management Director Pay Limits – The 2018 Plan contains limits on the number of shares that may be granted to any individual non-management director in a year
No dividends paid on unearned performance share units – The terms of our 2018 Plan prohibit the payment of dividends on unearned PSUs
No stock option/SAR reloads – Consistent with best practice, the 2018 Plan does not provide for the automatic reload of options or SARs
No repricing on stock option/SAR – We expressly prohibit the repricing of both stock options and SARs
No golden parachute agreements – We do not provide additional payments or equity acceleration as a result of a change-in-control
Our equity compensation program reinforces individual accountability
Our compensation program, including the 2018 Plan, is designed to hold executives accountable, when appropriate, for material actions or items that negatively impact business performance in current or future years. Remedial measures for holding individuals accountable may include:
1.Reducing annual incentive compensation;
2.Canceling unvested awards;
3.Recovering previously paid compensation; and
4.Taking appropriate employment actions (such as termination of employment, demotion, etc.)
For additional information about our control forums and how they promote accountability, please see “Risk, Controls and Conduct Review Process” and “Holding Individuals Accountable” on page [xx] of this proxy statement.
Clawback and recovery provisions
We maintain clawback/recoupment provisions on both cash incentives and equity awards, which enable us to reduce or cancel unvested awards and recover previously paid compensation in certain situations. While equity incentive awards are intended and expected to vest according to their terms, strong recovery provisions permit recapture of incentive compensation awards in appropriate circumstances.
The following table provides a summary of the extensive clawback provisions that apply to all employees, including our Operating Committee members.
RIGOROUS CLAWBACK PROVISIONS
Risk EventVestedUnvested
Restatementüü
Misconductüü
Risk-related1
üü
Protection based1
ü
1
Certain risk-related and protection based clawback provisions apply only to Operating Committee members and Designated Employees. See page xx of this proxy statement for more details on clawbacks.


87
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents
excom-right.jpg

Key data about our grant practices
We have historically demonstrated prudence in our use of shares for equity compensation, and have steadily reduced both our annual share usage (“burn rate”) and potential dilution levels under the Long Term Incentive Plan in recent years. Furthermore, the Firm has demonstrated the value to shareholders of a disciplined compensation approach with one of the lowest compensation expense ratios amongst our Financial Services Peers. For a description of our Financial Services Peer Group please see “Evaluating Market Practices” on page [xx] of this proxy statement.
Historical Burn Rate1
a2018proxyp81histburnratea01.jpg
Historical Total Potential Dilution2
a2018proxyp81histpotdia01.jpg
1 Burn Rate reflects the number of shares (including RSUs and SARs) granted to employees and directors in a calendar year divided by the weighted weighted average diluted shares outstanding
2 Total Potential Dilution reflects the number of employee and director shares outstanding (including RSUs and SARs) plus the shares remaining in the 2015 Plan pool divided by the number of common shares outstanding at year end

Historical Compensation Expense Ratio1
a2018proxyp81histcompensatio.jpg
1 Compensation Expense Ratio reflects Compensation & Benefits expenses divided by total net revenue for each company. Source: Annual reports.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
88


Table of Contents
excom-left.jpg

Additional Information
The exhibit below provides additional information regarding the number of RSUs, PSUs, and Options/SARs outstanding, as well as the number of shares available for grant under the 2015 LTIP, as of February 28, 2018.
Number of
RSUs and PSUs Outstanding
 Options/SARs 
Shares remaining
in Plan1
 Common Shares Outstanding
 Number of Awards OutstandingWeighted-average exercise priceWeighted-average remaining contractual life (in years)  
60,212,853 15,006,980$40.563.26 61,019,750 3,418,167,881
1
Represents shares available for future issuance under the shareholder-approved 2015 Plan.
The closing price of our common stock on [__________________, 2018], on the New York Stock Exchange was $______].

New 2018 Plan Awards
Awards granted under the 2018 Plan will be determined in the CMDC’s discretion. As of the date of this proxy statement, the CMDC has not determined future awards or who might receive them. As a result, the benefits that will be awarded or paid under the 2018 Plan are not currently determinable.
The awards granted for the 2017 year would not have changed if the 2018 Plan had been in place and are set forth in the following table.
Name and Position
Number of Units1

 Dollar Value
James Dimon, Chairman and CEO204,900
 $23,000,000
Marianne Lake, Chief Financial Officer68,152
 $7,650,000
Mary Callahan Erdoes, CEO AM100,224
 $11,250,000
Daniel Pinto, CEO CIB128,756
 $12,761,372
Gordon Smith, CEO CCB102,896
 $11,550,000
Current executive officers as a group824,868
 $90,899,195
Current non-management directors as a group2
24,499
 $2,750,000
Employees other than current executive officers as a group17,177,238
 $1,909,940,193
1
For participants other than non-management directors, includes RSUs and PSUs granted in 2018 for 2017 performance. For the purposes of determining the number of RSUs and PSUs granted to Mr. Pinto, the Firm established a grant date fair value per unit that takes into account that these awards do not carry the right to dividends or dividend equivalents prior to vesting, in accordance with local regulations.
2
Non-management directors were each awarded $250,000 in deferred stock units.



89
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents



















AUDIT MATTERS



Proposal 3:5:
Ratification of independent registered
public accounting firm
a2016013114proposalcoverra02.jpg






The Audit Committee has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Firm’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Consolidated Financial Statements of JPMorgan Chase and its subsidiaries for the year ending December 31, 2017.2018.


ü
RECOMMENDATION:
Vote FOR ratification of PwC








JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   75
90


Table of Contents
a2017proposal3lft.jpg






amt-left.jpg

Proposal 3 — Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Executive Summary
The Audit Committee is directly responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of the Firm’s independent registered public accounting firm. It is also responsible for assisting the Board in its oversight of the Firm’s Internal Audit function and of management’s responsibilities to ensure that there is an effective system of controls in place reasonably designed to safeguard the assets and income of the Firm, assure the integrity of the Firm’s financial statements and maintain compliance with the Firm’s ethical standards and with laws and regulations. The Report of the Audit Committee on these matters can be found at page xx.
The Audit Committee has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the Firm’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Consolidated Financial Statements of JPMorgan Chase and its subsidiaries for the year ending December 31, 2017.2018. A resolution will be presented to our shareholders at the annual meeting requesting them to ratify PwC’s appointment. For more information on this resolution, see page xx. If the shareholders do not ratify the appointment of PwC,
the Audit Committee will consider otherthe appointment of another independent registered public accounting firms.firm.
In accordance with SEC rules and PwC policies, audit partners are subject to rotation requirements to limit the number





































91
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of consecutive yearsContents
amt-right.jpg

Proposal 5 — Ratification of service an individual partner may provide audit service to our Firm. The lead audit partner may provide service to our Firm for a maximum of five consecutive years. Commencing with the 2016 audit, a new lead audit partner was designated for the Firm and is expected to serve in this capacity through the end of the 2020 audit. independent registered public accounting firm
Engagement of independent registered public accounting firm
The Audit Committee wasis directly involved inresponsible for the selectionappointment, compensation, retention, and overview of the new leadFirm’s independent registered public accounting firm.
The Audit Committee has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the Firm’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit partner.the Consolidated Financial Statements of JPMorgan Chase and its subsidiaries for the year ending December 31, 2018.
As statedThe Audit Committee annually reviews PwC’s qualifications, performance and independence in connection with its determination as to whether to retain PwC. In conducting its review, the Audit Committee reportconsiders, among other factors:
the professional qualifications of PwC and that of the key members of the audit team
PwC’s performance on the Firm’s audit, including its professional skepticism and objectivity
the audit quality of PwC, including recent PCAOB reports, peer self-reviews, and legal risks and significant proceedings affecting PwC
the independence of PwC
For more information on pages 78–79,the factors reviewed by the Audit Committee, see the Audit Committee Report on page xx.
The Audit Committee also considers PwC’s tenure as the Firm’s independent auditor. In that regard, the members of the Audit Committee and the Board believe that continued retention of PwC as the Firm’s independent external auditor is in the best interests of JPMorgan Chase and its shareholders. PwC and its predecessors have acted as our independent registered public accounting firm since 1965. The Board believes there are significant benefits to having an auditor with extensive history with the Firm. These benefits include:
the high quality of their audit work and accounting advice, as a result of their institutional knowledge of
our businesses, global operations, key risks, accounting policies, financial systems and internal control framework
their audit efficiency and effectiveness, resulting in a lower fee structure due to their history and familiarity with our businesses, and
the time and expense that would be avoided by management and staff in order to onboard a new auditor
A member of PwC will be present at the annual meeting, and will have the opportunity to make a statement and respond to appropriate questions from shareholders.
Board oversight of PwC
The Audit Committee is responsible for oversight of the independent public accounting firm.
The Audit Committee held seven private sessions with PwC during 2017.
The Audit Committee assesses PwC’s independence throughout the year. This includes reviewing with PwC its practices for maintaining independence. The Audit Committee has also established policies and procedures for approving services provided by PwC. It is JPMorgan Chase’s policy not to use PwC for any other service other than audit, audit-related and tax services. For more information see Audit Committee Approval Policies and Procedures on page xx.
In addition, no member of PwC’s audit team may be hired by the Firm for a period of one year after such person transferred from the Firm’s audit engagement to another role at PwC, or has terminated employment with PwC. Further, no former PwC employee who was a manager or partner may be hired by the Firm as the CFO, Principal Accounting Officer, Controller, General Auditor, Treasurer, Head of Tax, or CFO of a line of business for a period of two years following their termination of employment with PwC.
In accordance with SEC rules and PwC policies, audit partners are subject to rotation requirements to limit the number of consecutive years of service an


ü
The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders voteJPMORGAN CHASE & CO. FOR   ratification of PwC as the Firm’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2017.2018 PROXY STATEMENT
92


Table of Contents
amt-left.jpg

individual partner may provide audit services to our Firm. The lead audit partner and quality review partner may provide services to our Firm for a maximum of five consecutive years. The current lead audit partner is expected to serve in this capacity through the end of the 2020 audit. The Audit Committee was directly involved in the selection of the lead audit partner.
FEES PAID TO PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSFees paid to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 
The Audit Committee is responsible for the audit fee negotiations associated with the Firm’s retention of PwC.
Aggregate fees for professional services rendered by PwC for JPMorgan Chase for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, were:
($ in millions) 2016
 2015
Audit1
 $64.0
 $64.3
Year ended December 31,
($ in millions)
 2017
 2016
Audit $67.4
 $64.0
Audit-related 25.3
 24.4
 29.0
 25.3
Tax 3.0
 4.8
 3.0
 3.0
All other 
 
 
 
Total1
 $92.3
 $93.5
Total $99.4
 $92.3
1.
Audit fees for 2015 have been adjusted to conform with the 2016 presentation.
Excluded from 2016 and 2015 amounts reported in the table above are audit, audit-related and tax fees totaling $28.0 million and $26.2 million, respectively, paid to PwC by funds (e.g., private equity, mutual and exchange-traded funds and commingled trust fundsfunds), and special purpose vehicles that are managed or advised by subsidiaries of JPMorgan Chase but are not consolidated with the Firm.
Audit fees
Audit fees forFor the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, were $42.0 million and $43.0 million, respectively,fees for the annual audit and quarterly reviews of the Consolidated Financial Statements and for the annual audit of the Firm’s internal control over financial reporting; and $22.0reporting were $45.9 million and $21.3$42.0 million, respectively,respectively. Fees for services related to statutory/subsidiary audits, attestation reports required by statute or regulation, and comfort letters and consents related to SEC filings and other similar filings with international authorities.non-U.S. authorities were $21.5 million and $22.0 million,
respectively.
Audit-related fees
Audit-related fees comprise assurance and related services that are traditionally performed by the independent registered public accounting firm. These services include attestation and agreed-upon procedures which address accounting, reporting and control matters.matters, as well as reviews related to acquisitions and divestitures, investment and lending processes and information systems. These services are normally provided in connection with the recurring audit engagement.
Tax fees
Tax feesFees for 2016the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2015 were $2.7 million and $3.7 million, respectively,2016 for tax compliance and tax return preparation services were $2.0 million and $2.7 million, respectively. Fees for other tax services were $1.0 million and $0.3 million, and $1.1 million, respectively, for other tax services.respectively.



76    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


Table of Contents
a2017proposal3ra02.jpg

AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES
Audit Committee Approval Policies and Procedures
 
It is JPMorgan Chase’s policy not to use PwC for any service other than for audit, audit-related and tax services.
All services performed by PwC in 20162017 and 20152016 were approved by the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee has adopted pre-approval procedures for services provided by PwC. These procedures require that the terms and fees for the annual audit service engagement be approved by the Audit Committee. For audit, audit-related and tax services, the Audit Committee annually reviews and pre-approves a list of specified services and the costs estimated to be incurred with respect to the provision of such services. All requests for PwC audit, audit-related and tax services must be submitted to the Firm’s Corporate Controller to determine if such services are included within the list of services that have received Audit Committee pre-approval. All requests for audit, audit-related and tax services that have not been pre-approved by the Audit Committee and all fee amounts in excess of the pre-approved estimated cost amounts must be specifically approved by the Audit Committee. In addition, all requests for audit, audit-related and tax services in excess of $250,000, irrespective of whether they are on the pre-approved list, require specific approval by the Chairman of the Audit Committee. JPMorgan Chase’s pre-approval policy does not provide for a de minimis exception under which the requirement for pre-approval may be waived.




93
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   77



Table of Contents
a2017proposal3lft.jpgamt-right.jpg

Audit Committee report
Four non-management directors comprise the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of JPMorgan Chase. The Board has determined that each member of our committee has no material relationship with the Firm under the Board’s director independence standards and that each is independent under the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), where the Firm’s securities are listed, and under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) standards relating to the independence of audit committees. The Board has also determined that each member is financially literate and is an audit committee financial expert as defined by the SEC.
Charter
The Audit Committee operates under a written charter adopted by the Board, which is available on our website at jpmorganchase.com/audit-charter, under the heading “Audit Committee” located under Board Committees, which is in the Governance section of the About Us tab. We annually review our charter and our practices. We have determined that our charter and practices are consistent with the listing standards of the NYSE and the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The purpose of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board in its oversight of:
the independent registered public accounting firm’s qualifications and independence
the performance of the internal audit function and the independent registered public accounting firm, and
management’s responsibilities to assure that there is in place an effective system of controls reasonably designed to safeguard the assets and income of the Firm; assure the integrity of the Firm’s financial statements; and maintain compliance with the Firm’s ethical standards, policies, plans and procedures, and with laws and regulations
the independent registered public accounting firm’s qualifications and independence,
the performance of the internal audit function and the independent registered public accounting firm, and
management’s responsibilities to assure that there is in place an effective system of controls reasonably designed to safeguard the assets and income of the Firm; assure the integrity of the Firm’s financial statements; and maintain compliance with the Firm’s ethical standards, policies, plans and procedures, and with laws and regulations.
Audit communications and fees
We discussed with PwC the matters required to be discussed by Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) Auditing Standard No. 1301, Communications with Audit Committees, including PwC’s overall audit scope and audit approach as set forth in the terms of their engagement letter; PwC’s overall
audit strategy for significant audit risks identified by them; and the nature and extent of the specialized
skills necessary to perform the planned audit. We have established procedures to receive and track the handling of issues regarding accounting and reporting, internal control and auditing matters. In addition, we monitor the audit, audit-related and tax services provided by PwC.
Details of the fees paid to PwC for its services, as well as the Audit Committee’s “pre-approval policy” for such fees, can be found on pages 76–77xx of this proxy statement.
Assessment of PwC
The Audit Committee annually reviews PwC’s qualifications, performance and independence in connection with its determination as to whether to retain PwC. In conducting our review we considered, among other things:
the professional qualifications of PwC, and that of the lead audit partner, quality review partner and other key engagement partners;
PwC’s historical and current performance on the Firm’s audit, including the extent and quality of PwC’s communications with the Audit Committee and the Firm’s management;
an analysis of PwC’s known legal risks and significant proceedings that may impair PwC’s ability to perform the Firm’s annual audit;
data relating to audit quality and performance, including recent PCAOB reports on PwC and its global network of firms, and the results of peer review and self-review examinations;
the appropriateness of PwC’s fees, both on an absolute basis and as compared with fees paid by certain peer banking firms;
PwC’s independence policies and its processes for maintaining its independence;
PwC’s tenure as the Firm’s independent auditor, and the depth of its institutional knowledge and understanding of the Firm’s global businesses, operations and systems, the financial services industry, including the global regulatory environment, U.S. and international accounting


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
94


PwC’s historical and current performance on the Firm’s audit, including the extent and quality of PwC’s communications with the Audit Committee and the Firm’s management;amt-left.jpg
an analysis of PwC’s known legal risks and significant proceedings that may impair PwC’s ability to perform the Firm’s annual audit;
data relating to audit quality and performance, including recent PCAOB reports on PwC and its global network of firms, and the results of peer review and self-review examinations;
the appropriateness of PwC’s fees, both on an absolute basis and as compared with fees paid by certain peer banking firms;
PwC’s independence policies and its processes for maintaining its independence;
PwC’s tenure as the Firm’s independent auditor and the depth of its understanding of the Firm’s global businesses, operations and systems, and U.S. GAAP and U.S. regulatory policies and practices, includingstandards, the potential effect on the financial statements of the major risks and exposures facing the Firm, and internal control over financial reporting;
PwC’s demonstrated professional skepticism and objectivity, including the fresh perspectives brought through the periodic required rotation of the lead


78    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT
PwC’s demonstrated professional skepticism and objectivity, including the fresh perspectives brought through the periodic required rotation of the lead audit partner, the quality review partner and other additional partners who play a significant role in the audit engagement;


Table of Contents
a2017proposal3ra02.jpg

audit partner, the quality review partner and other additional partners who play a significant role in the audit engagement;
PwC’s capability, expertise and the efficiency in which it handles the breadth and complexity of the Firm’s global operations, including the expertise and capability of PwC’s lead audit partner for the Firm; and
the advisability and potential impact of selecting a different independent public accounting firm.
PwC’s capability, expertise and the efficiency in which it handles the breadth and complexity of the Firm’s global operations, including the expertise and capability of PwC’s lead audit partner for the Firm; and
the advisability and potential impact of selecting a different independent public accounting firm, including the costs and inefficiencies associated with hiring a new independent auditor.
PwC provided us the written disclosures and the letter required by PCAOB’s Ethics and Independence Rule 3526, Communications with Audit Committees Concerning Independence, and we discussed and confirmed with PwC their independence.
As a result of this evaluation, we believe PwC has the capability to provide the necessary expertise, independence and professional skepticism to audit the Firm’s businesses on a global basis, and we approved the appointment of PwC as JPMorgan Chase’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2017,2018, subject to shareholder ratification.
Management is responsible for the Firm’s internal control over financial reporting, the financial reporting process and JPMorgan Chase’s Consolidated Financial Statements. PwC is responsible for performing an independent audit of JPMorgan Chase’s Consolidated Financial Statements and of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting in accordance with auditing standards promulgated by the PCAOB. The Firm’s Internal Audit function, under the direction of the General Auditor, is independent of the Firm’s businesses and the Independent Risk Management function. Internal Audit reports directly to the Audit Committee (and administratively to the Firm’s CEO) and is responsible for preparing an annual audit plan and
conducting internal audits intended to independently test and evaluate the Firm’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes.controls. The members of the Audit Committee are not professionally engaged in the practice of accounting or auditing; as noted above, the Audit Committee’s responsibility is to monitor and oversee these processes.
We regularly meet and hold discussions with the Firm’s management, internal auditors and with PwC, as well as hold private sessions with the General Auditor and with PwC without members of management present.
Management represented to us that JPMorgan Chase’s Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). We reviewed and discussed JPMorgan Chase’s Consolidated Financial Statements with management, the General Auditor and PwC. We also discussed with PwC the quality of the Firm’s significant accounting principles, the reasonableness of critical accounting estimates and judgments, and the disclosures in JPMorgan Chase’s Consolidated Financial Statements, including disclosures relating to significant accounting policies. We rely,relied, without independent verification, on the information provided to us and on the representations made by management, internal auditors and the independent auditor. Based on our review of the reports given to us by PwC and on our discussions with the Firm’s management, internal auditors and PwC, as well as their respective representations to us, we recommended to the Board, and the Board approved, inclusion of the audited Consolidated Financial Statements in JPMorgan Chase’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, as filed with the SEC.
Dated as of March 20, 201719, 2018
Audit Committee
James A. Bell (Chair)
Crandall C. Bowles
Timothy P. Flynn
Laban P. Jackson, Jr.




95
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   79



Table of Contents
a2017proposalblankla03.jpg





















This page intentionally left blank



80    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


Table of Contents


















Proposal 4:
Advisory vote on frequency of advisory resolution to approve executive compensation
a2016013114proposalcoverra02.jpg





Approve the frequency for approval of the advisory resolution to approve executive compensation.
ü
RECOMMENDATION:
The Board recommends that shareholders select “One Yearwhen voting on the frequency of advisory resolution to approve executive compensation.




JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    81


Table of Contents
a2017proposal4lft.jpg

Proposal 4 — Advisory vote on frequency of advisory resolution to approve executive compensation
ADVISORY RESOLUTION
As required by Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act, this proposal provides shareholders with the opportunity to vote on how frequently they would like to cast an advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers.
We currently include an advisory vote on executive compensation on an annual basis. Providing an annual advisory vote on executive compensation gives all shareholders an opportunity to provide timely input to management and the Board.
Shareholders may indicate whether they would prefer an advisory vote every one, two, or three years, or whether they wish to abstain.
Shareholders are not voting to approve or disapprove the Board’s recommendation. Because this is an advisory vote, it will not be binding upon the Board of Directors. However, the Board will take into account the outcome of the vote when making future decisions on the frequency of advisory votes on executive compensation.
The next shareholder advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation will be no later than 2023.
ü
The Board recommends that shareholders select “One Yearwhen voting on the frequency of advisory resolution to approve executive compensation.



82    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


Table of Contents














Shareholder proposals1 
a2016013114proposalcoverra02.jpg




















1 The names, addresses and beneficial holdings of the proponents and any co-sponsors to a proposal are available to shareholders upon request by writing to the Secretary at the address listed on page 99xx of this proxy statement.
 

PROPOSAL 5:6: 
Independent boardBoard chairman
PROPOSAL 6:
Vesting for government service
  
PROPOSAL 7: 
Clawback amendmentVesting for government service
PROPOSAL 8:
Gender pay equity
PROPOSAL 9:
How votes are counted
PROPOSAL 10:
Special shareowner meetings
  



û
RECOMMENDATION:
Vote AGAINST shareholder proposals,
if presented




JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   83
96


Table of Contents
a2017proposal5la02.jpgshprop-left.jpg

Proposal 5
6 — Independent boardBoard chairman
John Chevedden, the holder of shares of our common stock with a market value in excess of $2,000, has advised us that he intends to introduce the following resolution:
Shareholders request our Board of Directors to adopt as policy, and amend our governing documents as necessary, to require henceforth that the Chair of the Board of Directors, whenever possible, to be an independent member of the Board. The Board would have the discretion to phase in this policy for the next CEO transition, implemented so it does not violate any existing agreement.
If the Board determines that a Chair who was independent when selected is no longer independent, the Board shall select a new Chair who satisfies the requirements of the policy within a reasonable amount of time. Compliance with this policy is waived if no independent director is available and willing to serve as Chair.Chairman. This proposal requests that all the necessary steps be taken to accomplish the above.
Senator David Vitter of the Senate Banking Committee saidIt was reported that Well Fargo was too big to fail and too big to manage. I believe that JPM is too big to be managed by one person and hence this proposal.
According to Institutional Shareholder Services 53% of the Standard & Poors 1,500 firms separate these 2 positions “2015 Board Practices,” April 12, 2015.(2015 report): Chairman and CEO. This proposal topic won 50%-plus support at 5 major U.S. companies in 2013 including 73%-support at Netflix.
ItUnder the current JP Morgan structure James Dimon, with the dual role of CEO and Chairman since 2006, received our highest negative votes in 2017. JPM also seemed to have a weak Lead Director. Lead Director Lee Raymond was age 78 and had 16-years long tenure. Long-tenure can impair the independence of a Lead Director no matter how well qualified.
JP Morgan deserves best practices in corporate governance. A keystone of this is an independent chairman.
The 2008 financial crisis underscored potentially significant weaknesses in the responsibilitypractices of large, inter-connected financial institutions such as JP Morgan. As the Boardfinancial crisis unfolded in 2008, JP Morgan stock fell from $49 in October 2008 to $15 in March 2009.
This crisis revealed that bank management was sorely lacking. It’s risk-taking proved especially lethal with the ability of Directorsbanks to protect shareholders’ long-term interests by providing independent oversightuse abundant, low-cost, federally insured deposits for derivatives speculation. JP Morgan may be “too big to manage” effectively so as to contain risks that can spread across JP Morgan’s business segments. JP Morgan’s London Whale episode led to losses of management. By setting agendas, prioritiesmore than $6 billion and procedures,sent the Chairman is criticalstock price down more than 20%.
Further, shareholders paid more than $20 billion in shaping the work of the Board.fines because bank managers failed to prevent misconduct related to Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, mortgage securities sales, energy market manipulation, military lending, foreclosures, municipal securities, collateralized debt obligations, mortgage servicing and foreign exchange rigging.
A board of directors is less likely to provide rigorous independent oversight of managementGoldman Sachs analysis showed that JP Morgan would be worth more if the Chairmanbroken up. But a chair who is also the CEO, as isand therein the case with our Company. Having a board chairman who is independentchief architect of management is a practice that will promote greater management accountability to shareholders and lead to a more objective evaluation of management.
According to the Millstein Center for Corporate Governance and Performance (Yale School of
Management), “The independent chair curbs conflicts of interest, promotes oversight of risk, manages the relationship between the board and CEO, serves as a conduit for regular communication with shareowners, and is a logical next step in the development of an independent board.”
A number of institutional investors said that a strong, objective board leader can best provide the necessary oversight of management. Thus, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System’s Global Principles of Accountable Corporate Governance recommends that a company’s board should be chaired by an independent director, as does the Council of Institutional Investors.
An independent director serving as chairman can help ensure the functioning of an effective board.decisions about size, cannot independently assess this decision.
Please vote to enhancereduce shareholder value:risk:
Independent Board Chairman — Proposal 56


97
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents
shprop-right.jpg

BOARD RESPONSE TO PROPOSAL 56
 
The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote AGAINST this proposal for the following reasons:
 •
The Board of Directors has a fiduciary duty to act as it believes to be in the best interests of the Firm and its shareholders and, should retainin exercise of that duty, retains the flexibility to determine the leadership structure that will best serve those interests.
 • The Board annually reviews and evaluates it leadership structure. For 2017, the Board determined to maintain a combined role of Chairman and CEOPursuant to the Firm's.
Our Corporate Governance Principles theprovide for strong independent Board annually reviews its leadership structureoversight and when there is a combined Chairman and CEO, require a Lead Independent Director who has determined that the Board’s structure provides the independent leadershipsignificant authority and management oversight sought by the proposal.responsibility.
 • The Board has separated and combined the roles in the past and believes it should retain the right to make the right determination for the Firm in the future.
The Board regularly seeks and considers feedback from shareholders on this issue.  Engagement and past voting results have consistently indicated support for the Firm’s leadership structure.Board’s current approach to leadership. 
 • The Board’s belief in the importance of retaining the flexibility to determine the best leadership structure is consistent with the policies and practices at other large companies.
The Board believes its responsibilityresponsibilities to our shareholders requires that it retainare best fulfilled by its retaining the flexibility to determine the


84    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


Table of Contents
a2017proposal5ra02.jpg

best right leadership structure for any particular set of circumstances and personnel. TheNo single leadership model is universally or permanently appropriate in all circumstances, and the adoption of a policy requiring in all circumstances whenever possible that the Chairman of the Board be an independent director could limit the Board’s ability to choose the best structure or person best suited for the role at a particular time. As explained on page 18,The proposed policy would inhibit the Board regularly reviewsBoard’s ability to utilize its experience, knowledge, and judgement, together with ongoing feedback from our shareholders, to make the most well informed decisions regarding its leadership structure. structure over time.
The Firm’s Corporate Governance Principles also providerequire that the Board annually, and in connection with succession planning and the selection of a new CEO, review and determine whether the role of ChairmanChair and CEO positions should be a non-executive position or combined with that ofheld by the CEO.
Early in 2017,same individual. If, following its review, the Board reviewed its leadership structure and determinedconcluded that atan independent Chairman is in the present time, Mr. Dimon’s combined role as Chairmanbest interests of our shareholders, the Board would appoint one. The Board has separated the Chair and CEO provides the Firm and the Board with strong leadership and continuity of expertisepositions in the Firm’s businesspast and corporate governance matters. Together,would do so in the future if it believes that doing so would be in the best interests of our Lead Independent Directorshareholders.
When the Chair and Mr. Dimon continue to provide appropriate leadership and oversight of the Firm and facilitate effective functioning of both the Board and management.
Pursuant to the Firm’s Corporate Governance Principles, when theCEO positions of Chairman and CEO are held by one individual,person, our Corporate Governance Principles require the independent directors annuallyto appoint an independent director to serve as Lead Independent Director. The Lead Independent Director has significant authority and responsibilities with respect to the operation and functioning of the Board that serve to protect shareholders’shareholder interests by promoting(see page xx for details). In addition, the Firm’s governance practices provide for strong independent Board leadership and robust independent oversight of management. These include executive sessions of independent directors, all committees of the Board being comprised of independent directors, regular formal and informal discussions among the independent Board members and between the independent Board members and senior management oversight(other than the CEO), and accountability. Additional information concerning the Board and committee self-evaluation processes.
Early in 2018, the Board reviewed its leadership structure and determined that, at the present time, Mr. Dimon’s combined role as Chairman and CEO provides the Board with strong leadership. Together with Mr. Raymond as Lead Independent Director, role atthe Board provides appropriate leadership and oversight of the Firm is available underfor the heading “Board Structure and Responsibilities” on page 18benefit of this proxy statement.our shareholders.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
98


Table of Contents
shprop-left.jpg

The Board recognizes the importance of the Firm’s leadership structure to our shareholders and regularly receives feedback on the topicour leadership structure through direct engagement with our shareholders and information gained fromas part of the Firm’s outreach program (see “Shareholders” on page 26 of this proxy statement).program. Many of our shareholders have expressed the opinion that there is no “one size fits all” solution and that the Board’s fiduciary responsibility is best fulfilled by retaining the flexibility to choose the most effective leadership structure for the particular set of facts facing the Firm at any point in time. Atime, and a majority of our shareholders
have has repeatedly voted against proposals that would mandate the Firm’s leadership structure and eliminate Board discretion.
According to Shearman & Sterling’s 2016 Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey, of the top 100 U.S. public companies, 76 give the board flexibility to separate or combine the CEO and chair roles depending on which leadership structure is in the company’s best interest at the time, and 24 have policies dictating the leadership structure. Among CEOs of the top 100 companies, 63 serve as chair of the board and 37 do not serve as chair. At the 37 companies where the Chair and CEO positions are not combined, 13 chairs are not independent.
These statistics support the Board’s strongly held view that a Board can conclude it is in the best interest of shareholders to maintain flexibility. The Board has concluded that it should retain the responsibility to determine the Board leadership structure that will best serve the interests of the Firm and its shareholders.
û
The Board of Directors recommends a
vote AGAINST this proposal.



99
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   85



Table of Contents
a2017proposal6la02.jpgshprop-right.jpg

Proposal 6
7 — Vesting for government service
AFL-CIO Reserve Fund, the holder of 2,132 shares of our common stock, has advised us that it intends to introduce the following resolution:
RESOLVED:RESOLVED: Shareholders of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (the “Company”) request that the Board of Directors adopt a policy prohibitingprohibiting the vesting of equity-based awards for senior executives due to a voluntary resignation to enter government serviceservice (a “Government Service Golden Parachute”).
For purposes of this resolution, “equity-based awards” include stock options,, restricted stock and other stock awards granted under an equity incentive plan. “Governmentplan. “Government service” includes employment with any U.S.U.S. federal, state or local government, any supranational or international organization, any self-regulatory organization, or any agency or instrumentality of any such government or organization, or any electoral campaign for public office.
This policy shall be implemented so as not to violate existing contractual obligations or the terms of any compensation or benefit plan currently in existence on the date this proposal is adopted, and it shall apply only to equity awards or plan amendments that shareholders approve after the date of the 20172018 annual meeting.
SUPPORTING STATEMENT:STATEMENT:
Our Company provides its senior executives with vesting of equity-based awards after their voluntary resignation of employment to pursue a career in government service. In other words, our Company gives a “golden parachute” for entering government service. For example, Chief Operating Officer Matthew Zames was entitled to $29.1$39.9 million in unvested equity awards if he had resigned to enter government service on December 31, 2015.2016.
At most companies, equity-based awards vest over a period of time to compensate executives for their labor during the commensurate period. If an executive voluntarily resigns before the vesting criteria are satisfied, unvested awards are usually forfeited. forfeited. While government serviceservice is commendable,, we question the practice of providingproviding Government Service Golden Parachutes to senior executives.executives.
The vesting of equity-based awards over a period of time is a powerful tool for companies to attract and retain talented employees. But contrary to this goal, our Company provides for the vesting of equity awards to executives if they voluntarily resign from the Company to enter into government service and have not yet met the Company’s “full-career eligibility” criteria for continued vesting of equity awards.
Last year in its opposition statement to this resolution, the Company stated that “While we do not want to lose these employees, we also dobelieve that they should not want to penalize them forbe impeded from pursuing public service.” However, in our view, the vesting of equity awards that would otherwise be forfeited after a voluntary termination is a windfall payment, not a form of deferred compensation for previous service.
We believe that compensation plans should align the interests of senior executives with the long-term interests of the Company. Company. We oppose compensation plans that provide windfalls to executives that are unrelated to their performance. For these reasons, we question how our Company benefits from providing Government Service Golden Parachutes. Parachutes. Surely our Company does not expect to receive favorable treatment from its former executives?
BOARD RESPONSE TO PROPOSAL 6
The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote AGAINST this proposal for the following reasons:
 • Our Government Office distribution provisions do not create a windfall. There is no additional reward for entering government service.
 • The Government Office terms of our equity plan are the same for all participants.
 • Our Government Office compensation provisions are intended to help us attract talented and dedicated people.
 • We have already enhanced our proxy disclosure about the Government Office provisions in response to shareholder feedback.
Our Government Office distribution provisions do not provide employees with any additional reward for leaving the Firm to enter government service. All


86    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


Table of Contents
a2017proposal6ra02.jpg

employees who are Full-Career Eligible (“FCE”) are entitled to continued vesting of their outstanding awards in accordance with their terms whether they leave the Firm to enter government service or otherwise. The Government Office provisions apply only to those employees who are not FCE, enabling them, under specified conditions, to keep deferred equity compensation already awarded in connection with past service to the Firm. Any such employee would remain subject to the applicable terms of the award agreement as if the award had remained outstanding for the duration of the original vesting period, including rigorous clawback provisions and post-employment obligations. Acceleration of awards granted in connection with past service to the Firm may occur only if government ethics or conflicts of interest laws require divestiture of unvested equity. Any awards accelerated under these provisions would also be subject to rigorous clawback provisions and post-employment obligations.
JPMorgan Chase senior executives participate in a broad-based equity plan. Thousands of the Firm’s employees receive equity compensation awards in a given year. The same Government Office provisions apply to all employees who receive equity awards and provide no special benefit to senior executives.
The Firm continues to believe that public service is a high calling and important to the communities that we serve. The Government Office provisions of our compensation program demonstrate the Firm’s support for public service. Our compensation program shows respect for those choosing to enter public service and is intended to enable us to hire the best and brightest employees, which is clearly in the best interests of shareholders and the Firm. While we do not want to lose these employees, we also believe that they should not be impeded from pursuing public service.
The terms of the Firm’s senior executive equity plan are disclosed in public SEC filings and apply equally to all employees. We have provided details in Table III of the Executive Compensation Tables (see page 64 of this proxy statement), which reports the value of unvested equity awards, and Table VII (see page 68 of this proxy statement), which reports the value of equity awards payable upon resignation. Through our shareholder engagement program, shareholders indicated they would like more information about our Government Office provisions. Further information is provided on page 68 of this proxy statement under the heading Government Office provisions.
û
The Board of Directors recommends a
vote AGAINST this proposal.




JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   87
100


Table of Contents
a2017proposal7la04.jpgshprop-left.jpg

Proposal 7
Clawback amendment
John Chevedden, as agent for Kenneth Steiner, the holder of shares of our common stock with a market value in excess of $2,000, has advised us that he intends to introduce the following resolution:
RESOLVED, shareholders urge our Board of Directors to amend the General Clawback policy to provide that a substantial portion of annual total compensation of Executive Officers, identified by the board, shall be deferred and be forfeited in part or in whole, at the discretion of Board, to help satisfy any monetary penalty associated with any violation of law regardless of any determined responsibility by any individual officer; and that this annual deferred compensation be paid to the officers no sooner than 10 years after the absence of any monetary penalty; and that any forfeiture and relevant circumstances be reported to shareholders. These amendments should operate prospectively and be implemented in a way that does not violate any contract, compensation plan, law or regulation.
President William Dudley of the New York Federal Reserve outlined the utility of what he called a performance bond. “In the case of a large fine, the senior management ... would forfeit their performance bond.... Each individual’s ability to realize their deferred debt compensation would depend not only on their own behavior, but also on the behavior of their colleagues. This would create a strong incentive for individuals to monitor the actions of their colleagues, and to call attention to any issues.... Importantly, individuals would not be able to “opt out” of the firm as a way of escaping the problem. If a person knew that something is amiss and decided to leave the firm, their deferred debt compensation would still be at risk.”
The statute of limitations under the FIRREA is 10 years, meaning that annual deferral period should be 10 years.
Please vote to protect shareholder value:
Clawback Amendment — Proposal 7
BOARD RESPONSE TO PROPOSAL 7
 
The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote AGAINSTthis proposal for the following reasons:
The Government Office distribution provisions:
 • Our long-standing clawbackapply equally to all employees who receive equity awards. The provisions which include reduction, cancellationdo not provide for an executive “perk,” do not provide any special benefit to senior executives of the Firm, and recovery, are broader and more flexible than the proposed amendment – and they work.do not create a windfall to employees who enter government service;
 • Strong ownershipprovide for continued vesting in accordance with the original vesting schedule only under limited circumstances, and retention requirements further strengthenare not a general waiver of the connection between executivesrestrictions otherwise contained in such awards; and shareholders.
 • Riskare intended to help the Firm attract and control issues (including settlement payments and fines) are integrated into our compensation framework.
 • The proposed amendment is overly prescriptive and would put JPMorgan Chase at a significant competitive disadvantage in attracting and retaining talent.retain talented employees. They demonstrate the Firm’s support for public service.
We maintain comprehensive recoveryThousands of the Firm’s employees receive equity compensation awards that are intended to promote alignment with shareholders. The Government Office distribution provisions that servepermit only certain employees who enter government service to hold executives accountable, when appropriate,keep deferred equity compensation already awarded to them. The provisions do not grant any additional reward for significant actions or matters that negatively affect business performance in current or future years. entering government service.
The proposed policy is limitedGovernment Service distribution provisions apply only to employees who are not Full Career Eligible (i.e., not retirement eligible). All employees who are Full Career Eligible are entitled to continued vesting of their outstanding equity award following separation of service, without reliance on the deferral or forfeiture of compensationGovernment Office distribution provisions (subject to satisfy a monetary penalty that is imposedrestrictions, for example, on vesting if the employee leaves to work for a violation of law and doescompetitor). For employees who are not contemplate recovery of compensation once it has been paid.
Policies and procedures that enable us to take prompt and proportionate actions to hold accountable individuals responsible include:
1.Reduction of annual incentive compensation (in full or in part);
2.Cancellation of unvested awards (in full or in part);
3.Recovery of previously paid compensation (cash and/or vested equity); and
4.Taking appropriate employment actions (e.g., termination of employment, demotion, negative rating).


88    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


Table of Contents
a2017proposal7ra01.jpg

The precise actions we takeFull Career Eligible, there are basedrestrictions in place on the naturevesting of involvement, the magnitudetheir outstanding equity awards. The Government Office distribution provision, which is a narrow exception to these restrictions, permits continued vesting of the event and the impact on the Firm.
In addition, clawback/recoupment provisions on both cash incentives andoutstanding equity awards enable usand provides for accelerated vesting only if the employee is required to reduce divest unvested equity under the government ethics
or cancel unvested awards and recover previously paid compensation in certain situations. Clawbacks can be triggered by restatements, misconduct, performance-related and/or risk-related concerns, and may cover both vested and unvested awards.
We have a historyconflicts of invoking these clawback provisionsinterest laws applicable to recover compensation and, where warranted, have publicly disclosed the details of such actions. In 2015, our Board adopted a policy requiring public disclosure in the event the Firm recoups any incentive compensation from members of the Operating Committee or the Firm’s Controller. Our clawback provisions and clawback disclosure policy are described in detail beginning on page 59 of this proxy statement.employee’s government position.
The majority of NEO variable compensation is in the form of JPMorgan Chase equity, and is subjectGovernment Office distribution provisions are intended to holding periods prior to vesting. Under the PSU program introduced last year, PSU awards vest after three years but are subject to an additional two-year holding period. In addition, members of the Operating Committee, including our NEOs, are subject to specific share ownership requirements. These provisions incentivize performance, facilitate clawbacks where warranted, and enhance alignment between the interests of our NEOs and Operating Committee members and those of our shareholders. A detailed description of our ownership guidelines and retention requirements is on page 56 of this proxy statement.
To encourage a culture of risk awareness and personal accountability, we approachhelp maintain strong employee relations by designing our incentive compensation arrangements through an integrated risk, finance, performance managementprograms so as not to penalize those who may wish to enter government service after leaving the Firm. The provisions avoid a potential perception of unfairness because they provide for the equitable treatment of Full Career Eligible and compensation framework applied atnon-Full Career Eligible employees who leave JPMorgan Chase to work in the Firm, regional, and line of business/corporate levels. The Firm also conducts quarterly control forums to discuss material risk and control issues (including settlement payments and fines) that may result in a compensation pool or individual compensation impact. Significant governmental and regulatory actions ordinarily have a negative impact on relevant incentive compensation pools insofar as the determination of such pools, while not formulaic, involves consideration of risk and control issues (including settlement payments and fines), in
addition to other performance considerations such as financial performance. A detailed description of our risk review process is provided under the heading “How do we address risk and control?” on page 57 of this proxy statement.
The proposed policy would impose a monetary penalty, regardless of the responsibility of the individual officer. The policy would impose a 10-year deferral period that would hold officers at risk of excessively punitive action and is not consistent with peer practices.public sector. We believe having these provisions in our compensation programs enables us to hire the proposed policy would put the Firm at a competitive disadvantage in recruiting executive talent.
û
The Board of Directors recommends a
vote AGAINST this proposal.



JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    89


Table of Contents
a2017proposal8la01.jpg

Proposal 8
Gender pay equity
Arjuna Capital, as agent for Rainer Yingling Judd, the holder of 95 shares of our common stock, has advised us that it intends to introduce the following resolution:
Whereas:
The median income for women working full time in the United States is reported to be 79 percent of that of their male counterparts. This 10,800 dollar disparity can add up to nearly half a million dollars over a career. The gap for African Americabest and Latina women is wider at 60 percent and 55 percent respectively. At the current rate, women will not reach pay parity until 2059.
A 2016 Glassdoor study finds an unexplained 6.4 percent gender pay gap in the financial industry after statistical controls, among the highest of industries examined. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals female financial advisors faced a 61.3 percent pay gap in 2014, the widest of occupations reviewed.
Women make up over half of entry level positions in finance, yet a 2016 Oliver Wyman study finds it will take until 2048 to reach 30 percent female executive committee representation. Mercer finds female executives are 20 to 30 percent more likely to leave financial services careers than other careers.
At J.P. Morgan Chase, approximately 54.4 percent of our U.S. employees are women, but women account for only 25.8 percent of leadership.
A large body of evidence suggests diversity in leadership leads to better performance. McKinsey & Company states, “the business case for the advancement and promotion of women is compelling” and has found companies with highly diverse executive teams boasted higher returns on equity, earnings performance, and stock price growth. Best practices to address this underleveraged opportunity include “tracking and eliminating gender pay gaps.
Mercer finds actively managing pay equity “is associated with higher current female representation at the professional through executive levels and a faster trajectory to improved representation.”
Regulatory risk exists as the Paycheck Fairness Act pends before Congress. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has proposed rules requiring wage gap reporting. California, Massachusetts, New York, and Maryland have passed some of the strongest equal pay legislation to date.
The Wall Street Journal reports, Research attributes salary inequalities to several factorsfrom outright bias to women failing to ask for raises.” A Harvard University economist concluded the gap stems from women making less in the same jobs. As much as 40 percent of the wage gap may be attributed to discrimination.
S&P 500 companies including Intel, Apple, and eBay have publically reported and committed to gender pay equity.
Resolved: Shareholders request J.P. Morgan prepare a report by October 2017 (omitting proprietary information, prepared at reasonable cost) on the Company’s policies and goals to reduce the gender pay gap.
The gender pay gap is defined as the difference between male and female median earnings expressed as a percentage of male earnings (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development).
Supporting Statement: A report adequate for investors to assess J.P. Morgans strategy and performance would include the percentage pay gap between male and female employees across race and ethnicity, including base, bonus and equity compensation, policies to address that gap, methodology used, and quantitative reduction targets.


90    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


Table of Contents
a2017proposal8ra01.jpg


BOARD RESPONSE TO PROPOSAL 8
The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote AGAINST this proposal for the following reasons:
 • Employees are our greatest asset, and we strive to attract talent from the broadest pool to foster innovation, creativity and productivity. We agree with the proponent that creating a diverse, inclusive and fair environment is critical to our success.
 • Our commitment to fairness in our workforce and workplace practices also extends to how we compensate ourbrightest employees, in accordance with our overall pay for performance philosophy.
 • We have also established a series of initiatives and programs to help women achieve their career goals and aspirations and remove any barriers that may exist.
 • We continue to receive recognition in the market place for our diversity and inclusion practices.
 • The supporting statement of the proposal is overly prescriptive in its definition of an “adequate report”.
The Firm deeply values diversity and inclusion. Our Business Principles recognize that building a diverse and inclusive work environment requires effort and perseverance, which is why we make inclusiveness and diversity an integral part of how we manage the Firm. We have well-established processes that have allowed us to successfully recruit, hire, retain, develop and promote the best talent to drive continued growth and sustained value for our clients, customers, employees and shareholders.
We are committed to fairness in compensation practices across all employees. At our Firm, compensation, development and advancement are integrated. We compensate employees commensurate with their job function, individual performance, and experience, independent of gender. It is our goal to align compensation among employees with similar performance, who are in jobs of similar scope and complexity. We have governance and controls in place so that our employees are paid fairly for the work that they do, regardless of who they are. An example is a process that includes verifying the reasonableness of incentive compensation for individuals who have been
on parental leave. We also conduct pay equity reviews as part of our compensation routines with a primary focus on fairness, and we will share our programs and updates with the CMDC.
In addition, we invest heavily in the advancement of women and diverse employees. The Firm sponsors many programs, practices and forums – collectively referred to as Business Resource Groups (“BRGs”) – which support and promote our diverse workforce and our culture of inclusion. Some of our BRGs and other programs include:
Women’s Interactive Network BRG chapters with over 22,000 women;
Our SAGE BRG for administrative professionals;
Women on the Move;
Maternity Mentors;
Increased parental leave;
The JPMC ReEntry Program;
Lean In Circles;
Winning Women on Campus; and
Our “30-5-1” Campaign, which is a new initiative to recognize talented women throughout the Firm and celebrate successes.
More information about our BRGs and our diversity and inclusion practices can be found on our website at jpmorganchase.com/peopleculture, under the heading People and Culture, which is under the About Us tab.
Our practices continue to receive external recognition, including:
100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index;
Perfect score on the Disability Equality Index survey;
Named as one of the 50 Best Companies for Diversity by Black Enterprise, Top 50 Employers by Careers & The Disabled magazine, 100 Best Companies by Working Mother, Top 25 Best Companies for Multicultural Women;
Diversity Corporation of the Year by the National Business Inclusion Consortium and National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce;
Employer of Choice & Top 3 company in Diversity by HRD Magazine (Singapore);
Ranked 3rd in the Stonewall list of the Top 100 Employers for LGBT employees (2017); and


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    91


Table of Contents
a2017proposal8la01.jpg

The Helen Keller Achievement award.
Additionally, seven of our senior women were identified by American Banker in the past year as the most powerful women in banking and finance, with another listed under women to watch. In March 2017, we published our Investing in Women Report, which includes additional information on our efforts.  We are proud of these achievements and the hard work of our employees that enable us to receive this recognition.
Collectively, all of these efforts represent our ongoing efforts to create a diverse, inclusive and fair workforce and workplace. We believe the proposed report, as defined in the proponent’s Supporting Statement, is overly prescriptive in its definition of an “adequate report” and would not reflect the extent of our efforts. As such, the proposed report would not provide shareholders with meaningful information. Moreover, the Board believes the proposed report would not enhance the Company’s existing commitment to pay equity and an inclusive culture and would not meaningfully further its goal and efforts in support of workplace diversity. 
û
The Board of Directors recommends a
vote AGAINST this proposal.




92    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


Table of Contents
a2017proposal9ra01.jpg

Proposal 9
How votes are counted
Investor Voice, as agent for Mercy Rome and Equality Network Foundation, each the holder of shares of our common stock with a market value in excess of $2,000, has advised us that they intend to introduce the following resolution:
RESOLVED: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (“JPMorgan”) shareholders ask the Board to take or initiate steps to amend Company governing documents to provide that all non-binding matters presented by shareholders shall be decided by a simple majority of the votes cast FOR and AGAINST an item. This policy would apply to all such matters unless shareholders have approved higher thresholds, or applicable laws or stock exchange regulations dictate otherwise.
SUPPORTING STATEMENT:
This proposal seeks greater transparency, clarity, and understanding around how informed stockholders vote on shareholder proposals. In voting, the meaning of “Abstain” is defined by the Oxford English dictionary as:
To formally decline to vote either FOR or AGAINST a proposal...
A “simple majority” formula, therefore, includes votes cast FOR and AGAINST (but not abstentions). It provides the most democratic, clear, and accurate picture of the intent of shareowners who are both informed and decided, while not including the votes of abstaining voters who, by definition, have declined to express an opinion.
When voters choose to mark ABSTAIN (whether they are confused, disinterested, or lack time to become fully informed), it is apparent that their votes should be regarded as neither FOR nor AGAINST a proposal.
However, JPMorgan unilaterally counts ABSTAIN votes as if AGAINST every shareholder proposal. ‘Notice’ of this policy decision is buried on page 100 of 2016’s 103-page proxy.
Is it reasonable for JPMorgan to assert it knows the will of undecided voters (and to artificially construe abstentions in favor of management)?
JPMorgan writes as if its use of the Delaware “default standard” (which includes abstentions) is obligatory. However, Delaware does not mandate this nominal ‘standard’ – it is assigned as a last resort when
companies do not proactively choose “simple majority” voting.
Research has demonstrated that the nominal ‘default standard’ systematically disadvantages shareholders: http://bit.ly/Voting-Research_Corporate-Secretary.
How? It does this by:
Depressing the appearance of support for stockholder concerns.
The math is simple: When abstaining shareholders decline to express an opinion, but instead are treated as if they voted AGAINST a proposal, the tally is lowered and JPMorgan benefits (because it routinely opposes stockholder proposals).
Subverting vote outcomes.
Historically, these practices have allowed companies to describe numerous true majority votes on shareholder proposals as, instead, having ‘failed’.
Distorting communication.
Annual meeting votes offer the sole opportunity for most shareholders to communicate with Boards. Counting abstentions as de facto votes AGAINST shareholder proposals, management changes how outcomes are reported and how the public perceives support for stockholder concerns.
In contrast to how shareholder proposals are treated, JPMorgan’s Director Election (where management prefers the appearance of strong support) does not count abstentions. Thus, management and shareholder proposals arenot treated “equally” or “identically”; though JPMorgan has complete discretion over such voting inconsistencies.
To avert voting discrepancies like these, the Council of Institutional Investors has declared: “...abstentions should be counted only for purposes of a quorum.”
THEREFORE: Support fairness, accuracy, and good governance at JPMorgan by voting FOR simple majority vote-counting on shareholder proposals.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    93


Table of Contents
a2017proposal9la01.jpg

BOARD RESPONSE TO PROPOSAL 9
The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote AGAINST this proposal for the following reasons:
 • Changing the voting procedure would not be in the best interests of shareholders.
 • The current voting standard contained in our By-Laws treats shareholder and management proposals equally.
 • Counting abstention votes honors the intent of the shareholders.
 • Our vote counting methodology is consistent with Delaware law and is followed by the majority of Delaware corporations.
The proponent’s proposal advocates lowering the approval standard for shareholder voting (and therefore making approval easier) by ignoring abstentions in vote tabulation. We believe this would not beclearly in the best interests of our shareholders. It is our view thatshareholders and the proponentFirm.
Details of a proposal should be able to persuade a majorityawards payable upon resignation of those present and eligible to vote to affirmatively vote for the matterFirm’s named executive officers are provided in order for it to be approved regardless whether it is a management proposal or a shareholder proposal. We believeTable VII of the Executive Compensation Tables (see page xx of this approach is in the best interest ofproxy statement). In addition, because our shareholders for four primary reasons.
First,have indicated they would like more information about our vote counting methods apply identically to shareholder-sponsored and management-sponsored proposals (with the exceptionGovernment Office provisions, we provide further information on page xx of the election of directors). For both, abstentions are treated the same way — they are counted and will have the same effect as a vote against the proposal. For example, the proposal in this proxy statement to approveunder the advisory resolution on executive compensation (“Say-on-Pay”) is a management-sponsored proposal. Abstention votes will have the same effect as a vote against this proposal, as would be the case if it were a shareholder-sponsored proposal. The vote counting method we use does not favor management proposals over shareholder proposals. They are treated equally.
Second, our vote counting method honors the intent of our shareholders. Shareholders typically have three voting choices for a particular proposal: “for,” “against” and “abstain.” Our proxy statement clearly describes how each of these voting choices will be counted; including that abstentions will be counted as a vote against. To change this could cause confusion for some shareholders because, in some instances, shareholder groups/institutions may publish proxy voting guidelines that call for an “abstain” vote under specified circumstances. The proponent’s proposal would disregard such “abstain” votes, thus potentially disenfranchising those shareholders.
To review our description of vote counting, including the treatment of abstentions, please see “How Votes Are Counted” on page 97 of this proxy statement.
Third, JPMorgan Chase is incorporated in the State of Delaware. As a result, the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”) governs the voting standards applicable to actions taken by our shareholders. Our current By-Law on this topic follows the default voting standard under Section 216(2) of the DGCL and we believe is also consistent with the voting standards adopted by the majority of Delaware corporations.
Under our By-Laws, when a quorum is present, the vote of the holders of a majority in voting interest of the shareholders present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote is required to approve any matter brought before the meeting of shareholders, other than the election of directors. Under the DGCL, and the Firm’s By-Laws, shares that abstain constitute shares that are present and entitled to vote. As a result, in the vote tabulation, abstentions are not included in the numerator (because they are not votes “for” the matter) but are included in the denominator as shares entitled to vote. Or, more simply, shares abstaining have the practical effect of being voted “against” the matter under both our current By-Laws and the default voting standard established by the DGCL.
Fourth, a significant majority of our shareholders have repeatedly voted against proposals to change the voting procedure.heading Government Office provisions.
û
The Board of Directors recommends a
vote AGAINST this proposal.


101
94 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents
a2017proposal10rgt.jpganmeinfo-right.jpg

Proposal 10
Special shareowner meetingsInformation about the annual shareholder meeting
John Chevedden, as agent for William Steiner, the holderGENERAL
Why am I receiving these materials?
You are invited to attend JPMorgan Chase’s annual meeting of shares of our common stock with a market value in excess of $2,000, has advised us that he intends to introduce the following resolution:
Resolved, Shareowners ask our board to take the steps necessary (unilaterally if possible) to amend our bylawsShareholders and each appropriate governing document to give holders in the aggregate of 10% of our outstanding common stock the power to call a special shareowner meeting. This proposal does not impact our board’s current power to call a special meeting.
Dozens of Fortune 500 companies allow 10% of shares to call a special meeting. Special meetings allow shareowners to vote on important matters, such as electing new directors that can arise between annual meetings. Shareowner inputthe proposals described in this Proxy Statement because you were a JPMorgan Chase shareholder on the timing of shareowner meetingsMarch 16, 2018 (the “Record Date”). JPMorgan Chase is especially important when events unfold quickly and issues may become moot by the next annual meeting. This is important because there could be 15-months or more between annual meetings.
This proposal is more important because GMI Analyst said JPM was involved in regulatory and legal actions that included the payment of $13 billion to resolve charges regarding the overstatement of quality of mortgages to investors, a settlement of charges relating to the manipulations of foreign exchange benchmark rates, the payment of $920 million in fines to settle charges relating to trade losses that were not properly reported to the board in a timely matter, allegations of manipulations of benchmark Libor lending rates, data/privacy breaches, anti-competitive behavior, and improper credit card collection practices.
Key governance issues included that the positions of CEO and Chair are combined and an overextended director serves on a key board committee. Executive pay red flags included significant votes “against” Say on Paysoliciting proxies for use at the 2014 and 2015 annual meetings.Annual Meeting, including any postponements or adjournments.
Please vote to enhance shareholder value:
Special Shareowner Meetings – Proposal 10
BOARD RESPONSE TO PROPOSAL 10
The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote AGAINST this proposal for the following reasons:
 • JPMorgan Chase provides for shareholder rights to call a special meeting and act by written consent while protecting the interests of the Firm and all of our shareholders.
 • The ownership threshold avoids the waste of corporate resources in addressing narrowly supported interests.
 • JPMorgan Chase provides significant opportunities for shareholders to engage with management and the Board.
 • The Firm has strong corporate governance standards.
JPMorgan Chase already permits shareholders holding in the aggregate 20% or more of our outstanding shares of common stock to call special meetings, with procedural safeguards designed to protect the best interests of the Firm and all of our shareholders. Shareholders holding the same 20% also have the right to act by written consent under similar procedural safeguards.
To put this in perspective, approximately 425 of the 500 S&P companies have a threshold to call a special meeting that is equal to or higher than that of the Firm, or that do not provide any such rights. In short, the Firm’s shareholders have a right that is equal to or more expansive than that of 85% of S&P 500 companies.
The ownership threshold safeguard seeks to ensure that shareholders who have limited support for the action intended to be proposed do not disadvantage other shareholders by causing the Firm to incur the unnecessary expense or disruption that can be associated with a special meeting.
Directors and senior management meet with our shareholders to communicate our strategy, performance and business practices. We also conduct a twice-annual formal shareholder outreach program,


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    95


Table of Contents
a2017proposal10lft.jpg

covering a wide range of issues with a broad group of shareholders.
For additional information about our shareholder engagement and actions we have taken in response to these discussions, please see page 26 of this proxy statement.
We are committed to strong corporate governance that promotes long-term shareholder value. Our governance policies and practices reflect our high standards of independence, transparency and shareholder rights, as described on pages 18–28 of this proxy.
û
The Board of Directors recommends a
vote AGAINST this proposal.



96    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


Table of Contents
a2017proposablankra03.jpg

General information about the meeting
WHO CAN VOTE
You are entitled to voteEven if you held shares of JPMorgan Chase common stockplan on attending the record date, March 17, 2017. At the close of business on that date, 3,557,858,418 shares of common stock were outstanding and entitled to vote. Each share of JPMorgan Chase common stock has one vote. Your vote is confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone except those recording the vote, or as may be requiredannual meeting in accordance with appropriate legal process, or as authorized by you.
VOTING YOUR PROXY
If your common stock is held through a broker, bank, or other nominee (“held in street name”), they will sendperson, we encourage you voting instructions. If you hold your shares in your own name as a holder of record with our transfer agent, Computershare, you may instruct the proxies how to vote your shares byin advance using one of the toll-free telephone number or the Internet voting site listed on the proxy card, or by signing, dating, and mailing the proxy cardmethods described in the postage-paid envelope that we have provided for you. Specific instructions for using the telephone and Internet voting systems are on the proxy card. Of course, you can always come to the meeting and vote your shares in person. If you plan to attend, please see the admission requirements under “Attending the annual meeting” on page 98 of this proxy statement. Whatever method you select for transmittingstatement to ensure that your instructions, the proxies will vote your shares in accordance with those instructions. If you sign and return a proxy card without giving specific voting instructions, your shares will be voted as recommended by our Board of Directors.
REVOKING YOUR PROXY
If your common stock is held in street name, you must follow the instructions of your broker, bank or other nominee to revoke your voting instructions.
If you hold your shares in your own name as a holder of record and wish to revoke your proxy instructions, you must advise the Secretary of JPMorgan Chase in writing or deliver later dated proxy instructions in writing before the proxies vote your common stock at the meeting, or you may attend the meeting and vote your
shares in person. Unless you decide to attend the meeting and vote your shares in person after you have submitted voting instructions to the proxies, we recommend that you revoke or amend your prior instructions in the same way you initially gave them — that is, by telephone, Internet, or in writing. This will facilitate the voting of your shares as you would like them to be voted.
BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR each of the director nominees, FOR the advisory resolution to approve executive compensation, FOR ratification of the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm, ONE YEAR for the advisory vote on the frequency of advisory resolution to approve executive compensation, and AGAINST each shareholder proposal.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED
We are not aware of any matters to be presented other than those described in the proxy statement. If any matters not described in the proxy statement are properly presented at the meeting, the proxies will use their own judgment to determine how to vote your shares. If the meeting is adjourned, the proxies can vote your common stock at the adjournment as well, unless you have revoked your proxy instructions.
HOW VOTES ARE COUNTED
A quorum is required to transact business at our annual meeting. Shareholders holding, as of the record date, shares of common stock constituting a majority of the voting power of the stock of JPMorgan Chase having general voting power present in person or by proxyrepresented at the annual meeting.
When and where is our annual meeting?
We will hold our annual meeting shall constitute a quorum. If you have returned valid proxy instructions or attend the meeting in person, your common stock will be counted for the purpose of determining whether there is a quorum, even if you abstain from voting on some or all matters introducedTuesday, May 15, 2018, at 10 a.m., local time at the meeting. In addition, broker non-votesJPMorgan Chase Dallas Corporate Center, 8181 Communications Parkway, Plano, Texas.
Will our annual meeting be webcast?
Our annual meeting will also be treated as present for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present (see “Non-discretionary items” on page 98 of this proxy statement).
Voting by record holders — If you hold shares in your own name, you may either vote FOR, AGAINST, or


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    97


Table of Contents
a2017proposalblankla03.jpg

ABSTAIN on each of the proposals other than the advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory resolution to approve executive compensation, for which you may vote for ONE, TWO or THREE YEARS or ABSTAIN. If you just sign and submit your proxy card without voting instructions, your shares will be voted FOR each director nominee, FOR the advisory resolution to approve executive compensation, FOR ratification of the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm, ONE YEAR for the advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory resolution to approve executive compensation, and AGAINST each shareholder proposal.
Broker authority to vote — If your shares are held in street name, follow the voting instructions you receive from your broker, bank, or other nominee. If you want to vote in person, you must obtain a legal proxy from your broker, bank or other nominee and bring it to the meeting along with the other documentation described below under “Attending the annual meeting.” If you do not submit voting instructions to your broker, bank or other nominee, your broker, bank or other nominee may still be permitted to vote your shares under the following circumstances:
Discretionary items — The ratification of the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm is a discretionary item. Generally, brokers, banks and other nominees that do not receive instructions from beneficial owners may vote on this proposal in their discretion.
Non-discretionary items — The election of directors, advisory resolution to approve executive compensation, advisory vote on the frequency of advisory resolution to approve executive compensation, and approval of the shareholder proposals are non-discretionary items and may not be voted on by brokers, banks or other nominees who have not received voting instructions from beneficial owners. These are referred to as “broker non-votes.”
Election of directors — To be elected, each nominee must receive the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the meeting in respect of his or her election. If an incumbent nominee is not elected by the requisite vote, he or she must tender his or her resignation, and the Board of Directors,available through a process managed bylive, audio-only webcast. Information about the Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee, will decide whether to accept the resignationwebcast can be found on our website at its next regular meeting. Broker
non-votes and abstentions will have no impact, as they are not counted as votes cast for this purpose.
Other proposals — The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of common stock present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote on the proposal is required to approve all other proposals. In determining whether each of the other proposals has received the requisite number of affirmative votes, abstentions will be counted and will have the same effect as a vote AGAINST the proposal. Broker non-votes will have no impact since they are not considered shares entitled to vote on the proposal.
COST OF THIS PROXY SOLICITATION
We will pay the cost of this proxy solicitation. In addition to soliciting proxies by mail, we expect that a number of our employees will solicit shareholders personally and by telephone. None of these employees will receive any additional or special compensation for doing this. We have retained MacKenzie Partners, Inc. to assist in the solicitation of proxies for a fee of $50,000 plus reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses. We will, on request, reimburse brokers, banks, and other nominees for their expenses in sending proxy materials to, and obtaining voting instructions from, their customers who are beneficial owners of our common stock.
ATTENDING THE ANNUAL MEETING
Admission — If you wish to attend the meeting in person you will be required to present the following:
All shareholders, valid proxy holders and representatives of an entity a valid form of government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport.
Holders of record — the top half of the proxy card or your notice of internet availability of proxy materials indicating the holder of record (whose name and stock ownership may be verified against our list of registered stockholders).
Holders in street name — proof of ownership. A brokerage statement that demonstrates stock ownership as of the record date, March 17, 2017, or a letter from your bank or broker indicating that you held our common stock as of the record date are examples of proof of ownership of our stock. If you want to vote your common stock held in street name in person, you must also provide a written proxy in your name from


98    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


Table of Contents
a2017proposablankra03.jpg

the broker, bank or other nominee that holds your shares.
Valid proxy holders for holders of record — a written legal proxy to you signed by the holder of record (whose name and stock ownership may be verified against our list of registered stockholders), and proof of ownership by the holder of record as of the record date, March 17, 2017 (see “Holders of record” above).
Valid proxy holders for holders in street name a written legal proxy from the brokerage firm, bank or other nominee holding the shares to the street name holder that is assignable and a written legal proxy to you signed by the street name holder, together with a brokerage statement or letter from the bank, broker or other nominee indicating that the holder in street name held our common stock as of the record date, March 17, 2017.
Representative of an entity — if you are representing an entity that is a shareholder, you must provide evidence of your authority to represent that entity at the meeting.
Guests — admission of persons to the meeting who are not shareholders is subject to space limitations and to the sole discretion of management.
Internet access You may listen to a live audiocast of the annual meeting over the Internet.www.jpmorganchase.com. Please go to our website jpmorganchase.com, before the meeting to download any necessary audio software. An audio broadcast of the meeting will also be available by phone at (866) 541-2724 in the U.S. and Canada or (706) 634-7246 for international participants.
What is included in our proxy materials?
Our proxy materials, which are available on our website at https://www.jpmorganchase.com/corporate/investor-relations/annual-report-proxy.htm, include:
Our Notice of 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders;
Our Proxy Statement; and
Our 2017 Annual Report to Shareholders
If you received printed versions of these materials by mail (rather than through electronic delivery), the materials also included a proxy card or voting instruction form. For further information, see “Information about Paper and Electronic Delivery of Proxy Materials” below.
ATTENDING AND VOTING AT THE ANNUAL MEETING
Can I attend our annual meeting?
Shareholders as of the Record Date and/or their authorized representatives are permitted to attend our annual meeting in person by following the procedures in our proxy statement.
If you need an accommodation, or if you have any questions about accessing the physical location for the annual meeting, please contact the Office of the Secretary by sending an email to corporate.secretary@jpmchase.com or calling (212) 270-6000 by May 1, 2018. 
Who can vote at our annual meeting?
You can vote your shares of common stock at our annual meeting if you were a shareholder at the close of business on March 16, 2018, the Record Date for our annual meeting.
At the close of business on the Record Date, there were 3,410,410,894 shares of common stock outstanding, each of which entitles the holder to one vote for each matter to be voted on at our annual meeting.
There are different proof of ownership requirements to attend the meeting, and different instructions to vote your shares, depending on whether you are a “shareholder of record” or a “beneficial owner” of our common shares.
What is the difference between holding shares as a shareholder of record and as a beneficial owner of shares held in street name?
Shareholder of Record: If your shares of JPMorgan Chase common stock are registered directly in your name with our transfer agent, ComputerShare, you are considered a “shareholder of record” of those shares.
Beneficial Owner of Shares Held in Street Name: If your shares are held in an account at a bank, brokerage firm, broker-dealer or other similar organization, then you are a beneficial owner of shares held in street name. In that case, you will have received these proxy materials, as well as a voting instruction form, from the organization holding your shares and, as a beneficial owner, you have the right to direct the organization as


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
102


Table of Contents
anmeinfo-left.jpg

to how to vote them. Most individual shareholders are beneficial owners of shares held in street name.
What do I need to bring to attend the annual meeting?
Photo Identification. Anyone wishing to gain admission to our annual meeting must provide a valid form of government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport.
Proof of Ownership.
Shareholders of Record: Please bring the top half of the proxy card or your notice of internet availability of proxy materials as proof of ownership. No additional document regarding proof of ownership is required.
Beneficial Owner of Shares Held in Street Name: You must bring a brokerage statement, voting instruction form or legal proxy from the organization that holds
your shares as proof of your ownership of shares as of the close of business on March 16, 2018. A voting instruction form or legal proxy is a written document that authorizes you to vote your shares held in street name at the Annual Meeting. Please contact the organization that holds your shares for instructions regarding obtaining the voting instruction form or legal proxy.
Additional documentation for an Authorized Representative.
Any representative of a shareholder must also present satisfactory documentation evidencing his or her authority with respect to the shares.
We reserve the right to limit the number of representatives for any shareholder who may attend the meeting.
How do I vote?
To be valid, your vote by Internet, telephone or mail must be received by the deadline specified on the proxy card or voting instruction form, as applicable.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SECURITY HOLDER DOCUMENTS
 IF YOU ARE A SHAREHOLDER OF RECORDIF YOU ARE A BENEFICIAL OWNER OF SHARES HELD IN STREET NAME
In Person at our annual meetingRequest a ballot from an usher at our meeting; complete and submit it.You will need to bring with you a valid voting instruction form or legal proxy from the organization that holds your shares. See above for information about obtaining one. You also need to request a ballot from the usher at the meeting. In order for your vote to be counted, you must hand both the completed ballot and either your legal proxy or voting instruction form to an usher.
Online (24 hours a day) - Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time the day before the meeting date.
Go to www.proxy.vote.com and follow the instructions
Go to www.proxy.vote.com  and follow the instructions.
By Telephone (24 hours a day) - Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time the day before the meeting date.
1-800-690-6903


1-800-454-8683
The availability of voting by telephone may depend on the voting process of the organization that holds your shares.
By MailReturn a properly executed and dated proxy card in the pre-paid envelope we have provided.Return a properly executed and dated voting instruction form by mail, depending upon the method(s) your bank, brokerage firm, broker-dealer or other similar organization makes available.
SEC rules

103
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents
anmeinfo-right.jpg

Can I change my vote after I have voted?
You can revoke your proxy and Delaware law permit uschange your vote at any time before the closing of the polls at our annual meeting, subject to mail one annual report andthe voting deadlines that are described on the proxy statement,card or voting instruction form, as applicable.
You can revoke your vote:
In Person. You may revoke your proxy and change your vote by attending the annual meeting and voting in person. However, your attendance at the annual meeting will not automatically revoke your proxy unless you properly vote at the annual meeting.
In Writing. You may also specifically request that your prior proxy be revoked by delivering a written notice of revocation prior to the annual meeting to the Office of the Secretary at: JPMorgan Chase & Co., 270 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017.
Online. You may change your vote using the online voting method described above, in which case only your latest internet proxy submitted prior to the annual meeting will be counted.
Telephone. You may change your vote using the phone voting method described above, in which case only your latest telephone proxy submitted prior to the annual meeting will be counted.
Mail. You may revoke your proxy and change your vote by signing and returning a new proxy card or voting instruction form dated as of a later date, in which case only your latest proxy card or voting instruction form received prior to the annual meeting will be counted.
How are shares voted?
All shares represented by valid ballots or valid proxies received prior to the taking of internet availability, as applicable, in one envelope to all shareholders residingthe vote at the same address if certain conditions are met. This is called householding and can result in significant savings of paper and mailing costs. JPMorgan Chase households all annual reports, proxy statements and notices of internet availability mailed to shareholders.meeting will be voted. If you choosedo not to household,vote in person at the annual meeting, the persons named as proxies on the proxy card, will vote your shares as you may call (toll-free) (866) 540-7095,have instructed.
How will my shares be voted if I do not give specific voting instructions?
Shareholder of Record: If you are a shareholder of record and do not return a proxy card, or sendif you sign, date and return a written request to Broadridge Financial Services, Inc., Householding Department, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717. Shareholders residing atproxy card but do not give specific voting instructions, then the persons named as proxies on the proxy card will vote your shares in the manner recommended by our Board on all matters presented in
 
this proxy statement. In addition, the proxies may determine in their discretion how to vote your shares regarding any other matters properly presented for a vote at our annual meeting.
Although our Board does not anticipate that any of the director nominees will be unable to stand for election as a director nominee at our annual meeting, if this occurs, the persons named as proxies on the proxy card will vote your shares in favor of such other person or persons as may be recommended by our Governance Committee and designated by the Board.
Beneficial Owner of Shares Held in Street Name: If you are a beneficial owner of shares held in street name and the organization holding your shares does not receive specific voting instructions from you, how your shares may be voted will depend on whether the proposal is considered “routine” or “non-routine,” as described below.
Which proposals are considered “routine” or “non-routine”?
The ratification of the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm is considered to be a “routine” matter under NYSE rules. A bank, brokerage firm, broker-dealer or other similar organization may generally vote in their discretion on routine matters, if specific voting instructions are not received from a beneficial owner.
All other proposals are considered “non-routine” under NYSE rules and are therefore “non-discretionary” matters. This means your bank, brokerage firm, broker-dealer or other similar organization may not vote your shares without instructions from you. If the organization that holds your shares does not receive instructions from you on how to vote on one of these non-routine matters, it will so inform the inspector of election. This is generally referred to as a “broker non-vote”.
Participants in the 401(k) Savings Plan: The trustee of the JPMorgan Chase 401(k) Savings Plan (Plan) will vote the shares held in the Common Stock Fund as of the Record Date. If you have an interest in the JPMorgan Chase Common Stock Fund through the Plan, your vote will provide voting instructions to the trustee. If no voting instructions are given, the trustee will vote uninstructed shares in the same addressproportion as voted shares.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
104


Table of Contents
anmeinfo-left.jpg

What is the voting requirement to approve each of the proposals?
Quorum Requirement: Before any business can be transacted at our annual meeting, a quorum must be present. Holders of a majority of the shares entitled to vote at the annual meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, will constitute a quorum. Abstentions and broker non-votes are treated as present for quorum purposes.
Requirements for each proposal: What is the voting requirement for each proposal?
ProposalVoting OptionsVote Requirement
Effect of Abstentions 1
Effect of Broker
Non-Votes 2
Corporate Governance:
  - Election of Director 3
FOR, AGAINST or ABSTAIN (for each director nominee)Majority of the votes cast For or Against (for each director nominee)No effect - not counted as a vote castNo effect - broker non-votes are not permitted
  - Ratification of special meeting provisions in the Firm’s By-LawsFOR, AGAINST or ABSTAINMajority of the shares present or represented by proxyCounts as a vote AGAINSTNo effect - broker non-votes are not permitted
Executive Compensation:
 - Advisory Vote on Compensation4
FOR, AGAINST or ABSTAINMajority of the shares present or represented by proxyCounts as a vote AGAINSTNo effect - broker non-votes are not permitted
 - Approval of amended and restated Long- Term Incentive PlanFOR, AGAINST or ABSTAINMajority of the shares present or represented by proxyCounts as a vote AGAINSTNo effect - broker non-votes are not permitted
Audit Matters:
Ratification of AuditorFOR, AGAINST or ABSTAINMajority of the shares present or represented by proxyCounts as a vote AGAINSTN/A - the organization that holds shares of beneficial owners may vote in their discretion
Shareholder Proposals (voting requirements for each proposal are the same)FOR, AGAINST or ABSTAINMajority of the shares present or represented by proxyCounts as a vote AGAINSTNo effect - broker non-votes are not permitted
1
For election of Directors, abstentions have no effect because the required vote is determined as follows: votes FOR divided by the sum of votes FOR plus votes AGAINST. For all other proposals (management and shareholder), abstentions are counted as a vote AGAINST the proposal because the required vote is determined as follows: votes FOR divided by the sum of votes FOR plus votes AGAINST plus votes ABSTAINING.
2
For all proposals (management and shareholder) other than ratification of the independent auditor, broker non-votes have no effect because they are not considered shares entitled to vote on the proposal.
3
If, in a non-contested election of directors, an incumbent nominee for director is not re-elected by a majority of votes cast, he or she must tender his or her resignation, and the Board of Directors, through a process managed by the Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee, will decide whether to accept the resignation at its next regular meeting. Unless the Board decides to reject the offer or to postpone the effective date, the resignation shall become effective 45 days after the date of the election.
4
The result of the advisory vote on compensation is not binding on the Board, whether or not the resolution is passed under the standard described above.


105
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents
anmeinfo-right.jpg

Is my vote confidential?
Proxy instructions, ballots and voting tabulations that identify individual shareholders are handled in a manner that protects your voting privacy. JPMorgan Chase will not disclose the proxy instructions or ballots of individual shareholders except to those recording the vote, or as may be required in accordance with appropriate legal process, or as authorized by the shareholder.
Could other matters be decided at the 2018 annual meeting?
We do not know of any matters that will be considered at the annual meeting other than those described above. If a stockholder proposal that was properly excluded from this proxy statement or is otherwise not properly presented at the meeting is nevertheless brought before the meeting, the Chairman will declare such a proposal out of order, and it will be disregarded. If any other matters arise at the annual meeting that are properly presented at the meeting, the proxies will be voted at the discretion of the proxy holders.
What happens if the meeting is postponed or adjourned?
Your proxy will still be good and may be voted at the postponed or adjourned meeting. You will still be able to change or revoke your proxy until it is voted.
Who counts the votes cast at our annual meeting?
Representatives of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. will tabulate the votes cast at our annual Meeting, and American Election Services, LLC will act as the independent inspector of election.
Where can I find the voting results of our annual meeting?
We expect to announce the preliminary voting results at our Annual Meeting. The final voting results will be reported on a Current Report on Form 8-K that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and be available on our website.
Who is paying the costs of this proxy solicitation?
JPMorgan Chase is paying the costs of the solicitation of proxies. JPMorgan Chase has retained MacKenzie Partners, Inc. to assist in the distribution of proxy materials and the solicitation of proxies from brokerage firms, banks, broker-dealers and other similar organizations representing beneficial owners of shares. We have agreed to pay MacKenzie Partners a fee of
approximately $50,000 plus reimbursement of certain out-of-pocket expenses.
JPMorgan Chase must also pay brokerage firms, banks, broker-dealers and other similar organizations representing beneficial owners certain fees associated with:
Forwarding the Notice of Internet Availability to beneficial owners;
Forwarding printed proxy materials by mail to beneficial owners who specifically request them; and
Obtaining beneficial owners’ voting instructions.
In addition to solicitations by mail, the persons who are receiving multiplewill be serving as the proxies and JPMorgan Chase’s directors, officers and employees may solicit, without additional compensation, proxies on JPMorgan Chase’s behalf in person, by phone, or by electronic communication.
How do I inspect the list of shareholders of record?
A list of shareholders of record as of March 16, 2018 will be available for inspection during ordinary business hours at our headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017, from May 5, 2018, to May 14, 2018, as well as at our annual meeting.
INFORMATION ABOUT PAPER AND ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF PROXY MATERIALS
JPMorgan Chase uses the Securities and Exchange Commission rule, commonly known as “Notice and Access”, that permits companies to furnish proxy materials to our shareholders over the Internet. This process enables us to expedite delivery of materials to our shareholders, reduces the costs to us of printing and mailing paper proxy materials, and reduces the environmental impact of our annual meeting.
In accordance with the Notice and Access rules, on or about April 4, 2018, we sent those current shareholders of record on March 16, 2018, the Record Date for the annual meeting, a “Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials” (the “Notice”). The Notice contains instructions on how to access our proxy statement and annual report online. If you received a Notice, you will not receive a printed copy of the proxy materials in the mail.
If you received a Notice, and would like to receive copies of our proxy materials in print by mail, or


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
106


Table of Contents
anmeinfo-left.jpg

electronically by email, please follow the instructions in the Notice.
Shareholders who do not receive the Notice will receive either by mail a paper, or by email an electronic, copy of our proxy statement and 2017 Annual Report to Shareholders, which will be sent on or about April 4, 2018.
How can I obtain an additional proxy card?
Shareholders of record can contact the Office of the Secretary by sending an email to corporate.secretary@jpmchase.com or calling (212) 270-6000.
If you hold your shares of common stock in street name, contact your account representative at the bank, brokerage firm, broker-dealer or similar organization through which you hold your shares.
How do I sign up for electronic delivery of proxy materials?
This proxy statement or noticeand our 2017 Annual Report to Shareholders are available on our website at: www.jpmorganchase.com. If you would like to help reduce our costs of internet availability may request householdingprinting and mailing future materials, you can agree to access these documents in the future by contacting Broadridge Financial Services, Inc.over the Internet rather than receiving printed copies in the mail. For your convenience, you may find links to sign up for electronic delivery for both shareholders of record and beneficial owners who hold shares in street name at the address or phone number set forth above. Ifhttps://enroll.icsdelivery.com/jpm.
Once you choose tosign up, you will continue householding but would like to receive proxy materials electronically until you revoke this preference.
I share an address with another shareholder, and we received only one paper copy of the proxy materials. How can I obtain an additional copy of the proxy materials?
JPMorgan Chase has adopted a procedure called “householding”. Under this procedure, JPMorgan Chase may deliver a single copy of the Notice of Internet Availability, and if you requested printed versions by mail, the proxy statement and annual report, to multiple shareholders who share the same address, unless we have received contrary instructions from one or more of the shareholders. This procedure reduces the environmental impact of our annual meetings, and reduces our printing and mailing costs.
If your household received a single set of proxy materials, but you prefer to receive a separate copy of the proxy statement, 2017 Annual Report proxy statement or noticeNotice of internet availability for members of your household,Internet Availability, you may contact the Secretary at: JPMorgan Chase & Co., Office of the Secretary, 270 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017, or by sending an e-mail to the Office of the Secretary at corporate.secretary@jpmchase.com or by calling (212) 270-6000.us at 212-270-6000.
ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF PROXY MATERIALS AND ANNUAL REPORT
Alternatively, if you are receiving more than one copy of the proxy materials at a single address and would like to participate in “householding”, please contact Broadridge Financial Services at 1-866-540-7095. If you are a beneficial owner who holds shares in street name, contact your bank, brokerage firm, broker-dealer or similar organization to request information about householding.
You may access this proxy statement and our Annual Report to shareholders on our websitechange your householding preferences at jpmorganchase.com, under Investor Relations. You may also access our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-Kany time, by selecting “SEC & Other Filings” under Investor Relations.
To reduce the Firm’s costs of printing and mailing proxy materials for next year’s annual meeting of shareholders, you can opt to receive all future proxy materials, including the proxy statements, proxy cards and annual reports electronically via e-mailcontacting Broadridge Financial Services at 1-866-540-7095 or the Internet rather than in printed form. To sign up for electronic delivery, please visit enroll.icsdelivery.com/jpm and follow the instructions to register. Alternatively, if you vote your shares using the Internet, when prompted, indicate that you agree to receive or access shareholder communications electronically in future years. Before next year’s meeting, you will receive an e-mail notification that the proxy materials, annual report and instructions for voting by Internet are available online. Electronic delivery will continue in future years until you revoke your election by sending a written request to Broadridge Financial Services, Inc., Householding Department, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717, or by contacting the Secretary at the addressbank, brokerage firm, broker-dealer or e-mail address provided above. Ifsimilar organization through which you are a beneficial, or “street name,” shareholder and wish to register for electronic delivery, you should review thehold your shares.
OTHER
How do I obtain more information provided in the proxy materials mailed to you by your broker, bank or other nominee.
If you have agreed to electronic delivery of proxy materials and annual reports to shareholders, but wish to receive printed copies, please contact the Secretary at the address or e-mail address provided above.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT    99


Table of Contents
a2017proposalblankla03.jpg

DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE
about JPMorgan Chase?
The Corporate Governance Principles, Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics for Finance Professionals, How We Do Business - The Principles, How We Do Business - The Report, the JPMorgan Chase & Co. Political Activities Statement, and the ESGthe Firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance Report, as well as the Firm’s By-Laws and charters of our principal standing Board committees, are posted on our website at jpmorganchase.com/governance, under the heading Governance, which is under the About Us tab.governance. These documents will also be made available to any shareholder who requests them by writing to the Secretary at the address or e-mail address provided on the previousfollowing page.
Information that the Firm is required to disclose under Disclosure & Transparency Rule 7.2 (Corporate Governance Statements) of the UK Financial Conduct Authority may be found in this proxy statementProxy Statement under the headings “Election of Directors - Director nomination process”,process,” “Corporate governance” and “Audit Committee report”.report.”


107
100 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents
a2017proposablankra03.jpganmeinfo-right.jpg

Shareholder proposals and nominations for the 20182019 annual meeting
PROXY STATEMENT PROPOSALS
How do I submit a proposal for inclusion at the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders?
Under SEC rules,Shareholders who wish to present proposals that shareholders seek to have includedfor inclusion in the proxy statement formaterials to be distributed by us in connection with our next annual meeting2019 Annual Meeting of shareholders (other than nominees for director)Shareholders must be received bysubmit such proposals to the Secretary of JPMorgan Chase notno later than December 6, 2017.5, 2018. Such proposals must comply with all requirements of Rule 14a-8 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In addition,How can I submit nominees for inclusion in the proxy materials for the 2019 Annual Meeting?
The Firm’s By-Laws provide for a right of proxy access. This By-Law enables shareholders, under specified conditions, to include their nominees for election as directors in the Firm’s proxy statement. Under By-Law Section 1.10, a shareholder (or group of up to 20 shareholders) who has continuously owned at least 3% of the Firm’s outstanding shares for at least three consecutive years may nominate up to 20% of the Board (but in any event at least two directors) and have such nominee(s) included in the Firm’s proxy statement, if the shareholder(s) and the nominee(s) satisfy the applicable requirements set forth in the Firm’s By-Laws.
Shareholders seeking to have one or more nominees included in the Firm’s 20182019 proxy statement must deliver the notice required by the Firm’s By-Laws, to the Secretary of JPMorgan Chase not later than December 6, 2017,5, 2018, and not earlier than November 6, 2017. The complete text of our By-Laws is available on our website at jpmorganchase.com/governance, under Governance, which is under the About Us tab, or may be obtained from the Secretary.5, 2018.
ShareholderHow can I submit proposals (including nomineesnominations for director pursuantelection of director) at our 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, that are not to be included in the Firm’s proxy access By-Law) should be mailed to the Secretary at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Office of the Secretary, 270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017; a copy may be e-mailed to the Office of the Secretary at corporate.secretary@jpmchase.com.
OTHER PROPOSALS AND NOMINATIONS
materials?
Our By-Laws govern the submission of nominations for director or other business proposals that a shareholder wishes to have considered at a meeting of shareholders, but that are not included in JPMorgan Chase’s proxy statement for that meeting.
Under our By-Laws, nominations for director or other business proposals to be addressed at our next annual meeting may be made by a shareholder who is entitled to vote and who has delivered a notice to the Secretary of JPMorgan Chase not later thanthat the close of business on February 15, 2018,14, 2019, and not earlier than January 16, 2018.15, 2019 and who complies with the other applicable requirements set forth in the Firm’s By-Laws. The notice must contain the information required by the By-Laws.
These advance notice provisions are in addition to, and separate from, the requirements that a shareholder must meet in order to have a nominee or proposal included in the proxy statement.
A proxy granted by a shareholder will give discretionary authority to the proxies to vote on any matters introduced pursuant to the advance-notice By-Law provisions described above, subject to applicable rules of the SEC.
How can I obtain a copy of JPMorgan Chase’s By-Laws?
Copies of our By-Laws are available on our website atat: jpmorganchase.com/governance under Governance, which is under the About Us tab, or may be obtained from the Secretary.
Where should a shareholder send his or her proposals?
Shareholder proposals (including nominees for director pursuant to the Firms’ proxy access By-Laws) should be mailed to the Secretary at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Office of the Secretary, 270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017; a copy may be e-mailed to the Office of the Secretary at corporate.secretary@jpmorganchase.com.
Molly Carpenter
Secretary



JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   101
108


Table of Contents
a2017proposalblankla03.jpggaap.jpg

Notes on non-GAAP financial measures
1.
In addition to analyzing the Firm’s results on a reported basis, management reviews the Firm’sFirmwide results includingon a “managed” basis; these Firmwide managed basis results are non-GAAP financial measures. The Firm also reviews the results of the lines of business on a “managed” basis, which are non-GAAP financial measures.managed basis. The Firm’s definition of managed basis starts, in each case, with the reported U.S. GAAP results and includes certain reclassifications to present total net revenue for the Firm (and each of the reportable business segments) on a fully taxable-equivalent (“FTE”) basis. Accordingly, revenue from investments that receive tax credits and tax-exempt securities is presented in the managed results on a basis comparable to taxable investments and securities. These non-GAAP financial measures allow management to assess the comparability of revenue year-to-year arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources. The corresponding income tax impact related to tax-exempt items is recorded within income tax expense. These adjustments have no impact on net income as reported by the Firm as a whole or by the lines of business. For a reconciliation of the Firm’s results from a reported to managed basis, see page 4852 of the Firm’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162017 (“20162017 Form 10-K”).2.2.
2.Tangible common equity (“TCE”), return on tangible common equity (“ROTCE”) and tangible book value per share (“TBVPS”), are each non-GAAP financial measures. TCE represents the Firm’s common stockholders’ equity (i.e., total stockholders’ equity less preferred stock) less goodwill and identifiable intangible assets (other than mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs"(“MSRs”)), net of related deferred tax liabilities. ROTCE measures the Firm’s net income applicable to common equity as a percentage of average TCE. TBVPS represents the Firm’s TCE at period-end divided by common shares at period-end. TCE, ROTCE, and TBVPS are utilized by the Firm, as well as investors and analysts, in assessing the Firm’s use of equity. The following tables provide reconciliations and calculations of these measures for the periods presented.


109
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents
gaap.jpg

Non-GAAP reconciliations
Average Average
Year ended December 31, Year ended December 31,
(in millions, except per share and
ratio data)
2008200920102011201220132014201520162008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Common stockholders’ equity$129,116
$145,903
$161,520
$173,266
$184,352
$196,409
$207,400
$215,690
$224,631
$129,116
$145,903
$161,520
$173,266
$184,352
$196,409
$207,400
$215,690
$224,631
$230,530
Less: Goodwill46,068
48,254
48,618
48,632
48,176
48,102
48,029
47,445
47,310
46,068
48,254
48,618
48,632
48,176
48,102
48,029
47,445
47,310
47,317
Less: Certain identifiable intangible
assets
5,779
5,095
4,178
3,632
2,833
1,950
1,378
1,092
922
5,779
5,095
4,178
3,632
2,833
1,950
1,378
1,092
922
832
Add: Deferred tax liabilities(a)
2,369
2,547
2,587
2,635
2,754
2,885
2,950
2,964
3,212
2,369
2,547
2,587
2,635
2,754
2,885
2,950
2,964
3,212
3,116
Tangible common equity$79,638
$95,101
$111,311
$123,637
$136,097
$149,242
$160,943
$170,117
$179,611
$79,638
$95,101
$111,311
$123,637
$136,097
$149,242
$160,943
$170,117
$179,611
$185,317
  
Net income applicable to common equity$4,931
$9,289
$16,728
$18,327
$20,606
$17,081
$20,620
$22,927
$23,086
$4,931
$9,289
$16,728
$18,327
$20,606
$17,081
$20,620
$22,927
$23,086
$22,778
Return on equity(b)
4%6%10%11%11%9%10%11%10%
Return on common equity(b)
4%6%10%11%11%9%10%11%10%10%
Return on tangible common equity(c)
6
10
15
15
15
11
13
13
13
6
10
15
15
15
11
13
13
13
12
Period-end Period-end
December 31, December 31,
(in millions, except per share data)2008200920102011201220132014201520162008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Common stockholders’ equity$134,945
$157,213
$168,067
$175,514
$194,727
$199,699
$211,664
$221,505
$228,122
$134,945
$157,213
$168,067
$175,514
$194,727
$199,699
$211,664
$221,505
$228,122
$229,625
Less: Goodwill48,027
48,357
48,854
48,188
48,175
48,081
47,647
47,325
47,288
48,027
48,357
48,854
48,188
48,175
48,081
47,647
47,325
47,288
47,507
Less: Certain identifiable intangible
assets
5,581
4,621
4,039
3,207
2,235
1,618
1,192
1,015
862
5,581
4,621
4,039
3,207
2,235
1,618
1,192
1,015
862
855
Add: Deferred tax liabilities(a)
2,717
2,538
2,586
2,729
2,803
2,953
2,853
3,148
3,230
2,717
2,538
2,586
2,729
2,803
2,953
2,853
3,148
3,230
2,204
Tangible common equity$84,054
$106,773
$117,760
$126,848
$147,120
$152,953
$165,678
$176,313
$183,202
$84,054
$106,773
$117,760
$126,848
$147,120
$152,953
$165,678
$176,313
$183,202
$183,467
  
Common shares3,732.8
3,942.0
3,910.3
3,772.7
3,804.0
3,756.1
3,714.8
3,663.5
3,561.2
3,732.8
3,942.0
3,910.3
3,772.7
3,804.0
3,756.1
3,714.8
3,663.5
3,561.2
3,425.3
Book value per share(d)
$36.15
$39.88
$42.98
$46.52
$51.19
$53.17
$56.98
$60.46
$64.06
$36.15
$39.88
$42.98
$46.52
$51.19
$53.17
$56.98
$60.46
$64.06
$67.04
Tangible book value per share(e)
22.52
27.09
30.12
33.62
38.68
40.72
44.60
48.13
51.44
22.52
27.09
30.12
33.62
38.68
40.72
44.60
48.13
51.44
53.56
(a)Represents deferred tax liabilities related to tax-deductible goodwill and to identifiable intangibles created in nontaxable transactions, which are netted against goodwill and other intangibles when calculating TCE.
(b)Represents net income applicable to common equity / average common stockholders’ equity.
(c)Represents net income applicable to common equity / average tangible common equity.
(d)Represents common stockholders’ equity at period-end / common shares at period-end.
(e)Represents tangible common equity at period-end / common shares at period-end.
3.On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (“TCJA”) was signed into law. The full-year 2017 results reflect the estimated impact of the enactment of the TCJA, which resulted in a $2.4 billion decrease in net income. The full year results also included a legal benefit of $406 million after-tax related to a settlement with the FDIC receivership for Washington Mutual and with Deutsche Bank as trustee to certain Washington Mutual trusts. Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share, which exclude the impact of these significant items are non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes these measures help investors understand the effect of these items on reported results.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
110


Table of Contents
gaap.jpg

Notes on key performance measures
1.CommonThe common equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) capital and the CET1 capital ratiosratio under the Basel III Fully Phased-In capital rules, to which the Firm will be subject commencing January 1, 2019, are considered key regulatory capital measures. These measures are used by management, bank regulators, investors and analysts to assess and monitor the Firm’s capital position. For additional information on these measures, see Capital Risk Management on pages 76-85 of the 2016 Form 10-K.
will be subject commencing January 1, 2019, is considered a key regulatory capital measure. This measure
is used by management, bank regulators, investors and analysts to assess and monitor the Firm’s capital position. For additional information on these measures, see Capital Risk Management on pages 82–91 of the 2017 Form 10-K.
2.Core loans are also considered a key performance measure. Core loans represent loans considered central to the Firm’s ongoing businesses; and exclude loans classified as trading assets, runoff portfolios, discontinued portfolios and portfolios the Firm has an intent to exit. Core loans areis a measure utilized by the Firm and its investors and analysts in assessing actual growth in the loan portfolio.




111
102 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT



Table of Contents
a2017proposablankra03.jpg

















Appendices

APPENDIX A
JPMorgan Chase By-Laws - Special Meeting Provision
APPENDIX B
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan










This proxy statement contains forward-looking statements with respect to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s culture and controls, environmental, social and governance efforts and The Supplier Code of Conduct. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements often use words such as “anticipate,” “target,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “believe,” or other words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements provide JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s current expectations or forecasts of future events, circumstances, results or aspirations, and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties could cause the Firm’s actual results to differ materially from those set forth in such forward-looking statements. Certain of such risks and uncertainties are described in JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.JPMorgan Chase & Co. does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that may arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made.



JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT
112


apex-left.jpg

Appendix A
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. BY-LAWS – SPECIAL MEETING PROVISIONS
Section 1.02 Special Meetings.
(a)General. A special meeting of stockholders may be called at any time by the Board, the Chairman of the Board (herein called the “Chairman”), the Chief Executive Officer, the President or a Vice Chairman of the Board or otherwise as provided by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “General Corporation Law”), the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) or these By-laws. Any such special meeting shall be held on such date and at such time and place, if any, designated by the Board. Subject to subsection (b) of this Section 1.02, a special meeting of stockholders shall be called by the Board upon the written request or requests of stockholders who are stockholders of record of the Corporation at the time a request is delivered holding shares representing in the aggregate at least twenty percent (20%) of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Corporation which shares are determined to be “Net Long Shares” in accordance with Section 1.02(b)(1) (the “Requisite Percent”).
(b)Stockholder Requested Special Meetings.
(1)To be valid, the written request or requests for a special meeting of stockholders (each, a “Special Meeting Request” and, collectively, the “Special Meeting Requests”) must be signed and dated by stockholders (or their duly authorized agents) representing the Requisite Percent and delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation (the “Secretary”) and shall include: (i) a statement of the specific purpose or purposes of the special meeting and the matters proposed to be acted on at the special meeting, the text of any proposal or business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration and, in the event that such business includes a proposal to amend the By-laws of the Corporation, the text of the proposed amendment), the reasons for conducting such business at the special meeting, and any
material interest in such business of the stockholders requesting the special meeting and the beneficial owners, if any, on whose behalf the Special Meeting Request(s) are being made; (ii) as to the stockholders requesting the special meeting and the beneficial owners, if any, on whose behalf the Special Meeting Request(s) are being made, the information required by clause (a)(3)(iii) of Section 1.09 of these By-laws to be set forth in a stockholder’s notice required by Section 1.09(a)(2) and (3) of these By-laws; (iii) such other information, if applicable, required to be set forth in a stockholder’s notice required by Section 1.09(a)(2) and (3) of these By-laws (including, but not limited to, such other information required to be set forth in connection with a stockholder’s director nomination); (iv) an acknowledgement by the stockholders requesting the special meeting and the beneficial owners, if any, on whose behalf the Special Meeting Request(s) are being made that any reduction in the number of Net Long Shares with respect to which a Special Meeting Request relates following the delivery of such Special Meeting Request to the Secretary shall constitute a revocation of such Special Meeting Request to the extent of such reduction; and (v) documentary evidence that the stockholders requesting the special meeting own the Requisite Percent as of the date on which the Special Meeting Request(s) are delivered to the Secretary; provided, however, that if the stockholders are not the beneficial owners of the shares representing the Requisite Percent, then to be valid, the Special Meeting Request(s) must also include documentary evidence (or, if not simultaneously provided with the Special Meeting Request(s), such documentary evidence must be delivered to the Secretary within 10 days after the date on which the


113
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    1032018 PROXY STATEMENT



apex-right.jpg

Special Meeting Request(s) are delivered to the Secretary) that the beneficial owners on whose behalf the Special Meeting Request(s) are made beneficially own the Requisite Percent as of the date on which such Special Meeting Request(s) are delivered to the Secretary. For purposes of this Section 1.02 and for determining the Requisite Percent, Net Long Shares shall be limited to the number of shares beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by any stockholder or beneficial owner that constitute such person’s net long position as defined in Rule 14e-4 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) provided that for purposes of such definition the date the tender offer is first announced shall instead be the date for determining a stockholder’s or beneficial owner’s Net Long Shares and the reference to the highest tender price shall refer to the market price on such date) and, to the extent not covered by such definition, reduced by any shares as to which such person does not have the right to vote or direct the vote at the Special Meeting or as to which such person has entered into a derivative or other agreement, arrangement or understanding that hedges or transfers, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such shares. In addition, to the extent any affiliates of the stockholder or beneficial owner are acting in concert with the stockholder or beneficial owner with respect to the calling of the special meeting, the determination of Net Long Shares may include the effect of aggregating the Net Long Shares (including any negative number) of such affiliate or affiliates. Whether shares constitute “Net Long Shares” shall be decided by the Board in its reasonable determination. In addition, the stockholders requesting a special meeting of stockholders and the beneficial owners, if any, on whose behalf the Special Meeting Request(s) are being made shall promptly provide any other information reasonably requested by the Corporation and, if requested by the Corporation on or prior to the record date for the meeting, the
information required under clause (b)(1)(ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) of this Section 1.02 shall be supplemented by such stockholders and beneficial owners not later than 10 days after the record date for the meeting to disclose such information as of the record date (and with respect to the information required under clause (b)(1)(v) of this Section 1.02, as of a date not more than 5 business days before the scheduled date of the special meeting to which the Special Meeting Request relates). In determining whether a special meeting of stockholders has been requested by stockholders of Net Long Shares representing in the aggregate at least the Requisite Percent, multiple Special Meeting Requests delivered to the Secretary will be considered together only if (i) each Special Meeting Request identifies substantially the same purpose or purposes of the special meeting and substantially the same matters proposed to be acted on at the special meeting (in each case as determined in good faith by the Board), and (ii) such Special Meeting Requests have been dated and delivered to the Secretary within 60 days of the earliest dated Special Meeting Request. A stockholder may revoke a Special Meeting Request at any time prior to the special meeting by written revocation delivered to the Secretary. If at any point after 60 days following the earliest dated Special Meeting Request the unrevoked (whether by specific written revocation by the stockholder or pursuant to clause (b)(1)(iv)) valid Special Meeting Requests represent in the aggregate less than the Requisite Percent, there shall be no requirement to hold a Special Meeting.
(2)Except as provided in the next sentence, a special meeting validly requested by stockholders shall be held at such date, time and place within or without the State of Delaware as may be fixed by the Board; provided, however, that the date of any such special meeting shall be not more than 90 days after the Special Meeting Request is delivered to the Secretary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a special meeting requested by


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
114


apex-left.jpg

stockholders shall not be held if (i) the Special Meeting Request relates to an item of business that is not a proper subject for stockholder action under applicable law, (ii) the Special Meeting Request is delivered during the period commencing 90 days prior to the first anniversary of the date of the notice of annual meeting for the immediately preceding annual meeting and ending on the earlier of (x) the date of the next annual meeting and (y) 30 calendar days after the first anniversary of the date of the immediately preceding annual meeting, (iii) an identical or substantially similar item (as determined in good faith by the Board, a “Similar Item”), other than the election of directors, was presented at a meeting of the stockholders held not more than 12 months before the Special Meeting Request is delivered, (iv) a Similar Item was presented at a meeting of the stockholders held not more than 90 days before the Special Meeting Request is delivered (and, for purposes of this clause (iv), the election of
directors shall be deemed a “Similar Item” with respect to all items of business involving the election or removal of directors) or (v) a Similar Item is included in the Corporation’s notice as an item of business to be brought before a stockholder meeting that has been called by the time the Special Meeting Request is delivered but not yet held. For purposes of this clause (2), the date of delivery of the Special Meeting Request shall be the first date on which valid Special Meeting Requests constituting the Requisite Percent have been delivered to the Corporation.
(3)Business transacted at a special meeting requested by stockholders shall be limited to the purpose or purposes stated in the Special Meeting Request(s) for such special meeting; provided, however, that nothing herein shall prohibit the Board from submitting additional matters to stockholders at any such special meeting.



115
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



apex-right.jpg

Appendix B
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. AMENDED AND RESTATED LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN,
EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2018
1.
Purpose. The JPMorgan Chase & Co. Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) is an amendment and restatement, effective May 15, 2018, subject to shareholder approval on that date, of the JPMorgan Chase & Co. Long-Term Incentive Plan as amended and restated effective May 19, 2015. The Plan allows the Company to provide stock-based incentives for designated employees to acquire a proprietary interest in the growth, performance and long-term sustainable health of the Company and to have an increased incentive in contributing to the Company’s future success and prosperity. It is also designed to enhance the Company’s ability to attract, retain and reward employees of exceptional talent and allows the Company to respond to a changing business environment in a flexible manner while aligning employees’ interests with those of the Company’s shareholders. The Plan also provides a mechanism to establish the compensation of Directors.
2.
Definitions. For purposes of the Plan, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this Section 2:
(a)“Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time.
(b)“Award” shall mean any type of award granted pursuant to the Plan.
(c)“Award Agreement” means the document by which each Award is evidenced, as described in Section 13.
(d)“Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of JPMC; provided that any action taken by a duly authorized committee of the Board within the scope of authority delegated to such committee by the Board shall be considered an action of the Board for purposes of this Plan.
(e)“JPMC” shall mean JPMorgan Chase & Co., and, except as otherwise specified in this Plan
in a particular context, any successor thereto, whether by merger, consolidation, purchase of all or substantially all its assets or otherwise.
(f)“Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as from time to time amended.
(g)“Committee” shall mean the Compensation & Management Development Committee of the Board (or any successor committee) or any subcommittee thereof composed of not fewer than two directors, each of whom is a “non-employee director” as defined in Rule 16b-3 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Act, or any successor definition adopted by the Commission.
(h)“Common Stock” shall mean the common stock of JPMC, par value $1 per share.
(i)“Company” shall mean JPMC and its Subsidiaries.
(j)“Director” shall mean a member of the Board of Directors of JPMC excluding any member who is an officer or Employee of the Company.
(k)“Employee” shall mean any employee of the Company.
(l)“Fair Market Value” shall mean (unless the Committee specifies a different valuation method) per share of Common Stock, the average of high and low sale prices of the Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) composite tape on the applicable date, or, if there are no such sale prices of Common Stock reported on the NYSE composite tape on such date, then the average price of the Common Stock on the last previous day on which high and low sale prices are reported on the NYSE composite tape.
(m)“Other Stock-Based Award” shall mean any of


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
116


apex-left.jpg

those Awards described in Section 9 hereof.
(n)“Participant” shall mean an Employee or Director who has been granted an Award under the Plan.
(o)“Subsidiary” shall mean any corporation that at the time qualifies as a subsidiary of JPMC under the definition of “subsidiary corporation” in Section 424(f) of the Code, as amended from time to time. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee, in its sole and absolute discretion, may determine that any entity in which JPMC has a significant equity or other interest is a “Subsidiary.”
3.Shares subject to the Plan.
(a)The stock subject to provisions of the Plan shall be shares of authorized but unissued Common Stock and authorized and issued shares of Common Stock held as treasury shares. Subject to adjustment as provided in Sections 3(b) and 17, the number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which Awards may be granted under the Plan from its term commencing May 15, 2018 and ending May 31, 2022, shall be 85 million shares of Common Stock; provided that not more than 7 million shares may be issued as Awards of incentive stock options as defined by Section 422 of the Code.
(b)In addition to the number of shares of Common Stock provided for in Section 3(a), there shall be available for Awards under the Plan:
(i)shares representing Awards that are canceled, surrendered, forfeited, or terminated (other than shares representing Awards of stock appreciation rights or stock options), shares withheld to satisfy withholding tax obligations of any Award (other than tax withholdings associated Awards of stock appreciation rights and stock options),
(ii)shares granted through assumption of, or in substitution for, outstanding awards previously granted by an
employing company to individuals who become Employees as the result of a merger, consolidation, acquisition or other corporate transaction involving the employing company and the Company, or shares granted to such Employees (x) pursuant to contractual obligations with respect to such merger, consolidation, acquisition or other corporate transaction or (y) as retention awards in connection with such transactions, and
(iii)Awards which by their terms may be settled only in cash.
(c)For purposes of calculating the number of shares of Common Stock available for issuance under the Plan, only the maximum number of shares that could be issued under Awards granted in tandem shall reduce the number specified in Section 3(a), provided that the Award Agreement provides that the exercise of one right under an Award reduces the number of shares of Common Stock available under the other Award. For avoidance of doubt, as provided in Section 3(b)(i), with respect to Awards of stock appreciation rights and options, all shares underlying such Awards, whether or not actually issued to plan participants, will count against the share limit.
4.
Eligibility. Any Employee selected by the Committee is eligible to be a Participant in the Plan. In addition, as provided in Section 12, any Director shall be eligible to be a Participant in the Plan.
5.Limitations.
(a)The Committee may not grant Awards under the Plan to any Participant in excess of 7.5 million shares, including, but not limited to, the number of shares represented by Awards of stock options and stock appreciation, during the term of the Plan.


117
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



apex-right.jpg

(b)Other than Awards to Directors, Awards settled in shares of Common Stock shall have a minimum vesting/exercise schedule of ratably over three years, provided that the Committee can grant Awards of up to 5% of shares authorized under the Plan with a shorter vesting or exercise period but not less than a one year period. The foregoing limitations do not preclude Awards that vest or become exercisable earlier due to (i) circumstances such as death, retirement, or involuntary termination of employment, (ii) the achievement of performance objectives over a period of at least one year or (iii) a determination by the Firm for regulatory or other considerations to provide an equity award in excess of that which would have been awarded to the individual under the cash equity policy in effect for the performance year.
6.
Administration. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, the Plan shall be administered by the Committee. As to the selection of, and Awards to, Participants who are not subject to Section 16 of the Act, the Committee may delegate any or all of its responsibilities to officers or employees of the Company.
Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee shall have complete control over the administration of the Plan and shall have the authority in its sole discretion to (a) construe, interpret and implement the Plan and all Award Agreements, (b) establish, amend, and rescind any rules and regulations relating to the Plan, (c) grant Awards, (d) determine who shall receive Awards, when such Awards shall be made and the terms and provisions of Award Agreements, (e) establish plans supplemental to this Plan covering Employees residing outside of the United States, (f) provide for mandatory or voluntary deferrals of Awards and (g) make all other determinations in its discretion that it may deem necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan. The Committee may correct any defect, supply any omission or reconcile any inconsistency in the Plan
or in any Award Agreement in the manner and to the extent it shall deem desirable to carry the Plan or any such Award Agreement into effect.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Committee’s determinations under the Plan and the Award Agreements are not required to be uniform. By way of clarification, the Committee shall be entitled to make non-uniform and selective determinations under Awards Agreements and Plan.
The determinations of the Committee in the administration of the Plan, as described herein, shall be final and conclusive, and the Board, the Committee will have no liability for any action taken under or pursuant to the Plan in good faith (including any action taken under Section 12).
7.
Stockoptions.
(a)Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee shall have the sole and absolute discretion to determine to whom and when Awards of stock options will be made, the number of options to be awarded and all other terms and conditions of such Awards. Such terms and conditions may include one or more of the performance criteria or standards described in Section 10.
(b)In the case of incentive stock options, the terms and conditions of such grants shall be subject to and comply with such requirements as may be prescribed by Section 422 of the Code, and any implementing regulations.
(c)The Committee shall establish the option exercise price at the time each stock option is granted, which exercise price shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on the date of grant; provided that the per share exercise price of any Award of stock options may not be decreased after it has been granted (other than as provided for in Section 17); provided, further, that an Award of stock options may not be


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
118


apex-left.jpg

surrendered as consideration in exchange for the grant of a new Award under this Plan if such Award were to have a lower per share exercise price. Stock options may not be exercisable later than 10 years after their date of grant.
(d)The option exercise price of each share of Common Stock as to which a stock option is exercised shall be paid in full at the time of such exercise. The method and form of such payment shall be determined by the Committee from time to time.
8.
Stockappreciation rights.
(a)Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee shall have the sole and absolute discretion to determine to whom and when Awards of stock appreciation rights will be made, the number to be awarded and all other terms and conditions of such Awards. Such terms and conditions may include one or more of the performance criteria or standards described in Section 10.
(b)The Committee shall establish the stock appreciation right exercise price at the time each stock appreciation right is granted, which exercise price shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on the date of grant; provided that the per share exercise price of any Award of stock appreciation rights may not be decreased after it has been granted (other than as provided for in Section 17); provided, further, that an Award of stock appreciation rights may not be surrendered as consideration in exchange for the grant of a new Award under this Plan if such Award were to have a lower per share exercise price. Stock appreciation rights may be granted independent of any Award of stock options or in conjunction with all or any part of any Award of stock options, either at the same time as the Award of stock options is granted or at any later time during the term of such options; provided that the exercise price of a stock appreciation right granted in tandem with a stock option shall
not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value at the date of the grant of such option.
(c)Upon exercise, a stock appreciation right shall entitle the Participant to receive from the Company an amount equal to the positive difference between the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the exercise date of the stock appreciation right and the per share exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which the stock appreciation right is exercised. The Committee shall determine at the date of grant whether the stock appreciation right shall be settled in cash, Common Stock or a combination of cash and Common Stock.
(d)A stock appreciation right or applicable portion thereof allocated to a stock option shall terminate and no longer be exercisable upon the termination or exercise of any related stock option. Stock appreciation rights may not be exercisable later than 10 years after their date of grant.
9.
Other Stock-Based Awards. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee shall have the sole and absolute discretion to determine to whom and when “Other Stock-Based Awards” will be made, the number of shares of Common Stock to be awarded under (or otherwise related to) such Other Stock-Based Awards and all other terms and conditions of such Awards. Other Stock-Based Awards are Awards of Common Stock and other Awards that are valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on the Fair Market Value of Common Stock. Other Stock-Based Awards shall be in such form as the Committee shall determine, including without limitation, (i) shares of Common Stock, (ii) shares of Common Stock subject to restrictions on transfer until the completion of a specified period of service, the occurrence of an event or the attainment of performance objectives, each as specified by the Committee, (iii) shares of Common Stock issuable upon the completion of a specified period of service, (iv) restricted stock units distributed in the form of shares of Common Stock after the restrictions lapse and (v) conditioning the right to


119
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



apex-right.jpg

an Award upon the occurrence of an event or the attainment of one or more performance objectives, as more fully described in Section 10. The Committee shall determine at date of grant whether Other Stock-Based Awards shall be settled in cash, Common Stock or a combination of cash and Common Stock.
10.
Performance-Based Awards. The Committee may from time to time, establish performance criteria or standards with respect to an Award (a “Performance-Based Award”). The performance goals may be based upon one or more of the following criteria: (i) income before or after taxes (including income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization); (ii) earnings per share; (iii) return on common equity including return on tangible common equity; (iv) expense management; (v) return on investment; (vi) stock price; (vii) revenue growth; (viii) efficiency ratio; (ix) credit quality; (x) ratio of non-performing assets to performing assets; (xi) shareholder value added; (xii) return on assets; (xiii) profitability or performance of identifiable business units; or (xiv) any other criteria as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion. Additionally, the foregoing criteria may relate to JPMC, one or more of its Subsidiaries or one or more of its divisions or units. In addition, the performance goals may be calculated without regard to extraordinary items.
The Committee shall determine whether, with respect to a performance period, the applicable performance goals have been met with respect to a given Participant and, if they have, to ascertain the amount of the applicable Performance-Based Award. The amount of the Performance-Based Award actually paid to a given Participant may be less than the amount determined by the applicable performance goal formula, at the discretion of the Committee. The amount of the Performance-Based Award determined by the Committee for a performance period shall be paid to the Participant at such time as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion after the end of such performance period.
11.
Dividends, equivalents and voting rights. The terms and conditions of Other Stock-Based Awards
of restricted stock and restricted stock units may provide the Participant with dividends or dividend equivalents payable prior to vesting; and Awards of Other Stock-Based Awards of restricted stock may provide for voting rights prior to vesting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to Awards of restricted stock or restricted stock units specifically designated in the award agreement as performance-based, dividends shall be accumulated and shall be paid to the Participants only in an amount based on the number of shares, if any, that vest under the terms of the Award.
12.Director compensation.
(a)For each calendar year for service on the Board, each Director shall receive an annual retainer of $350,000. During the term set forth in Section 3(a), with respect to which Awards may be granted under the Plan, the Board is specifically authorized in its discretion to increase the retainer described in this Section 12(a) by up to $25,000.
(b)For each calendar year, each Director who serves in the following designated roles shall receive an annual retainer of: (i) $30,000 for serving as the Lead Independent Director; (ii) $25,000 for chairing the JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Bank”) board, Audit Committee or Directors’ Risk Policy Committee; and (iii) $15,000 for chairing any other principal standing committee and for serving on any of the Bank board, Audit Committee or Directors’ Risk Policy Committee. During the terms set forth in Section 3(a), with respect to which Awards may be granted under the Plan, the Board is specifically authorized in its discretion to increase any retainer described in this Section 12(b) by up to $5,000.
(c)The Board may at any time provide any Director with a retainer or other fee in addition to those provided for in Sections 12(a) and (b), including for service, on a specific purpose committee or for any other special service, in each case determined in the discretion of the Board. The Board also may decrease any retainer provided for in Sections 12(a) and (b). Without limiting the generality


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
120


apex-left.jpg

of this Section 12(c), the specific authorization for the increases provided in Sections 12(a) or (b) shall not take affect prior to January 2020.
(d)Any retainer or fee pursuant to this Section 12 may be payable in the form of cash, an Other Stock-Based Award or any combination, as determined in the discretion of the Board, and shall have such terms and conditions as the Board may specify and any Award of restricted stock units shall provide for dividend equivalents that shall be payable as additional restricted stock units.
(e)Unless the Board determines otherwise in its discretion, the Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee of the Board (or any successor committee) is delegated the authority of the Board under this Section 12.
13.
Award agreements. Each Award under the Plan shall be evidenced by a document setting forth the terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, as determined by the Committee, which shall apply to such Award. Such document may be delivered by mail or electronic means, including the internet. The Committee may amend any Award Agreement to conform to the requirements of law.
14.Withholding and right of offset.
(a)The Company shall have the right to deduct from all amounts paid to any Participant in cash (whether under this Plan or otherwise) any taxes required by law to be withheld therefrom. In the case of payments of Awards in the form of Common Stock, at the Committee’s discretion, the Participant may be required to pay, in such form as the Committee may specify, to the Company the amount of any taxes required to be withheld with respect to such Common Stock prior to its receipt, or, in lieu thereof, the Company shall have the right to retain the number of shares of Common Stock the Fair Market Value of which equals the amount required to be withheld.
(b)To the extent that any amounts hereunder are
not deferred compensation within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, the Company shall have the right to offset against its obligation to deliver shares of Common Stock or cash under the Plan or any Award Agreement any amounts (including, without limitation, travel and entertainment expenses or advances, loans, credit card obligations, repayment obligations under any Awards, or amounts repayable pursuant to tax equalization, housing, automobile or other employee programs), the Participant then owes to the Company. Additionally, in situations where such amounts are owed to the Company or the amount owed has not been determined in full, the Company may preclude a Participant from exercising an Award of stock options or stock appreciation rights until such amount is paid or established in full.
15.
Nontransferability. No Award shall be assignable or transferable, and no right or interest of any Participant in any Award shall be subject to any lien, obligation or liability of the Participant, except by will, the laws of descent and distribution, or as otherwise set forth in the Award agreement; provided that with respect to Awards (other than an Award of an incentive stock option), the Committee may, in its sole discretion, permit certain Participants or classes of Participants to transfer Awards of nonqualified stock options and stock appreciation rights or Other Stock-Based Awards to such individuals or entities as the Committee may specify.
16.
No right to employment or continued participation in plan. No person shall have any claim or right to the grant of an Award prior to the date that an Award agreement is delivered to such person and the satisfaction of the appropriate formalities specified in the Award agreement, and the grant of an Award shall not be construed as giving a Participant the right to be retained in the employ of the Company or to be eligible for any subsequent Awards. Further, the Company expressly reserves the right to dismiss at any time a Participant free from any liability or any claim


121
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT



apex-right.jpg

under the Plan, except as provided herein or in any agreement entered into hereunder.
17.
Adjustment of and changes in common stock. In the event of any change in the outstanding shares of Common Stock by reason of any stock dividend or split, recapitalization, issuance of a new class of common stock, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination or exchange of shares or other similar corporate change, or any distributions to shareholders of Common Stock other than regular cash dividends, the Committee will make such substitution or adjustment, if any, as it deems to be equitable, as to the number or kind of shares of Common Stock or other securities issued or reserved for issuance pursuant to the Plan, including, but not limited to, adjustments with respect to the limitations imposed by Sections 3 and 5 and to make appropriate adjustments (including the number of shares and the exercise price) to outstanding Awards (without regard to the re-pricing restrictions set forth in Sections 7 and 8).
18.
Amendment. The Board may amend, suspend or terminate the Plan or any portion hereof at any time without shareholder approval, except to the extent otherwise required by the Act or New York Stock Exchange listing requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except in the case of an adjustment under Section 17, any amendment by the Board shall be conditioned on shareholder approval if it increases (i) the number of shares of Common Stock authorized for grant under Section 3, (ii) the number of shares authorized for grant to individual participants under any form of an Award as set forth in Section 5, or (iii) if such amendment eliminates restrictions applicable to the reduction of the exercise price of an option or stock appreciation right or the surrender of such Award in consideration for a new Award with a lower exercise price as set forth in Sections 7 and 8.
19.
Unfunded status of plan. The Plan is intended
to constitute an “unfunded” plan for long-term incentive compensation. Nothing herein shall be construed to give any Participant any rights with respect to unpaid Awards that are greater than those of a general unsecured creditor of JPMC.
20.
Successors and assigns. The Plan and Awards made thereunder shall be binding on all successors and assigns of the Company and each Participant, including without limitation, the estate of such Participant and the executor, administrator or trustee of such estate, or any receiver or trustee in bankruptcy or representative of the Participant’s creditors.
21.
Governing law. The validity, construction and effect of the Plan, any rules and regulations relating to the Plan and any Award Agreement shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without reference to principles of conflict of laws.
22.
Effective date. The effective date of this Plan is May 15, 2018. No Awards shall be granted under the Plan after May 31, 2022, or the date the Plan is earlier terminated by the Board; provided, however, that the termination of the Plan shall not preclude the Company from complying with the terms of Awards outstanding on the date the Plan terminates.


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2018 PROXY STATEMENT
122


a2017proposalblankla03.jpg

























This page intentionally left blank



104    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    2017 PROXY STATEMENT


mapright.jpg

map4.jpg

JPMorgan Chase Delaware TechnologyDallas Corporate Center, — map and directions8181 Communications Parkway, Plano, Texas 75024
880 Powder Mill Road, Wilmington Delaware 19803dallascorpctrmap.jpg



deltechctrdetaila01.jpgCAMPUS INFORMATION:
TheCampus entrance to the campus isfrom TX-121, indicated by the STAR«
(on right before Communications Parkway)
. Visitors shouldShareholder Meeting will be held in Building C
Attendees will park in the Flat LotVisitor Parking Garage E
and use the walkway to the Visitors Entrance in DTC-1. This is the site of the annual meeting.DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

Coming From East on TX-121 N (Sam Rayburn)
Head west on Sam Rayburn Tollway
Take the exit toward Legacy Drive
Merge onto TX-121 S (Service Road)
Turn left onto Legacy Drive
Turn left on TX-121 N (Service Road)
Continue on the Service Road past Leadership Drive
Take campus entrance on right before Communications Pkwy
Coming From West on TX-121 N (Sam Rayburn)
Take the exit toward Dallas Pkwy
Merge onto TX-121 N (Service Road)
Take campus entrance on right before Communications Pkwy
Coming From South on Dallas North Tollway
Take Dallas North Tollway N to Headquarters Dr.
Exit on Headquarters Dr. to TX-121 N


Turn left onto Headquarters Drive
Turn right onto Leadership Drive
Merge onto TX-121 N (Service Road)
Take campus entrance on right before Communications Pkwy
Coming From North on Dallas North Tollway
Head south on Dallas North Tollway S
Take the exit toward TX-121/Headquarters Drive
Merge onto Dallas Pkwy
Turn right onto TX-121 S
Continue onto TX-121 S (Service Road)
Turn left onto Legacy Drive
Turn left on TX-121 N (Service Road)
Continue on the Service Road past Leadership Drive
Take campus entrance on right before Communications Pkwy
Coming From Dallas/Fort Worth Int’l Airport (DFW)

Driving time approx. 20 minutes

Take Int’l Pkwy/TX-121 N to Sam Rayburn Tollway in Plano.
Take the exit toward Dallas Pkwy
Merge onto TX-121 N (Service Road)
Take Campus entrance on right before Communications Pkwy














If you attend the meeting in person, you will be asked to present a valid form of government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, and proof of ownership of our common stock as of our record date March 17, 2017.16, 2018. See “Attendinginformation about the annual shareholder meeting” on page 98.xx.



123
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.    20172018 PROXY STATEMENT   105











































© 20172018 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. 
a2016fsc65a03.jpg
Printed in U.S.A. on paper that contains recycled fiber with soy ink. 

 



a2016logo2014jpmcblacka02.jpg
COMPUTERSHARE
P.O. Box 30170505000
College Station, TX 77842-3170Louisville, KY 40233
 
a2017scanjpmorganqrcodea01.jpg
 ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF FUTURE PROXY MATERIALS
 If you would like to reduce the costs incurred by JPMorgan Chase & Co. in mailing proxy materials, you can consent to receiving all future proxy statements, proxy cards and annual reports electronically via e-mail or the Internet. To sign up for electronic delivery, please follow the instructions below to vote using the Internet and, when prompted, indicate that you agree to receive or access proxy materials electronically in future years.
 VOTE BY INTERNET — www.proxyvote.com or scan the QR code above
 Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time the day before the meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you access the website and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form.
  VOTE BY PHONE — 1-800-690-6903
  Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time the day before the meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you call and then follow the instructions.
  VOTE BY MAIL
  Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope we have provided or return it to JPMorgan Chase & Co., c/o Broadridge, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717.
TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS: Your voting instructions are confidential.
    E19087-P87837 KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —


                           THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED. DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY
 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.                     
 The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:       The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:     
 1. Election of Directors   For Against Abstain     For Against Abstain 
   1a.    Linda B. Bammann   o o o 
3.

 Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm o o o 
   1b.    James A. Bell   o o o 
The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 Year on the following proposal:

     
   1c.    Crandall C. Bowles   o o o 4. Advisory vote on frequency of advisory resolution to approve executive compensation 
1 Year
o

 
2 Years
o

 
3 Years
o

 
Abstain
o

 
   1d.    Stephen B. Burke   o o o        
   1e.    Todd A. Combs   o o o The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following shareholder proposals:       
   1f.     James S. Crown   o o o  For Against Abstain 
   1g.    James Dimon   o o o 5. Independent board chairman   o o o 
   1h.    Timothy P. Flynn   o o o             
   1i.     Laban P. Jackson Jr.   o o o 6. Vesting for government service   o o o 
   1j.     Michael A. Neal   o o o             
   1k.    Lee R. Raymond   o o o 7. Clawback amendment   o o o 
   1l.     William C. Weldon   o o o             
 2. Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation   o o o 8. Gender pay equity   o o o 
                         
             9. How votes are counted o o o 
               
             10. Special shareowner meetings o o o 
                         
             Please indicate if you plan to attend this meeting. o o   
                    Yes No   
                         
 Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX] Date       Signature (Joint Owners) Date       
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:


The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following shareholder proposals:

1.Election of directorsForAgainstAbstainForAgainstAbstain
1a. Linda B. Bammannooo6.Independent Board chairmanooo
1b. James A. Bellooo7.Human and Indigenous Peoples’ rights committeeooo
1c.   Stephen B. Burkeooo
1d. Todd A. Combsooo
1e. James S. Crownooo
1f. James Dimonooo
1g. Timothy P. Flynnooo
1h. Mellody Hobsonooo
1i. Laban P. Jackson Jr.ooo
1j. Michael A. Nealooo
1k. Lee R. Raymondooo
1l. William C. Weldon
2.Ratification of special meeting provisions in the Firm’s By-Lawsooo
3.Advisory resolution on executive compensationooo


4.Approval of Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan effective May 15, 2018oooPlease indicate if you plan to attend this meeting.oo
5.Ratification of independent registered public accounting firmooo YesNo
Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX]DateSignature (Joint Owners)Date



JPMorgan Chase & Co.
20172018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Tuesday, May 16, 201715, 2018 10:00 a.m. EasternCentral Time
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Delaware TechnologyDallas Corporate Center
880 Powder Mill Road8181 Communications Parkway
Wilmington, Delaware 19803Plano, Texas 75024

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Delaware TechnologyDallas Corporate Center — The Delaware TechnologyDallas Corporate Center is located in Wilmington, DelawarePlano, Texas at 880 Powder Mill Road. Parking8181 Communications Parkway. The site of the meeting is Building C; parking for shareholders is available in the Flat Lot; use the walkway to the Visitors Entrance in DTC-1, site of the annual meeting.Visitor Parking Garage E.
If you plan to attend the meeting in person, you will be required to present a valid form of government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, and proof of ownership of our common stock as of our record date March 17, 2017,16, 2018, and this top half of the proxy card. For more information see “Attending the annual meeting” in the proxy statement.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the 20172018 Annual Meeting:
The Notice and Proxy Statement and Annual Report are available at jpmorganchase.com/annual-report-proxy
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
  E19088-P87837
  
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
 
    This proxy is solicited from you by the Board of Directors for use at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of JPMorgan Chase & Co. on May 16, 2017.15, 2018.
 
    You, the undersigned shareholder, appoint each of Molly Carpenter and Marianne Lake, your attorney-in-fact and proxy, with full power of substitution, to vote on your behalf shares of JPMorgan Chase common stock that you would be entitled to vote at the 20172018 Annual Meeting, and any adjournment of the meeting, with all powers that you would have if you were personally present at the meeting. The shares represented by this proxy will be voted as instructed by you on the reverse side of this card with respect to the proposals set forth in the proxy statement, and in the discretion of the proxies on all other matters which may properly come before the 20172018 Annual Meeting and any adjournment thereof. If the card is signed but no instructions are given, shares will be voted in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Directors.
 
    Participants in the 401(k) Savings Plan: If you have an interest in JPMorgan Chase common stock through an investment in the JPMorgan Chase Common Stock Fund within the 401(k) Savings Plan, your vote will provide voting instructions to the trustee of the plan to vote the proportionate interest as of the record date. If no instructions are given, the trustee will vote unvoted shares in the same proportion as voted shares.
 
    Voting Methods: If you wish to vote by mail, please sign your name exactly as it appears on this proxy and mark, date and return it in the enclosed envelope. If you wish to vote by Internet or telephone, please follow the instructions on the reverse side.
 
Continued and to be signed on reverse side