As Founding Partner and CEO, Matt drives the principal mission and core promise of Amplius Wealth Advisors: to put clients at the center of everything Amplius Wealth Advisors does.Prior to founding Amplius Wealth Advisors, Matt returned home to the Philadelphia area in 2008, where he co-led The Liebman Marks Group at Merrill Lynch for 13 years, consistently receiving firm recognition as a top advisor. Before Merrill Lynch, Matt worked in the investment management industry in New York City in a variety of roles – as a research analyst, portfolio manager, and hedge fund manager. Combined with his education and background in asset allocation theory and behavioral finance, Matt has considerable experience with high-net-worth families and provides a unique approach to guiding clients towards their financial goals.Matt is a CFA® Charterholder, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®). He was recognized as one of the Top Advisors in Pennsylvania by Forbes/Shook's "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" ranking in 2020.Matt earned a BBA from Emory University's Goizueta School of Business as a dual major in business and political science with concentrations in finance and new venture consulting.Matt is a Member of the New York Society of Security Analysts, Philadelphia Society of Security Analysts, CFA Institute, and the CAIA Institute. He serves on the boards of the Anti-Defamation League and KleinLife and is an active volunteer in the Philadelphia community.Matt lives in Haverford, PA, with his wife Allison and two children, Noah & Lucy. He is an avid NBA fan, tennis player, and volunteer basketball coach for his children's youth teams. Matt is an avid follower of domestic and global politics and enjoys reading business, sports, and political non-fiction books.