Matthew Howard
Advisor at Merrill
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About
Matthew Howard is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2019, he has focused on delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's unique goals. His approach emphasizes a goals-based planning process that aligns financial plans with what matters most to individuals and families.
Matthew holds dual bachelor's degrees in Finance and Management Information Systems from Butler University, where he was a three-time Academic All-American basketball player from 2009 to 2011. Following graduation, he played professional basketball in Europe and Israel for seven years before returning to Merrill Lynch. He holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
Outside of his professional role, Matthew is married with three young sons and is actively involved in coaching youth sports in the Northern Indianapolis and Westfield communities. He participates in community organizations including A Kid Again, Butler University, First Baptist Athletics, Genesis Church, and WYSI Youth Sports. His personal interests also include basketball, cooking, football, running, traveling, table tennis, and volleyball.
Expertise
Wealth management
Retirement income strategy
General retirement planning
Demographic focus
Young Families
Work history
Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
2014 - Present (12 years)
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