Daniel Van Matre is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. In this role, he provides leadership, strategy, and guidance to an accomplished clientele, helping them grow and steward their wealth more effectively. He collaborates closely with Merrill’s capital market groups to identify and evaluate wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ needs, preferences, risk tolerance, and time horizons. Daniel incorporates a tax-sensitive framework and integrates investment insights within clients’ broader wealth frameworks, considering wealth-transfer objectives, philanthropic interests, and long-term strategy. He is also knowledgeable in alternative investments, including private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and real estate offerings.
Daniel holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree from Brigham Young University. He earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst® (CAIA®) designation. He is a member of the Salt Lake City CFA® Society.
Outside of work, Daniel enjoys outdoor activities and is an avid skier. He has lived in Norway and speaks Norwegian, enhancing his appreciation of Northern European culture. He competes at an elite level in cycling and has represented the United States multiple times in the Cross-country Marathon Mountain Biking World Championships. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Sarah, and their daughter.