David Matthey is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 1990, he has worked with affluent individuals and families to address their financial needs through customized wealth management strategies. His approach emphasizes understanding each client's financial situation, risk tolerance, and time horizon to develop personalized plans aligned with their goals and priorities. He collaborates with clients to periodically review their strategies to ensure continued alignment with life changes.
With over three decades in the financial services industry, David has expertise in areas such as family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). David earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Finance from California State University, Fullerton.
David resides in Irvine with his wife and four children. He is involved in his local community, supporting organizations such as the Anaheim family YMCA, Ginny’s Kids, and Kiwanis International. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, music, reading, and traveling.