Dwight Mathis is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management, where he has been a member since 1984. As one of the founding members of his group, Dwight serves as the primary equity strategist, overseeing the evaluation of derivative strategies, structuring fixed-income portfolios, and developing asset allocation strategies tailored to high-net-worth clients. His client focus includes corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, and managing new wealth.
Dwight holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and French, graduating magna cum laude from Washington and Lee University. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in English and French. Over his career, Dwight has received industry recognition including listings in Forbes’ Top 250 Wealth Advisors in America, Financial Times Top 400 Advisors, and Barron’s Top Advisors in Texas. His expertise extends to formulating complex financial strategies to address intergenerational wealth transfers and philanthropic planning.
Outside of his professional role, Dwight is active in community and charitable organizations such as The Family Place, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and the North Dallas High School Mentor Program. He also mentors teens and supports outreach programs. His personal interests include biking, boating, fishing, golfing, hunting, ice hockey, photography, scuba diving, tennis, and traveling.