Jarod Matlock is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting business owners, retirees, and families in navigating sudden wealth events such as business sales, inheritances, concentrated stock positions, or the activation of retirement assets. His approach involves helping clients develop clear and lasting financial plans by analyzing the various factors involved and discussing tradeoffs honestly and methodically.
Mr. Matlock utilizes his engineering background to provide a straightforward and analytical perspective, enabling him to lay out complex financial components and maintain clarity throughout the decision-making process. His areas of expertise include LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Murray State University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is a member of the Murray State Alumni Association. Outside of his professional duties, Mr. Matlock enjoys chess, gardening, reading, and writing.