Matt Dowd Hale

Advisor at Make the Memory Financial Planning

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Credentials

CFP®

Experience

14 years

Location

Remote

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Make the Memory Financial Planning

Supported

Total advisors

2

Clients per advisor

19 Low

Avg AUM per client

$232,034 Very Low

HNW client ratio

13% Low

About

Following the right plan gives you confidence. Building it with the right partner gives you peace. Whether your goal is to retire early, start a new chapter abroad, maximize your investments, or set your family up for the long term, I’m in it with you.

Even when you’ve done the research and know where you want to go, committing to a course can feel daunting. As a CFP®, I’m here to minimize the risks involved in major life decisions like stepping away from the workforce or becoming a digital nomad. My expertise lies in turning complexity into a pragmatic plan that stands up under scrutiny. Your time is valuable–when we work together, you can trust me to manage the details and keep our conversations focused on how you’re progressing.

For over 15 years, I’ve helped hundreds of clients take ownership of their financial futures and gain the clarity they need to move forward. I enjoy the challenge of navigating complex investment portfolios and cross-border compliance and tax strategies, particularly in Spain, Germany, and the UAE. As a flat fee, fee-only fiduciary, my sole motive is to act in your best interest. My services include:

Investment management Cash flow and budgeting FIRE and retirement planning Education planning for children Tax planning Small business planning Stock and executive compensation plans Cross-border and expat planning

I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with the large firm experience to comfortably manage portfolios of any size and the small firm dedication to building client relationships. My insights have been featured in MarketWatch, and I hold several professional memberships.

I started Make The Memory (MTM) Financial Planning with a simple mission: help you live your life to the fullest today while building a secure, confident tomorrow. I am always interested in learning what drives you and how I can support your goals. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to meet from anywhere.

Client services

Based on Make the Memory Financial Planning

Financial planning Portfolio management Sub advisory services

Expertise

Business ownership considerations Cross-border / expatriate tax planning

Occupation focus

Government Employee

Demographic focus

Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)

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Fee options

Flat

$5,000+

Hourly

$250/hr

Quarterly

$1,250/qtr

Most active in

Texas

Work history

14 years of industry experience

Make the Memory Financial Planning

2024 - Present • 2 years

Burglengenfeld

Magellan Federal

2023 - 2025 • 2 years

Heinsberg

Zeiders Enterprises

2023 - 2023 • 1 year

Heinsberg

Ascend Learning

2022 - 2023 • 1 year

Elizbethton, TN

Origin Financial

2022 - 2023 • 1 year

Boston, MA

Facet Wealth

2019 - 2022 • 3 years

Baltimore, MD

Facet Wealth

2019 - 2022 • 3 years

Baltimore, MD

Pinnacle Boys Lacrosse Club

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Phoenix, AZ

Arizona La Crosse Club

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Phoenix, AZ

Vallet Waste

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

Tampa, FL

Appen

2016 - 2016 • 1 year

Bothell, WA

self Employed

2015 - 2018 • 3 years

San Francisco, CA

Vanguard

2010 - 2019 • 9 years

Scottsdale, AZ

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