Matthew Heil

Advisor at Merrill

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Location

Napa, CA 94559

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

5 years

About

Matthew Heil is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Mazzucco Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in San Francisco. In his current role, Matthew provides in-depth analysis, customized advice, and high-touch service to individuals, families, and institutions. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic and values-based investing, and services tailored for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Matthew works closely with clients to help them pursue their long-term financial goals, aligning resources and strategies with their priorities and aspirations.

Matthew has worked in financial services since 2015. Prior to joining Merrill, he served as CFO of Equeum, a fintech firm, and held roles in financial analytics as well as development and management positions in educational institutions. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a focus on History and European Studies. Matthew is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in English and Spanish.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Matthew has demonstrated ongoing community involvement, including advisory roles with St. Helena Montessori and Pacific Oaks Academy, as well as past board memberships with Gladwyne Montessori and the Napa Valley Little League. He is affiliated with the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and participates actively in volunteer leadership. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife, Jenny, and their four children. His personal interests include playing tennis, coaching youth sports, snowboarding, and making wine.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer

Occupation focus

Based on Merrill

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Based on Merrill

Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)

Other

Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated

Location

700 Main St

Napa, CA 94559

Most active in

California · Texas

Work history

Bank of America, N.A.

2020 - Present (6 years)

Merrill

2020 - Present (6 years)

140.32 LLC

2015 - 2019 (4 years)

St. Helena Montessori School

2008 - 2020 (12 years)

Disclosures

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