Matthew Kaiser is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked for over 19 years. He focuses on providing goals-based wealth management to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. Matthew works closely with a team of specialists to offer customized investment advice and portfolio strategies, including concentrated equity and diversified manager selections. He aims to serve as a primary resource for his clients’ comprehensive financial guidance and servicing.
Prior to his current role, Matthew held positions in Investment Banking and Compliance at two major Wall Street firms. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Providence College and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Kenan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina, where he was awarded the Tiger Fellowship for Finance. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He also holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations.
Outside of work, Matthew mentors through the Providence College Executive Mentorship Program and volunteers with the St. James Church Men of Charity. He lives in Basking Ridge, NJ, with his wife and three children. His personal interests include coaching youth sports, golfing, running, and skiing.