Matthew Kocolowski is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop customized financial plans that integrate investment management, retirement planning, wealth transfer strategies, and risk management. His approach centers on understanding each client's unique priorities to create coordinated strategies that support their financial goals.
Matthew's expertise includes retirement income planning, portfolio management, tax-efficient wealth strategies, legacy planning, and addressing the financial considerations of business owners and professionals. He focuses on helping clients navigate executive compensation, family wealth management, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment finances, tax minimization, and retirement income.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree from East Carolina University and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Personal Investment Advisor professional designations. Outside of his professional role, Matthew enjoys football, golfing, music, pickleball, reading, skiing, spending time with his family, surfing, tennis, and traveling.