Matthew Pappas is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1997 and serves as the senior partner of a four-partner team that focuses on providing families with financial confidence through a multi-generational approach. His client focus includes education planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income.
Before joining Merrill, Matthew practiced law for two years after earning his Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law. He also spent thirteen years as an international tax consultant at Ernst & Young LLP and Price Waterhouse LLP. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2011. Matthew is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides discretionary management using personalized strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. While he does not offer legal or tax advice in his role at Merrill, his background in these areas supports his advisory work.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Matthew serves as President of the Detroit Athletic Club Foundation and the Board of Governors at the Orchard Lake Country Club. He is involved in volunteer activities at St. Hugo of the Hills Parish. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, bowling, and spending time with his family.