Matthew Wels is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he began his career in 2018. He collaborates with clients to identify their financial needs, aspirations, and goals to build customized strategies tailored to their individual circumstances, including risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and time horizons. His areas of focus include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits.
Matthew provides expertise in individual estate planning services, cash flow analysis, investment analysis, and endowment management. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Maryland in 2017. Matthew holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation.
Residing in Manhattan's Upper East Side, Matthew enjoys golfing, skiing, and supporting local New York sports teams. He serves on the board of The University of Maryland Alumni Association – New York Chapter and is involved with organizations including the Epilepsy Foundation and Jewish National Fund.