As a co-founder at Benchmark, Matt is wholeheartedly invested in guiding and advising clients through major financial decisions. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, he specializes in designing thoughtful and customized financial plans that preserve, protect, and grow his clients’ wealth. Matt has years of experience implementing advanced planning concepts, such as business succession planning, estate planning, tax planning, charitable planning, as well as multi-generational wealth transfer.

Matt is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® professional, where he brings his financial planning expertise to the volatile arena of divorce settlements. Matt’s goal is to partner with his clients to provide clarity and a steady hand as they navigate the chaos and confusion divorce can often bring. 

He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Financial Management at Hillsdale College as well as played Division II collegiate football. Matt and his wife Katie currently live in Cincinnati, Ohio in the Clifton Gaslight District with their goldendoodle, Jack. Matt is a certified scuba diver, enjoys playing golf, camping, hunting, fishing, and loves to spend time down at Norris Lake in Tennessee. He also believes in the importance of giving back to the community and serving those in need.