Matt is accredited as both a Chartered Financial Planner and Chartered Wealth Manager, having successfully completed the Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning in 2014. He is the Director of Smith Hobbs Wealth Management, a Partner Practice of Award-Winning St. James's Place since 2016, Matt specialises in helping clients achieve their goals, through investment and retirement planning, and making the most of their tax allowances.
Prior to the beginning of his career in the financial services industry, Matt graduated from Keele University with an LLB (Hons) in Law with Politics in 2007, following which he completed the Siemens Graduate Programme in order to enhance his commercial understanding, and then subsequently as a Private Banking and Advice Manager at Lloyds Bank. After obtaining his Level 6 Certificate in Private Client Investment Advice and Management (PCIAM), Investments and Securities in 2014 with the CISI, Matt secured his Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning with the CII in 2014.
Matt focuses on establishing strong working relationships with clients by devoting time to gain a profound understanding into their specific financial requirements- both personal and corporate. Placing a deep emphasis on personal development, Matt is committed to ensuring his industry knowledge remains relevant and current.
Matt’s interests include powerboating and enjoying new experiences. In particular, Smith Hobbs Wealth Management is passionate about providing support to those less fortunate than ourselves and takes pride in supporting the local community and animals in need.
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