Matt began his career in financial services in 2001 after graduating from Goshen College with a degree in Business Administration. He went on to join a local MassMutual office in 2004 and soon took on the roles of Director of Financial Planning and Compliance Officer. Matt later began his own wealth management practice in 2012 and joined Bernardo Wealth Planning in 2017.

Matt resides in Telford with his wife, Emily, and their three children, Olivia, Ellie and Sophie. He enjoys the outdoors, golf, the beach, listening to music and playing music, especially with his family. Matt and his family attend Blooming Glen Mennonite Church and he is active in church leadership and its rich music program.