Matt Wallen, CFA, CFP®, CLU

Concierge wealth planner, driven by the success of the families I serve.

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Confluence Wealth Management Matt Wallen, CFA, CFP®, CLU
Fort Mill, SC

Serving Clients Nationwide

Concierge wealth planner, driven by the success of the families I serve.

Areas of Focus

  • Estate Planning
  • Financial Life Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Taxes

About Me

Matt Wallen is the founder of Confluence Wealth Management. His blend of over a decade of experience and years of training helps him guide clients across the finish line with confidence. How? By listening, understanding and explaining even the most complex concepts in a simple, straightforward way that connects with clients.

Matt's expertise working with high-net-worth clients and their advisor teams results in well considered retirement and estate plans with a focus on tax efficiency and creditor protection.

Prior to founding Confluence Wealth Management, Matt spent 13 years as an advisor with Northwestern Mutual. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Binghamton University in 2006.

In addition, Matt is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP) professional and a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), representing the significant time he’s invested in understanding the areas of investment management, financial planning and insurance planning.

Professional Designations

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)

Affiliations

  • CFA Institute
  • CFP Board

Primary Location

Fort Mill, SC

Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • In-Person
  • Phone

Compensation Methods

  • Flat Fee
  • Percentage of Assets Managed

What to expect in the first meeting

Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above to schedule a free 30-minute call. We'll get to know each other and I'll listen to understand your unique circumstances so we can determine the best way to proceed. I look forward to speaking with you.

Offers Investment Management

Yes

About our Firm

At Confluence Wealth Management, our mission is not to be the largest firm but rather to provide excellent advice in the best interest of our clients. We are experienced wealth professionals who guide you as you define a vision for your family and business. We work with you to create a wealth plan that is tangible, actionable and dynamic.

What Drives Us

✅ THOUGHTFULNESS: Your time matters. After years of working with busy, successful families and businesses, we understand that time is the one commodity we can’t create more of. Our planning process aims to give you more confidence in your plan so you can spend time enjoying your life rather than worrying about it.

✅ EFFICIENCY: Taxes matter. We work with you and your tax professional to create a tax-efficient road map, with a goal to reduce income and estate taxes where appropriate while seeking to mitigate taxes going forward for your family, business, and legacy.

✅ TRANSPARENCY: Fees matter. We don’t work on commission. As such, we have a transparent fee schedule, so you will always know that our advice is aligned with your best interests.

✅ FLEXIBILITY: Planning matters. A wealth plan should be nimble enough to change as you experience life events that affect how you want to protect and share your wealth. Our advice goes far beyond basic investment and insurance advice by looking at your goals comprehensively and using creative and proven methods to accomplish them.

Confluence Wealth Management At A Glance

We offer concierge wealth planning aimed to enrich the life of our clients. We are a 100% employee-owned firm, which means we care deeply about customer satisfaction.

Investment advisory services are offered through Mariner Platform Solutions (“MPS”), an SEC registered investment adviser. Mr. Wallen maintains a separate business entity, Confluence Wealth Management, through which he markets services. The separate business entity is not owned, controlled by, or affiliated with MPS and is not registered with the SEC. For additional information about MPS, including fees and services, please refer to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website (www.adviserinfo.sec.gov).


Education

State University of New York at Binghamton, BA, Math

Hobbies and Interests

  • Animals
  • Golf
  • Music
  • Theater
  • Traveling
  • Working Out

Who We Serve

  • Business Owners
  • Corporate Executives
  • Families
  • Intergenerational Families
  • Living in Retirement
  • Professional Athletes

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