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From Silicon Valley to Boston

If you’re like most entrepreneurs and early-employees a substantial portion of your family wealth is invested in your company. For this cohort so much time and effort is spent growing the business while personal planning often takes a back seat.

We bring an experienced perspective and level of understanding of the complex opportunities and challenges faced by today’s start-up community. Our mission is to provide thoughtful solutions to all aspects of your wealth planning - while striving to deliver it with the highest level of service and integrity. Our involvement in the very early stages of your planning can add important insight into helping you build and sustain wealth for your family, business and community. 

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The proof is in our numbers

$20m+ in private company stock

Median entrepreneur client size

As of 05/01/2025

Guiding entrepreneurs through exits

Business exits, ranging from
$15m - $1bn

10+ years planning for success

navigating complex wealth challenges


A focus on personalized access and service

Working with diverse clients with specific needs, our team sees it as our top responsibility to understand each aspect of your unique and often complicated financial life.

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A plan to simplify your financial life

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Planning for a changing tax landscape

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Estate planning strategies

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Ready to sell your business?

The five hallmarks of a successful sale

Move forward with confidence in possibly the biggest venture of your life. We can help advise and orchestrate your entire team of experts throughout the sale process and beyond.

Comprehensive solutions for founders and employees in the start-up ecosystem

Whether you’re scaling your first business, exploring an exit or launching your second venture, we can be a valuable resource. Experience has shown the how right advice can make all the difference.

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    Matthew L. Goward, CFP®

    Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • CA
    • CT
    • DC
    • FL
    • KY
    • MA
    • ME
    • MI
    • MO
    • NC
    • NH
    • NJ
    • NY
    • PA
    • SC
    • TX
    • VA
    • VT

    Matt has built a practice working closely with startup founders, executives & employees, and venture capitalists to navigate the complexities of high-growth ventures. At UBS, he provides comprehensive financial planning for founders, helping them manage their founder shares, prepare for exits, and strategically manage their assets post-liquidity. Matt’s approach centers on creating personalized planning strategies that align with each client's vision, values, and goals. 

    Beyond his role at UBS, Matt is a passionate mentor to early-stage founders, offering guidance from the initial stages of their ventures through successful funding and scaling. His firsthand experience as an angel investor and limited partner (LP) further enhances his ability to offer insights to clients navigating the intricacies of venture funding and high-growth entrepreneurship.

    Raised on Cape Cod, Matt now lives with his wife, Lindsey, and their dog, Malfy. Committed to giving back to his community, Matt and Lindsey are both avid readers, passionate about cooking, travel, and supporting philanthropic initiatives that foster positive change in the region.

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

        1471 Iyanough Road (Route 132)
        Hyannis, MA 02601
        matthew.goward@ubs.com
        Matthew L. Goward, CFP®
        1471 Iyanough Road (Route 132),Hyannis,MA,02601
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        Erik Holton

        Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

        Financial Advisor

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        • CA
        • CT
        • DC
        • FL
        • KY
        • MA
        • ME
        • MI
        • MO
        • NC
        • NH
        • NJ
        • NY
        • PA
        • SC
        • TX
        • VA
        • VT
        • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

            265 Church Street
            Suite 1102,
            New Haven, CT 06510
            erik.holton@ubs.com
            Erik Holton
            265 Church Street,New Haven,CT,06510
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            Sarah Salera

            Client Associate

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                    500 Exchange Street
                    Providence, RI 02903
                    sarah.salera@ubs.com
                    Sarah Salera
                    500 Exchange Street,Providence,RI,02903

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                  A leader in wealth management

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                  As of 12/31/2024

                  51 countries

                  Our global footprint

                  More than 160 years

                  offering financial advice

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