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From Silicon Valley to Boston

If you’re like most entrepreneurs, executives 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 significant wealth for your family, business and community. 

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Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock Webinar

Date.May 02 2024

Please email to RSVP for a Zoom link & calendar invite by Monday, April 29 : matthew.goward@ubs.com

  • Todd Mayo Senior Wealth Strategist, UBS Advanced Planning Group
  • Matthew Goward, CFP® Financial Advisor Vice President - Wealth Management
  • Erik Holton Financial Advisor Senior Vice President - Wealth Management

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®

    Financial Advisor

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    • MI
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    Matt’s first few years in the wealth management industry reinforced certain principles that he learned from a young age such as having a long-term focus, being disciplined, and living consistently in a way which balances needs and wishes. He enjoys taking a highly personalized approach, tailoring strategies to the unique needs of each client. By fostering close relationships and gaining a deep understanding of our clients’ values, missions, and long-term goals, his team ensures that every strategy is not just a set of numbers but a roadmap reflecting the client’s vision, objectives, and values.

    Matt grew up on Cape Cod where he currently lives with his wife Lindsey and their dog, Malfy. Both Lindsey and he enjoy traveling, have a passion for Italian cooking, and are active in philanthropy and various initiatives which strive to make a positive impact in their community.

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The 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.

        Financial planning
        Philanthropy
        Asset allocation
        Entrepreneurs
        Cash management
        Institutional consulting
        Estate planning strategies
        Corporate executives
        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
        • MA
        • MD
        • ME
        • MI
        • MO
        • NC
        • NH
        • NJ
        • NY
        • PA
        • SC
        • TX
        • VA

        Erik Holton began his career in financial services in 1995.  He has earned the UBS designation of Wealth Advisor.  As a Wealth Advisor he works exclusively with affluent clients, designing customized strategies and offerings that address their complex needs and long-term vision. Erik purposely limits his service to a select group of clients who can most benefit from UBS' global resources and combining the proven access of a leading financial institution with the intimate and customized approach of a boutique

        Erik has significant experience in working with entrepreneurs, business owners, C-suite executives and affluent families about a range of issues.  Typically, these clients have come to a crossroad in their wealth.  Clients' needs range from pre-and-post IPO strategies, concentrated and restricted stock management, mergers, private sales and wealth transfer strategies. They anticipate a liquidity event, are dealing with new-found wealth, or simply realize that they do not have the time or knowledge to handle the intricacies of affluence.  

        Erik splits his time between the Boston and New Haven Office. He resides in North Haven, CT with his wife Megan and three daughters. His family has a passion for dogs. Erik enjoys helping his wife who owns a successful dog daycare and boarding facility. He also enjoys skiing, golf and travel with his family.

        • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The 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.

            Financial planning
            Exit planning
            Asset allocation
            Executive compensation
            Business owners
            Entrepreneurs
            1 Century Tower
            4th and 6th Floors, 265 Church Street
            New Haven, CT 06510

          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.

          Who we work with

          Who we work with

          Accessing resources. Delivering solutions.

          Accessing resources. Delivering solutions.

          Goals-based planning

          Goals-based planning

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          Making sense of significant wealth

          We can help you plan for it.

          When you have created or inherited significant wealth, you have opportunities to pursue bold and meaningful undertakings. How do you make decisions that will guide you successfully forward, no matter what your goal?

          We believe it’s all about connection. That’s why we are prepared to take that journey with you today, tomorrow, every step of the way.

          Backed by the strength of UBS

          A global leader in wealth management

          $5+ trillion

          In invested assets globally 
          As of 11/07/2023

          51 countries

          Our global footprint

          More than 150 years

          offering financial advice

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