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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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Personal Financial Planning and QSBS for Start-up Founders

Date.February 26 2025

  • Matthew Goward, CFP - UBS
  • Daniel Krolikowski, CPA, MBA - Team Co-Leader, Withum Founders and Tech Executive Services

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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    Matt has had a decade-long career in wealth management advising startup founders, executives, and VCs. At UBS he works closely with founders, providing comprehensive financial planning, guidance on managing founder shares, planning for and navigating exits and strategically managing assets post-liquidity. His approach centers on creating personalized strategies that align with each client's vision, values, and goals. Beyond his role at UBS Matt actively mentors early-stage founders, offering assistance from the inception of their idea towards successful funding. His firsthand experience as an angel-investor and LP further enriches his perspective, providing invaluable insights for clients navigating the complexities of venture funding. 

    Raised on Cape Cod, where he now lives with his wife Lindsey, and their Dog Malfy. Matt remains committed to giving back to his community. He and Lindsey both enjoy a good book, are passionate about cooking, travel and engaging philanthropic initiatives that drive positive change in the region. 

    • 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.

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        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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        Holton Goward Wealth Management Group

        Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

        Financial Advisor

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        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.

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            Exit planning
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            1 Century Tower
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            New Haven, CT 06510
            erik.holton@ubs.com
            Holton Goward Wealth Management Group
            1 Century Tower,New Haven,CT,06510
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                    Sarah Salera
                    500 Exchange Street,Providence,RI,02903

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