A plan for today, tomorrow and generations to come

Understanding your life, your wealth and what you want to accomplish is at the core of our practice. We'll discuss your goals, the people who are most important in your life and your vision for the future. Then we'll help you organize your financial life into three strategies: Liquidity—to help provide cash flow for short-term expenses, Longevity—for longer-term needs and Legacy—for needs that go beyond your own.

Timeframes may vary. Strategies are subject to individual client goals, objectives and suitability. This approach is not a promise or guarantee that wealth, or any financial results, can or will be achieved.

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Matthew Nikodym, AAMS, CRPS

For more than two decades, Matt has been helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence.  He provides strategic guidance to individuals, families, and small business owners seeking to build, preserve, and transfer wealth.  Since joining UBS in 2003, he has guided his clients through a variety of market cycles, building trusted relationships grounded in personalized advice and long-term planning.

Matt works closely with clients on wealth management, retirement planning, financial planning, and insurance strategies.  He earned the designation of Senior Retirement Plan Consultant for his work with company-sponsored 401(k) and retirement plans.  He also maintains the AAMS® and CRPS® designations, reflecting his commitment to professional education and retirement planning expertise.

Matt is actively involved with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central MN, serving on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. As the chair of the Resource Development Committee, he has played a pivotal role in overseeing the club's successful expansion.

He is also deeply envolved with the United Way of Central MN, where he chairs the Financial Stability Advisory Board and serves on the Board of Directors. Matt is a past member of the Finance and Executive Committees of the United Arts, which supports Central MN Arts, and is currently a board member for the St Cloud Blue Sox baseball team.

When he's not working with clients, Matt enjoys cycling, golf, tennis, and skiing. He and his wife, Jessica, are proud to call St. Cloud home, where they are raising their three sons.

 MN License Number: 20436783

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • MA
  • MI
  • MN
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OR
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2025
    The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
  • Barron's Top 1,500 Financial Advisors, 2026The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March based on information from the prior year Q3.
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The 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.
  • NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams, 2024, 2025, 2026The NAPA rating is awarded annually in March based on information from December of the prior year.
  • UBS Wealth Management Chairman’s Council, 2024, 2026UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Education

  • B.S. Degree in Finance, St. Cloud State University

Credentials

  • Accredited Asset Management Specialist
  • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist
  • Senior Portfolio Manager
  • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Financial planning
Retirement planning
Retirement Plan consulting
401(k) plan services
Alternative investments
Business Owners
Your goals are the starting point
4150 S Second Street
Suite 500
St Cloud, MN 56301

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Matthew Nikodym, AAMS, CRPS is also part of:
Karl Nikodym Wealth Management Group

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