Matthew McKibben

Matthew McKibben

MSF
Associate Wealth Advisor
Chicago
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Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in history and philosophy from University of West Florida
  • Master’s degree in finance from the University of Illinois

Certification(s) & Designation(s)

About Matthew

Matt McKibben’s interest in finance was first sparked during his tenure at Fifth Third Bank, where he worked closely with clients to demystify everyday banking processes. Matt took pride in making financial systems more accessible and in recommending solutions that addressed each client’s individual needs. This experience laid the foundation for Matt’s client-centric approach and deepened his appreciation for the impact of sound financial guidance.

Matt received his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy from the University of West Florida and has a master’s degree in finance from the University of Illinois. Outside of work, Matt finds great joy in spending time with his wife, Ashely, reading, and watching baseball, specifically the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Matthew’s Recommended Reads

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    Weekly Wisdom: Fed Meeting Recap – Higher Rates, Stronger Growth

    The Fed Delivers a Rate Hike The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% at its September meeting, marking the first rate increase in more than three years.1 The decision was unanimous and largely anticipated by markets, but the more important message came from the Fed’s updated projections and…

  • 2 minutes

    The Most Powerful Financial Tool Women Have Isn’t Money. It’s Their Voice.

    Why Asking Questions May Be the Key to Financial Empowerment For years, conversations about women’s financial empowerment have centered on income, investing, and retirement planning. While those topics remain important, new research suggests the real catalyst for financial confidence may be something much simpler: asking questions. According to the Savvy Ladies 2026 Mid-Year National Women’s…

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    In the News: Stephanie Temporiti Shares Inheritance Planning Insights with Kiplinger

    Inheriting a stock portfolio can create meaningful possibilities, but it often happens during a period of grief when making major financial decisions may feel especially difficult. Stephanie Temporiti, Wealth Advisor and Executive Director at Hightower Signature Wealth, recently spoke with Coryanne Hicks of Kiplinger about the questions beneficiaries should ask before deciding what to do…