Matthew Rydell brings over two decades of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners build and protect wealth. His expertise spans employee benefits, estate and executive planning, advanced life insurance strategies, and premium financing, integrated with retirement planning, investment strategies, and business continuity solutions. Known for simplifying complex concepts, he guides high-level decisions with clarity and confidence.
Beyond client work, Matt plays a key leadership role recruiting and mentoring financial professionals, advancing succession planning and advisor development to strengthen a collaborative, growth-oriented culture. His career includes high-performing roles at New York Life, Northwestern Mutual, Prudential, and OneAmerica, with national recognition for sales performance, advisor training, and recruitment. He has led educational initiatives nationwide, contributed to curriculum development, and partners closely with attorneys, CPAs, and fee-based planners to deliver comprehensive solutions.
Matt holds the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) and Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) designations and Series 6, 7, and 63 securities licenses. A graduate of Indiana University (Public Affairs), he’s active as a speaker, training facilitator, and advisor coach, and served as President and Board Member of NAIFA–Indianapolis, supporting advisor education and advocacy. Approachable and strategic, he’s committed to helping clients plan for the future and professionals build sustainable careers.
