Matt Nichols, AIF® founder of Nichols Financial Strategies, brings more than 20 years of experience in financial services and serves the needs of a broad range of business owners and families, focused primarily in the agriculture industry. His depth of knowledge gained from many years of working with clients in this industry helps him proactively anticipate needs and provide strategies to the unique challenges people face in a rapidly changing economy.
Throughout his career, which began in 1995 with John Hancock, Matt has remained devoted to continuing education and staying abreast of the latest financial trends and strategies. He believes this plays a critical role not only in helping his clients pursue their financial goals, but in providing them with more time to devote to their businesses and family interests. His transformative purpose, to this day, remains in helping business owners and high net-worth individuals transfer wealth from one generation to the next.
Matt holds his FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities registrations with LPL Financial and his California state Life & Health Insurance license. He has received his AIF® certification as well. He’s also pursuing his ChFC designation.
Matt was born and raised in the Central Valley, and resides in Fresno with his wife, Christy, and two daughters, Holly and Jillian. He enjoys golf, traveling, skiing, and spending quality time with his family.