brian matter, CFP®, CPWA®️, CEPA

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As a principal and owner of CCMI, Brian Matter is committed to partnering with clients to help reach their goals and be a forward-thinking leader to our CCMI team. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional, a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designee, and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor he specializes in helping business owners navigate their financial lives — including investment selection, risk management, estate planning strategies, succession plans, and retirement options. As a business owner who went through a successful business transition when purchasing CCMI in 2017, Brian is uniquely positioned to share insights with other business owners. As a husband and father, he understands our clients’ need to design plans that secure and protect their family’s future, as decisions made today often affect multiple generations of wealth. Brian also serves as our Chief Compliance Officer.

Brian joined CCMI in 2010 after previously working as a Senior Manager on the Advisory Services team at Ernst & Young LLP. He earned a B.S. in business management at Brigham Young University.  

Brian is passionate about giving back and being involved in his community. He can regularly be found volunteering at sports fields, at his church, or in the community with his Rotary Club — and his community service and professional affiliation “resume” includes: 

  • Member, Financial Planning Association
  • Member, National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
  • Member, Investments and Wealth Institute 
  • LEAD San Diego IMPACT Class of 2014
  • Board Member — Membership Chair, BYU Management Society San Diego 
  • Member, San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Club
  • Board Member – San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Club Foundation
  • Member, Entrepreneurs’ Organization
  • Member, Exit Planning Institute San Diego Chapter 
  • Volunteer Little League Coach
  • Volunteer Soccer Coach

“IT’s a special work, and we want our clients to know that they have someone who cares for them and is on their side.” 

Brian and his wife Nikki have three kids — Emma, Kainoa, and Kekoa. They enjoy traveling, hiking, surfing, sports, and camping, especially through various national parks. He’s always looking for their next adventure.

Blogs by Brian
5 Ways Financial Planning is Spring Training for Young Professionals

Spring training is an exciting time for baseball fans, and it also serves as an excellent metaphor for financial planning, especially for high-income-earning young professionals….

5 Changes High-Income Earners Can Expect Within the New SECURE Act 2.0

Three years after the landmark “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement” or SECURE Act passed in 2019, Congress has implemented new changes in what’s…

8 Business Exit Strategies for San Diego Business Owners

CCMI has seen its fair share of business exits working with San Diego-based business owners, and we’ve recently observed an uptick in selling activity. Previously,…

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