Since December 2018, Matthew Carroll St. Louis Cardinals has served as a Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management in Philadelphia. As a highly accomplished financial advisor, he attributes his ability to assist clients in achieving their goals to his extensive experience in the fast-paced realm of sports administration. With a remarkable career spanning 12 years in management with Major League Baseball—seven years with the Atlanta Braves and five with the St. Louis Cardinals—Carroll immersed himself in every facet of the business, including player acquisition, roster building, scouting, and relationship management.
During his tenure in professional sports, Carroll showcased his knack for forging and cultivating enduring, fruitful connections. He also sharpened his skills in business development, project management, and financial decision-making. Carroll's meticulous attention to detail and superb communication prowess enables him to thrive in his interactions with diverse populations of investors at all levels. He dedicates time to comprehending each client's unique objectives, allowing him to devise tailored plans to fulfill those targets.
In his current role, Carroll collaborates with high-net-worth clients to devise investment and wealth planning strategies. Drawing upon his familiarity with professional athletes and their families, Carroll guides his athlete clients through every stage of the wealth-building journey, from the recruitment phase. Moreover, he extends his care to clients beyond the field, offering customized concierge services. These services facilitate beneficial partnerships with agencies, coaches, and training facilities. Carroll diligently monitors clients' long and short-term investments, ensuring alignment with their personalized financial plans.
While Carroll's background deviates from the norm among financial advisors, his interactions with elite-level professional athletes seamlessly translate into his work with executives from diverse industries. He comprehends the sense of urgency athletes experience, knowing that injuries can abruptly curtail a career. Similarly, executives at the pinnacle of their earning potential may confront similar pressures, given the erratic nature of the stock market and corporate boards. Carroll adeptly navigates the balancing act of assets and liabilities, retirement preparation, and intergenerational wealth transfer—key objectives he helps clients attain.
