Matthew is the Managing Director of Melville Independent plc, responsible for shaping the company’s strategic direction while overseeing its daily operations.
In addition to his leadership role, he remains actively involved in helping individual clients achieve their financial goals, providing tailored advice to secure their financial future while maintaining a hands-on approach to client service.
Alongside the above responsibilities, Matthew is also passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of advisers, ensuring the long-term success of the business and its clients.
Born and raised in Edinburgh, Matthew moved to Aberdeen for university and on successful completion of his studies, returned to Edinburgh to pursue a career in financial services.
Since joining Melville Independent plc in 2015, Matthew has gained experience in a variety of roles within the company, completing his Diploma in Financial Planning in 2016 before achieving Chartered status in 2019. He became part of the Senior Management Team in 2020, bringing his expertise across Pension and Investment Planning, Inheritance Tax strategies, and Long-Term Care Planning.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, as well as the occasional round of golf.
