Matt Wilson

An Investment Adviser Representative with ING Financial Partners, Matt holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation from the College for Financial Planning as well as the Certified Fund Specialist designation from the Institute of Business and Finance. He also holds the Series 7 General Securities and Series 66 registrations through ING Financial Partners, as well as Arizona Life & Health licenses.

A native of Northern Virginia, Matt was honored as the "Most Distinguished Cadet" in his graduating class at the Fork Union Military Academy, and is an alumnus of the Virginia Military Institute and George Mason University. He holds a B.S. degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing further studies at the American College.

Before entering the financial field he spent 14 years as a communications expert for U.S. Military & U.S. Government clients, where he held a secret level clearance.

He currently volunteers with several non-profit groups including the Valley of the Sun Human Resources Association (VSHRA) where he serves on the Board of Directors. He is also President of the Virginia Military Institute Alumni Association AZ Chapter. Matt is also an FAA certified private pilot and a wing member of the Commemorative Air Force, a military historical education group.

Last, Matt has a strong interest in sports and is a former Heavyweight State Champion fighter in the martial art of Olympic Style Tae Kwon Do. He and his wife Susan currently enjoy running 1/2 marathons.