Matt Riley, ChFC®, ChSNC®, CLU®, has been in financial services for over a decade. In his latest role, he has been tasked to generate new clients while building holistic financial plans including investment, estate, and retirement topics. He has also worked to mature the Client Impact department of Hickory Point Bank & Trust, bringing a client-focused viewpoint across the bank and helping to create consistent processes and coach relationship managers. Before his current role, he focused on corporate risk management instead of personal risk management.

In addition to his leadership roles at work, Riley commits much time to assist local non-profits and provide a financial viewpoint to their issues. He serves on the board at his church, the Decatur Parks Foundation, and the Educational Investment Fund at Illinois State University.

Riley holds his MBA from the University of Illinois and his BS in finance from Illinois State University, with a minor in financial planning. He also has earned eight designations including his Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®), and Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®) from The American College of Financial Services.