Matt has resided in Austin, Texas, for over 25 years. He grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and moved to Austin to earn his degree in Music Performance from the University of Texas. Before entering the Financial Services industry, Matt worked in fundraising and helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for non-profit performing arts organizations.
Matt was drawn to the financial services industry because it appealed to his traditional family and financial independence values while offering the freedom to run his own business. He founded Williams Wealth Strategies (now WWS Financial LLC) in 2007 and quickly realized he could apply the creativity he cultivated throughout 30 years as a musician to his financial career. “Composing” a truly customized financial solution appropriate for a client’s specific assets and financial objectives requires as much artistry as it does science.
Matt lives in Central/Northwest Austin with his wife, daughter, son, and their two current rescue pets, one dog and one cat.
At the heart of his work is a deep commitment to helping families build lasting financial security and create meaningful legacy plans that ensure their values and wealth are passed on for generations to come.
Clients choose to work with Chris because of his ability to simplify the complex, his emphasis on building lifelong relationships and his unwavering focus on helping them make confident, informed financial decisions. With clients across the country, Chris is proud to serve as a trusted partner to individuals navigating everything from starting a college fund to planning a multi-generational estate.
Chris’s passion for financial planning was born from a desire to help others avoid the confusion and uncertainty he saw many families face growing up. Today, he channels that drive into building clear, strategic plans that support both immediate goals and long-term purpose.
In addition to his professional work, Chris has volunteered as a lacrosse coach, combining his love of sports with mentorship and community involvement. His background in education and athletics informs his collaborative, coaching-style approach to financial advising.
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*Matt is a Nautilus Member Agent. The Nautilus Group® is a service of New York Life Insurance Company.
Matt holds the following licenses: FINRA Series 7, 6, 63, & 65 and Group One General Lines, Life, Health, and Disability.
