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Financial Planning
Built for Generations.

Thoughtful financial guidance designed to help individuals, families and business owners make confident decisions about retirement, investments and the future.

The Three Pillars

A disciplined approach to every stage of your financial life.

01

Wealth Accumulation

Strategic investment frameworks designed to grow your assets while managing risk at every stage of the game.

02

Retirement Readiness

Retirement planning focused on helping you develop sustainable income strategies and approach your future with a home-field advantage.

03

Legacy Planning

Protecting what you've built and ensuring your wealth reaches the people and causes that matter most.

Financial Guidance Built Around You.

Every financial situation is different. Home Plate Financial provides personalized guidance designed around your priorities, your goals and the life you’re working to build.

01

Individuals & Families

Retirement planning, investment guidance, income planning and wealth strategies designed around your family’s long-term priorities.

02

Business Owners

Coordinated financial planning for business owners, including retirement strategies, investment planning, tax efficiency and the connection between personal and business wealth.

03

Retirement Plans

Guidance for businesses seeking to build and maintain effective employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plan support and investment guidance.

Matt Howard, President of Home Plate Financial

Matt Howard

President & Financial Advisor

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From the diamond to your financial game plan.

Matt Howard is a Financial Advisor based in South Carolina and brings a unique combination of experience in both professional sports and financial services. A graduate of Pepperdine University with a degree in Business Administration, Matt spent 11 years in professional baseball, highlighted by being a member of the New York Yankees during their 1996 World Championship season.

Following his baseball career, Matt built a successful practice in wealth management and financial planning. Prior to joining North Ridge, he served as a Financial Advisor with WestPac Wealth Partners and most recently as a Wealth Consultant with The Trust Company of North Carolina. In those roles, he worked closely with individuals, families, and business owners on retirement planning, wealth preservation, and long-term financial strategies.

"The base of every solid financial house is trust and transparency."

Proudly serving the Greenville community with fiduciary excellence. Our advisory services include fee-based investment advisory and flat rate financial planning services designed to help clients pursue their financial goals and objectives.

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Your Interest First

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Schedule a complimentary consultation at our Greenville office.

AdvisorMatthew Howard, President of Home Plate Financial

Matthew Howard
President

CA Insurance Lic# 0167074

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Office

777 Lowndes Hill Road, Building 2, Suite 306
Greenville, SC 29607