Matthew Donohue, CFA, CFP®, CPA
Manager of Trading & Investment Research
Matt is a transplant to the Asheville area, originally from Utah. He received both his Bachelors and Masters of Accountancy degrees from Brigham Young University. After graduation, he worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers as a public company auditor. After completing numerous audit seasons, he was ready for a forward looking, client centric experience and started the Certified Financial Planner™ pursuit.
Matt manages the implementation and trading of clients’ investment portfolios while also working directly with client relationships. He also heads the Colton Groome Investment Committee and does research for existing and potential investment options.
When he’s not working, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife Whitney, and their three children, Sadie, Paisley, and Micah. He also spends time volunteering at his church and is an active member of the board for the Council on Aging of Buncombe County.

Matthew Donohue,
CFA, CFP®, CPA
Manager of Trading & Investment Research
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