Matthew Price

Matthew Price is a Founding Partner of Pillar Financial Group and an Investment Adviser Representative with Financial Management Strategies, Inc. With more than two decades of experience in financial services, Matt brings a deep commitment to individual financial planning and wealth management. He joined Cetera Wealth Services, LLC after nearly eight years serving as a Financial Advisor, Advisor Coach, and District Manager for a national firm, where he developed a passion for helping both clients and fellow advisors grow with clarity and confidence.

Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Personal Finance and Risk Management from The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business. He is a Registered Representative (Series 7, 66), and is licensed to provide life and health insurance, as well as annuities, across Ohio and several other states.

Born and raised in Stow, Ohio, Matt now lives in Wadsworth with his wife, Erica, and their three children, Logan, Addison, and Camden. Beyond the office, you’ll often find him coaching youth football and high school basketball, taking his boys hunting and fishing, or shopping with his daughter. Matt is actively involved in his local church, where he organizes GameDay basketball leagues, leads small group studies, and takes basketball teams to Puerto Rico for mission trips, combining his passion of sports, service, and leadership in impactful ways.

Curious to learn more about what makes Matt tick? Keep reading.

Off the Clock: Meet Matt Price

What is your favorite non-work-related hobby? Coaching! Besides spending time with my kids, coaching middle school football and high school basketball at Wadsworth has been a big part of my life. It’s more than a game, it’s about building character, investing in the next generation, and staying connected with the community.

What are you currently reading, and what’s your all-time favorite book? Right now, I’m reading Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy, a great read on leading with purpose and humility. But my favorite of all time is Chop Wood, Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf. It’s packed with lessons on consistency, discipline, and doing the little things right. It’s the kind of book that sticks with you, and I often share it with the teams I coach.

What’s your favorite TV show, and if you could play a character, who would it be? Seinfeld has definitely grown on me over the years. The older I get, the funnier it becomes, probably because life is starting to feel like a few of those episodes! If I had to pick a character, I’d go with Jerry. After seeing him live, I found a lot of his observational humor totally relatable. Plus, he somehow always keeps his cool.

Are you an early bird or a night owl? With three kids and a packed schedule, I don’t get to choose, I’m both! Early mornings for planning, late nights for catching up. Sleep is optional, but coffee is not!

What’s the most irrational superstition you have? Peanut butter must go on first when I make a PB&J. It’s not just a preference; it’s a way of life. Jelly first? That’s just wrong. I don’t know if it’s superstition or just sandwich survival instincts, but I’m not taking any chances with sticky bread disasters.

What’s a skill you have outside the office that you’re proud of? Leadership development. Whether it’s on the court or in a huddle, it is about helping people grow, work as a team, and realize their potential. Watching that development happen, especially in young athletes, is one of the most rewarding things I get to do.

If you weren’t in this profession, what would you be doing? Coaching full-time at a higher level. There’s something powerful about motivating others to chase big goals, both in sports and in life.

What’s your favorite vacation destination? We recently took our first trip to Hawaii, and it really does live up to the hype. Unbelievable views, laid-back vibe, and the perfect spot for family memories.

What’s the biggest goal you have personally and for your practice over the next 5–10 years? Personally, I want to continue developing my leadership development series I use with the teams I coach. It is something I’m passionate about expanding. Professionally, it would be to continue to grow and serve people looking for financial guidance as well as begin to develop and train a new group of advisors.