Matthew Daugherty has been CEO/President / Managing Member of Balanced Wealth Group since November 2023, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it.
Balanced Wealth Group LLC is a Westlake, OH firm with $494M under management, 498 clients and 5 advisers across 3 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Matt Daugherty is CEO, Partner and a Senior Financial Advisor of Balanced Wealth Group, which was founded by Daugherty, Josh Harrell and Matt Gottshall. Daugherty has been helping clients for over 22 years and has worked to help other aspiring advisors grow. He specializes in helping professionals and executives manage their benefit plans and transition into retirement.
Matthew Daugherty’s longest registration was 22 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC (2001–2023). Before joining Balanced Wealth Group in 2023, Matthew Daugherty was registered through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.
- Balanced Wealth Group LLCCurrent– present · 2 yearsWestlake, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 328007
- Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC– · 22 yearsSandusky, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
Professional designations
Listed by Balanced Wealth Group
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
- Equity Compensation Associate (ECA)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Matthew Daugherty is registered as an investment adviser representative in Ohio, since November 2023.
- OhioSince 2 November 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 31 May 2002 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 14 September 2001 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Matthew Christopher Daugherty
- CRD
- 4433690
- Firm
- Balanced Wealth Group · CRD 328007
- Role
- CEO/President / Managing Member
- Office
- 1991 CROCKER ROAD, SUITE 300, Westlake, OH 44145
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- September 2001
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- choosebalance.com
Where does Matthew Daugherty work?
Matthew Daugherty has been CEO/President / Managing Member of Balanced Wealth Group LLC since November 2023, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Matthew Daugherty a financial advisor?
Yes. Matthew Daugherty has a current investment-adviser registration in Ohio, through Balanced Wealth Group since November 2023.
How many years of experience does Matthew Daugherty have?
Matthew Daugherty has 25 years in the financial industry, since September 2001, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Matthew Daugherty passed?
Matthew Daugherty has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in September 2001. FINRA credited Matthew Daugherty with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where is Matthew Daugherty based?
Matthew Daugherty’s registered office is in Westlake, OH.
Is Matthew Daugherty registered with FINRA?
No. Matthew Daugherty has no current broker registration.
Is Matthew Daugherty a CFP?
Balanced Wealth Group lists Matthew Daugherty with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Matthew Daugherty’s record?
Search CRD 4433690 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Matthew Daugherty’s full registration record.