Matter provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year. The firm advises 1 private fund.
Matter reports 229 clients. They include 128 high-net-worth individuals, 98 individual clients and 2 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 15.7% ($600M across 268 accounts) are managed with discretion; $3.21B across 2,092 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 43% | 4% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 56% | 90% |
| Pooled investment vehicles | <1% | 5% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 98 | $165M | 4.3% | $1.69M |
| High-net-worth individuals | 128 | $3.45B | 90.5% | $26.9M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 1 | $172M | 4.5% | $172M |
| Charitable organizations | 2 | $26.3M | 0.7% | $13.1M |
| Total | 229 | $3.81B | 100% | $16.6M |
- Clients
- 98
- Regulatory AUM
- $165M
- AUM share
- 4.3%
- Avg. per client
- $1.69M
- Clients
- 128
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.45B
- AUM share
- 90.5%
- Avg. per client
- $26.9M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $172M
- AUM share
- 4.5%
- Avg. per client
- $172M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $26.3M
- AUM share
- 0.7%
- Avg. per client
- $13.1M
Total
- Clients
- 229
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.81B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $16.6M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 1
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 101–250
Matter is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure.
Matter Holdings LLC owns 75% or more of Matter and is in turn owned by Forsyth Matter Mezzanine, Inc. (25–50%). Charles Willhoit is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Operating Officer Darryl Larue and Chief Compliance Officer Christopher Hunter. It has 55 employees, 40 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Charles WillhoitChief Executive
- Darryl LarueChief Operating Officer
- Christopher HunterChief Compliance Officer
- Paul CichonBoard of Directors
- Andrew FraileyBoard of Directors
- Ryan GableBoard of Directors
- Katherine LintzManaging Partner, Board of Directors
- Kevin McCabeBoard of Directors
- Kirby OttBoard of Directors
- Philip RollhausBoard of Directors
- Tamara WardBoard of Directors
Investment adviser representatives
43 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Jerrel Lee Armstrong
- Madison Christa Atherton
- Katherine Michelle Awbrey
- Stephanie Lynn Bowers
- Lindsey Nicole Brown
- Thierry Jean Dominique Brunel
- Shannon Mary Connor
- David S. Dankmyer
- Joshua Davis
- Lucy Andrews Gardner
- Joshua Samuel Goldin
- Natasha Sophia Gunberg
- Blake Andrew Guzy
- Matthew Ryan Haney
- Claire Hayne
- Lauren Hebel
- Ty Robert Hyde
- Thomas Henry Itkoff
- Benjamin Hye-Kwang Kim
- Jackson Klutznick
- Nicholas Holland Kral
- Adrielle Lagda
- Melissa J Linn
- Katherine Banning Lintz
- Lauren Michele Maher
- Ashley Carisa Martin
- Kevin Michael McCabe
- Erin Clare McCloskey
- Andrew D McDonald
- James Nathan Michaelson
- Kirby T. Ott
- Alexander M Quinn
- Marlys Raycraft
- Philip Edward Rollhaus III
- Margaux Hennessey Roth
- Megan Mary Sandhagen
- Andrew Sebastian
- Cecilia Rae Tarlas
- Justin Lewis Thompson
- Tamara Jean Ward
- Ryan Waterhouse
- Charles Alexander Willhoit
- Christopher Wrench
Staff
- 55 employees
- 40 in advisory functions
- 21 state-registered reps
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Matter, LLC
Matter Holdings LLC
Control person · since May 2015
- Owns 25% to 50% of Matter Holdings LLC
Forsyth Matter Mezzanine, Inc.
Control person · since October 2024
- Owns 75% or more of Forsyth Matter Mezzanine, Inc.
Forsyth Matter Holdings, LLC
Control person · since October 2024
- Owns 75% or more of Forsyth Matter Holdings, LLC
BW Forsyth Partners, LLC
Control person · since October 2024
- Owns 75% or more of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC
Barry Wehmiller Group, Inc
Control person · since October 1975
- Owns 50% to 75% of Barry Wehmiller Group, Inc
William Chapman
Control person · since March 2026
- Owns 10% to 25% of Matter, LLC
Katherine Lintz
Control person · since August 2025
- Owns 10% to 25% of Matter, LLC
Charles Willhoit
Control person · since August 2025
Matter’s regulatory assets grew from $3.03B (March 2021) to $3.81B (July 2026); clients rose from 215 to 229 and employees from 41 to 55. In 2026, Iwp Wealth Management ($3.91B in its last filing) joined it.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $3.81B | 229 | 55 | 4 |
| April 2025 | $3.55B | 251 | 51 | 3 |
| March 2024 | $3.39B | 234 | 44 | 3 |
| March 2023 | $3.21B | 258 | 44 | 3 |
| March 2022 | $3.4B | 214 | 41 | 3 |
| March 2021 | $3.03B | 215 | 41 | 3 |
Firms that joined
20261 joined
- Iwp Wealth ManagementLast filed AUM $3.91B
Firms whose SEC withdrawal reports a sale to this firm, and deals reported in the press. Teams that moved without selling a registered firm may not appear.
Besides its headquarters, Matter has 3 offices, with 4 listed addresses across 4 states.
Colorado · 1 listed address
- 255 Fillmore St, Denver
Missouri · 1 listed address
- 8001 Forsyth BLVD, Suite 950, St LouisHQ
North Carolina · 1 listed address
- 2009 Fairview Road, Raleigh
Texas · 1 listed address
- 3811 Turtle Creek, Dallas
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Matter, LLC
- Headquarters
- 8001 Forsyth BLVD, Suite 950, St Louis, MO 63105
- Website
- matterfamilyoffice.com
- Phone
- 314-862-5190
- @matter-family-office
- SEC file
- 801-37738
- Structure
- Missouri LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Matter uses Charles Schwab ($3.05B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Matter has custody of $2.41B in client assets for 156 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · El Paso, TX · $3.05B100%
At year end, Matter’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (65%) and stocks (22%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks22%
- Funds65%
- Registered funds51%
- Pooled vehicles14%
- Bonds7%
- State and local bonds4%
- U.S. government and agency bonds3%
- Cash4%
- Other2%
- Stifel bank deposit notes2%
How many clients does Matter have?
Matter has 229 clients and manages $3.81 billion for them, as of July 2026. They include 128 high-net-worth individuals, 98 individual clients and 2 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 21 July 2026
What services does Matter offer?
Matter provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, selecting other managers, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Matter use?
Matter’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (El Paso, TX), with $3.05B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 21 July 2026
How many financial advisors does Matter have?
Matter has 21 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 55 employees, and 40 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Matter invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Matter’s separately managed accounts held 51% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 22% exchange-traded equities, 14% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 4% state and local bonds, 4% cash and equivalents, 3% U.S. government and agency bonds and 2% other. The 2% other category is described as: Stifel Bank Deposit Notes. It advises 1 private fund.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Matter?
Matter is owned through a chain of holding companies by William Chapman. Its direct owners are Katherine Lintz (10% to 25%), Matter Holdings LLC (75% or more) and Charles Willhoit (10% to 25%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 21 July 2026
How does Matter get paid?
Matter is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Matter registered with the SEC?
Yes, Matter has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 14 December 1990. Its CRD number is 106806 and its SEC file number is 801-37738.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 21 July 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Matter?
Matter’s main office is at 8001 Forsyth BLVD, Suite 950, St Louis, MO 63105. Its phone number is 314-862-5190. Its website is matterfamilyoffice.com.