Matt Ahrens

Partner, Chief Investment Officer | MarksNelson Advisory, LLC

Matt Ahrens earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation, which included an extensive class on portfolio design at the prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Matt also uses his industry experience of over 10 years to help corporations design and manage their retirement plans, while providing ongoing education for their employees. Matt has been quoted in such publications as the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, US News & World Report among others on investment and retirement strategies.

Originally from a farm in western Kansas, Matt recognized his passion for investing while studying accounting at Washburn University. Matt graduated from Washburn with his BBA in Accounting. Matt has seen firsthand the importance of both having a financial plan and having the right advisor to oversee the execution of that plan. 

Matt and his wife Laura are the proud parents of Simon, Lucy and Theodore. When Matt is not busy playing with his kids, he is staying active in his church, playing golf, or watching one of his favorite Kansas City sports teams.