Matthew Thiel

Matt’s practice is innovative by having a commitment to faith, treating clients like family, and being fully invested in the local community: Faith, Family, Community.

Matt has over 26 years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Signature Wealth, Matt was a key leader at the High Point branch of Wells Fargo Advisors as a Financial Advisor beginning in February 2002. Prior to his move to High Point, Matt served as the Annuity Director for Wachovia Securities, a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors, at the corporate headquarters in Charlotte.

Matt received his master’s degree in finance, with honors, from the Vanderbilt Business School. Before finishing graduate school, Matt served for ten years as a Strategic Intelligence Officer with the United States Air Force where he attained the rank of Captain. Matt’s assignments included both peacetime and wartime missions around the world in locations such as Bosnia, Haiti, Japan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Thailand. Matt received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical and computer engineering.

Matt and his wife, Emily, live in High Point with their two wonderful children, Sarah Brian and Adam. He enjoys college football (Go Irish!), playing tennis, and giving back through community service. Deeply involved in the High Point community, Matt serves as the co-founder and chair of the High Point Schools Partnership. He chaired the United Way of Greater High Point’s 2019 campaign and has held leadership roles as past president of both the Rotary Club of Furnitureland and the String and Splinter City Club. Matt is the founding chair of the Greater High Point Food Alliance and established the Food Security Fund, one of its key initiatives. He is an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where he currently serves as Chair of the Pastoral Council. His past service also includes time on the board of Second Harvest Food Bank. In addition, Matt is a member of the Board of Visitors for High Point University and serves on the Board of Directors for Business High Point.