Matt Savela

About Matt

Matt Savela joined The Welch Group in 2018 and currently serves as a Senior Advisor. Before joining the firm, Matt worked as an accountant at a local CPA firm. As both a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner and a Certified Public Accountant, he brings nearly 15 years of accounting and financial planning experience to our team.

In his free time, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife, their three daughters, and two dogs. Some of Matt’s hobbies include woodworking, golf, playing the guitar, cooking, and almost anything outdoors.

Education
• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
• Master of Accountancy, Auburn University; Auburn, AL

Accreditations
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner
• Certified Public Accountant

Professional Affiliations
• Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Estate Planning Council of Birmingham
• Financial Planning Association of North Alabama

Community Involvement
• Homewood Chamber of Commerce, President, and Past Treasurer 2017-2019
• Monday Morning Quarterback Club
• St. Francis Xavier School Endowment Board of Directors

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