Matthew G. Scher, CFA

Matthew is a Principal at 1919 Investment Counsel. In his role as a Portfolio Manager, Matthew works with individuals, families, foundations, and endowments, delivering comprehensive investment counsel. His primary focus is on developing and managing investment portfolios that are tailored to each client’s unique long-term wealth and investment objectives. He is also a co-portfolio manager for the firm’s Dividend Growth Equity Strategy, a member of the advisory committee for Quality Growth Equity, and a member of the Proxy committee.

Outside of the office, Matthew serves on the board for the 744 Park Avenue Condominium Association. He is also a Regional Governor for the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity and Chair of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity’s Tau Mu Education Development Fund.

Matthew entered the Financial Services Industry in 2012 when he joined Legg Mason Investment Counsel (a predecessor firm).

In his spare time, Matthew enjoys traveling, exploring New York City’s restaurant scene, and spending time with his family.

Matthew earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics from Towson University. Matthew is a CFA charterholder and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of New York.