Your Life, Your Plan
Matt Vasquenza
Financial Advisor
Savor Today, Secure Tomorrow
Professional
Before becoming a financial advisor, I learned how to listen, understand goals, and communicate effectively on the soccer field. On the pitch, I discovered that every player had their own unique motivations and goals—no two stories were the same. That experience taught me how to communicate with individuals from all walks of life and helped shape my approach as a financial advisor.
After soccer, I explored various sales and financial services roles, but I knew I was searching for something more stable and fulfilling. That’s when I found Northwestern Mutual. The core values and mission of the firm resonated with me, and I realized I could make a lasting impact by helping individuals and families plan for their financial futures.
As a financial advisor, I’ve found real purpose in getting to know each person’s story and working alongside them to achieve their goals. Every individual has a unique journey, and I’m passionate about being a part of it—whether that’s helping families build security or empowering professionals to reach their full potential.
I love meeting new people, hearing what drives them, and creating personalized strategies that allow them to live the lives they’ve dreamed of. For me, financial planning is not just about numbers; it’s about supporting people every step of the way on their journey toward achieving their goals.
As a Field Director, I am also responsible for developing and mentoring newer financial representatives into highly professional and successful individuals. By having a team of people as diverse as the community we serve, a larger pool of talented advisors allows us to fit the right financial representative with the right client.
Credentials
Northwestern Mutual since 2021
Licenses: Life and Health License, FINRA Series 6 and 63
Graduate of Xavier University
Degree: Business Management
My Mission
My mission is to be a reliable partner who stands by you through thick and thin, helping you improve your financial future one step at a time—while striving to do the same in my personal life every day. When the world tells you to follow the crowd, we say: Let’s carve your own path, together.
Outside the Office
Growing up in a hardworking family, I was fortunate to have a worry-free childhood. That experience fuels my passion for helping others feel secure, so they and their families can enjoy the same peace of mind. I believe small details and daily habits lead to big successes, a mindset I carry into both my personal life and career.
Originally from East Hampton, Connecticut, I now live in Manhattan. I enjoy exploring the city’s food scene, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family. I’m a proud fan of the Yankees, Knicks, Rangers, Giants, and Arsenal. Fun fact: I was once the fastest kid in America after winning the Hershey’s Track & Field 50-meter dash.
Whether with clients or loved ones, I believe in living each day with purpose and making the most of every moment.
Book Recommendation: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Lending a hand in my community.
As part of Northwestern Mutual, I'm proud to help accelerate the search for better childhood cancer treatments while supporting families undergoing treatment, and survivors from late effects. Here are some of the organizations we partner with:
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (ALSF)
ALSF funds cancer research, raises awareness, and supports the families of children with cancer. Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual, its employees, and financial professionals like me have donated more than $20 million to support ALSF and fund over 400,000 research hours.
Beads of Courage
Beads of Courage is an art-in-medicine program that helps kids with cancer tell their unique treatment story through colorful beads that are symbols of their courage.
