Matthew Pescatore Sr. has been helping individuals, families, and businesses pursue their financial goals for more than 18 years. Through comprehensive financial planning, Matt works with clients to develop strategies encompassing retirement, estate, insurance, and wealth planning. At Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc., he takes a collaborative, team-based approach, working alongside other financial professionals to help ensure that each component of a client’s financial plan works together toward their overall goals.
Matt graduated from Malden Catholic High School in 1989 before attending Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he earned an associate degree in Aeronautical Technology and a bachelor’s degree in Airway Science. He holds Series 6, 7, 63, 66, and 24 securities registrations through LPL Financial and is licensed in life, accident, and health insurance. Matt also earned the prestigious Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) designation from The American College of Financial Services, further strengthening his knowledge and expertise in comprehensive financial planning.
Born and raised in Medford, Massachusetts, Matt currently resides in Tewksbury with his wife, Pina, and their family. His oldest son, Matthew Jr., is a graduate of Merrimack College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and currently works at Fidelity, where he is gaining experience and training as he pursues a career in financial planning. His son Alex is also a graduate of Merrimack College, and his daughter Sofia is a sophomore at UMass Amherst, where she is studying business.
Outside of the office, Matt enjoys flying his airplane, cooking, gardening, winemaking, volunteering in his community, and spending time with his family. Whether in his professional or personal life, Matt believes in continuing to learn, grow, and embrace new experiences. His philosophy is simple: “Try something new—you’ll never know if you like it until you do.”