Fortitude Family Office Founder Matt Walker Named Southwest Advisor of the Year by InvestmentNews
Matt Walker, founder and CEO of Fortitude Family Office, has been named Advisor of the Year (Regional – Southwest) at the 2026 InvestmentNews Awards. The award recognizes leadership, innovation, and client service in wealth management. Walker accepted the honor during an event in New York City after being selected through a process involving industry nominations and independent evaluation. Fortitude Family Office was founded in 2021 with the mission to provide integrated services beyond traditional wealth management. By combining investment management, tax planning, accounting, and family office functions under one team, Fortitude has grown from six employees managing $126 million in assets to over 40 professionals advising more than $3 billion. Walker emphasized that this recognition reflects the collaborative efforts of his entire team. He also serves on CV3 Financial Services' board and supports various Arizona-based charitable initiatives.
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