Community Focused Investment Professional and Political Consultant

Meet Matt.

Matt Tarka grew up in Edgewood and attended R.C. Hinsdale Elementary (K-5), Woodland Middle School (6-8), and Dixie Heights High School (9-12). In school, Matt competed in competitions through the Student Technology Leadership Program and was in the second class for the Governor’s School for the Entrepreneurs.

Matt attended Xavier University and graduated as a finance major (cum laude) with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration. While at Xavier he was a member of the University Scholars program, the D’Artagnan Capital Fund, and worked in the Fifth Third Trading Center where he assisted other students with navigating the tools offered by the school.

Matt has worked for Fortune 500, regional, and independent investment management firms in operations and investment management. He holds multiple investment-focused designations.

Matt is heavily involved with the local Republican parties and has worked on many local, county, state, and national elections in a variety of grassroots and campaign management roles. He worked on a fundraising team that was responsible for raising over $5 million for a presidential campaign.

Matt is involved with the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance, which benefits juvenile arthritis, where he is responsible for all social media messaging, content, and interactions.

Matt lives off of Fawnhill Dr. with his wife, Dakota, and their miniature dachshunds, Willet and Weller. Matt is an avid bourbon collector, has rebuilt a car, rebuilt a boat, and has recently started home brewing. They are always around and greatly enjoy trying new restaurants, breweries, and distilleries.