Matthew Blume, Director of ESG Research & Wealth Manager, Appleseed Capital

Prior to joining the firm, Matthew was an investment advisor for Cornerstone Asset Management.  He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Valparaiso University and is currently an MBA candidate at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.  Matthew is a CFA Charterholder.

Matthew lives in Chicago with his wife, Lizbeth, and their dog, Stella.  Matthew is a competitive distance runner and has competed at the national level in the half marathon and marathon distances.  In his spare time, Matthew volunteers with Team One Step, a Chicago Marathon charity team that raises money to help children overcome cancer.