Matthew Collier
About Matthew Collier
Matthew Collier serves as the Director of Internal Sales at CrowdStreet, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in financial services, he has previously worked at BlackRock, Merrill Lynch, and Citizens Investment Services.
Work at CrowdStreet
Matthew Collier has served as the Director of Internal Sales at CrowdStreet since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading two teams comprising approximately 15-20 members located in Princeton, NJ, and Atlanta, Georgia. His focus includes coaching and developing team members to prepare them for client-facing sales roles. Collier collaborates with management across the US Wealth Advisory Business to support sales objectives and drive strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining CrowdStreet, Matthew Collier held several significant positions in the financial services sector. He worked at Citizens Investment Services as an Assistant Vice President, Financial Consultant for six months in 2009. He then spent four years at BlackRock as Vice President, Internal Sales Desk Manager from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, Collier was with Merrill Lynch for four years as a Financial Advisor and later served as Vice President, Division Sales Manager at Merrill Edge from 2009 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Collier earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Franklin Pierce University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His educational background has contributed to his expertise in sales strategies and client engagement, particularly in the financial services industry. Collier's experience in platform redesign efforts further demonstrates his commitment to enhancing sales processes.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at CrowdStreet, Matthew Collier is responsible for leading two teams located in different regions. He emphasizes coaching and developing individuals within his teams, aiming to advance them into client-facing sales roles. His leadership style involves collaboration with various levels of management to align team efforts with broader sales goals.