Aligned Wealth was founded to answer a simple but profound question: What does it mean to be truly wealthy?
Since its inception—when our founder, Matt Ludmer, became one of the first wealth managers at Morgan Stanley in the 1980s—wealth management has focused almost entirely on financial assets.
But as we all know: money is essential, but money alone can’t deliver a life of fulfillment.
We believe wealth is multidimensional. When you invest in every dimension, you create a truly diverse portfolio that provides both prosperity and the deep fulfillment you seek.
Our mission is to help clients grow both their financial resources and their capacity for a rich, meaningful life—what we call True Wealth.
Matt is a graduate of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and former director of wealth management at Morgan Stanley. He integrates over 30 years of experience in wealth management with his lifelong study of meditation, Integral Theory, nondual Judaism, and Tibetan Buddhism. This unique blend informs his holistic approach to helping clients live a life of True Wealth.
Kristin partnered with Matt to write The Right Mountain and is a principle architect of the path of True Wealth. An award-winning author and mindfulness meditation teacher, her work bridges narrative intelligence, somatic awareness, and contemplative practice. Kristin helped guide the firm’s redefinition of wealth and the paradigm shift it represents, integrating True Wealth principles across all aspects of Aligned Wealth—from business structure and culture to the way clients embody these teachings in their own lives.
With over two decades of experience in New York City’s premier events industry, Raul brings this expertise to The Aligned Center, curating meaningful experiences for the Aligned Wealth community. He supports both clients and team members through a commitment to operational excellence. A content creator and professional coach, Raul specializes in mindset development rooted in the principles of True Wealth and other transformative practices.
Michelle has worked with Matt for over twenty years and works closely with Matt to oversee all aspects of client portfolio management and firm operations, ensuring precision, transparency, and excellence.
Deb leads Coaching & Client Experience at Aligned Wealth, guiding clients to embody True Wealth through clear practices and elegant systems. Founder of It’s Time For Moxie, she specializes in midlife reinvention and creative leadership and has designed curricula used by thousands. A facilitator and executive coach, she led Hallmark’s Collaboratory and has written internationally, including The New York Times. She helps discerning achievers clarify what matters, name a truer path, and move with conviction.
Susan leverages her experience leading marketing and communications at global financial firms including Bank of America, Mastercard, Morgan Stanley, and Citibank to amplify, illuminate, and connect clients to the purpose and value of Aligned Wealth Management. She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University.
The 7 Essentials of True Wealth are supported by an extraordinary network of subject-matter experts. These include meditation teachers, financial strategists, leadership coaches, therapists, and spiritual masters. We guide clients to the right resources at the right time—bringing depth, expertise, and insight to each stage of their journey. Our network of experts includes:
Author of Richer, Wiser, Happier
Author of Emotional Intelligence
Author of Emotional Alchemy
Tibetan Buddhist master
Founder of Romemu
Tibetan Buddhist master
Qigong master
Meditation teacher & author
Senior teacher of the teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Cultural commentator & leadership coach
Author, Zen priest, and martial artist
Somatic psychotherapist
Local hub for meditation practice & community learning
We work exclusively with clients who have $10M+ in investable assets, ensuring the highest level of personal attention and expertise
Aligned Wealth will be launching a new tier of True Wealth management for clients with $1M+ in investable assets, including full integration of the 7 Essentials coaching. If you’d like to be among the first to know, join our mailing list:
Our headquarters in Irvington, NY sit on the scenic banks of the Hudson River, in the historic Lord & Burnham building—renowned greenhouse architects since 1849. This space is home to events and conversations that nourish both financial growth and personal transformation.
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