Matt Hayon

CEO & Co-Founder

Matt co-founded Compass in 2008. In his current role he leads with strategic insight and financial expertise to help clients navigate complex tax, accounting, and business challenges with confidence. His mission is to deliver clarity, compliance, and long-term value through tailored solutions that support growth and peace of mind.

Let’s learn more about Matt!

Favorite part of my job
Finding innovative ways to support my clients and my team. It’s incredibly rewarding to turn fresh ideas into meaningful impact for the people who rely on us.

Proudest professional achievement
Successfully scaling Compass during a period of rapid growth, ensuring operational efficiency and long-term sustainability. Equally rewarding has been developing and mentoring the team so that everyone has the skills and confidence needed to thrive as the organization evolved.

Goal I’m working towards
It was launching this portal. Looks like I’ll need a new goal!

Rapid-fire favorites:
Food: Paella
Season: Summer up north and anything but summer in Florida!
Movie: Billy Madison
Pastime: Going to concerts

Check out some articles Matt has written:
How Do I Know If I Am Billing Too Much or Too Little?
What Makes RIA Firms Attractive Takeover Targets?
The Top 5 Key Performance Indicators that RIA Firms Use to Grow Their Businesses
How to Think about Compensation with Succession in Mind

If you are interested in having a spotlight profile for you or your firm, contact Emily Hayon at ehayon@compasscfosolutions. We’d love to feature you!