Matt Kemler is a Business Owner Advisory Services Director at FNBO, bringing his extensive legal and business expertise to help business owners navigate complex transition and succession planning challenges. His work focuses on providing customized advisory services that connect business owners with strategic solutions for their future goals. Combining his legal background with deep knowledge of exit and transition planning, Matt helps eliminate uncertainty and misalignment by proactively identifying risks and opportunities while improving communication dynamics to implement actionable plans.

Credentials

Matt's career foundation includes seven years in private practice as an attorney specializing in business and estate planning, where he served as outside general counsel for business clients. His practice encompassed structuring business transactions, developing succession plans, and designing comprehensive estate and trust strategies for a diverse clientele. Working closely with clients' advisory teams, Matt focused on aligning financial strategies while minimizing the impact of income, gift, estate, and generation-skipping taxes related to wealth and business transfers. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, followed by an MBA and Juris Doctor from Creighton University. Matt maintains active membership in the Nebraska State Bar Association and Omaha Bar Association.

Passions

For Matt, life centers around family and adventure. His greatest joy comes from spending time with his wife and children, whether they're playing sports together, enjoying lake days, or cheering on Union Omaha. An active lifestyle enthusiast, Matt enjoys soccer, skiing, wakeboarding, and scuba diving. You can also find Matt supporting his community by volunteering with organizations like Completely Kids, always committed to making a positive impact both professionally and personally.