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Meet Matthew

Matthew Benkendorf

Senior Advisor

29 years investment experience

26 years with Vontobel

Fort Lauderdale

Vontobel Asset Management Inc.

200 E Broward Boulevard

Suite 2030

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

United States of America

Matthew Benkendorf joined Vontobel in 1999 and currently serves as portfolio advisor to the Quality Growth boutique. From March 2016 to June 2025, he was Chief Investment Officer Quality Growth. As the co-architect of the investment philosophy and style that define Quality Growth, he was instrumental in developing its investment approach. Over his 25+ years with the firm, he has held several roles, including Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst, and Trader.

Matthew received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Denver in Colorado.

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