What if your legacy started with a funeral, and a kilt? In this episode of Feedback, Nick Alfano unpacks the incredible journey of Matt Theriot; a husband, father of seven, and financial advisor whose life was forever changed by tragedy. When a friend’s sudden death left him questioning his own impact, Matt turned personal pain into a powerful mission, and did it all wearing a kilt.

This isn’t just a story about business growth. It’s a story about becoming a different man, one who leads his family with vision, runs his business with purpose, and shows up in every room with undeniable conviction. From launching the Highland Scholars Fund to moving his family into a dream home, Matt shares the transformation that happened when he stopped chasing dollars and started chasing legacy.

You’ll hear the origin story of the kilt, the purpose behind the 3% rule, and the powerful conversations he now has with his sons about purpose over profit. You’ll also hear hard truths about emotional regulation, feedback in marriage, and breaking generational cycles, all while Matt navigates the challenges of leading a growing team and raising seven children.

5 Key Takeaways:

Legacy often starts with loss, and leads to mission.

The 3% rule: how giving can drive more growth than keeping.

Feedback at home hits different, learn to regulate or repeat the cycle.

Wearing a kilt became Matt’s symbol of purpose and visibility.

Leadership begins when you stop doing it all and start empowering others.

“Every new client is another potential scholarship.” – Matt Theriot

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