Matthew Bristow - Managing Director 
Matthew is a Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor. He co-founded ClearRidge with Bruce and has a range of banking experience from his career in London, England.

Prior to moving to the US, Matthew co-founded the derivatives trading division of a boutique investment bank in London, which he led for many years.  The division was recognized as an industry-leader in leveraged trading in the UK. 

Matthew’s last deal in England was with his wife, Lindsey (Hawkins), a Tulsa girl from a long-time Tulsa family, who wanted to move back home.

Business ventures took him from his Native England to Paris, France where he was engaged in economic research and strategy creation for Group Bull, the premier European software and server supplier.

Matthew earned a Double Honors Degree in Management Economics and French from the University of Leeds, England.  He is an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, a member of Rotary Club of Tulsa and is also a member of the development committee for Habitat for Humanity. Matthew is a registered investment banking agent with Burch & Company, Inc., member FINRA/SiPC.

At ClearRidge, Matthew leads analysis, strategy and business development. He manages ClearRidge relationships with clients, lenders, banks, equity groups, business owners, attorneys and accountants. Matthew also writes a weekly column on Corporate Finance for the Journal Record, Oklahoma's statewide daily business newspaper.

Matthew enjoys running, cycling, motor racing and golf.  He represented Great Britain in three Sailing World Championships in the 5o5 class, competed in the UK National University slalom ski championships (snow) for the University of Leeds and was captain of the rowing team in high school. Originally from London, England, Matthew has also lived in Paris, France and Africa for four years.   Email Matthew.

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