About Us
Meet the Digital Wealth Partners Team
To redefine wealth management for the digital age by providing unparalleled expertise in digital assets and alternative investments, delivering customized, high-performance investment solutions to our clients.
Digital Wealth Partners (DWP) is a pioneering Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) that specializes in digital assets and alternative investments, catering to Family Offices, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), and other RIAs. Leveraging a hedge fund type model and fee structure, DWP offers a unique blend of expertise in the burgeoning field of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, blockchain-based assets, and other non-traditional investment opportunities. Our goal is to provide sophisticated, high-return investment strategies that are tailored to the risk tolerance and investment objectives of our discerning clientele.
Erin Friez
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Compliance OfficerErin Friez is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Digital Wealth Partners. With over 15 years of experience as an accomplished executive and attorney, Erin excels in guiding institutions as they enter and navigate the complex crypto markets. Erin has been instrumental in leading compliance, governance, and operational efforts across both crypto native and traditional financial institutions, setting industry standards for the integration of digital assets into financial markets.
Before joining DAG, she co-founded and served as COO of Digital Asset Research, collaborating with renowned institutions such as Bloomberg, Chainlink, Grayscale and the London Stock Exchange Group on best in class data, research and index products in the crypto space. Her previous roles include spearheading crypto initiatives at PNC Bank and YieldX (acquired by FNZ Group). Erin also serves as an advisor to numerous crypto focused startups across the space, assisting with legal, compliance and operational matters, and frequently speaks at conferences and industry events.
Matthew Snider
Chief Investment OfficerMatthew Snider is the President and Co-Founder of Block3 Strategy Group which exists to educate businesses, brands and entrepreneurs on how to leverage blockchain technologies to generate new channels of income and build new user experiences. He is a Registered Investment Advisor Representative, public speaker, guest lecturer, and published author of “Warren Buffet in a Web3 World: Applying 60 Years of Sage Advice to Cryptocurrency, NFTs, Blockchains & More”.
Matthew began his post-MBA career as a management consultant at both Big4 and boutique firms specializing in financial / liquidity risk management and marketing data analytics. Beginning in 2016, he became an active participant in many nascent cryptocurrency projects and began engaging executive teams about the benefits of building go-to-market solutions for blockchain-based innovations.
He received his MBA from Loyola Marymount University and his BA in economics from Boston University.
Connor McLaughlin
Wealth AdvisorConnor McLaughlin brings a unique blend of technical expertise and financial acumen to Digital Wealth Partners. With a background as a former surgical robotic engineer, Connor has a profound understanding of advanced technology and disruptive innovation. For over eight years, he has successfully navigated the complex worlds of stock and cryptocurrency investing, earning a reputation for his insightful and strategic approach.
At Digital Wealth Partners, Connor serves as a Registered Investment Advisor, dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals. His technical background and investment experience equip him with a keen eye for emerging trends and opportunities in the market. Connor is passionate about leveraging his expertise to guide clients through the dynamic landscape of modern finance, ensuring they are well-positioned to benefit from technological advancements and market disruptions.
Connor is excited to work with individuals and organizations, providing personalized investment strategies and advice tailored to their unique needs. His commitment to innovation and excellence drives his mission to empower clients and secure their financial future.
Rick Tapia
Strategic AdvisorRick Tapia is an attorney, international keynote speaker, and thought leader in the blockchain and digital asset space. As an entrepreneur himself, he has successfully helped a number of blockchain-based businesses find success since 2016. Rick has an extensive background in United States and Indiana politics that has fueled his vast network of connections to the blockchain and entrepreneur worlds.
As a firm believer in blockchain technology, Rick is a founding member of the Blockchain Law Alliance, an organization dedicated to bridging the educational gap between blockchain technology and the legal realm. Rick specializes in startup ideation, corporate entity formation, DAOs, IP, NFTs, and securities laws.
As a trusted advisor to his clients, Rick employs a holistic approach that requires an understanding of the business and technological issues and goals that drive legal decision-making. He counsels his clients on a host of matters ranging from entity formation, governance and director relations, commercial and technology transactions, equity compensation, investment financings, and securities laws, as well as regulatory compliance strategies concerning digital assets.
Additionally, Rick advises emerging fund managers on regulatory frameworks applicable to crowdfunding, private securities offerings, private investment funds, investment companies, and broker-dealers. Rick also works closely with his clients to implement processes and best practices regarding legal operations and meeting compliance obligations. As a firm believer in fostering technological innovation and entrepreneurship in the U.S. abroad, Rick often speaks at CLEs and conferences pertaining to digital assets.