About
Ryland Mathews, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager at Capital Wealth Planning, LLC in Tampa, FL, with core responsibilities in trade execution, analytics, and the development of proprietary trading software using Python and JavaScript. He plays a key role in managing the firm's trading operations, particularly using quantitative and rules-based strategies honed over a 15-year career in systematic trading and portfolio management.
Mathews' investment expertise primarily centers on quantitative and systematic trading across equity and multi-asset portfolios, leveraging advanced analytics and technology-driven solutions to optimize execution and portfolio performance. Prior to Capital Wealth Planning, he served as a trader for a systematic commodity pool in Windermere, FL, where he focused on trade modeling and execution—deepening his experience in commodities and derivatives markets.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Florida and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), reflecting his robust knowledge of investment management principles and ethics. Mathews is recognized for his technical acumen, notably his contributions to in-house trading technology, and his track record in implementing systematic, quantitative approaches within the asset management sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Wealth Planning, LLC | Trading Systems Analyst | Sep 2017 to Present | — | 
| Wolverine Trading | Trading Analyst Intern | Jun 2017 to Aug 2017 | — | 
| Exbury Capital Management | Derivatives Trader and Algorithmic Development | Mar 2011 to Apr 2017 | — | 
Education
University of Florida
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
2007 — 2011
Others at Capital Wealth Planning, LLC (4)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
|  | West Managing Director | Newport Beach, CA , United States | 
| JJay Fortuna | Managing Director-National Accounts, Senior Vice President | New York, NY , United States | 
| JJodi Phillips | Assistant Vice President | Naples, FL , United States | 
| Lead Portfolio Manager | Naples, FL , United States |