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WE KNOW FINANCES ARE PERSONAL.
WE TAKE YOUR FINANCIAL SUCCESS PERSONALLY.

MEET OUR TEAM

Our people are the heart of everything we do.
We’re passionate about guiding families toward financial freedom — one conversation at a time.

Emlen Miles-Mattingly
EMLEN MILES-MATTINGLY
I’m Emlen Miles-Mattingly, founder and CEO of Gen Next Wealth, a firm I launched in 2017 to make financial planning transparent, personal, and actually useful. With more than 15 years of experience helping retirees create clarity and confidence around their money, I specialize in retirement income planning, tax-efficient strategies, and long-term wealth management.
I believe financial planning shouldn’t feel overwhelming — it should feel empowering. My mission is simple: help you make smart decisions with your money so you can live the life you want today, without sacrificing your future.
When I’m not working with clients, you’ll usually find me on a golf course, riding my Harley on a long stretch of open road, or coaching youth baseball and soccer.
Emlen Miles-Mattingly
MARICELA MILES-MATTINGLY
I’m Maricela Miles-Mattingly, Operations Manager at Gen Next Wealth. After 16 years in the banking industry, I joined the firm to bring structure, organization, and a client-first experience to everything we do. My role is to make sure every client feels supported, informed, and confident throughout the planning process.
I love being the behind-the-scenes engine — managing workflows, coordinating communication, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. For me, it’s not just about operations — it’s about making every client feel cared for.
Emlen Miles-Mattingly
EMLEN MILES-MATTINGLY
I’m Emlen Miles-Mattingly, founder and CEO of Gen Next Wealth, a firm I launched in 2017 to make financial planning transparent, personal, and actually useful. With more than 15 years of experience helping retirees create clarity and confidence around their money, I specialize in retirement income planning, tax-efficient strategies, and long-term wealth management.
I believe financial planning shouldn’t feel overwhelming. It should feel empowering. My mission is simple: help you make smart decisions with your money so you can live the life you want today, without sacrificing your future.
When I’m not working with clients, you’ll usually find me on a golf course, riding my Harley on a long stretch of open road, or coaching youth baseball and soccer.
Emlen Miles-Mattingly
MARICELA MILES-MATTINGLY
I’m Maricela Miles-Mattingly, Operations Manager at Gen Next Wealth. After 16 years in the banking industry, I joined the firm to bring structure, organization, and a client first experience to everything we do. My role is to make sure every client feels supported, informed, and confident throughout the planning process.
I love being the behind the scenes engine, managing workflows, coordinating communication, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. For me, it’s not just about operations it’s about making every client feel cared for.
Emlen Miles-Mattingly
EMLEN MILES-MATTINGLY
I’m Emlen Miles-Mattingly, founder and CEO of Gen Next Wealth, a firm I launched in 2017 to make financial planning transparent, personal, and actually useful. With more than 15 years of experience helping retirees create clarity and confidence around their money, I specialize in retirement income planning, tax-efficient strategies, and long-term wealth management.
I believe financial planning shouldn’t feel overwhelming — it should feel empowering. My mission is simple: help you make smart decisions with your money so you can live the life you want today, without sacrificing your future.
When I’m not working with clients, you’ll usually find me on a golf course, riding my Harley on a long stretch of open road, or coaching youth baseball and soccer.
Emlen Miles-Mattingly
MARICELA MILES-MATTINGLY
I’m Maricela Miles-Mattingly, Operations Manager at Gen Next Wealth. After 16 years in the banking industry, I joined the firm to bring structure, organization, and a client-first experience to everything we do. My role is to make sure every client feels supported, informed, and confident throughout the planning process.
I love being the behind-the-scenes engine — managing workflows, coordinating communication, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. For me, it’s not just about operations — it’s about making every client feel cared for.
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EMLEN MILES-MATTINGLY

Founder, President and Senior Advisor of GenNext Wealth and host of the popular podcast

Retirement Unscripted, is on a mission. Having worked for more than twenty years in finance, Emlen saw a clear need to support wealth management and  financial planning for people and families of color. Inspired every day with the potential for change, Emlen thrives on connecting with clients, creating lasting relationships and helping individuals and families realize dreams through sound financial habits, healthy views on money and an inspired awareness towards generational wealth and wealth management.

Emlen earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting. From education, experience and passion, Emlen is addressing racial disparities in wealth head-on, providing compassionate education, financial insights and resources to change the complexion of wealth, one family, one generation, at a time.

“Helping people see what’s possible when they take control of their financial story — that’s my why.”

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MARICELA MILES-MATTINGLY

Founder, President and Senior Advisor of GenNext Wealth and host of the popular podcast 

Retirement Unscripted, is on a mission. Having worked for more than twenty years in finance, Emlen saw a clear need to support wealth management and  financial planning for people and families of color. Inspired every day with the potential for change, Emlen thrives on connecting with clients, creating lasting relationships and helping individuals and families realize dreams through sound financial habits, healthy views on money and an inspired awareness towards generational wealth and wealth management.

Emlen earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting. From education, experience and passion, Emlen is addressing racial disparities in wealth head-on, providing compassionate education, financial insights and resources to change the complexion of wealth, one family, one generation, at a time.

“Helping people see what’s possible when they take control of their financial story — that’s my why.”

ASSOCIATIONS

“Our insights and expertise have been featured in leading financial publications.”

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WHY WE AIM HIGH

Our beautiful family, that is it. 
We love to spend time together, eat good food, go to the beach and parks, and stay active. Our weekends are filled up with kids’ activities, sports, family, and fun.

These two cuties are Camila and Cash. We also have a mini-dachshund named Harvey. We love to travel domestically and internationally. Disneyland, Maui, and Cabo are our favorites at the moment. Edita and I love a good happy hour and spending quality time with friends and family. Our goal is to continue saving for our financial future and build a legacy for our family.

Gen Next Wealth is an independent, fee-only Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). All investment advice is provided solely in our clients’ best interest. We receive no commissions from product sales. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and all investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal.

ASSOCIATIONS

“Our insights and expertise have been featured in leading financial publications.”

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We’re the Miles-Mattingly family — Emlen and Maricela, proud parents of four amazing kids: Jada, Mia, Emlen II, and Ecella. Family is the center of everything we do. Whether we’re on the sidelines of a baseball or soccer game, hosting Sunday dinners, or planning our next adventure, we believe in creating memories, not just managing schedules.

Maricela brings heart and organization to our household, keeping life running smoothly with equal parts grace and grit. Our kids keep us grounded, inspired, and always laughing — each with their own passions and personalities.

When we’re not working or cheering from the bleachers, you’ll find us together on the golf course, exploring new places, or just enjoying a slow evening at home. For us, wealth isn’t just about finances — it’s about having the freedom to be present for the moments that matter most.