Matthew J. Patterson

Matt is the Head of Investment Strategy and General Counsel of Accretive Asset Management LLC, a developer of fixed income indices based in Naperville, Illinois. Matt plays a key role in setting company policy and executing business development initiatives, advises the company on strategic matters and oversees its legal affairs. Matt previously served as Vice President, Assistant General Counsel for Claymore Group Inc., where he provided legal services to Claymore-advised registered investment companies and provided advice and counsel on the development and distribution of a variety of pooled investment products, including exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and other non-investment company structures. Before ...More joining Claymore, Matt held the positions of Securities Counsel for Caterpillar Inc. and Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Caterpillar Investment Management Ltd., and served as Chief Compliance Officer of the Preferred Group of Mutual Funds, a mutual fund complex advised by Caterpillar Investment Management Ltd. Matt began his legal career as an Associate in the Corporate Department of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Matt holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, a JD from the University of Illinois College of Law and a BA from the University of Illinois.

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