Matthew Ruddick is the President of Key Retirement Solutions.
Raised in a small farm town in Illinois, Matthew learned the value of hard work from his family, who operated small businesses. After earning a degree in economic finance and playing baseball at Rockford University, he gained experience in various industries before discovering his passion for helping others through insurance. Matthew founded Key Retirement Solutions with a vision to create an agency that values collaboration, integrity and community.
Under Matthew’s leadership, Key Retirement Solutions has rapidly grown to include a large network of agents across the United States. The agency specializes in Medicare, life insurance and retirement planning, serving clients with innovative solutions and personalized care. Matthew’s approach to service emphasizes partnership and empowerment, fostering a close-knit team culture known as the “KRS family.” His dedication to training agents and leveraging technology has made Key Retirement Solutions a trusted name in the industry.
Matthew lives in Aurora, Illinois, with his wife, Keri, and their three children. When he’s not leading his team or serving clients, Matthew enjoys traveling in his family’s RV and exploring the outdoors with his kids.