Biography of Matthew Berkeley

Matthew Berkeley brings more than 15 years of experience in business development, financial analysis, and strategic advisory to First Choice Business Brokers in Houston. His career has focused on helping organizations grow, evaluate opportunities, manage risk, and execute complex transactions across infrastructure, energy, technology, and professional services—experience that directly supports business owners pursuing successful exits and acquisitions.

Before entering business brokerage, Matthew served as a Business Development Director at Parsons Corporation, a global engineering and infrastructure firm, supporting sales efforts across multimillion-dollar business units. He partnered with executive leadership to evaluate opportunities, improve financial visibility, and implement data-driven strategies that drove sustained revenue growth. Earlier in his career, Matthew held senior advisory roles with the UK Department for International Trade and Booz Allen Hamilton, advising companies, government agencies, and executives on market entry, regulatory compliance, competitive positioning, and complex project development. His experience includes supporting hundreds of millions of dollars in successful transactions and coordinating public and private stakeholders—skills directly applicable to structuring and closing business sales.

Matthew began his career in direct sales and financial services, working closely with small and mid-sized business owners to understand their goals, financials, and growth challenges. Combined with advanced training in economics, statistics, and management, this background allows him to approach each transaction with both analytical rigor and practical business insight.



As a licensed Texas Real Estate Agent & Accredited Commercial Specialist,, Matthew can assist with business sales involving owned real estate, providing a more seamless transaction process. Known for his integrity, responsiveness, and attention to detail, his philosophy is simple: deliver clear guidance, protect confidentiality, and help business owners achieve the highest value the market will bear.