The Blackheath Team.

Matt Eller — CEO, Founder & Partner (CFP®, CLU®, ChSNC®)

Matt designs sophisticated estate planning and tax-mitigation strategies for high-net-worth and high-income clients. As founder of Blackheath Partners and head of the Premium Finance division, he brings a proactive instinct for identifying complex opportunities and translating them into clear, confident strategy for advisors and their clients.

Prior to founding Blackheath, Matt was Managing Director at MassMutual Strategic Distributors, leading brokerage and third-party distribution for the Southeast and earning the firm's prestigious President's Award year after year. His institutional pedigree also includes Southeast Insurance Specialist for Merrill Lynch and roles at MetLife. His career began as a college intern at Northwestern Mutual following his collegiate football career at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Matt holds the CFP®, CLU®, and ChSNC® designations, along with FINRA Series 7, 63, and 24 licenses and North Carolina Life & Health.

Natasha Eller — Director of New Business, Partner (NC Life & Health · PR, TN, MN Non-Resident)

A London native, Natasha pairs her experience as an independent insurance producer with an unwavering commitment to a streamlined, concierge-grade experience for producers and their clients. She oversees all new business and contracting at Blackheath.

Before joining the industry, Natasha built a successful career managing multi-family residential real estate, closely monitoring NOI, budgets, contracts, and marketing across a sizable portfolio.

Natasha splits her time between Puerto Rico and North Carolina with her husband Matt and their three children — Madison, Maddox, and Marin.

Javier Rivera — Puerto Rico Managing Director (LUTCF)

A Puerto Rico native, Javier earned his bachelor's in marketing and finance from Interamerican University and went on to complete several master's degrees in business and marketing. He has dedicated 25 years to the insurance and financial services industry and holds the LUTCF designation from The American College of Financial Services. From 2017 to 2020 he served as Puerto Rico's Insurance Commissioner — a historic tenure that included Hurricane Maria.

Javier's expertise spans financial planning and analysis, insurance market research, asset management, strategic planning, risk assessment, and a deep command of insurance law and regulation. Over two and a half decades he has built a loyal network of clients through direct, honest counsel and recommendations that consistently move them toward their goals.

His affiliations include Chairman of the Board for ACAA and CFSE, membership in the Premier Association and MDRT, and a Board seat with ASES. Internationally he has been a featured speaker at events including the Dominican Republic Convention for Local Producers and GB Green Week at Lloyds of London.

Tom Barile — Regional Director · Nashville, TN (30+ Years in Life Insurance)

Tom brings more than 30 years in the life insurance industry as an agent, wholesaler, and national account manager. He began his career in 1993 with Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, building a practice focused on customized insurance benefit programs that help small business owners attract and retain key talent — work that earned him recognition among Connecticut Mutual's top 50 first-year agents nationally.

In 2001 Tom transitioned into wholesaling as team leader of the American Skandia Life Insurance Sales Desk, partnering with Annuity Wholesalers to cross-sell variable life and consult with wealth management advisors on business, retirement, and estate planning. Following Prudential's acquisition of American Skandia, he became a top-performing Regional Vice President and National Account Manager with Western Southern Financial Group, ING, and Allstate/Lincoln Benefit. Most recently he served as Regional Director at John Hancock.

Tom earned his BA in Economics from Central Connecticut State University. He lives in Nashville with his wife Jessica; their son Darren, a VMI graduate, currently serves in the U.S. Army. Fun fact: Tom is also the former Head Boxing Coach at the United States Coast Guard Academy.

Matt Bell — Regional Director · Overland Park, KS (FINRA Series 7, 31, 66 · KS Life & Health)

Matt brings more than 20 years of experience across financial services, insurance distribution, and advisor development. As Regional Director at Blackheath Partners, he partners with financial advisors, RIAs, and wealth managers to implement advanced planning strategies in life insurance, annuities, long-term care, and disability.

Prior to Blackheath, Matt was Regional Vice President with AIG and The Hartford, leading advisor development and growing multiple Midwest territories into nine-figure production regions.

Matt lives in Overland Park, Kansas, with his wife Jackie and their five children. Fun fact: a former Arizona Diamondbacks draft pick, he brings the discipline and competitive edge of professional athletics to every advisor relationship.

Tyler Bliss — Regional Director · Orange County, CA (FINRA Series 7, 63 · CA Life & Health)

Tyler brings more than 20 years in financial services, insurance distribution, and advanced estate planning. As Managing Director at Blackheath, he partners with financial advisors to structure and implement sophisticated solutions for complex life insurance and long-term care needs.

Before Blackheath, Tyler held executive and regional leadership roles with premier institutions including MassMutual, Symetra, and Lincoln Financial — spending more than 13 years delivering advanced case design and consultative support to external advisors.

Tyler is based in Southern California and holds a Bachelor of Science from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.

Blake Pound — Internal Insurance Distribution (CFP®)

Blake is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with Blackheath Partners, bringing both technical depth and a client-first sensibility to every case. Before joining the firm he spent two years with a wealth management practice in Ponte Vedra, FL, building comprehensive financial plans and identifying insurance strategies to protect and grow client wealth.

A Jacksonville native, Blake earned his degree from the University of North Florida, where he was also a member of the Ospreys' baseball team — competing against schools such as the University of South Carolina in Columbia. That discipline and competitive drive now power his work alongside advisors and their clients.

Constantino "Martin" Faccioli — Policy Placement and Post Policy Management

Martin oversees policy placement and post-policy management at Blackheath, ensuring every case moves smoothly from submission through issue and into ongoing service.

Valeria Aluan — Brand Strategist & Marketing Consultant

Ryan Paulekas — Operational and Growth Strategist (FINRA Series 6 & 63 · Life & Health)

Ryan began his career as an intern with Northwestern Mutual before joining MassMutual Strategic Distributors as an Internal Wholesaler. There, he partnered with BGAs, IMOs, and institutional firms, including Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, and Morgan Stanley, to support advisors with MassMutual's life insurance solutions. During his tenure, Ryan was recognized twice with the MassMutual President's Award for outstanding performance.

Before joining Blackheath Partners, Ryan served as a Vice President of Life Insurance at a national insurance marketing organization, where he collaborated with financial advisors and insurance professionals to integrate sophisticated life insurance planning strategies into their practices.

Ryan earned his degree in Business and Government from Franklin & Marshall College. He holds FINRA Series 6 and 63 registrations, along with life and health insurance licenses.

Ryan lives in Glastonbury, Connecticut, with his wife, Meghan.