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William H. Matthews

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CRD#: 1002545
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Professional summary


William Henry Matthews was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

William is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1981. Prior to being barred, William had worked at 10 firms, which includes MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES LLC, NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP INC., QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT INC., QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION, KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC, MATTHEWS FINANCIAL SERVICES, FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION, WADDELL & REED, PW SECURITIES INC., ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES INC..

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Matthews

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

October 13, 2011 - August 15, 2012

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 23224
CARROLLTON, TX
Past

August 10, 2011 - August 15, 2012

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23224
CARROLLTON, TX
Past

May 17, 2006 - April 8, 2011

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
CARROLLTON, TX
Past

April 7, 2006 - April 12, 2006

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
CARROLLTON, TX
Past

April 7, 2006 - April 8, 2011

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
CARROLLTON, TX
Past

February 2, 2005 - April 10, 2006

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133358
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 19, 2004 - December 31, 2005

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 43100
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

May 28, 2004 - April 10, 2006

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

November 15, 2001 - May 26, 2004

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

May 9, 1986 - May 26, 2004

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 9, 1986 - December 31, 2004

MATTHEWS FINANCIAL SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 112790
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 12, 1984 - November 19, 2001

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 8, 1982 - April 12, 1984

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
Past

March 31, 1982 - September 3, 1982

PW SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6775
Past

September 21, 1981 - May 26, 1982

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/6/1981
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/28/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone number
(858) 207-1300
Established
Delaware since 05/05/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES FORM ADV PART 2A 3-26-2025 (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KT EQUITY PARTNERS II, LLCDIRECT OWNER
CALLANAN, DAVID JAMESMEMBER4237166
FIXSEN, VILAYPHONECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4585926
FOSTER, CODY GRANTMEMBER4237075
JENSEN, GAIL MARIEDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1943705
MCNEES, MARTIN WILLIAMPRESIDENT3168410
METCALFE, INC.OWNER
PIERSON, MELISSA KAYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1685017
SCHENDEL, JENNIFERMEMBER6136948
WOODS, SANDRA ANNFINOP6200533

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,100
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,038,801,712

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration1

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Company Information


MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 23224

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