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Matthew M. Ludmer

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Irvington, NY 10533
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CRD#: 1179469
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Professional summary

Matthew M Ludmer is a registered financial advisor currently at SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Irvington, New York and SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC located in Mclean, Virginia.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Matthew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 29, 2021 - Present

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1 Bridge Street Suite 64, Irvington, NY 10533
RIA
CRD#: 113908
Irvington, NY
Current

October 25, 2013 - Present

SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 7901 Jones Branch Dr. Suite 810, Mclean, VA 22102
BD
CRD#: 144131
Mclean, VA
Past

June 1, 2009 - October 29, 2013

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 1, 2002 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 26, 1997 - April 26, 2002

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 27, 1984 - July 1, 1997

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 24, 1983 - September 21, 1984

DONALD & CO. SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 7776

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
SW
SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC | SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 113908 / SEC#: 801-60468

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2001 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(10/25/2013)
RR
Connecticut
(11/12/2013)
RR
Florida
(10/25/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(10/25/2013)
RR
New York
(10/25/2013)
IAR
New York
(4/29/2021)
RR
Oregon
(1/7/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/25/2013)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/2/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(1/3/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/2/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/7/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/18/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 10/23/2009
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/20/1983
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

SW
SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC | SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 113908 / SEC#: 801-60468

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2001 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
7901 Jones Branch Dr. Suite 810, Mclean, VA 22102
Mailing Address
7901 Jones Branch Drive Suite 800, Mclean, VA 22102
Phone number
(703) 657-6060
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
165

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADV 2A (3/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts15,808
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,617,171,037

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Company Information

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 113908Irvington, NY 10533

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