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Stephen C. Matson

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
Zanesville, OH 43701
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CRD#: 1191486
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Professional summary


Stephen Craig Matson SR, who also goes by Stephen Craig Matson, Steve Matson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Zanesville, Ohio and CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Zanesville, Ohio.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Stephen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen Craig Matson | Steve Matson

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 8, 2004 - Present

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

Office #1: 1166 Military Road Suite B1, Zanesville, OH 43701
RIA
CRD#: 109032
Zanesville, OH
Current

September 8, 2004 - Present

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 1166 Military Road Suite B1, Zanesville, OH 43701
BD
CRD#: 25427
Zanesville, OH
Past

August 8, 2001 - September 3, 2004

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 43100
ZANESVILLE, OH
Past

August 1, 2001 - September 3, 2004

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 5, 1999 - August 3, 2001

LEGACY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38697
PETALUMA, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
Idaho
(1/19/2021)
RR
Iowa
(1/2/2013)
RR
Ohio
(9/8/2004)
IAR
Ohio
(9/8/2004)
RR
Tennessee
(9/12/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,029
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,478,773,967

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/22/2024
01/05/2024
01/10/2023

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Company Information


CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032Zanesville, OH 43701

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