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Douglas S. Matthews

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS
Cleveland, OH 44102
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CRD#: 1279921
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Professional summary


Douglas Stephen Matthews, who also goes by Dusty Matthews, is a registered financial advisor currently at GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC located in Cleveland, Ohio and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Douglas has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dusty Matthews

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1)Gallagher Benefit Services,Inc;investment related;2850 Golf Road,Rolling Meadows,IL 60008;retirement plan consulting services;retirement plan consultant;7/2022;40 hrs/month;2 hrs during trading;retirement plan consulting 2)Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors,Inc;investment related;2850 Golf Road,Rolling Meadows,IL 60008;retirement plan consulting services;retirement plan consultant;7/2022;40 hrs/month;2 hrs during trading;retirement plan consulting 3)Matthews Officiating and Assigning;not investment related;1548 Callander Dr,Hudson,OH 44236;NCAA and OHSAA soccer officiating and referee assigning;assignor/referee;8/15/1989;10 hrs/month;0 hrs during trading;act as soccer official and help assign referees to games that need them

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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

May 4, 2022 - Present

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 323 West Lakeside Ave., Ste. 410, Cleveland, OH 44102
RIA
CRD#: 146509
Cleveland, OH
Current

August 23, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 323 West Lakeside Ave Ste 410, Cleveland, OH 44113
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Cleveland, OH
Past

July 19, 2022 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Cleveland, OH
Past

April 12, 2018 - March 31, 2022

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Cleveland, OH
Past

April 9, 2018 - March 31, 2022

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

September 18, 2013 - February 24, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
AKRON, OH
Past

July 2, 2013 - September 18, 2013

FIRSTMERIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC

BD
CRD#: 149680
AKRON, OH
Past

September 20, 2010 - August 1, 2011

FIRSTMERIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC

BD
CRD#: 149680
AKRON, OH
Past

August 27, 2007 - July 8, 2008

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 16986
PEPPER PIKE, OH
Past

August 24, 2007 - July 8, 2008

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
PEPPER PIKE, OH
Past

March 5, 2007 - August 1, 2007

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
PEPPER PIKE, OH
Past

February 9, 2005 - March 27, 2006

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

June 2, 2003 - March 27, 2006

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

May 9, 1994 - February 16, 1999

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

October 25, 1984 - November 21, 1989

PRESCOTT, BALL & TURBEN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7656

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".
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GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS POINT RETIREMENT PLANNING | YANNI PARTNERS, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | RIVERS INVESTMENT GROUP | KUSSKE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT FIDUCIARY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GALLAGHER INVESTMENTS | GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC | FLAGSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS OF AMERICA

CRD#: 146509 / SEC#: 801-68868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2008 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

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California
(8/23/2024)
RR
Colorado
(8/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2024)
RR
Georgia
(8/23/2024)
RR
Illinois
(8/23/2024)
RR
Indiana
(8/23/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(8/23/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(8/23/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/23/2024)
RR
Michigan
(8/23/2024)
RR
Missouri
(8/23/2024)
RR
Montana
(8/23/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/23/2024)
RR
New York
(8/23/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(8/23/2024)
IAR
Ohio
(5/4/2022)
RR
Ohio
(8/23/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/23/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/23/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(8/23/2024)
RR
Texas
(8/23/2024)
RR
Utah
(8/23/2024)
RR
Virginia
(8/23/2024)
RR
Washington
(8/23/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/31/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS POINT RETIREMENT PLANNING | YANNI PARTNERS, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | RIVERS INVESTMENT GROUP | KUSSKE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT FIDUCIARY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GALLAGHER INVESTMENTS | GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC | FLAGSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS OF AMERICA

CRD#: 146509 / SEC#: 801-68868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2850 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 330-1011
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
221

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A FOR GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC FOR RETAIL CLIENTS (4/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,754
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 180,614,282,519

Red Flags


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Company Information


GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 146509Cleveland, OH 44102

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