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Matthew J. Hicks

CORTLAND ASSOCIATES
RIDGEFIELD, CT
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CRD#: 1282087
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Professional summary


Matthew Joseph Hicks III is a registered financial advisor currently at CORTLAND ASSOCIATES INC located in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Matthew has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 55, Series 25 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

May 12, 2021 - Present

CORTLAND ASSOCIATES INC

RIA
CRD#: 104681
RIDGEFIELD, CT
Past

June 4, 2010 - January 28, 2011

STONE & YOUNGBERG LLC

BD
CRD#: 795
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 24, 2006 - March 2, 2010

BEACON CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133105
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 5, 2004 - August 31, 2005

KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 481
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 28, 2003 - November 6, 2003

MARATHON CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103767
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 4, 2001 - July 9, 2001

TRADITION SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC

BD
CRD#: 28269
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 30, 2000 - February 13, 2001

BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16686
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 27, 2000 - August 8, 2001

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 11, 1997 - January 26, 2001

TUCKER ANTHONY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 837
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 25, 1995 - August 26, 1997

R.W.PRESSPRICH & CO.

BD
CRD#: 26460
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 13, 1993 - January 6, 1995

TUCKER ANTHONY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 837
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 9, 1992 - December 23, 1993

FINANCIAL NORTHEASTERN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17007
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

April 29, 1992 - July 2, 1992

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 12, 1992 - April 10, 1992

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
CA
CORTLAND ASSOCIATES INC
CORTLAND ASSOCIATES INC | CORTLAND ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 104681 / SEC#: 801-34183

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/1989 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Connecticut
(5/12/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/13/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 1/30/2001
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 25
Date: 5/18/1999
NYSE Trading Assistant Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CA
CORTLAND ASSOCIATES INC
CORTLAND ASSOCIATES INC | CORTLAND ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 104681 / SEC#: 801-34183

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/1989 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8000 Maryland Avenue, Suite 730, St. Louis, MO 63105
Mailing Address
Phone number
(314) 726-6164
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CORTLAND ASSSOCIATES, INC. (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts390
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,001,000,000

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Company Information


CORTLAND ASSOCIATES INC

CRD#: 104681Ridgefield, CT

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