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Matthew G. Soza

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO.
Parma, OH 44129
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CRD#: 1297305
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Professional summary


Matthew Gene Soza, who also goes by Matt Soza, is a registered financial professional currently at INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC. located in Parma, Ohio.

Matthew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Matthew has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 22 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Matt Soza

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 5, 2015 - Present

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

Office #1: 5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129
RIA
BD
CRD#: 24723
Parma, OH
Past

September 12, 2014 - December 31, 2014

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18456
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past

March 24, 2006 - December 31, 2006

WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7365
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past

May 2, 2005 - September 12, 2014

WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7365
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past

March 17, 2004 - May 6, 2005

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

January 28, 2004 - February 3, 2004

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17868
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

December 1, 2001 - February 3, 2004

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past

May 31, 2000 - December 1, 2001

FIRSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 14536
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ
Past

February 24, 2000 - May 31, 2000

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

October 26, 1984 - February 23, 2001

CREATIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11145
CLEVELAND, OH

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
Ohio
(1/5/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/23/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IC
INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.
INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

CRD#: 24723 / SEC#: , 8-41331

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/26/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2009 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/2/2013 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/5/2011 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/9/1999 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129
Mailing Address
5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129
Phone number
(440) 888-7000
Established
Ohio since 04/29/1989
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
41

FINRA licenses (38 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SCHEIMAN, THOMAS GREGORYPRESIDENT, CROP, SROP1508288
TOETZ, DAVID WILLIAMVP1379388
TWAROGOWSKI, DENNIS CLARENCECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1033169

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts295
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 99,922,105

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

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Company Information


INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

CRD#: 24723Parma, OH 44129

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