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Matthew J. Kessler

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CRD#: 1356709
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Professional summary


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Matthew Jay Kessler, AIF®, CIMA® was a registered financial professional .

Matthew is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Matthew had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 62 and Series 22 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

April 14, 2021 - April 9, 2026

GLOBALIST CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152786
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

September 1, 2020 - March 30, 2021

BROKERBANK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 130116
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

December 21, 2016 - May 4, 2018

SAXONY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 122692
Los Angeles, CA
Past

December 20, 2016 - May 4, 2018

PATRICK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16518
ST LOUIS, MO
Past

February 11, 2015 - December 15, 2016

FOUR WOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 165047
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 29, 2014 - December 22, 2016

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

August 8, 2012 - September 4, 2014

AST INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 155050
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 5, 2012 - June 26, 2012

PATRICK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16518
ST LOUIS, MO
Past

July 1, 2010 - December 5, 2011

GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 105477
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 1, 2010 - December 5, 2011

GUGGENHEIM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40805
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

January 5, 2010 - June 1, 2010

WAVELAND CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 40054
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 23, 2009 - June 1, 2010

WAVELAND CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40054
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 29, 2006 - April 3, 2009

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108928
PLAINSBORO, NJ
Past

September 29, 2006 - April 2, 2009

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 2, 2004 - September 29, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS LP

RIA
CRD#: 105068
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

November 13, 2003 - September 29, 2006

FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4100
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 16, 2002 - August 14, 2002

COAST ASSET SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29319
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

August 4, 1998 - April 11, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

April 7, 1994 - August 12, 1998

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14549
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

August 9, 1993 - September 13, 1993

PALMAS INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 19471
WESTBORO, MA
Past

May 20, 1986 - September 10, 1990

KRUPP SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10908
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 9, 1985 - August 13, 1986

B & D EQUITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6719

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/31/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 11/17/1989
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GC
GLOBALIST CAPITAL, LLC
GLOBALIST CAPITAL, LLC | HIGHLINE SECURITIES, LLC | GLOBALIST SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 152786 / SEC#: , 8-68478

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 750, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Mailing Address
100 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 750, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone number
(310) 319-2000
Established
Delaware since 11/06/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BARON ADVISORS, LLCMANAGING MEMBER
KIRSCHENBLATT, CHAD ETHANCFO/FINOP2503352
MORGANBESSER, NEIL BARRYCEO/CCO2375615

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Company Information


GLOBALIST CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 152786

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