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Michael J. Matson
MATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
DANBURY, CT 06811
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CRD#: 1408878
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Professional summary
Michael John Matson is a registered financial advisor currently at MATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Danbury, Connecticut and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Danbury, Connecticut.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 6/1989 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SALES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLING LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, & LONG TERM CARE 2)AGENT FOR MATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.-FINANCIAL PLANNING & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 25HRS/WK & 5HRS/WKND SINCE 11/1993 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: M M MOUNTAIN VIEW LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 4 MOUNTAINVIEW TERRENCE SUITE 104 DANBURY CT 06810 NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY START DATE: 11/2013 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: 100% OWNER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NEGOTIEATE AND PAYS LEASE ON RENTED SPACE. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TOWN OF BROOKFIELD, CT INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 100 POCONO ROAD. BROOKFIELD, CT 06804 NATURE OF BUSINESS: VOLUNTEER START DATE: 12/2015 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: RETIREMENT BENEFITS ADVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBER.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 5, 1994 - Present
MATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 4 Mountain View Terrace Suite 104, Danbury, CT 06811RIA
CRD#: 122480
DANBURY, CT
Current
September 3, 2013 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 4 Mountain View Terrace Suite 104, Danbury, CT 06810BD
CRD#: 13572
Danbury, CT
Past
June 29, 2023 - November 21, 2023
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
DANBURY, CT
Past
September 3, 2013 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
August 1, 2003 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15840
DANBURY, CT
Past
August 1, 2003 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
DANBURY, CT
Past
September 16, 2002 - August 1, 2003
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8503
DANBURY, CT
Past
January 23, 1990 - June 14, 1990
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT
Past
August 11, 1989 - August 1, 2003
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 9, 1985 - August 15, 1989
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 305
EDISON, NJ
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".
MF
MATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
MATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 122480 / SEC#: 801-61439
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2002 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
RR
Alaska(9/3/2013)
RR
Arizona(2/1/2016)
RR
Arkansas(9/3/2013)
RR
California(9/3/2013)
RR
Colorado(3/4/2014)
IAR
Connecticut(4/5/1994)
RR
Connecticut(9/3/2013)
RR
Delaware(9/3/2013)
RR
Florida(9/3/2013)
RR
Georgia(9/3/2013)
RR
Illinois(1/13/2020)
RR
Maine(6/14/2023)
RR
Maryland(9/3/2013)
RR
Massachusetts(9/3/2013)
RR
Nevada(9/3/2013)
RR
New Hampshire(9/3/2013)
RR
New Jersey(9/3/2013)
RR
New Mexico(8/19/2020)
RR
New York(9/3/2013)
RR
North Carolina(9/3/2013)
RR
Ohio(9/3/2013)
RR
Oregon(4/8/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/3/2013)
RR
Rhode Island(4/19/2022)
RR
South Carolina(9/3/2013)
RR
Tennessee(8/12/2024)
RR
Texas(9/3/2013)
RR
Virginia(9/3/2013)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
MF
MATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
MATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 122480 / SEC#: 801-61439
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
4 Mountain View Terrace Suite 104, Danbury, CT 06810-4116
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 743-0131
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8
SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 221 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 446,866,523 |
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