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Michael John Matson

MATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
DANBURY, CT
·CRD# 1408878·41 years experience

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.

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Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

41 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 122480
RIA
4 Mountain View Terrace Suite 104, Danbury, CT 06811
April 5, 1994 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
4 Mountain View Terrace Suite 104, Danbury, CT 06810
September 3, 2013 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
Danbury, CT
June 29, 2023 - November 21, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
RIA
El Segundo, CA
September 3, 2013 - June 29, 2023
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
RIA
Danbury, CT
August 1, 2003 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
BD
Danbury, CT
August 1, 2003 - September 3, 2013
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 8503
RIA
Danbury, CT
September 16, 2002 - August 1, 2003
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY·CRD# 13256
BD
Hartford, CT
January 23, 1990 - June 14, 1990
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 8503
BD
New York, NY
August 11, 1989 - August 1, 2003
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 305
BD
Edison, NJ
September 9, 1985 - August 15, 1989

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Current Firm

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MATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

MATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 122480 / SEC#: 801-61439
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2002 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

4 Mountain View Terrace Suite 104, Danbury, CT 06810-4116

Phone Number

(203) 743-0131

# of Employees

9

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 5 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV2 PART2B MATSON (3/23/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

822

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$518,854,653

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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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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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MATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

MATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 122480 / SEC#: 801-61439
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
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)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1986About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1993About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1985About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2009About the Series 24 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1987About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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