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Matthew Evan Schiff

ChFC®, CLU®
RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD
NEWTOWN, PA
·CRD# 2081669·31 years experience

Professional Summary

Matthew Evan Schiff, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD located in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Matthew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Matthew has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

31 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD·CRD# 120448
BD
Newtown, PA
August 25, 2026 - Present
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 37157
BD
Summit, NJ
December 26, 2023 - August 25, 2026
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
RIA
Horsham, PA
June 21, 2019 - December 31, 2022
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Horsham, PA
February 2, 2018 - December 31, 2022
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Bala Cynwyd, PA
April 25, 2012 - December 22, 2017
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
Cherry Hill, NJ
February 2, 2009 - April 3, 2012
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
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Blue Bell, PA
May 24, 2006 - February 10, 2009
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
New York, NY
September 6, 2001 - June 9, 2006
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 833
BD
El Segundo, CA
January 11, 2001 - October 10, 2001
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES·CRD# 4039
BD
New York, NY
May 31, 1995 - January 5, 2000
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
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New York, NY
May 31, 1995 - January 8, 2001

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Current Firm

RS
RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD

MID-CONTINENT SECURITIES ADVISORS, LTD. | RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD | MID-CONTINENT SECURITIES, LTD.

CRD#: 120448 / SEC#: 8-65298
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1218 Webster Street, Houston, TX 77002-8841

Mailing Address

1218 Webster Street, Houston, TX 77002-8841

Phone Number

(713) 289-6200

Established

Texas since 04/01/2002

Firm Type

Partnership

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (37 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THE RIDGEBACK GROUP, INCLIMITED PARTNER—
CAPITAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.LIMITED PARTNER—
BRISTOW, BRIAN BRUCECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER3151921
CONNOLLY, BRENDAN MACKEYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4352883
MCSALGP, LLCGENERAL PARTNER—
VANPELT, WILLIAM HENRY IVPRESIDENT, FINOP, MANAGER, SECRETARY, TREASURER1716622

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Other business activities

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1)NAME:SCHIFF BENEFITS GROUP LLC, INV REL:Y ADDR:220 GIBRALTAR RD SUITE 350 HORSHAM PA 19044 NATURE:LIFE INSURANCE, POSITION:SALES/OWNER/AGENT, START:5/1/2006 NO HR/MO:40 NO HR/MO DUR TRADING:40. 2)NAME:SCHIFF BENEFITS GROUP LLC, INV REL:N ADDR:220 GIBRALTAR RD SUITE 350 HORSHAM PA 19044 NATURE:PAID CONSULTATION FOR GERSON LEHMAN GROUP/EXPERT WITNESS POSITION:OWNER START:7/1/2019 NO HR/MO:5 NO HR/MO DUR TRADING:2 3)NAME:SCHIFF BENEFITS GROUP LLC, INV REL:Y ADDR:220 GIBRALTAR RD SUITE 35O HORSHAM PA 19044 NATURE:FEE BASED INSURANCE ADVISOR POSITION:OWNER START:5/1/2006 NO HR/MO:10 NO HR/MO DUR TRADING:4

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(8/25/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(8/25/2026)
RR
Delaware
(9/1/2026)
RR
Florida
(8/25/2026)
RR
Illinois
(9/9/2026)
RR
Nevada
(9/8/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(8/25/2026)
RR
New York
(8/25/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/25/2026)

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 Jun 1995About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 1995About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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