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Matthew David Gelfand

Matthew D. Gelfand

PRINCETON GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
Chevy Chase, MD
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CRD#: 2305805
Matthew David Gelfand

Professional summary


Matthew David Gelfand, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCETON GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC located in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Matthew has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The Forward Association and The Forward Fund (two affiliated charitable 501(c)3 organizations) - Investment Committee and Compensation Committee Member. 2005 to Present. Ad hoc committee on commercial insurance. Non-Investment Related Entity. Spend up to 2 hours/month on this activity of which most are during securities trading hours. Duties include participating in committee meetings. 125 Maiden Lane, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10038-5015. The Journal of Taxation of Investments ("JTI") published by the Civic Research Institute, a for-profit C-Corporation. Not investment related. PO Box 585, Kingston, NJ 08520. The Civic Research Institute publishes professional and academic journals including JTI. Member of the Board of Advisors from 2021 to present. Advisors to JTI are responsible for submitting scholarly articles for publication from time to time. Approximately 1 hour per month not during securities trading hours. I*1210277 For profit or not for profit: Entity For Profit Name of outside business organization: Civic Research Institute, Inc. Investment related: N Address of business: OBA, OBA, OBA Nature of business: ["Corporation"] Position, title, association: ["Other"], Start date of relationship: 4/21/2023 Number of hours devoted: 24 hour(s) Yearly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: Civic Research Institute ("CRI") publishes professional & academic journals including The Journal of Taxation of Investments ("JTI"). I would serve on JTI's Board of Advisors. My role is to write & perhaps review others' scholarly articles for JTI only., Civic Research Institute ("CRI") publishes a number of professional, scholarly, and academic journals including The Journal of Taxation of Investments ("JTI"). I serve as a member of the Board of Advisors. As such, my sole responsibility is to submit fro I*1384262 For profit or not for profit: Entity Charitable Name of outside business organization: The Forward Association Investment related: N Address of business: OBA, OBA, OBA Nature of business: ["Charitable Organization"] Position, title, association: ["Committee"], [["Nominating committee"]] Start date of relationship: 7/7/2023 Number of hours devoted: 12 hour(s) Yearly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 4 Duties: , The Forward Association ("Association") is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. It publishes The Forward news websites in English & Yiddish. From time to time it organizes web-based and live educational events.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2005

Experience


Current

December 3, 2024 - Present

PRINCETON GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 146644
Chevy Chase, MD
Past

April 8, 2023 - December 2, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BETHESDA, MD
Past

March 22, 2023 - December 2, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BETHESDA, MD
Past

February 3, 2022 - March 6, 2023

TRICOLOR CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 318324
Chevy Chase, MD
Past

August 10, 2020 - February 1, 2022

MORELAND ASSOCIATES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 297818
Chevy Chase, MD
Past

February 1, 2012 - May 16, 2018

ROCKEFELLER & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106264
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 3, 2009 - November 1, 2010

POTOMAC ASSET MANAGEMENT CO INC

RIA
CRD#: 105730
FREDERICK, MD
Past

October 16, 2007 - October 23, 2009

LYNX INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111814
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

April 17, 2001 - June 14, 2007

MDG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 116388
BETHESDA, MD

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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PRINCETON GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
PRINCETON GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 146644 / SEC#: 801-71305

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2010 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2010 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Maryland
(12/3/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/20/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/30/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/8/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PG
PRINCETON GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
PRINCETON GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 146644 / SEC#: 801-71305

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2010 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
17 Hulfish Street Suite 240, Princeton, NJ 08542
Mailing Address
Phone number
(609) 945-1781
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRINCETON GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (5/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,164
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 782,787,247

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Company Information


PRINCETON GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 146644Chevy Chase, MD

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