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Matthew E Griffin

CFP®
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES
CINCINNATI, OH
·CRD# 2356327·33 years experience

Professional Summary

Matthew E Griffin, CFP®, who also goes by Matthew E Griffin, Matthew Evans Griffin, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Matthew has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series...

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Matthew E Griffin, Matthew Evans Griffin

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2019

Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 628
RIA
BD
1. 2632 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 452082. 9280 Montgomery Road Suite 300, Montgomery, OH 452423. 6403 Branchhill Guinea Pike, Loveland, OH 45140
June 11, 2024 - Present
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 628
RIA
BD
1. 2632 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 452082. 9280 Montgomery Road Suite 300, Montgomery, OH 452423. 6403 Branchhill Guinea Pike, Loveland, OH 45140
June 18, 2024 - Present
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 628
RIA
Cincinnati, OH
June 19, 2009 - December 3, 2021
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 628
BD
Cincinnati, OH
June 19, 2009 - December 3, 2021
FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.·CRD# 28519
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January 3, 2006 - October 13, 2008
GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS·CRD# 129288
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GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 39805
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DWS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AMERICAS, INC.·CRD# 104518
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Chicago, IL
November 22, 2002 - June 24, 2004
DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 37306
BD
Chicago, IL
September 13, 2000 - June 24, 2004
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Purchase, NY
February 2, 1999 - October 29, 1999
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Springfield, MA
July 29, 1993 - November 4, 1993

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Current Firm

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

34 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090xb, Cincinnati, OH 45263

Mailing Address

38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263

Phone Number

(888) 889-1025

Established

Ohio since 05/01/1925

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

13,533

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PASSAGEWAY MANAGED ACCOUNT WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (7/14/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOWNER—
CORSARIE, ROBERT ALBERTDIRECTOR, HEAD OF RETAIL BROKERAGE2213136
JACOBS, JARRETT ANDREWDIRECTOR, BD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3190249
JOHNSON MOBLEY, SHANNONDIRECTOR, REGIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGER2583704
KELLY, GINGER MICHELLEDIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - RETAIL2357692
LUDWICK, JAMES PAULDIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS4286771
LYONS, TIMOTHYDIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR-TRADING2544688
MARCUS, ROBERT FRANKLINDIRECTOR, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS2512810
OVERMANN, JUSTIN MICHAELDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4419793
STRATMOEN, CHRISTOPHER SCOTTDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5873893

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

47,014

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$10,924,793,999

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

38

Arbitration

19

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/20/2025Cover PageReport
08/26/2024Cover PageReport
10/20/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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".
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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
California
(2/13/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/24/2024)
RR
Georgia
(5/1/2026)
RR
Illinois
(9/24/2024)
RR
Indiana
(8/14/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(9/24/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(9/24/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(9/24/2024)
IAR
Ohio
(6/11/2024)
RR
Ohio
(7/17/2024)

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 Jul 2024About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Feb 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2024About the Series 7TO exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2024About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Feb 1999About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1993About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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