Matthew G. Kovalcik

KOVALCIK & GERAGHTY WEALTH PARTNERS LLP

Bluffton, SC 29910

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CRD#: 2396151

Professional summary

Matthew Gerard Kovalcik, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at KOVALCIK & GERAGHTY WEALTH PARTNERS LLP located in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Matthew has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1997

Experience

Current

January 21, 2022 - Present

KOVALCIK & GERAGHTY WEALTH PARTNERS LLP

Office #1: 49 Boundary Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

RIA

CRD#: 159811

Bluffton, SC

Past

January 6, 2012 - December 31, 2021

KOVALCIK & GERAGHTY WEALTH PARTNERS LLP

RIA

CRD#: 159811

UPPER ARLINGTON, OH

Past

January 2, 2009 - January 9, 2012

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 149018

UPPER ARLINGTON, OH

Past

April 19, 2004 - December 31, 2004

M.G. KOVALCIK, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 120050

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

March 26, 2001 - January 2, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 6694

UPPER ARLINGTON, OH

Past

December 22, 1998 - January 9, 2012

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

UPPER ARLINGTON, OH

Past

September 15, 1993 - January 12, 1999

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 2580

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

September 15, 1993 - January 12, 1999

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

FORT WAYNE, IN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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KOVALCIK & GERAGHTY WEALTH PARTNERS LLP

CRD#: 159811 / SEC#: 801-72943

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2012 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Ohio
(1/21/2022)

IAR

South Carolina
(1/26/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/6/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/22/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/14/1993

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 4/28/1999

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

KOVALCIK & GERAGHTY WEALTH PARTNERS LLP

CRD#: 159811 / SEC#: 801-72943

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2012 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2074 Arlington Avenue, Upper Arlington, OH 43221

Mailing Address

Phone number

(614) 222-4888

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KGWP ADV2A MARCH 31 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	690
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 268,088,748

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Matthew G. Kovalcik

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

KOVALCIK & GERAGHTY WEALTH PARTNERS LLP

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

M.G. KOVALCIK, LLC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

OSAIC FA, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KOVALCIK & GERAGHTY WEALTH PARTNERS LLP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 2/6/1997

Series 7

Date: 1/22/1998

Series 6

Date: 9/14/1993

Series 24

Date: 4/28/1999

Current Firm

KOVALCIK & GERAGHTY WEALTH PARTNERS LLP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

KOVALCIK & GERAGHTY WEALTH PARTNERS LLP

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