Matthew J. Sullivan

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

CRD#: 2501384

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Professional summary

Matthew Joseph Sullivan, who also goes by Matt Sullivan, Matthew J Sullivan, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Old Saybrook, Connecticut and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Old Saybrook,, Connecticut.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Matthew has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Matt Sullivan | Matthew J Sullivan

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 10, 2026 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 251 Main St Ste 201, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

RIA

CRD#: 283330

Old Saybrook, CT

Current

June 10, 2026 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 251 Main St Ste 201, Old Saybrook,, CT 06475

CRD#: 42046

Old Saybrook,, CT

Past

May 27, 2005 - June 12, 2026

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA

CRD#: 8032

Old Saybrook, CT

Past

May 27, 2005 - June 12, 2026

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

CRD#: 8032

Old Saybrook, CT

Past

October 20, 2004 - June 21, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 16361

OLD LYME, CT

Past

October 20, 2004 - June 21, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16361

BOSTON, MA

Past

December 4, 2002 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 11217

ESSEX, CT

Past

September 25, 2000 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

CRD#: 11217

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 27, 1999 - September 25, 2000

FIS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30533

BOSTON, MA

Past

August 11, 1997 - August 26, 1999

FIS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30533

BOSTON, MA

Past

July 5, 1995 - January 6, 1998

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 29367

CARMEL, IN

Past

September 20, 1994 - June 26, 1995

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 5181

BOSTON, MA

Past

September 20, 1994 - June 26, 1995

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

BOSTON, MA

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".

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Colorado
(6/10/2026)

Connecticut
(6/10/2026)

IAR

Connecticut
(6/10/2026)

Florida
(6/10/2026)

Maryland
(6/10/2026)

Massachusetts
(6/11/2026)

South Carolina
(6/10/2026)

Utah
(6/10/2026)

Vermont
(6/10/2026)

Virginia
(6/10/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/19/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/7/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/17/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/19/1994

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 8/26/1996

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735

Mailing Address

Phone number

(844) 553-7872

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

1,299

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (11/24/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/01/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/20/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Matthew J. Sullivan

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Matthew Joseph Sullivan's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

FIS SECURITIES, INC.

FIS SECURITIES, INC.

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/19/1998

Series 63

Date: 10/7/1996

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/17/1998

Series 6

Date: 9/19/1994

Series 26

Date: 8/26/1996

FINRA

Current Firm

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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