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Matthew Edward Shaffer

Matthew E. Shaffer

SHAFFER CAPITAL
WESTERVILLE, OH 43082
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CRD#: 2506433
Matthew Edward Shaffer

Professional summary


Matthew Edward Shaffer, CFP®, who also goes by Matt Edward Shaffer, is a registered financial advisor currently at SHAFFER CAPITAL located in Westerville, Ohio.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Matthew has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Matt Edward Shaffer

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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: 2000

Experience


Current

May 21, 2009 - Present

SHAFFER CAPITAL

Office #1: 550 Polaris Parkway Suite 130, Westerville, OH 43082
RIA
CRD#: 150106
WESTERVILLE, OH
Past

May 15, 2009 - December 31, 2012

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
WESTERVILLE, OH
Past

January 2, 2002 - May 28, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

November 13, 2001 - May 28, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

July 30, 1996 - November 20, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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".
SC
SHAFFER CAPITAL
SHAFFER CAPITAL | SHAFFER CAPITAL ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 150106 / SEC#: 801-119045

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2020 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2020 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
Ohio
(5/21/2009)
IAR
Texas
(6/16/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/6/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 8/16/1996
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


SC
SHAFFER CAPITAL
SHAFFER CAPITAL | SHAFFER CAPITAL ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 150106 / SEC#: 801-119045

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2020 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
550 Polaris Parkway Suite 130, Westerville, OH 43082
Mailing Address
Phone number
(614) 891-1200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SHAFFER CAPITAL ADVISERS, LLC BROCHURE (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts439
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 173,807,306

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Company Information


SHAFFER CAPITAL

CRD#: 150106Westerville, OH 43082

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