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Matthew E. Wells

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS
Elkhorn, NE 68022
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CRD#: 2631919
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Professional summary

Matthew Eric Wells, who also goes by Matt Wells, is a registered financial professional currently at NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Elkhorn, Nebraska.

Matthew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Matthew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Matt Wells

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

April 24, 2024 - Present

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022
BD
CRD#: 126159
Elkhorn, NE
Past

June 20, 2008 - April 3, 2024

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

March 2, 2001 - July 8, 2008

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

April 12, 2000 - December 31, 2004

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 10, 1998 - May 13, 1999

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 13, 1996 - October 20, 1998

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 13, 1995 - June 16, 1997

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 199
GREAT FALLS, MT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
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

RR
California
(4/24/2024)
RR
Missouri
(4/24/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(4/24/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/3/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/8/1995
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
AQUARIUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | AQUARIUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 126159 / SEC#: , 8-65857

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Mailing Address
4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Phone number
(855) 891-0091
Established
Nebraska since 12/31/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THE ULTIMUS GROUP MIDCO, LLCSOLE MEMBER
EVANS, GREGORY ASHTONFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL4850219
GUERETTE, KEVINPRESIDENT2960114
JAMES, DAVID KENNETHMANAGER6998721
PRESTON, STEPHEN LYNNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/AML OFFICER2217795
STRAIT, WILLIAM JOHNSECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL/MANAGER6123015

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Company Information

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 126159Elkhorn, NE 68022

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