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Erik J. Matz

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CRD#: 2715303
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Professional summary


Erik Joseph Matz was barred by both the FINRA and the SEC from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Erik is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Prior to being barred, Erik had worked at 8 firms, which includes AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., SALOMON GREY FINANCIAL CORPORATION, THE MINNEAPOLIS COMPANY INC., SCHNEIDER SECURITIES INC., LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP INC., INVESTORS ASSOCIATES INC., ROYCE INVESTMENT GROUP INC., KENSINGTON WELLS INCORPORATED.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

October 4, 2002 - September 18, 2006

AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42822
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

March 6, 2002 - October 31, 2002

SALOMON GREY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43413
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 14, 1998 - May 23, 2000

THE MINNEAPOLIS COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38859
MELVILLE, NY
Past

July 30, 1997 - September 11, 1998

SCHNEIDER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16434
DENVER, CO
Past

April 23, 1997 - July 29, 1997

LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5155
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 6, 1997 - May 13, 1997

INVESTORS ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 958
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

October 25, 1996 - December 13, 1996

ROYCE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10494
WOODBURY, NY
Past

October 22, 1996 - November 19, 1996

KENSINGTON WELLS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 30570
Past

May 1, 1996 - October 7, 1996

INVESTORS ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 958
HACKENSACK, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/11/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42822 / SEC#: , 8-50020

BD
Revoked by SEC on 02/22/2010
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Alabama since 11/27/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GAUTNEY, TIMOTHY MICHAELPRESIDENT2552149
GAUTNEY, TIMOTHY MICHAELSECRETARY2552149
COOPER, SHAUN MICHAELDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS4254365
COOPER, SHAUN MICHAELSROP4254365
KING, LOYD GILFORDTREASURER2892687
WOODRUFF, JOHN WESLEY JRCROP2625285
WOODRUFF, JOHN WESLEY JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2625285

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Civil Event1
Arbitration5

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Company Information


AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42822

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