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Matthew J. Nielsen

EMERSON EQUITY LLC
New York, NY 10005
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CRD#: 2762423
MN

Professional summary


Matthew J Nielsen, who also goes by Matt Nielsen, Matthew Nielsen, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in New York, New York.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Matthew has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Matt Nielsen | Matthew Nielsen

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) MATTHEW NIELSEN-INVESTMENT RELATED, 80 BUCKTHORN COURT, PARAMUS, NJ 07652, PRO ATHLETE DISABILITY INSURANCE, SELF EMPLOYED-OWNER, PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE DISABILITY INSURANCE TO PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES, PRIMARILY THOROUGHBRED JOCKEYS, WRITE LESS THAN 10 CASES PER YEAR., 5 HRS MONTHLY, 5 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 1999 2) NIELSEN CAPITAL, INC.-NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 80 BUCKTHORN COURT, PARAMUS, NJ 07652, CORPORATION FOR ME TO RUN MY PERSONAL AND BUSINESS EXPENSES THROUGH., OWNER, I TRACK BUSINESS INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR PERSONAL USE., 5 HRS PER MONTH, 0 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS., 2023 3) SILVER FLOWER STABLES LLC-NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 80 BUCKTHRON COURT, PARAMUS, NJ 07652, BREED AND RACE THOROUGHBRED HORSES, PARTNER, CURRENTLY BREED TWO THOROUGHBRED HORSES AND DECIDE WHETHER TO RACE OR SELL THE BABIES, CURRENTLY OWN ONE 3 YEAR OLD HORSE THAT RACES., 20 HRS MONTHLY, 5 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 2023 4) EMERSON FAMILY OFFICE-INVESTMENT RELATED, 40 WALL STREET, 28TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10005, DBA MARKETING VEHICLE THROUGH WHICH SECURITIES RELATED BUSINESS IS DONE THROUGH EMERSON EQUITY LLC., TEM MEMBER, IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITES IN THE BEST INTERES OF MY CLIENTS, 20 HRS MONTH, 1 HR PER DAY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HRS, 03/2025

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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®
None

Experience


Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 40 Wall Street 28th Floor, New York, NY 10005
RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
New York, NY
Current

March 21, 2025 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 40 Wall Street 28th Floor, New York, NY 10005
RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
New York, NY
Past

May 19, 2023 - March 25, 2025

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 288898
New York, NY
Past

January 3, 2022 - March 25, 2025

KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 288792
New York, NY
Past

May 21, 2020 - January 3, 2022

BENCHMARK ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305662
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 21, 2020 - May 19, 2023

D. BORAL CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 103792
New York, NY
Past

June 19, 2015 - May 28, 2020

STONECREST ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 142095
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Past

April 17, 2015 - May 26, 2020

STONECREST CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39616
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Past

July 1, 2011 - March 17, 2015

CAPITAL GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131631
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Past

July 1, 2011 - March 17, 2015

CAPITAL GUARDIAN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137919
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 12, 2011 - July 5, 2011

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10740
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Past

January 3, 2011 - July 5, 2011

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10740
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Past

May 25, 2010 - December 31, 2010

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10740
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Past

May 25, 2010 - December 31, 2010

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10740
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Past

July 27, 2006 - May 28, 2010

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Past

October 24, 2005 - May 28, 2010

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Past

January 10, 2005 - October 24, 2005

C. J. M. PLANNING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 5698
POMPTON LAKES, NJ
Past

July 23, 2002 - April 5, 2004

NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104553
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

August 19, 1997 - January 10, 2005

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 27, 1996 - August 25, 1997

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 27, 1996 - August 25, 1997

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, 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".
EE
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)

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.
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
Arizona
(6/23/2025)
RR
California
(3/21/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(3/21/2025)
RR
Florida
(5/22/2025)
RR
Indiana
(3/21/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/27/2025)
RR
Nevada
(9/18/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(3/21/2025)
IAR
New Jersey
(3/31/2025)
RR
New York
(3/21/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/21/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(3/21/2025)
RR
Texas
(3/21/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/23/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


EE
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Mailing Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone number
(650) 312-0200
Established
California since 10/10/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
222

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (10/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BALDINI, DOMINIC JULIOMANAGING MEMBER, PRESIDENT, GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, MUNI PRINCIPAL, FINOP3082081
MORRISSEY, KATHLEEN FRANCESCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1771747
SNYDER, SEAN KRISTIANCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER1860842

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,091
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 327,937,701

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032New York, NY 10005

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