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Russell J. Matthews

BRANZAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS
DENVER, CO
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CRD#: 2787672
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Professional summary


Russell John Matthews, who also goes by Russ Matthews, Russel John Matthews, is a registered financial advisor currently at BRANZAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. located in Denver, Colorado.

Russell is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Russell has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 66, Series 7, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Aliases


Russ Matthews | Russel John Matthews

Other business activities


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Principal, Caliper Advisory Group Non Investment-Related Denver, CO Started November 2018 Consulting Firm Approximately 5 hours/month including 2 hours/month during trading hours Provide strategic and other consulting services to businesses, including investment advisors

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 7, 2025 - Present

BRANZAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 120783
DENVER, CO
Past

December 19, 2014 - October 4, 2019

SCB GLOBAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 172005
DENVER, CO
Past

June 23, 2011 - January 17, 2013

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

August 13, 2004 - February 15, 2007

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 13, 2004 - February 15, 2007

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 30, 2004 - August 18, 2004

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 21, 2003 - August 18, 2004

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 19, 1996 - November 12, 2002

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
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".
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BRANZAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
BRANZAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 120783 / SEC#: 801-66261

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2006 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Colorado
(4/7/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/1/2025
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/18/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


BI
BRANZAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
BRANZAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 120783 / SEC#: 801-66261

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2006 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
10288 W Chatfield Ave Ste 300, Littleton, CO 80127
Mailing Address
Phone number
(303) 292-9224
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 103,957,677

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Company Information


BRANZAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 120783Denver, CO

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