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Matthew J. Schafer

SEQUOIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP
GARDNERVILLE, NV 89410
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CRD#: 2799407
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Professional summary

Matthew James Schafer, who also goes by Matthew J Schafer, is a registered financial advisor currently at SEQUOIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP located in Gardnerville, Nevada.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Matthew has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Matthew J Schafer

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.
PETERSEN LAND MANAGEMENT. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. P/T EMPLOYEE. STARTED:08/2018. GEYSERVILLE, CA. 24 HRS PER MONTH, 10 DURING TRADING HRS. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.

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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®
None

Experience

Current

December 22, 2020 - Present

SEQUOIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP

Office #1: 2026 Rocking Horse Rd., Gardnerville, NV 89410
RIA
CRD#: 311268
GARDNERVILLE, NV
Past

April 15, 2010 - December 31, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
PETALUMA, CA
Past

April 15, 2010 - December 31, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
PETALUMA, CA
Past

March 30, 2001 - April 21, 2010

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
NAPA, CA
Past

March 30, 2001 - April 21, 2010

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
NAPA, CA
Past

October 16, 1996 - April 3, 2001

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO

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".
SW
SEQUOIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP
SEQUOIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | SEQUOIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC

CRD#: 311268 / SEC#: 801-119942

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2020 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
Nevada
(12/1/2022)
IAR
Texas
(2/18/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/14/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/30/1996
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: 10/10/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 1/14/2011
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 10/22/2010
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Current Firm

SW
SEQUOIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP
SEQUOIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | SEQUOIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC

CRD#: 311268 / SEC#: 801-119942

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2020 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
Gardnerville, NV
Mailing Address
Po Box 1449, Minden, NV 89423
Phone number
(707) 763-8600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts332
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 240,881,276

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Company Information

SEQUOIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 311268Gardnerville, NV 89410

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