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Matthew T. Kobata

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC
Smithfield, RI 02917
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CRD#: 2871415
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Professional summary


Matthew Tadao Kobata, CFP®, who also goes by Matthew Tadao Kobata, Matthew Kobata, is a registered financial professional currently at FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC located in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

Matthew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Matthew has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Matthew Tadao Kobata | Matthew Kobata

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

September 30, 2025 - Present

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

Office #1: 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917
BD
CRD#: 17507
Smithfield, RI
Past

July 17, 2013 - August 18, 2025

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17437
LEAWOOD, KS
Past

February 14, 2011 - July 15, 2013

PIMCO INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 154957
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 9, 2006 - August 17, 2007

ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS MANAGED ACCOUNTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108057
STAMFORD, CT
Past

June 9, 2006 - February 14, 2011

ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25567
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 5, 2002 - May 30, 2006

AIM PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 109264
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 20, 2001 - May 30, 2006

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 20, 2000 - April 16, 2001

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

October 24, 2000 - October 24, 2000

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

July 15, 1997 - October 24, 2000

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

May 16, 1997 - July 15, 1997

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ

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

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Alabama
(9/30/2025)
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Alaska
(9/30/2025)
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Arizona
(9/30/2025)
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
(9/30/2025)
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West Virginia
(9/30/2025)
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Wisconsin
(9/30/2025)
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Wyoming
(9/30/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/26/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FD
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC | INSTITUTIONAL COMPANY, INC. | FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES COMPANY, INC. | FIDELITY INSTITUTIONAL RETIREMENT SERVICES COMPANY

CRD#: 17507 / SEC#: , 8-35097

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


Main Address
900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917
Mailing Address
Two Destiny Way Mail Zone Wg3d, Westlake, TX 76262
Phone number
(800) 237-8132
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2020
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FIDELITY GLOBAL BROKERAGE GROUP, INC.STOCKHOLDER
ACKERMAN, CHARLES ALLANDIRECTOR2168517
ADAMS, ROBERTCOO1291582
GUSTAFSON, DALTONPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR2439305
HAGGERTY, MARK AEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR4347837
KAVANAUGH, NATALIE ANNCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
MCGINTY, JOHN JR.CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5560420
RHODES, NOAH BUTLERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6546392

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration17

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Company Information


FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 17507Smithfield, RI 02917

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