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Matthew A. Garrett

THE GARRETT GROUP
San Diego, CA 92121
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CRD#: 2903122
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Professional summary


Matthew Aaron Garrett, who also goes by Matt Garrett, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE GARRETT GROUP located in San Diego, California.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Matthew has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Matt Garrett

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.
THE GARRETT GROUP - INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT - INSURANCE SALES - SAN DIEGO, CA./RIA, INVESTMENT ADVISOR REP SAN ELIJO PARTNERS, LLC MANAGING MEMBER INVESTING IN SMALL BUSINESSES MIRA SORRENTO PROPERTIES.PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION.5355 MIRA SORRENTO PLACE SUITE 630 SAN DIEGO, CA 92121.METHOD OF COMPENSATION: PROFIT (LOSS) SHARING. BUSINESS CONSULTING. APPROXIMATELY, 20% OF MY TIME IS SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY. 5355 MIRA SORRENTO PLACE SUITE 630 SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 IT INCLUDES STRATEGIC CONSULTING ON ACCOUNTING, OR OTHER BUSINESS PROCESS ISSUES. THIS IS A DBA UNDER THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GARRETT GROUP, INC. AND BILLED AS THE GARRETT GROUP.METHOD OF COMPENSATION: NONE TGG MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED; LOCATED AT 1953 SAN ELIJO AVE #203, CARDIFF, CA 92007; INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES; START DATE 05/16/2008; 20 HRS/MONTH; STRATEGIC INFORMATION GROUP, INTERNATIONAL, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 1953 SAN ELIJO AVE STE 201, CARDIFF CA 92007. SOFTWARE SALES AND CONSULTING- BOARD MEMBER START 10/22/09

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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

January 27, 2017 - Present

THE GARRETT GROUP

Office #1: 10188 Telesis Court Suite 130, San Diego, CA 92121
RIA
CRD#: 145451
San Diego, CA
Past

May 22, 2008 - December 31, 2016

THE GARRETT GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 145451
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 15, 2008 - December 3, 2010

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
CARDIFF, CA
Past

August 8, 2007 - April 16, 2008

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
CARDIFF, CA
Past

April 3, 2006 - April 16, 2008

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
CARDIFF, CA
Past

July 9, 2001 - April 5, 2006

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 16, 2001 - May 1, 2001

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 26, 1999 - October 25, 1999

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 25, 1997 - April 26, 1999

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN

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
California
(1/27/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/6/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


TG
THE GARRETT GROUP
TGG MANAGEMENT CO | THE GARRETT GROUP | TGG MANAGEMENT COMPANY INC. | TGG MANAGEMENT CO DBA THE GARRETT GROUP

CRD#: 145451 / SEC#: 801-68550

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/9/2011 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1496 Neptune Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 697-1033
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,357,937

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Company Information


THE GARRETT GROUP

CRD#: 145451San Diego, CA 92121

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