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Matthew D. Lewis

WESTERN GROWERS FINANCIAL SERVICES
Irvine, CA 92618
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CRD#: 2954995
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Professional summary


Matthew David Lewis is a registered financial advisor currently at WESTERN GROWERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Irvine, California.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Matthew has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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WESTERN GROWERS (A TRADE ORGANIZATION) IS A NOT FOR PROFIT AGRICULTURAL TRADE ASSOCIATION THAT REPRESENTS GROWERS, PACKERS AND SHIPPERS IN CA & AZ. DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS - PROVIDING WESTERN GROWERS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES GENERAL INVESTMENT FUNCTIONS; PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC INFORMATION TO HELP FACILITATE CORPORATE CASH INVESTMENTS. 20 HOURS PER MONTH 10% OF INCOME

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 15, 2006 - Present

WESTERN GROWERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 15525 Sand Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618Office #2: 6501 Irvine Center Drive Ste 100, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
BD
CRD#: 115115
Irvine, CA
Current

February 11, 2002 - Present

WESTERN GROWERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 15525 Sand Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618Office #2: 6501 Irvine Center Drive Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
BD
CRD#: 115115
Irvine, CA
Past

October 1, 2001 - October 29, 2002

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 10249
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 1, 2001 - October 29, 2002

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 6, 1998 - April 2, 2001

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

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
Alabama
(11/1/2019)
RR
Arizona
(10/29/2002)
IAR
Arizona
(5/31/2012)
RR
California
(10/28/2002)
IAR
California
(8/15/2006)
RR
Colorado
(4/8/2005)
RR
Maryland
(10/15/2013)
IAR
North Carolina
(8/6/2014)
RR
Oregon
(5/20/2008)
RR
Washington
(8/15/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/1/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WG
WESTERN GROWERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
WESTERN GROWERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | WESTERN GROWERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 115115 / SEC#: , 8-53458

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2001 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/6/2014 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/26/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
6501 Irvine Center Drive Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
6501 Irvine Center Drive Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone number
(888) 737-8483
Established
California since 06/21/2000
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
4

FINRA licenses (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WESTERN GROWERS SERVICE CORP.OWNER
AVILES, SILVIA ALICIAFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL3020559
DUQUETTE, LORNA LEACCO, OPS, SECRETARY1796852
LEWIS, MATTHEW DAVIDCEO, PRESIDENT2954995

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts281
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 115,585,156

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Company Information


WESTERN GROWERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 115115Irvine, CA 92618

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