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Deborah L. Matz

DESIGN LIFE'S JOURNEY
Appleton, WI 54911
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CRD#: 2998188
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Professional summary


Deborah Louise Matz, who also goes by Deborah Louise Jones, Deborah L Jones, Deborah L Matz, is a registered financial advisor currently at DESIGN LIFE'S JOURNEY, LLC located in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Deborah is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Deborah has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Deborah Louise Jones | Deborah L Jones | Deborah L Matz

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.
DLJ Tax Services LLC; investment related: Yes; 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Ste 100, Roswell, GA 30076; Tax preparation services and tax planning services which may impact the type of account a client may choose to invest in.; Founder; Managing the business, marketing, client communications and contact, tax preparation; 2019-02-11; Hours devoted to business during trading hours: 10; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 10; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 10. Franklin Properties LLC; investment related: No; 500 W. FRANKLIN ST., SUITE E, APPLETON, WI 54911; Franklin Properties owns an office building which we rent from and the organization also has other tenants.; Founder; Run and maintain the office building, collect rents, market the building, etc.; 2019-01-05; Hours devoted to business during trading hours: 5; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 5; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 5. DLJ Insurance Services; investment related: Yes; 500 W Franklin Street, Suite E, Appleton, WI 54911; Life and health insurance sales including annuities and disability.; Representative; Sell insurance to clients who have risks that are not being met adequately.; 2019-02-11; Hours devoted to business during trading hours: 1; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 0; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 2.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 17, 2019 - Present

DESIGN LIFE'S JOURNEY, LLC

Office #1: 500 W Franklin Street, Suite E, Appleton, WI 54911
RIA
CRD#: 304112
Appleton, WI
Past

November 8, 2016 - January 18, 2019

SSN ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126090
BROOKFIELD, WI
Past

November 8, 2016 - January 18, 2019

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
BROOKFIELD, WI
Past

June 20, 2014 - February 3, 2016

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
APPLETON, WI
Past

May 28, 2014 - February 3, 2016

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
APPLETON, WI
Past

November 26, 2013 - April 17, 2014

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
APPLETON, WI
Past

September 5, 2000 - May 16, 2003

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 5, 1998 - September 12, 2000

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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
Georgia
(5/28/2019)
IAR
Wisconsin
(5/17/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/3/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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DESIGN LIFE'S JOURNEY, LLC
DEBORAH L MATZ | DLJ WEALTH SERVICES LLC | DLJ WEALTH SERVICES | DLJ WEALTH & TAX SERVICES | DESIGN LIFE'S JOURNEY, LLC

CRD#: 304112 / SEC#:

Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2019 Approved)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Dawsonville, GA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(678) 491-9744
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts22
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,021,550

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Company Information


DESIGN LIFE'S JOURNEY, LLC

CRD#: 304112Appleton, WI 54911

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