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Matthew J. Drehs

LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP
Torrance, CA 90502
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CRD#: 3107541
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Professional summary


Matthew J Drehs is a registered financial advisor currently at LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP located in Torrance, California and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Torrance, California.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Matthew 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


None

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.
1) FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA POSITION: Chairman of the Finance Board/President NATURE: 501(c)(3) Corporation Non-Profit Religious Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2014 ADDRESS: 2900 W. Carson St, Torrance CA 90503, United States DESCRIPTION: This is an unpaid volunteer position for a religious organization. The duties of the President shall be to preside at meetings of the congregation, the Congregation Council, and the Executive Board. The President shall be the chairperson of the Congregation Council and preside at all its meetings. Also as the Chairperson of the Finance Board shall preside at all Finance Board meetings. 2) CARDINAL CROSSROADS, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: LLCI own and manage rental property for myself. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/23/2019 ADDRESS: 4723 Newton St, Torrance CA 90505, United States DESCRIPTION: I own and manage a rental property for myself. 3) MATTHEW DREHS POSITION: Notary Public NATURE: Sole Proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/08/2013 ADDRESS: 19191 S Vermont Ave, Suite 100, Torrance CA 90502, United States DESCRIPTION: I notarize documents for clients as needed. 4) LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC POSITION: Financial Planner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 12/12/2016 ADDRESS: 19191 S Vermont Ave, Suite 100, Torrance CA 90502, United States DESCRIPTION: Meet with clients and give investment advice. 5) TRUSTEE AND POWER OF ATTORNEY POSITION: Trustee and Power of Attorney NATURE: n/a INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/24/2023 ADDRESS: 4723 Newton St, Torrance CA 90505, United States DESCRIPTION: I am the Power of Attorney (health and financial) and Trustee for my aunt and uncle. 6) TRUSTEE POSITION: Trustee NATURE: n/a INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/29/2023 ADDRESS: 4723 Newton St, Torrance CA 90505, United States DESCRIPTION: I am the Co-Trustee of my sister's irrevocable trust.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 6, 2017 - Present

LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 19191 South Vermont Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90502
RIA
CRD#: 115901
Torrance, CA
Current

September 1, 2023 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 19191 S. Vermont Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90502
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Torrance, CA
Past

December 12, 2016 - September 1, 2023

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
TORRANCE, CA
Past

February 7, 2012 - December 23, 2016

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
TORRANCE, CA
Past

February 7, 2012 - December 23, 2016

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Past

December 15, 2008 - February 2, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA
Past

December 12, 2008 - February 2, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA
Past

September 29, 2003 - December 18, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
ROLLING HILLS, CA
Past

November 23, 2001 - December 18, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
ROLLING HILLS, CA

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

IAR
California
(1/6/2017)
RR
California
(9/1/2023)
RR
Iowa
(9/12/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/1/2023)
RR
Nevada
(9/1/2023)
IAR
Nevada
(9/21/2023)
RR
Ohio
(9/1/2023)
RR
Texas
(9/1/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/1/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/13/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LF
LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP
LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 115901 / SEC#: 801-113145

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/2020 Terminated)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2020 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/18/2021 Approved)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2023 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/6/2020 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
19191 South Vermont Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90502
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 756-1700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

Documents


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts43
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 22,850,652

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Company Information


LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 115901Torrance, CA 90502

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