Matthew R. Byer

SPECTRUM ASSET MANAGEMENT

Stamford, CT 06905

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CRD#: 3120607

Professional summary

Matthew Ross Byer, who also goes by Matthew Byer, is a registered financial advisor currently at SPECTRUM ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Stamford, Connecticut and SAMI BROKERAGE LLC located in Stamford, Connecticut.

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 3, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Matthew Byer

Other business activities

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Mr. Byer became a 50% owner and member of Westport Cut & Shave LLC, a barbershop effective July 12, 2018. Mr. Byer is a passive investor whose activity will be nominal. Chief Operating Officer for Spectrum Asset Management, Inc. ("Spectrum"). SAMI Brokerage LLC ("SAMI") is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Spectrum and is the executing broker for Spectrum.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 6, 2019 - Present

SPECTRUM ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 2 High Ridge Park, Stamford, CT 06905

RIA

CRD#: 300463

Stamford, CT

Current

February 11, 2008 - Present

SAMI BROKERAGE LLC

Office #1: 2 High Ridge Park 2nd Floor, Stamford, CT 06905

CRD#: 18217

Stamford, CT

Past

June 13, 2008 - April 11, 2019

SAMI BROKERAGE LLC

RIA

CRD#: 18217

STAMFORD, CT

Past

October 21, 1998 - April 28, 2006

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

CRD#: 4

ST. LOUIS, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SPECTRUM ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS DBA PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | SPECTRUM ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 300463 / SEC#: 801-30405

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/1987 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

Connecticut
(2/11/2008)

IAR

Connecticut
(3/6/2019)

Delaware
(3/5/2020)

Florida
(2/11/2008)

Georgia
(2/11/2008)

Illinois
(2/11/2008)

Iowa
(2/11/2008)

Minnesota
(2/11/2008)

New York
(2/11/2008)

Pennsylvania
(2/6/2020)

IAR

Texas
(4/11/2023)

Wisconsin
(2/6/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/12/2008

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/9/2008

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 1/31/2019

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/20/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

SPECTRUM ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS DBA PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | SPECTRUM ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 300463 / SEC#: 801-30405

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/1987 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2 High Ridge Park, Stamford, CT 06905

Mailing Address

Phone number

(203) 322-0189

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SPECTRUM FORM ADV PART 2 MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	78
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 19,682,004,203

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Matthew R. Byer

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

SAMI BROKERAGE LLC

SAMI BROKERAGE LLC

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SPECTRUM ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/12/2008

Series 63

Date: 1/9/2008

Series 3

Date: 1/31/2019

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/20/1998

FINRA

Current Firm

SPECTRUM ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

SPECTRUM ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

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