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Matthew C. Barnhart

SOVRAN ADVISORS
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
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CRD#: 4147797
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Professional summary


Matthew Clayton Barnhart, who also goes by Matthew Barnhart, is a registered financial advisor currently at SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC located in San Diego, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in San Diego, California.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. 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


Matthew Barnhart

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.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SOVRAN ADVISORS LLC - CRD 329415 INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 02/2024 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 12/2023 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK:MINIMAL APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: LLC START DATE: 01/2020 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CEO APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RUNNING THE COMPANY;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

February 23, 2024 - Present

SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3131 Camino Del Rio N. Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92108
RIA
CRD#: 329415
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current

February 22, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3131 Camino Del Rio North Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92108
BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 25, 2017 - March 6, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 25, 2017 - March 6, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 12, 2006 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 10, 2006 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 10, 2006 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 23, 2003 - October 27, 2006

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5979
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 22, 2002 - October 27, 2006

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 5, 2000 - December 12, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
SA
SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS CAPITAL | WEALTHPOINTE ADVISORS | WEALTH ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | WEALTH 365 ADVISORS FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES | THE FINANCIAL COLLECTIVE | SOVRAN PARTNERS | SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC | PINDER & NEIMEYER FINANCIAL | PEARCY FINANCIAL PARTNERS AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PARLIAMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SERVICES | OLIRIA FINANCIAL | J. SPENCER JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATIVE WEALTH PARTNERS PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | GREATER PACIFIC SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | FINANCIAL HAUS | ENVISAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ECLIPSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DIRECT PATH PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 329415 / SEC#: 801-129342

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2024 Approved)

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
Arizona
(2/22/2024)
RR
California
(2/22/2024)
IAR
California
(2/23/2024)
RR
Colorado
(2/22/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(2/22/2024)
RR
Delaware
(2/22/2024)
RR
Florida
(2/22/2024)
RR
Georgia
(2/22/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(2/22/2024)
RR
Idaho
(2/22/2024)
RR
Illinois
(2/22/2024)
RR
Indiana
(2/22/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(2/22/2024)
RR
Maine
(2/22/2024)
RR
Maryland
(2/22/2024)
RR
Michigan
(2/22/2024)
RR
Missouri
(2/22/2024)
RR
Montana
(2/22/2024)
RR
Nevada
(2/22/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(10/24/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(2/22/2024)
RR
Ohio
(2/22/2024)
RR
Oregon
(2/22/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/22/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(10/7/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(2/22/2024)
RR
Texas
(2/22/2024)
RR
Utah
(2/22/2024)
RR
Virginia
(2/22/2024)
RR
Washington
(2/22/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/15/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SA
SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS CAPITAL | WEALTHPOINTE ADVISORS | WEALTH ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | WEALTH 365 ADVISORS FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES | THE FINANCIAL COLLECTIVE | SOVRAN PARTNERS | SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC | PINDER & NEIMEYER FINANCIAL | PEARCY FINANCIAL PARTNERS AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PARLIAMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SERVICES | OLIRIA FINANCIAL | J. SPENCER JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATIVE WEALTH PARTNERS PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | GREATER PACIFIC SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | FINANCIAL HAUS | ENVISAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ECLIPSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DIRECT PATH PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 329415 / SEC#: 801-129342

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3131 Camino Del Rio N. Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92108
Mailing Address
Phone number
(619) 281-9890
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
58

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC - FORM ADV PART 2A (8/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,470
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,308,617,291

Red Flags


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Company Information


SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 329415San Diego, CA 92108

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