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Matthew Robert Cowles

CRD# 4157639·Registered 2000 - 2024
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Matthew is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Matthew Robert Cowles was a registered financial advisor. Matthew was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 2000 - 2024. Matthew had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
West Hartford, CT
April 19, 2016 - September 6, 2024
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
RIA
West Hartford, CT
May 2, 2012 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
West Hartford, CT
May 2, 2012 - September 6, 2024
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 421
RIA
Glastonbury, CT
May 23, 2008 - May 4, 2012
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 421
BD
Glastonbury, CT
May 23, 2008 - May 4, 2012
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
RIA
New York, NY
March 13, 2006 - May 8, 2008
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
BD
New York, NY
May 5, 2004 - May 8, 2008
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Purchase, NY
December 8, 2003 - December 18, 2003
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
BD
Des Moines, IA
December 16, 2002 - November 17, 2003
PPI EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CORPORATION·CRD# 28970
BD
Middletown, CT
May 15, 2000 - December 17, 2002

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Current Firm

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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/1998 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735

Phone Number

(844) 553-7872

# of Employees

1,359

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

192,439

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$79,798,091,767

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025Cover PageReport
12/23/2024Cover PageReport
10/20/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Business Name: LYMAN ASSOCIATES LLC Investment Related: No Address: 10 Lyman St New Haven CT 06511 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Member Start Date: 11/14/2008 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: I have no duties associated with this activity.Business Name: Schuster Driscoll LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 135 South Rd Farmington CT 06032 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Producer Start Date: 5/2/2012 Hours per month: 31% - 40% (49 - 64 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 31% - 40% (43 - 56 hours) Duties: Selling and servicing insurance policies for clientBusiness Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hours per month: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment advisory servicesBusiness Name: Schuster Driscoll LLC DBA The Schuster Group Investment Related: Yes Address: 135 South Rd Farmington CT 06032 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Rep, Retirement Plan Consultant Start Date: 5/1/2012 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Sale and service of retirement plan clientsBusiness Name: Ann's Place Investment Related: No Address: 80 Saw Mill Rd Danbury CT 06810 Nature of Business: Community/Charitable/Civic Volunteer (Non-Leadership Position) Position, Title or Relationship: Volunteer Start Date: 6/1/2021 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: The Board is looking for someone to join their investment committee not as a Board member but as a volunteer member of that committee (preference for someone that has investment/broker experience. I would be obligated to attend Investment Committee meetings as a volunteer member.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 2006About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2000About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2006About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 2000About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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