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Matthew N. Crary

KBS CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP LLC
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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CRD#: 4181506
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Professional summary


Matthew Northcote Crary is a registered financial professional currently at KBS CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

Matthew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Matthew has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 3, 2009 - Present

KBS CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP LLC

Office #1: 800 Newport Center Drive Suite 700, Newport Beach, CA 92660Office #2: 800 Newport Center Drive Suite 600, Newport Beach, CA 92660
BD
CRD#: 132299
Newport Beach, CA
Past

December 4, 2008 - April 14, 2009

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
SANTA BARBARA, MA
Past

August 22, 2002 - December 31, 2006

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 5249
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

January 1, 2002 - April 14, 2009

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

March 23, 2001 - January 1, 2002

MANULIFE WOOD LOGAN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19177
STAMFORD, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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

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Alabama
(4/14/2020)
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Alaska
(4/20/2020)
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Arizona
(4/7/2020)
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Arkansas
(4/8/2020)
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California
(11/3/2009)
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Colorado
(4/24/2020)
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Connecticut
(4/16/2020)
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Delaware
(4/23/2020)
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District of Columbia
(4/9/2020)
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Florida
(11/19/2020)
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Georgia
(4/3/2020)
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Hawaii
(4/7/2020)
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Idaho
(3/30/2020)
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Illinois
(5/1/2020)
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Indiana
(6/4/2020)
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Iowa
(4/1/2020)
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Kansas
(4/28/2020)
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Kentucky
(4/8/2020)
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Louisiana
(3/30/2020)
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Maine
(4/13/2020)
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Maryland
(3/31/2020)
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Massachusetts
(4/30/2020)
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Michigan
(5/13/2020)
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Minnesota
(11/23/2020)
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Mississippi
(3/30/2020)
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Missouri
(5/5/2020)
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Montana
(4/13/2020)
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Nebraska
(4/6/2020)
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Nevada
(4/9/2020)
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New Hampshire
(4/14/2020)
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New Jersey
(5/2/2020)
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New Mexico
(4/13/2020)
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New York
(3/30/2020)
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North Carolina
(4/2/2020)
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North Dakota
(4/15/2020)
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Ohio
(4/29/2020)
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Oklahoma
(3/30/2020)
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Oregon
(4/7/2020)
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Pennsylvania
(3/31/2020)
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Rhode Island
(3/31/2020)
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South Carolina
(4/22/2020)
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South Dakota
(3/31/2020)
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Tennessee
(4/29/2020)
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Texas
(4/20/2020)
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Utah
(4/3/2020)
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Vermont
(4/16/2020)
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Virginia
(5/14/2020)
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Washington
(4/10/2020)
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West Virginia
(4/7/2020)
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Wisconsin
(4/9/2020)
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Wyoming
(4/3/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/15/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KC
KBS CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP LLC
KBS CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP LLC | MPARTNERS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 132299 / SEC#: , 8-66581

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
800 Newport Center Drive Suite 600, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address
800 Newport Center Drive Suite 600, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone number
(949) 717-6200
Established
California since 04/26/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KBS HOLDINGSOWNER
TAM, KENNYPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER7872457
TAM, KENNYFINOP7872457
TAM, KENNYPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER7872457
ZAPATA, MICHAEL ANTHONYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2422544
ZAPATA, MICHAEL ANTHONYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2422544

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Company Information


KBS CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP LLC

CRD#: 132299Newport Beach, CA 92660

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