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Matthew S. Dana

DANA WHITING FINANCIAL
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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CRD#: 4231821
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Professional summary

Matthew Scott Dana is a registered financial advisor currently at DANA WHITING FINANCIAL, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Matthew has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 1, 2017 - Present

DANA WHITING FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 8817 E. Bell Road Suite 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
RIA
CRD#: 164151
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

July 3, 2012 - December 31, 2015

DANA WHITING FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 164151
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

November 9, 2010 - October 18, 2011

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

July 26, 2000 - October 18, 2011

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arizona
(2/1/2017)
IAR
California
(11/14/2025)
IAR
Texas
(4/7/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/1/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/25/2000
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

DW
DANA WHITING FINANCIAL, LLC
DANA FINANCIAL | DANA WHITING FINANCIAL, LLC | DANA FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 164151 / SEC#:

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/1/2017 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2025 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2022 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information

Main Address
8817 E. Bell Road Suite 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Mailing Address
Phone number
(480) 515-3716
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information

DANA WHITING FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 164151Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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