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Matthew J. Wells
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CRD#: 4373724
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Professional summary
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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.
Matthew Joseph Wells, who also goes by Matthew J Wells, was a registered financial professional .
Matthew is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Matthew had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Matthew J Wells
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.
FEED THE FORGOTTEN POSITION: Treasurer NATURE: Non-Profit and Charitable Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 04/01/2021 ADDRESS: 6142 Briar Rose Dr, Houston TX 77057, United States DESCRIPTION: Raise money for our charity to feed the homeless.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
April 11, 2022 - February 4, 2025
FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17117
Houston, TX
Past
April 11, 2022 - February 4, 2025
FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17117
Houston, TX
Past
May 21, 2021 - April 21, 2022
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
HOUSTON, TX
Past
April 15, 2021 - April 21, 2022
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
RIA
CRD#: 5685
HOUSTON, TX
Past
August 15, 2019 - April 8, 2020
TRANSFORM WEALTH, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283403
Houston, TX
Past
May 5, 2017 - February 1, 2019
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 147363
Houston, TX
Past
February 9, 2005 - December 17, 2008
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 16361
HOUSTON, TX
Past
December 17, 2004 - December 17, 2008
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16361
HOUSTON, TX
Past
July 8, 2004 - January 5, 2005
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 8, 2001 - July 31, 2002
INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
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".
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FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.
FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC | FTB ADVISORS, INC. | FIRST TENNESSEE DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC. | FIRST TENNESSEE BROKERAGE, INC. | FIRST HORIZON INVESTMENT SERVICES, A DIVISION OF FIRST TENNESSEE BROKERAGE, INC. | FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 17117 / SEC#: 801-78594, 8-35061
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2013 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2004 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2004 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2004 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/29/2007 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2004 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2004 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2004 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/15/2004 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/22/2004 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/29/2002 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.
FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC | FTB ADVISORS, INC. | FIRST TENNESSEE DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC. | FIRST TENNESSEE BROKERAGE, INC. | FIRST HORIZON INVESTMENT SERVICES, A DIVISION OF FIRST TENNESSEE BROKERAGE, INC. | FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 17117 / SEC#: 801-78594, 8-35061
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2013 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2004 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2004 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2004 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/29/2007 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2004 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2004 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2004 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/15/2004 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/22/2004 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/29/2002 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
165 Madison Avenue 3rd Floor, Memphis, TN 38117
Mailing Address
165 Madison Avenue 14th Floor, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone number
(901) 818-6000
Established
Tennessee since 10/24/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
239
SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 9,076 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 13,617,534,771 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 7 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | ||
| 08/16/2024 | ||
| 12/21/2023 |
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