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Matthew D. Calhoun

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS
Columbus, OH 43229
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CRD#: 4425914
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Professional summary


Matthew David Calhoun, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Columbus, Ohio.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Matthew has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) Hammer & Nails Salon Group, LLC; 101 Parkshore Drive, Suite 100 Folsom, CA 95630; 04/30/21; silent partner in a salon; NIR; 3/monthly; 0/trading 2) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL-80/MO-80/TRADING. 05/05/21IAR THAT MANAGES CLIENT ASSETS OR PREPARES FINANCIAL PLANS FOR A FEE. OBA FORM SUBMITTED ON FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL'S BEHALF, BY CIR HOME OFFICE. TIME SPENT AND INCOME ARE ESTIMATED. 3) WINSTON'S PARLOR CIGAR LOUNGE / 3843 B Erie Ave, Cincinnati OH 45208 / 06/15/2022 / NIR / OWNER / 1 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 4) MATTHEW CALHOUN, 6694 Clear Creek Loop, Powell OH 43065, United States, 06/30/2022, Independent broker for various insurance agencies, 1099 Contractor, NIR, 2 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 5) FIRST OF SEVEN LLC POSITION: owner NATURE: It is a male grooming salon. It's a franchise INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/05/2022 ADDRESS: 3384 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45208, United States DESCRIPTION: I own the business with another partner. He runs it, and I financed it. 7) FIRST RESPONDERS FINANCIAL POSITION: I conduct securities and variable insurance business under this business name NATURE: DBA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/09/2024 ADDRESS: 6800 Schrock Hill Ct., Columbus OH 43229, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales/marketing of securities and variable insurance products 8) FIRST RESPONDERS FINANCIAL- INSURANCE BROKER POSITION: Agent NATURE: DBA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 10/09/2024 ADDRESS: 6800 Schrock Hill Ct, Columbus OH 43229, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales/marketing of fixed annuities and non-variable insurance 9) SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS. LLC- INDEPENDENT RIA POSITION: Investment Advisor Representative NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 10/09/2024 ADDRESS: 6800 Schrock Hill Ct, Columbus OH 43229, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales/marketing of investment advisory products and services 10) SECOND OF SEVEN, LLC POSITION: owner NATURE: It is a male grooming salon. It is a franchise INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2025 ADDRESS: 1010 Vintage Club Blvd, Suite 104, Montgomery OH 45208, United States DESCRIPTION: I am a partial owner of the business. I helped finance it. I have a partner that runs it day to day.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2009

Experience


Current

October 9, 2024 - Present

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 6800 Schrock Hill Court, Columbus, OH 43229
RIA
CRD#: 327455
Columbus, OH
Current

October 9, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 6800 Schrock Hill Court, Columbus, OH 43229
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Columbus, OH
Past

October 9, 2024 - October 10, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

May 5, 2021 - October 22, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Westerville, OH
Past

May 5, 2021 - October 22, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Westerville, OH
Past

February 5, 2016 - May 17, 2021

FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16507
Dublin, OH
Past

February 5, 2016 - May 17, 2021

FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 16507
Dublin, OH
Past

June 1, 2009 - February 9, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
DUBLIN, OH
Past

June 1, 2009 - February 9, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
DUBLIN, OH
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

November 4, 2003 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

October 30, 2003 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

August 8, 2001 - October 31, 2003

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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".
SE
SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST RESPONDERS FINANCIAL | VARSITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIGNATURE FINANCIAL GROUP | SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | RIGHTSIDE FINANCIAL | PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES AKA PG FINANCIAL | PHOENIX FINANCIAL GROUP | PATH FINANCIAL PARTNERS | MIDWEST RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | MARK S WEAVER WEALTH ADVISORY | LEGACY CONSULTANTS GROUP | LC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARBOR WEALTH CONSULTANTS

CRD#: 327455 / SEC#: 801-128432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2023 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
Alabama
(10/9/2024)
RR
California
(10/9/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/9/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/9/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(10/9/2024)
RR
Nevada
(10/9/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(11/1/2024)
RR
Ohio
(10/9/2024)
IAR
Ohio
(10/9/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(4/30/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(11/5/2024)
RR
Virginia
(10/9/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/22/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/29/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SE
SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST RESPONDERS FINANCIAL | VARSITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIGNATURE FINANCIAL GROUP | SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | RIGHTSIDE FINANCIAL | PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES AKA PG FINANCIAL | PHOENIX FINANCIAL GROUP | PATH FINANCIAL PARTNERS | MIDWEST RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | MARK S WEAVER WEALTH ADVISORY | LEGACY CONSULTANTS GROUP | LC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARBOR WEALTH CONSULTANTS

CRD#: 327455 / SEC#: 801-128432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
445 Hutchinson Avenue Suite 800, Columbus, OH 43235
Mailing Address
Phone number
(614) 846-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
38

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS FORM ADV PART 2A (9/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,714
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 330,621,622

Red Flags


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Company Information


SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 327455Columbus, OH 43229

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