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Matthew M. Richards

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CRD#: 4481073
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person 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.

Matthew Martin Richards, AIF®, who also goes by Matt Richards, Matthew Richards, was a registered financial professional .

Matthew is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Matthew had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Matt Richards | Matthew Richards

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.
Burnham Gibson Wealth Advisors - 08/2022 to PRESENT - Retirement Plan Consultant - Irvine, CA - Investment Related

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Past

September 15, 2022 - August 23, 2023

THE BALDWIN GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 312284
IRVINE, CA
Past

August 26, 2022 - August 30, 2023

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 16, 2021 - July 15, 2022

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43285
PORTLAND, OR
Past

July 15, 2021 - July 15, 2022

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
PORTLAND, OR
Past

November 16, 2015 - November 9, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
el segundo, CA
Past

November 16, 2015 - November 2, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 10, 2015 - November 9, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 10, 2015 - December 31, 2016

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
El Segundo, CA
Past

February 10, 2015 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 10, 2015 - June 8, 2021

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 28, 2014 - June 8, 2021

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 28, 2014 - June 8, 2021

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 28, 2014 - June 8, 2021

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 28, 2014 - June 8, 2021

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 28, 2014 - June 8, 2021

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 21, 2014 - July 17, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
PASADENA, CA
Past

February 7, 2013 - January 21, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
PASADENA, CA
Past

February 7, 2013 - July 17, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
PASADENA, CA
Past

September 26, 2011 - December 21, 2012

COMERICA SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 17079
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

September 26, 2011 - December 21, 2012

COMERICA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17079
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

April 10, 2007 - September 21, 2011

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14455
IRVINE, CA
Past

April 10, 2007 - September 21, 2011

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14455
IRVINE, CA
Past

August 3, 2005 - April 10, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

May 5, 2005 - April 10, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

January 29, 2002 - May 3, 2005

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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THE BALDWIN GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BURNHAM GIBSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | THE BALDWIN GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | THE BALDWIN GROUP

CRD#: 312284 / SEC#: 801-120404

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2021 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/1/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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THE BALDWIN GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BURNHAM GIBSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | THE BALDWIN GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | THE BALDWIN GROUP

CRD#: 312284 / SEC#: 801-120404

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4211 W. Boy Scout Blvd. Suite 800, Tampa, FL 33607
Mailing Address
Phone number
(813) 934-2743
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
36

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE BALDWIN GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC ADV P2A 03.26.2025 (4/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,356
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 21,043,141,324

Red Flags


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Company Information


THE BALDWIN GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 312284

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