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Matthew Stewart Buchanan

Matthew Stewart Buchanan

CFP®
BUCHANAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
RESTON, VA
·CRD# 4557312·23 years registered

Professional Summary

Matthew Stewart Buchanan, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BUCHANAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Reston, Virginia. Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Matthew has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$100K–$250K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Investment Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Retirement Planning
  • Insurance Planning
  • Education Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Direct

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Email

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Website

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2010

Years of Experience

23 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

BUCHANAN WEALTH MANAGEMENTCurrent·CRD# 316629
RIA
11710 Plaza America Drive Suite 2000, Reston, VA 20190
January 30, 2022 - Present

Past

LPL FINANCIAL LLCPast·CRD# 6413
BD
Reston, VA
March 6, 2003 - May 14, 2026
LPL FINANCIAL LLCPast·CRD# 6413
RIA
Reston, VA
June 3, 2003 - February 28, 2023

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Current Firm

BW
BUCHANAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BUCHANAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BUCHANAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 316629 / SEC#: 801-122567
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/27/2021 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

11710 Plaza America Drive Suite 2000, Reston, VA 20190

Phone Number

(703) 956-2633

# of Employees

4

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 6 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (8/10/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

473

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$212,012,187

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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) 7/7/2014: REAL ESTATE RENTAL - OWNER OF REAL PROPERTY. - 1 HOUR PER MONTH - RESTON, VA.
(2) 3/14/2023 - Buchanan Wealth Management, LLC - DBA: (Hybrid) Buchanan Wealth Management - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Start Date: 02/01/2022 - 160 Hours Per Month/6 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Buchanan Wealth Management LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 03/2023. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.
(3) 06/13/2023 - Buchanan Wealth Management LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date 09/01/2009 - 150 Hours Per Month/ 150 Hours During Securities Trading

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BW
BUCHANAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BUCHANAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BUCHANAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 316629 / SEC#: 801-122567
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/27/2021 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.
IAR
Texas
(1/30/2022)
IAR
Virginia
(11/18/2024)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Apr 2003About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Oct 2004About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2003About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2011About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Matthew Stewart Buchanan's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Matthew

  • Investment Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Retirement Planning
  • Insurance Planning
  • Education Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning

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