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Matthew Paul Bonito

Matthew P. Bonito

INSPIRE ADVISORS
Columbus, OH 43235
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CRD#: 4587140
Matthew Paul Bonito

Professional summary


Matthew Paul Bonito, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Matthew has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 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) 11/2021 Inspire Advisors of Ohio, LLC (not used for marketing purposes) ; Member; Investment Related; Entity Formed strictly to compensate employees of Inspire Advisors, LLC to pay for joint business expenses; no time spent. (2) 06/2018 SAVESON ACRES HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION; Secretary; Homeowner's Association; Non Investment Related; 5 hours/0 during security trading hours; Fitzwilliam Lane, Johnstown OH 43031; Take meeting notes as well as voting on board issues. (3) 03/2002 Independent Licensed insurance Agent; Investment Related; Johnstown, Ohio; life, health and accident insurance licensed

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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

Start date: 2012

Experience


Current

November 2, 2021 - Present

INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 355 E. Campus View Blvd. Suite 290, Columbus, OH 43235
RIA
CRD#: 300279
Columbus, OH
Past

November 1, 2018 - November 23, 2021

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

RIA
CRD#: 104510
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

April 22, 2016 - October 31, 2018

RETIREONE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 269923
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

January 14, 2014 - November 1, 2018

EDELMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113299
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

January 14, 2014 - April 22, 2016

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

January 2, 2009 - December 31, 2013

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109032
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

December 2, 2008 - December 31, 2013

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25427
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

July 7, 2005 - December 3, 2008

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BLACKLICK, OH
Past

July 5, 2005 - December 3, 2008

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BLACKLICK, OH
Past

February 4, 2004 - July 6, 2005

REGIS ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125872
SUNBURY, OH
Past

November 6, 2003 - July 6, 2005

REGIS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 103711
WESTERVILLE, OH
Past

January 23, 2003 - October 30, 2003

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8099
CINCINNATI, OH

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".
IA
INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC
33FINANCIAL | YOUR FINANCIAL LEGACY | WSI FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TRINITY TAX STRATEGIES | TELEIOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | STARS & SAND FINANCIAL | PROFIT PLANNERS MANAGEMENT GROUP | OZ INVESTING SERVICES LLC | OUR FREEDOM QUEST | OAKSTREET FINANCIAL | NEWPORT COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFESMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KINGDOM WEALTH STEWARDS | KINGDOM FOCUSED FINANCIAL (KFF) | INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC | INSPIRE ADVISORS - UPWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - THE CHANDLER TEAM | INSPIRE ADVISORS - NORTHWEST GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - MINNESOTA | INSPIRE ADVISORS - KINGDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF MONTANA | INCARELIFE | HOFFMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FIDELIS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 300279 / SEC#: 801-114673

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2019 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Ohio
(11/2/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/10/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


IA
INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC
33FINANCIAL | YOUR FINANCIAL LEGACY | WSI FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TRINITY TAX STRATEGIES | TELEIOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | STARS & SAND FINANCIAL | PROFIT PLANNERS MANAGEMENT GROUP | OZ INVESTING SERVICES LLC | OUR FREEDOM QUEST | OAKSTREET FINANCIAL | NEWPORT COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFESMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KINGDOM WEALTH STEWARDS | KINGDOM FOCUSED FINANCIAL (KFF) | INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC | INSPIRE ADVISORS - UPWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - THE CHANDLER TEAM | INSPIRE ADVISORS - NORTHWEST GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - MINNESOTA | INSPIRE ADVISORS - KINGDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF MONTANA | INCARELIFE | HOFFMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FIDELIS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 300279 / SEC#: 801-114673

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3597 E Monarch Sky Ln Suite 330, Meridian, ID 83646
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 859-6383
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
46

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC ADV BROCHURE (11/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,363
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,033,380,628

Red Flags


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Company Information


INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 300279Columbus, OH 43235

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