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Matthew R. Compton

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS
New York, NY 10004
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CRD#: 4793298
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Professional summary


Matthew Ryan Compton, AIF®, who also goes by Matthew Compton, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in New York, New York.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Matthew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Matthew Compton

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) Brio Financial Services, Investment related:Yes, 30 Broad Street, 35 Floor, New York, New York, 10004, Oversees all corporate retirement plan business., Director - Retirement Services, 10/01/2019, 50 hours per week., Oversees all corporate retirement plans. 2) Brio Benefit Consulting, Inc., Investment related:No, 30 Broad Street, 35 Floor, New York, New York, 10004, Employee Benefits Consulting Firm, Director - Retirement Services, 10/01/2019, 10 hours, Consult on employee benefits. 3) Independent Insurance Agent, Investment related:No, 30 Broad Street, 35 Floor, New York, New York, 10004, Insurance sales, Independent Insurance Agent, 01/01/2004, 10 hours, As a specialist, I offer in the corporate retirement plan market, annuity contracts as their 401k & 403b product offerings. 4) Alera Group Wealth Services - Alera Investment Advisors, LLC Investment related: Yes, Three Parkway North, Suite 500 Deerfield, IL, 60015, Retirement Plan Consulting Services, Partner - Retirement Solutions, 03/11/2024, less than 2 hours per week , Investment Advisor Representative

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

May 16, 2024 - Present

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 30 Broad Street 35th Floor, New York, NY 10004
RIA
CRD#: 287906
New York, NY
Past

March 2, 2020 - September 30, 2024

AURORA PRIVATE WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 281604
New York, NY
Past

October 14, 2019 - September 30, 2024

APW CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43814
New York, NY
Past

April 22, 2008 - September 23, 2008

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43261
DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 7, 2008 - October 22, 2019

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 1, 2005 - March 13, 2008

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 1, 2004 - March 9, 2005

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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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ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | WILSON ALBERS | WATERFORD GROUP | WALSH & NICHOLSON | TRINITY ADVISORS GROUP | THE ASCENT GROUP | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | STRATEGIC RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | JA COUNTER | DOROSHOW INSURANCE | CSNW BENEFITS | BRIO BENEFITS | BCG 401K ADVISORS | ARISTA CONSULTING | AMCORP | ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES

CRD#: 287906 / SEC#: 801-111892

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/2017 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
New Jersey
(5/16/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/28/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/21/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | WILSON ALBERS | WATERFORD GROUP | WALSH & NICHOLSON | TRINITY ADVISORS GROUP | THE ASCENT GROUP | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | STRATEGIC RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | JA COUNTER | DOROSHOW INSURANCE | CSNW BENEFITS | BRIO BENEFITS | BCG 401K ADVISORS | ARISTA CONSULTING | AMCORP | ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES

CRD#: 287906 / SEC#: 801-111892

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Three Parkway North Suite 500, Deerfield, IL 60015-2567
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 457-3000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
88

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (5/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,097
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,572,112,624

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Company Information


ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 287906New York, NY 10004

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