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Matthew R. Compton

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS
New York City, NY 10005
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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 City, 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.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Matthew Compton

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 16, 2024 - Present

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 100 Broadway, New York City, NY 10005
RIA
CRD#: 287906
New York City, 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


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AI
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


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
New Jersey
(5/16/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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


AI
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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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 City, NY 10005

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