Matthew L. Preddy
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. | Director, Financial Planning
Glen Allen, VA 23060
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CRD#: 4827370
Professional summary
Matthew Lawrence Preddy is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Matthew has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
I'm passionate about working with my clients to help them plan for and achieve their long-term financial goals and dreams. When I’m not working on behalf of my clients, I can be found spending time with my family, usually on the water in the summer and on the mountain in the winter.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) COURT STREET RESTORATION, LLC, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, PORTS MOUTH, VA, LIMITED PARTNER/INVESTOR, 2009, 0 HRS PER MONTH, 0 HR DURING SECURITY TRAINING, NO DUTIES.
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Certified licenses
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NoneEducation
Randolph-Macon College
Experience
Current
October 3, 2024 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 10900 Nuckols Road, Suite 275, Glen Allen, VA 23060RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Glen Allen, VA
Current
September 29, 2025 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 10900 Nuckols Road, Suite 275, Glen Allen, VA 23060RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Glen Allen, VA
Past
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2024
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES
RIA
CRD#: 104510
HENRICO, VA
Past
April 22, 2016 - October 31, 2018
RETIREONE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 269923
HENRICO, VA
Past
September 15, 2014 - November 1, 2018
EDELMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 113299
HENRICO, VA
Past
September 15, 2014 - April 22, 2016
SANDERS MORRIS LLC
BD
CRD#: 20580
HENRICO, VA
Past
September 5, 2007 - August 19, 2014
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 111514
RICHMOND, VA
Past
August 16, 2007 - August 19, 2014
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7870
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past
August 13, 2007 - August 19, 2014
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7870
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past
April 28, 2006 - August 29, 2007
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
RICHMOND, VA
Past
April 28, 2006 - August 29, 2007
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
RICHMOND, VA
Past
August 3, 2004 - April 26, 2006
WADDELL & REED
RIA
CRD#: 866
RICHMOND, VA
Past
July 27, 2004 - April 26, 2006
WADDELL & REED
BD
CRD#: 866
RICHMOND, VA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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
Texas(10/3/2024)
IAR
Virginia(10/3/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/29/2025
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5391
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 672, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone number
(414) 765-3500
Established
Wisconsin since 12/29/1919
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,175
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BAIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BOOTH, STEVEN GREGORY | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2147388 |
| DAHLBERG, ERIK CHARLES | DIRECTOR | 1650544 |
| GRAVERSON, CHRISTA LYNN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4912961 |
| LAWTON, PATRICK STEVEN | DIRECTOR | 1007318 |
| MAXWELL, TERRANCE PATRICK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1463158 |
| PALMER, ANGELA MARIE | REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR CCO | 4915568 |
| SCHROEDER, MICHAEL JOHN | DIRECTOR | 1483012 |
| SCHULTZ, PAUL LEE | GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY | 1965163 |
| STANEK, MARY ELLEN | DIRECTOR | 2006493 |
| THUROW, LAURA K | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3193702 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 350,776 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 342,142,869,924 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 43 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 11/15/2023 |
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Company Information
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Director, Financial PlanningCRD#: 8158Glen Allen, VA 23060TRUST BUT VERIFY
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