Matthew D. Belfanti

ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Newport Beach, CA 92660

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CRD#: 4872242

Professional summary

Matthew David Belfanti, CFP®, who also goes by Matt Belfanti, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Newport Beach, California and ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

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 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Matt Belfanti

Other business activities

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First Bank. Yes, investment related. Client Service and Business Development. VP and Family Wealth advisor. Starting in August 2022. Approx 136 hours per month all during trading hours.

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

April 17, 2025 - Present

ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 800 Newport Center Drive, Suite 650, Newport Beach, CA 92660

RIA

CRD#: 294197

Newport Beach, CA

Current

April 17, 2025 - Present

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 800 Newport Center Drive Suite 650, Newport Beach, CA 92660

RIA

CRD#: 291361

Newport Beach, CA

Current

September 29, 2025 - Present

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 800 Newport Center Drive Suite 650, Newport Beach, CA 92660

RIA

CRD#: 291361

Newport Beach, CA

Past

September 8, 2022 - April 21, 2025

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 35371

Newport Beach, CA

Past

May 20, 2019 - August 3, 2022

CHOREO, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 111221

IRVINE, CA

Past

September 14, 2016 - May 7, 2019

ADVICEPERIOD, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 169828

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Past

July 26, 2012 - September 15, 2016

BEACON POINTE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 119290

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Past

June 13, 2012 - April 1, 2013

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Past

July 6, 2010 - June 14, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

IRVINE, CA

Past

June 3, 2010 - June 14, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

IRVINE, CA

Past

December 11, 2004 - May 17, 2010

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

CRD#: 107622

IRVINE, CA

Past

December 7, 2004 - December 11, 2004

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

CRD#: 6695

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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".

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York 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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Arkansas
(10/31/2025)

IAR

California
(4/18/2025)

California
(10/21/2025)

Colorado
(10/30/2025)

Delaware
(10/31/2025)

Florida
(11/3/2025)

Georgia
(10/31/2025)

Idaho
(10/30/2025)

Kentucky
(10/31/2025)

Michigan
(11/3/2025)

Nevada
(11/3/2025)

New Jersey
(10/31/2025)

North Carolina
(10/31/2025)

Oklahoma
(11/3/2025)

Oregon
(10/30/2025)

Tennessee
(10/31/2025)

IAR

Texas
(4/17/2025)

Utah
(10/31/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/20/2025

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/1/2010

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 9/26/2025

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 7/23/2010

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/11/2010

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/6/2004

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111

Mailing Address

45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111

Phone number

(212) 549-5100

Established

Delaware since 10/20/2017

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

824

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL ADV 2A BROCHURE (8.25.25) (8/25/2025)

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL WRAP FEE BROCHURE (8.25.25) (8/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
RFS OPCO LLC ("OPCO")	MEMBER
ALEXANDER, MARK DAVID	PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER	2202934
DUPUY, CHRISTOPHER TREVOR	PRESIDENT & CEO	1749982
KOWALSKI, DEIRDRE PATTEN	PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER	1357509
MIRZA, RIZWAN MOHAMMAD	CCO	5080469
YANNOTTA, WILLIAM MICHAEL	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	5912733

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	76,628
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 70,030,224,514

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/24/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Matthew D. Belfanti

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Matthew David Belfanti's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Matthew David Belfanti's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

CHOREO, LLC

ADVICEPERIOD, LLC

BEACON POINTE ADVISORS, LLC

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 10/20/2025

Series 65

Date: 7/1/2010

Series 7TO

Date: 9/26/2025

Series 31

Date: 7/23/2010

Series 7

Date: 2/11/2010

Series 6

Date: 12/6/2004

FINRA

Current Firm

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

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