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Matthew L. Gulbransen

PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP
WOODBURY, MN 55125
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CRD#: 4920019
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Professional summary

Matthew Lee Gulbransen, who also goes by Matt Gulbransen, is a registered financial advisor currently at PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP located in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Matthew has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Matt Gulbransen

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 5, 2020 - Present

PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 796 Bielenberg Dr. Suite 103, Woodbury, MN 55125
RIA
CRD#: 308193
WOODBURY, MN
Past

April 2, 2018 - October 8, 2021

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Woodbury, MN
Past

December 17, 2013 - April 4, 2018

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
WOODBURY, MN
Past

December 17, 2013 - July 24, 2020

ADVISORNET WEALTH PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 113074
WOODBURY, MN
Past

November 1, 2013 - April 4, 2018

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
WOODBURY, MN
Past

June 15, 2007 - November 21, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
EAGAN, MN
Past

July 21, 2006 - November 21, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
EAGAN, MN
Past

August 25, 2005 - July 3, 2006

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
ST. PAUL, MN

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".
PG
PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP
GRAY PINES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP | MLG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | KADENCE WEALTH

CRD#: 308193 / SEC#: 801-118868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2020 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
Minnesota
(6/5/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/14/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/23/2005
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

PG
PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP
GRAY PINES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP | MLG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | KADENCE WEALTH

CRD#: 308193 / SEC#: 801-118868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2020 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
796 Bielenberg Dr. Suite 103, Woodbury, MN 55125-1412
Mailing Address
Phone number
(651) 714-0323
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025-12-09 PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP ADV PART 2A (12/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts4,353
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,478,459,615

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Company Information

PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 308193Woodbury, MN 55125

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