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Matthew D. Poole

DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC
SAN DIEGO, CA
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CRD#: 5074516
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Professional summary


Matthew D. Poole, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC located in San Diego, California and DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Santa Rosa, California.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Matthew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. DFPG Insurance; Non-Investment Related; San Diego, CA; Insurance; Agent; 12/2016; 5% during business hours; Provide insurance quotes/illustrations to prospective clients, compute and submit applications and provide service to enforce policies. Insurance agency, life and health insurance sales. 2. Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of DFPG Investments, LLC; brokerage and advisory services 3. Dark Horse Advisors, LLC- DBA dark horse private wealth; Owner/Chief Wealth Advisor, Investment related: Yes; 12/2016; 160% during business hours; Santa Fe, CA; IAR and Financial Planning.

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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

March 21, 2023 - Present

DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 312741
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current

July 1, 2016 - Present

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 111 Santa Rosa Ave Suite 110, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
BD
CRD#: 155576
Santa Rosa, CA
Past

July 7, 2016 - February 9, 2024

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155576
San Diego, CA
Past

June 18, 2012 - July 28, 2016

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 14, 2012 - July 5, 2016

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 23, 2009 - June 19, 2012

CENTARA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 114880
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 23, 2009 - June 19, 2012

CAPLINK SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 130702
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 13, 2006 - March 25, 2009

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 6, 2006 - March 25, 2009

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
SAN DIEGO, CA

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.
RR
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

RR
Alabama
(7/1/2016)
RR
Arizona
(6/14/2023)
RR
California
(7/1/2016)
IAR
California
(3/21/2023)
RR
Delaware
(8/28/2018)
RR
Florida
(7/1/2016)
RR
Georgia
(9/14/2016)
RR
Kansas
(11/30/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/20/2016)
RR
Michigan
(7/1/2016)
RR
Minnesota
(3/4/2025)
RR
Montana
(1/19/2024)
RR
Nevada
(9/14/2016)
IAR
Nevada
(3/29/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/24/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(2/6/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(7/1/2016)
RR
Oregon
(7/1/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(3/26/2024)
RR
Texas
(9/14/2016)
RR
Vermont
(8/14/2023)
RR
Washington
(9/14/2016)
RR
West Virginia
(11/12/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/14/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/7/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


DH
DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC
DARK HORSE ADVISORS | DARK HORSE PRIVATE WEALTH | DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 312741 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2023 Approved)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/2021 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2024 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
San Diego, CA
Mailing Address
16950 Via De Santa Fe Suite 5060-17, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Phone number
(858) 832-2514
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts305
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 103,883,890

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Company Information


DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 312741San Diego, CA

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