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Matthew Philip Snipes

Matthew P. Snipes

TOPSAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
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CRD#: 5090137
Matthew Philip Snipes

Professional summary


Matthew Philip Snipes, CFP®, who also goes by Matthew Snipes, is a registered financial advisor currently at TOPSAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Matthew has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Matthew Snipes

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.) Topsail Wealth Mgmt. - DBA for RIA business - investment related - 04/22/2022 - 100% - Charlotte, NC 2.) Trustee Svcs - Provide trustee services for clients - 05/2024 - Charlotte, NC

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2009

Experience


Current

July 1, 2024 - Present

TOPSAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 10800 Sikes Place Suite 230, Charlotte, NC 28277
RIA
CRD#: 331098
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 9, 2022 - July 1, 2024

INDEPENDENT ADVISOR ALLIANCE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168267
Charlotte, NC
Past

November 13, 2007 - June 7, 2022

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106715
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 17, 2006 - June 7, 2022

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
CHARLOTTE, NC

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".
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TOPSAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
TOPSAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 331098 / SEC#: 801-130245

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/9/2024 Approved)

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
Florida
(7/18/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/2/2024)
IAR
South Carolina
(7/1/2024)
IAR
Texas
(7/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/7/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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TOPSAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
TOPSAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 331098 / SEC#: 801-130245

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/9/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
10800 Sikes Place Suite 230, Charlotte, NC 28277
Mailing Address
Po Box 77105, Charlotte, NC 28271
Phone number
(980) 308-9901
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TOPSAIL WEALTH FORM ADV PART 2A (7/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts597
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,029,879,755

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/12/2025
Cover Page
02/28/2025

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Company Information


TOPSAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 331098Charlotte, NC 28277

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