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Matthew P. Grillo

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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CRD#: 5200891
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Professional summary


Matthew Peter Grillo, who also goes by Matthew P Grillo, Matt Grillo, Matthew Grillo, is a registered financial professional currently at PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

Matthew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Matthew has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Matthew P Grillo | Matt Grillo | Matthew Grillo

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 27, 2025 - Present

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
BD
CRD#: 4452
Newport Beach, CA
Past

March 27, 2024 - May 23, 2025

JOHNSTONE BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 301394
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

February 14, 2023 - November 29, 2023

RETIREONE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 269923
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

November 23, 2020 - February 7, 2023

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Lone Tree, CO
Past

August 29, 2019 - September 24, 2020

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
OMAHA, NE
Past

February 19, 2015 - March 29, 2019

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

April 16, 2013 - July 1, 2014

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
DENVER, CO
Past

July 18, 2012 - July 1, 2014

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
DENVER, CO
Past

November 10, 2011 - July 12, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
ARVADA, CO
Past

March 28, 2008 - July 18, 2011

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
BRADFORD, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Colorado
(5/27/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/15/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
PACIFIC EQUITY SALES COMPANY | PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | PACIFIC SECURITIES | PACIFIC MUTUAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | PACIFIC MUTUAL DISTRIBURTORS, INC.

CRD#: 4452 / SEC#: , 8-15264

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660-6397
Mailing Address
700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660-6397
Phone number
(949) 219-6579
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPARENT OF APPLICANT
DARE, BARBARA ALYCEVICE PRESIDENT5074108
KISSEL, GEOFFREY PCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER7499710
LA ROQUE, SUZANNE MARIEASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4222767
SMITH, TREVOR TIMOTHYVICE PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATING OFFICER4844953
YAMAUCHI, STARLA CHINVICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE SECRETARY7721024

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Company Information


PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 4452Newport Beach, CA 92660

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