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Matthew Ryan

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
Short Hills, NJ 07078
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CRD#: 5487401
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Professional summary

Matthew Ryan is a registered financial professional currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Short Hills, New Jersey.

Matthew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Matthew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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 12, 2026 - Present

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 101 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078
BD
CRD#: 109064
Short Hills, NJ
Past

December 5, 2018 - April 28, 2026

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 3, 2017 - February 21, 2018

NORTHSTAR SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150409
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

July 17, 2014 - September 26, 2017

VAN ECK SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 2269
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 30, 2011 - June 18, 2014

LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110391
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 19, 2011 - June 18, 2014

LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC

BD
CRD#: 530
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

July 1, 2010 - March 23, 2011

DOMINICK & DICKERMAN LLC

BD
CRD#: 7344
NEW YORK, NY

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
Arizona
(5/12/2026)
RR
Colorado
(5/12/2026)
RR
Kansas
(5/12/2026)
RR
Missouri
(5/12/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(5/12/2026)
RR
Utah
(5/12/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/27/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 2/21/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/30/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FD
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | UNIFIED DISTRIBUTORS LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | LATINVALLEY SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 109064 / SEC#: , 8-53089

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403
Mailing Address
1201 Wills Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(800) 632-2350
Established
Delaware since 12/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TEMPLETON WORLDWIDE, INC.SHAREHOLDER
CIEPRISZ, KENNETH DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2303713
GAMBA, DANIEL ERNESTOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4594704
MASOM, JEFFREY SCOTTPRESIDENT-DIRECTOR2870966
PATERSON, DAVIDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DESIGNATED FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL7001546

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FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 109064Short Hills, NJ 07078

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