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Matthew Scott Ellis

Matthew Scott Ellis

AIF®, CFP®, CIMA®
COMMON CENTS PLANNING
Glen Mills, PA
·CRD# 5588159·18 years registered

Professional Summary

Matthew Scott Ellis, AIF®, CFP®, CIMA®, who also goes by Matthew Ellis, is a registered financial advisor currently at COMMON CENTS PLANNING located in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Matthew has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Matthew Ellis

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary
CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2012
CIMA®
Certified Investment Management Analyst

Years of Experience

18 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

COMMON CENTS PLANNINGCurrent·CRD# 120131
RIA
239 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342
January 12, 2016 - Present

Past

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORKPast·CRD# 8032
BD
Glen Mills, PA
November 4, 2015 - December 1, 2025
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORKPast·CRD# 8032
RIA
Glen Mills, PA
April 7, 2016 - March 14, 2019
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 7452
BD
Malvern, PA
September 22, 2008 - October 27, 2015

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Current Firm

CC
COMMON CENTS PLANNING

COMMON CENTS PLANNING | PLANNING DIRECTIONS, INC. | COMMON CENTS PLANNING INC

CRD#: 120131 / SEC#: 801-62686
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/14/2004 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (3/27/2007 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

239 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342-1127

Phone Number

(610) 361-0865

# of Employees

8

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 13 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A BROCHURE 2.2026 (2/12/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,431

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$542,444,766

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Other business activities

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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. Fixed insurance product sales, as of 10/21/2015, less than 1% of time spent during business hours, conducted at branch, investment related. 2. Co-Owner, Eli Cash Properties, LLC, an entity created for the purpose of buying and managing residential real estate in Coatesville, PA, as of 01/28/2021; 0% of time spent during business hours; Not Conducted at branch; Investment related. 3. Co-owner & President, Planning Directions, Inc; private entity established as an RIA; as of 7/01/2023; 10% of time spent during business hours; Conducted at branch; Investment related. 4. Co-owner & President, Common Cents Planning, Inc.; a private entity established to facilitate securities, advisory, and insurance business; as of 7/01/2023; 90% of time spent during business hours; Conducted at branch; Investment related.

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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".
CC
COMMON CENTS PLANNING

COMMON CENTS PLANNING | PLANNING DIRECTIONS, INC. | COMMON CENTS PLANNING INC

CRD#: 120131 / SEC#: 801-62686
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/14/2004 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (3/27/2007 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/12/2016)
IAR
Texas
(11/22/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2008About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2012About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2008About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2021About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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