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Matthew Robert Costa

Matthew R. Costa

FOUNDATION WEALTH & TAX ADVISORS
Annapolis, MD 21401
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CRD#: 5596516
Matthew Robert Costa

Professional summary


Matthew Robert Costa, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FOUNDATION WEALTH & TAX ADVISORS, LLC located in Annapolis, Maryland.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Matthew has worked at 5 firms .

Core Areas of Focus


Business Owners
Federal Employees
Financial Psychology/Coaching
Investment Advice with Ongoing Management
Tax Planning

Biography


Matthew Costa is a CPA and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with over 13 years of tax and financial advisory experience.  Besides being a founding partner at Bestgate Wealth Advisors, Matt is a principal RCN & Associates LLC, a Maryland accounting firm.  Before partnering in these firms, Matt was a tax manager at RSM, a top 5 national accounting firm.  Matt graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Masters of Accountancy and a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance, Accounting, and directed study in Economics in 2010.  Matt works closely with both business owners and individuals to maximize their financial potential and security.  In a world of changing technology and demographics, Matt is passionate about creating, preserving, and transfering wealth in a tax efficient and future minded way.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Tax Planning
Small Business Planning
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
250K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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: 2017

Experience


Current

February 11, 2022 - Present

FOUNDATION WEALTH & TAX ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 839 Bestgate Road Suite 400, Annapolis, MD 21401
RIA
CRD#: 317596
Annapolis, MD
Past

June 17, 2019 - November 3, 2022

BESTGATE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 301639
FREDERICK, MD
Past

March 1, 2019 - April 9, 2019

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
BETHESDA, MD
Past

June 15, 2018 - June 22, 2018

SUREPATH WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 283458
Frederick, MD
Past

January 25, 2018 - May 25, 2018

COURT PLACE ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108545
ELLICOTT CITY, MD

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
(7/8/2024)
IAR
Maryland
(2/11/2022)
IAR
North Carolina
(2/28/2022)
IAR
South Carolina
(4/16/2023)
IAR
Virginia
(8/24/2023)

Exams


Current Firm


FOUNDATION WEALTH & TAX ADVISORS, LLC
FOUNDATION WEALTH & TAX ADVISORS, LLC
FOUNDATION WEALTH & TAX ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 317596 / SEC#:

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2024 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/11/2022 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2022 Approved)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2023 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/24/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
839 Bestgate Road Suite 400, Annapolis, MD 21401
Mailing Address
839 Bestgate Road Suite 400, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone number
+1 (888) 354-5899
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts212
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 49,348,002

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Company Information


FOUNDATION WEALTH & TAX ADVISORS, LLC

FOUNDATION WEALTH & TAX ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 317596Annapolis, MD 21401

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