Matthew D. Krows
SCS
Bellevue, WA 98004
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CRD#: 5649786
Professional summary
Matthew David Krows, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SCS located in Bellevue, Washington and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Bellevue, Washington.
Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Matthew has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. 2/8/2022 - Ash Brokerage - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Agent - Started 01/03/2022 - 10 Hours Per Month/1 Hours During Securities Trading 2. 04/20/2023 - SCS - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Start Date 01/03/2022 - 160 Hours Per Month/8 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through SCS, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 01/2022. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. 3. 04/20/2023 - northwestSCS - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date 01/07/2022 - 160 Hours Per Month/ 8 Hours During Securities Trading 4. 04/20/2023 - SCS - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date 01/07/2022 - 160 Hours Per Month/ 8 Hours During Securities Trading 5. 04/20/2023 - SCS - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date 01/03/2022 - 160 Hours Per Month/8 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through SCS, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 01/2022. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD.
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
January 11, 2022 - Present
SCS
Office #1: 10900 Ne 8th Street 15th Floor - Suite 1550, Bellevue, WA 98004RIA
CRD#: 310849
Bellevue, WA
Current
July 20, 2020 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 10900 Ne 8th St.15th Fl #1550, Bellevue, WA 98004RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Bellevue, WA
Past
July 20, 2020 - August 11, 2022
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
REDMOND, WA
Past
February 6, 2019 - July 21, 2020
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Redmond, WA
Past
February 6, 2019 - July 21, 2020
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
REDMOND, WA
Past
January 20, 2016 - February 6, 2019
INVESTACORP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7684
SEATTLE, WA
Past
September 22, 2014 - December 31, 2015
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
SEATTLE, WA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SC
SCS
BENSLER, LLC | SOUND CONSULTING SERVICES | SCS
CRD#: 310849 / SEC#: 801-119764
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2020 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.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
Alaska(5/2/2022)
RR
Arizona(7/28/2022)
RR
California(7/20/2020)
RR
Idaho(12/7/2023)
RR
Minnesota(1/5/2024)
RR
Ohio(12/16/2023)
RR
Oregon(7/28/2022)
RR
Utah(12/1/2023)
RR
Washington(7/20/2020)
IAR
Washington(1/11/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SC
SCS
BENSLER, LLC | SOUND CONSULTING SERVICES | SCS
CRD#: 310849 / SEC#: 801-119764
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
10900 Ne 8th Street 15th Floor - Suite 1550, Bellevue, WA 98004
Mailing Address
Phone number
(425) 452-1222
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
41
SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,472 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,637,626,061 |
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