Matthew M. Merwin
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NETWORK
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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CRD#: 5930281
Professional summary
Matthew Michael Merwin, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NETWORK INC located in Mission Viejo, California and FMN CAPITAL CORPORATION located in Mission Viejo, California.
Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Matthew has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 28 exams.
Biography
Matthew M. Merwin is the co-owner and Chief Financial Officer of Financial Management Network Inc. He is involved in managing the operations and development of the firm. Matt has been with FMN for over 10 years, and is equipped to help his clients develop and implement financial solutions for their individual goals and objectives.
Matt graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Finance. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional as designated by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. Matt is also a Registered Representative with FMN Capital Corporation and an Investment Adviser Representative of Financial Management Network, Inc. Matt holds a Series 7 (General Securities Representative Exam) and 66 (Uniform Investment Adviser - Combined State Laws Exam) license as well as a life and disability insurance license. Matt also holds his Series 28 (Introducing Broker Dealer Financial and Operations Principal) designation, and is the Finance and Operations Principal for FMN Capital Corporation.
Matt Lives in San Clemente with his Wife Kayla and three children.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Small Business Planning
Tax Planning
Education Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Business Succession Planning
Estate Planning
Insurance Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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FMN DMV Services LLC- start date 05/2020; not investment related, provide California DMV Services. FMN CENTERPOINT LLC OWNS COMMERICAL REAL ESTATE; MATTHEW MICHAEL MERWIN OWNS 2.5% OF FMN CENTERPOINT LLC FMN Centerpointe West LLC- LLC created to purchase commercial real estate; minority owner- 25% APPOINTED AGENT OF VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES CA INSURANCE LICENSE - LIFE/HEALTH/VARIABLE PRODUCTS HOA Board Member- LLC investor/owner of commercial property on board of HOA; no compensation; hourly board meeting quarterly; not investment related
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2023
Experience
Current
November 1, 2016 - Present
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NETWORK INC
Office #1: 26041 Acero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691RIA
CRD#: 110454
Mission Viejo, CA
Current
December 17, 2013 - Present
FMN CAPITAL CORPORATION
Office #1: 26041 Acero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691BD
CRD#: 38105
Mission Viejo, CA
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".
FM
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NETWORK INC
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NETWORK INC | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NETWORK INC.
CRD#: 110454 / SEC#: 801-40473
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1991 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
Arizona(6/11/2014)
RR
California(3/12/2014)
IAR
California(11/1/2016)
RR
Colorado(1/3/2024)
RR
Connecticut(6/1/2020)
RR
Florida(11/5/2021)
RR
Georgia(4/6/2021)
RR
Hawaii(2/28/2020)
RR
Idaho(12/8/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(9/25/2023)
RR
New Jersey(11/5/2021)
RR
New York(10/31/2018)
RR
North Carolina(10/31/2017)
RR
Oklahoma(11/5/2021)
RR
Oregon(1/29/2015)
RR
South Carolina(11/5/2021)
RR
Tennessee(5/15/2023)
RR
Texas(2/9/2016)
IAR
Texas(12/13/2022)
RR
Utah(7/23/2025)
RR
Vermont(9/12/2022)
RR
Washington(10/20/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 10/10/2016
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal ExaminationSRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FM
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NETWORK INC
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NETWORK INC | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NETWORK INC.
CRD#: 110454 / SEC#: 801-40473
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
26041 Acero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 455-0300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
49
SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 4,200 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,796,671,361 |
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