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Matthew Dennison

CCS TRANSACTIONS
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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CRD#: 5939270
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Professional summary

Matthew Dennison, who also goes by Matthew Hale Dennison, is a registered financial professional currently at CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Matthew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Matthew has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 79, Series 87, Series 86 and Series 7 exams.

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No

Aliases

Matthew Hale Dennison

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 17, 2018 - Present

CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 150 South Fifth Street Suite 2700, Minneapolis, MN 55402
BD
CRD#: 149901
Minneapolis, MN
Past

May 31, 2013 - June 22, 2016

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 19, 2012 - May 24, 2013

NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40258
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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.

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RR
California
(2/21/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(4/17/2018)
RR
New York
(1/3/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(5/17/2024)
RR
Texas
(1/27/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/27/2012
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79
Date: 4/17/2018
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 7/9/2013
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 86
Date: 1/10/2013
Research Analyst Exam - Part I Analysis Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/16/2012
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CT
CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC
CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 149901 / SEC#: , 8-68203

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
150 South Fifth Street Suite 2700, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Mailing Address
150 South Fifth Street Suite 2700, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone number
(612) 230-3100
Established
Minnesota since 01/30/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (10 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CHARTWELL FINANCIAL ADVISORY, INCMEMBER
BECKER, WILFRED FRANK JR.CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5656978
HALVERSON, PAUL JOSEPHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2172601

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Company Information

CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 149901Minneapolis, MN 55402

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