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Matthew J. Brown

CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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CRD#: 5952356
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Professional summary


Matthew Jonathan Brown, who also goes by Matthew J Brown, is a registered financial professional currently at CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Greenwood Village, Colorado and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Matthew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Matthew has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Matthew J Brown

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 2, 2019 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 5299 Dtc Blvd #800, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
BD
CRD#: 10299
Greenwood Village, CO
Current

July 14, 2021 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 5299 Dtc Blvd #800, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
BD
CRD#: 15340
Greenwood Village, CO
Current

July 14, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5299 Dtc Blvd #800, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
BD
CRD#: 13572
Greenwood Village, CO
Current

July 14, 2021 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 5299 Dtc Blvd #800, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
BD
CRD#: 10358
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

March 21, 2024 - December 31, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past

July 14, 2021 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 3, 2019 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past

June 20, 2014 - November 29, 2018

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
MADISON, WI
Past

June 20, 2014 - November 29, 2018

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
MADISON, WI
Past

January 28, 2013 - March 28, 2014

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
MIDDLETON, WI
Past

September 29, 2011 - March 28, 2014

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
MIDDLETON, WI

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(1/2/2019)
RR
Colorado
(1/2/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/25/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
CETERA FINANCIAL BROKERAGE SERVICES | TERRA SECURITIES CORPORATION | GENWORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | GENWORTH FINANCIAL BROKERAGE SERVICES | CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358 / SEC#: , 8-27082

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


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite #650, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mailing Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite #650, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone number
(888) 528-2987
Established
Delaware since 10/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
BANKS, ELAYNE CAMILLEVICE PRESIDENT3070202
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
KIRCHER, NICHOLE MARIEVICE PRESIDENT2876887
KRUEGER, RONALD GEORGEMANAGER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT2651416
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERMANAGER2799860
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
ROTHENBERG, JON HOWARDVICE PRESIDENT2737327
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYVICE PRESIDENT2272183
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration3

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Company Information


CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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