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Russell E. Matthews

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
CRD#: 6104518
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Russell Edwin MatthewsWELLS FARGO SECURITIES

Professional summary

Russell Edwin Matthews, who also goes by Russell E Matthews, Russell Edwin Matthews, Russell Matthews, is a registered financial professional currently at WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Russell E Matthews | Russell Edwin Matthews | Russell Matthews

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 16, 2026 - Present

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 550 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
BD
CRD#: 126292
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 10, 2019 - May 26, 2026

BOFA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 283942
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 22, 2012 - May 10, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHARLOTTE, NC

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
North Carolina
(6/16/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/29/2012
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: 8/21/2012
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

WF
WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC
WACHOVIA CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC | WELLS FARGO SECURITIES | WELLS FARGO CORPORATE AND/& INVESTMENT BANKING | WACHOVIA CORPORATE & INVESTMENT BANKING, LLC

CRD#: 126292 / SEC#: , 8-65876

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

Main Address
550 South Tryon Street 6th Floor D1086-060, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Mailing Address
1 N Jefferson Ave H0004-063, St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone number
(314) 875-3286
Established
Delaware since 03/05/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
EVEREN CAPITAL CORPORATIONPARENT
CHESTER, KARA MCSHANEDIRECTOR/MANAGER2679854
CONNOR, TIMOTHY MICHAELPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER8157713
MACCHIO, PETERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / DESIGNATED TEXAS OFFICER / DIRECTOR/MANAGER2124187
OHARA, TIMOTHY PATRICKDIRECTOR/MANAGER2095368
PETERS, MARY LOUDIRECTOR/MANAGER/CONTROL PRINCIPAL4062788
RILEY, MICHAEL FRANCISDIRECTOR/MANAGER4165280
RIVAS, FERNANDO SCHAIR / CEO / PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR/MANAGER4803269
SMITH, DANIEL DCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER5500659
THOMAS, DANIEL JEROME JRDIRECTOR/MANAGER

Disclosures

Regulatory Event158
Civil Event1

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Company Information

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 126292Charlotte, NC 28202

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