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Matthew Sean Kelly

Matthew S. Kelly

IRONWOOD INVESTMENT COUNSEL | Portfolio Manager
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85250
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CRD#: 6147590
Matthew Sean Kelly

Professional summary


Matthew Sean Kelly, CFP®, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at IRONWOOD INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Matthew has worked at 1 firm .

Biography


Matthew began his career in financial services in 2004. Prior to joining Ironwood Investment Counsel, Matthew was a relationship manager for Wilmington Trust Company, where he was responsible for the performance reporting and relationship management for institutional clients. Matthew holds a Masters in Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix and Bachelor of Science degree in Global Business with a major in Financial Management from Arizona State University. He was awarded the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®certification in 2011 and is an active member of the Greater Phoenix chapter of the Financial Planning Association. Matthew also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, is a member of the CFA Institute, and a member of the CFA Society Phoenix. In addition, he holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® certification, administered by Investment Management Consultants Association® and taught in conjunction with The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
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Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Tax Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
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Retirement Planning
Education Planning
Estate Planning
Retirement Income Management
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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: 2011

Experience


Current

January 16, 2013 - Present

IRONWOOD INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

Office #1: 6263 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
RIA
CRD#: 110623
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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IRONWOOD INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC
ALSTON & SHIFFRA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | IRONWOOD INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

CRD#: 110623 / SEC#: 801-60073

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2001 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arizona
(1/16/2013)
IAR
Texas
(11/28/2023)

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Current Firm


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IRONWOOD INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC
ALSTON & SHIFFRA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | IRONWOOD INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

CRD#: 110623 / SEC#: 801-60073

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2001 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
6263 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Mailing Address
Phone number
(480) 609-4700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
19

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,349
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,511,170,253

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Company Information


IRONWOOD INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

Portfolio ManagerCRD#: 110623Scottsdale, AZ 85250

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