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Matthew D. Copley

COPLEY FINANCIAL GROUP
San Diego, CA 92108
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CRD#: 6247665
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Professional summary


Matthew David Copley is a registered financial advisor currently at COPLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in San Diego, California and EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in San Diego, 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 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 99TO, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 22TO and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) COPLEY FINANCIAL GROUP INC.2650 CAMINO DEL RIO N, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108; REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR; OWNER. 2) HERITAGE TAX & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC; 2650 CAMINO DEL RIO N, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108; NATURE: FIXED ANNUITIES; POSITION: OWNER/SALES MANAGER; START: 2001. 3) GUILD MORTGAGE; 2650 CAMINO DEL RIO N, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108;NATURE: RVERSE MORTGAGES; POSITION: SALES MANAGER; START: 2012. 4) COPLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. (QUALITY M&M QUALITY VEHICLES); NATURE: USED CAR SALES; OWNER; START DATE: 06/2013 5) Emerson Equity LLC: Registered Representative; 2650 CAMINO DEL RIO N, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108; securities sales and service; start 04/2019

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 15, 2016 - Present

COPLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 2650 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 350, San Diego, CA 92108
RIA
CRD#: 283070
San Diego, CA
Current

January 28, 2020 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 2650 Camino Del Rio North Suite 350, San Diego, CA 92108
RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
San Diego, CA
Past

November 13, 2013 - June 14, 2016

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
SAN DIEGO, 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".
CF
COPLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
COPLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 283070 / SEC#: 801-119967

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2020 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2021 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/18/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/18/2020 Terminated)

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
(8/27/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(6/11/2025)
IAR
California
(6/16/2016)
RR
California
(1/29/2020)
RR
Colorado
(9/4/2020)
RR
Florida
(7/9/2021)
RR
Georgia
(9/2/2022)
RR
Idaho
(1/14/2022)
RR
Indiana
(12/8/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(5/10/2021)
RR
Nevada
(11/29/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(3/20/2024)
RR
New York
(3/9/2021)
IAR
New York
(4/3/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(9/2/2022)
RR
Oregon
(8/27/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(2/20/2025)
IAR
Texas
(6/15/2016)
RR
Texas
(10/22/2020)
RR
Utah
(1/3/2024)
RR
Washington
(8/7/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/24/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 9/24/2025
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/8/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 12/13/2019
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
COPLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
COPLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 283070 / SEC#: 801-119967

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2020 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2021 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/18/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/18/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2650 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 350, San Diego, CA 92108
Mailing Address
Phone number
(619) 294-6008
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SEC ADV PART 2A (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,963
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 272,683,411

Red Flags


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Company Information


COPLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 283070San Diego, CA 92108

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