Matthew W. Johnson

WELCH & FORBES LLC

Boston, MA 02108

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CRD#: 6319748

Professional summary

Matthew Wood Johnson, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at WELCH & FORBES LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Matthew has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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(1) University of California Berkeley; UC Berkeley provides instruction to college students through undergraduate graduate and doctorate Pass instruction and programs.; Guest Instructor; Provide instruction to graduate students on the subject tax economics which is an applied concept dealing with taxes investments and estate planning.; 15 hrs/month; Start Date:01-01-2024

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

June 26, 2025 - Present

WELCH & FORBES LLC

Office #1: 45 School Street, Boston, MA 02108

RIA

CRD#: 115119

Boston, MA

Past

February 10, 2016 - May 15, 2025

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 108928

Boston, MA

Past

February 9, 2016 - May 15, 2025

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 38642

BOSTON, MA

Past

April 15, 2014 - July 8, 2015

WELLESLEY INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 144984

WELLESLEY, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WELCH & FORBES LLC

CRD#: 115119 / SEC#: 801-60532

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2001 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Massachusetts
(6/26/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/26/2016

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/9/2016

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

WELCH & FORBES LLC

CRD#: 115119 / SEC#: 801-60532

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2001 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

45 School Street, Boston, MA 02108

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 523-1635

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WELCH & FORBES LLC FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,620
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 9,163,630,959

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/21/2025	Cover Page	Report
02/25/2025	Cover Page	Report
01/30/2024	Cover Page	Report
02/28/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Matthew W. Johnson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Matthew Wood Johnson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

WELLESLEY INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WELCH & FORBES LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 2/26/2016

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/9/2016

Current Firm

WELCH & FORBES LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

WELCH & FORBES LLC

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