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Matthew Sheppard

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 6393431
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Professional summary

Matthew Sheppard, who also goes by Matt J. Sheppard, is a registered financial professional currently at SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Matthew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Matthew has worked at 2 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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No

Aliases

Matt J. Sheppard

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 4, 2017 - Present

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

Office #1: 8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BD
CRD#: 158538
West Des Moines, IA
Past

October 20, 2014 - December 31, 2016

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
WEST DES MOINES, IA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/16/2014
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 11/19/2014
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 158538 / SEC#: , 8-68905

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

Main Address
8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone number
(855) 624-0180
Established
Delaware since 06/09/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SAMMONS SECURITIES, INC.MANAGING MEMBER/ELECTED MANAGER
DYKHUIS, ARLEN GLENNFINOP PRINCIPAL5285074
LOWE, BILL LEOPRESIDENT2328135
SURETTE, STEPHANIE ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5217627

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Company Information

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 158538West Des Moines, IA 50266

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