Matthew S. Ervin
SMART MONEY GROUP
Eastland, TX 76448
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CRD#: 6458262
Professional summary
Matthew Scott Ervin, CFP®, CPWA®, who also goes by Matt Ervin, is a registered financial advisor currently at SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC located in Eastland, Texas and CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Eastland, Texas.
Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Matthew has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Matt Ervin
Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
No. 1) Name of Business: Matt Ervin. Non-Investment related. Address: 8118 I-20, Eastland, TX 76448. Nature of Business: Feed/Manage Livestock. Position/Title/Relationship: Part-Time Farm Laborer. Start Date: 2015. Hours per month: 20-40. Hours per month during Securities trading hours: 0. Duties/Responsibilities: Feed/Manage livestock. No. 2) Name of Business: Smart Money Group, LLC. Investment related. Address: PO Box 895, Eastland, TX 76448. Nature of Business: RIA Position/Title/Relationship: Financial Advisor. Start Date: 07/31/2016. Hours per month: 40. Hours per month during Securities trading hours: 34. Duties/Responsibilities: Client meetings, and advisory services. No. 3) Name of Business: Kennedy Financial Services. Investment related. Address: 106 S Seaman, Eastland, TX 76448. Nature of Business: DBA for Financial Planning/Investment and Securities. Position/Title/Relationship: Employee. Start Date: 03/02/2015. Hours per month: 160. Hours per month during Securities trading hours: 75. Duties/Responsibilities: Including but not limited to: Client Appointments, reviews, and call as well as Investment Management. 4) Name of Business: Calton & Associates; Investment Related; Address: 106 S. Seaman St. Eastland, TX 76448; Position: Registered Representative; Began 07/29/2016; Spends 4 Hours per month with approximately 20% during market hours; Meet with clients; 5) Briscoe & Associates, LLC; Non-Investment related; 1745 W South Loop, Ste B, Stephenville, TX 76401; Consulting and tax services; Employee; Start date: 01/27/2025; Hours/month: 35; Hours/month during securities trading hours: 35; Client communications & consulting.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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: 2019
CPWA®
Start date: 2021-05-12
Expire date: 2023-04-30
Experience
Current
July 28, 2016 - Present
SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 106 South Seaman, Eastland, TX 76448RIA
CRD#: 284187
Eastland, TX
Current
July 29, 2016 - Present
CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Office #1: 106 S Seaman St., Eastland, TX 76448RIA
BD
CRD#: 20999
Eastland, TX
Past
January 19, 2016 - July 29, 2016
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14503
EASTLAND, TX
Past
October 22, 2015 - July 29, 2016
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14503
EASTLAND, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SM
SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC
FFG RETIREMENT COUNSELING | SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC | KENNEDY FINANCIAL SERVICES | IRONHORSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 284187 / SEC#: 801-107979
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2016 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.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
IAR
Texas(7/28/2016)
RR
Texas(7/29/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SM
SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC
FFG RETIREMENT COUNSELING | SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC | KENNEDY FINANCIAL SERVICES | IRONHORSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 284187 / SEC#: 801-107979
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
106 South Seaman, Eastland, TX 76448
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 895, Eastland, TX 76448
Phone number
(254) 629-3866
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25
SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,544 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 368,881,695 |
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