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Matthew B. Summe

DUNHAM
Chicago, IL
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CRD#: 6528204
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Matthew Brian SummeDUNHAM

Professional summary


Matthew Brian Summe, who also goes by Matthew B Summe, is a registered financial advisor currently at DUNHAM located in Chicago, Illinois.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Matthew has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Aliases


Matthew B Summe

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.
1. 03/2025 - Stratos Wealth Partners / DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) Inv Related / At reported business location (s) 160 Hrs per month - 100% Time Spent 2. 04/22/2025 - LPL Financial, LLC (Registered Representative) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location (s) - 100% time spent between LPL Financial, LLC and Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. 3. 05/02/2025 - Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Inv Related -At reported business location (s) - Start Date: 03/17/2025 - 160 Hrs/Mth - 40 Hrs During Trading. 4. 05/02/2025 - Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Inv Related -At reported business location (s) - Start Date: 03/17/2025 - 160 Hrs/Mth - 40 Hrs During Trading. I provide investment advisory services through Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 3/2025. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®
None

Experience


Current

September 2, 2026 - Present

DUNHAM

RIA
BD
CRD#: 13162
Chicago, IL
Current

September 4, 2026 - Present

DUNHAM

Office #1: 6256 Greenwich Drive Suite 550, San Diego, CA 92122Office #2: 6256 Greenwich Drive Suite 550, San Diego, CA 92122Office #3: 6256 Greenwich Drive Suite 550, San Diego, CA 92122
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13162
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 28, 2025 - June 12, 2026

STRATOS WEALTH PARTNERS, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 153184
Elmhurst, IL
Past

April 24, 2025 - June 9, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ELMHURST, IL
Past

June 22, 2021 - December 6, 2024

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 22, 2021 - December 6, 2024

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 24, 2019 - June 8, 2021

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 29, 2018 - June 8, 2021

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
CHICAGO, IL

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".
DU
DUNHAM
DUNHAM | LAGUNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | DUNHAM AND ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC. | DUNHAM & GREER, INC. INVESTMENT COUNSEL | DUNHAM & GREER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | DUNHAM & ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

CRD#: 13162 / SEC#: 801-25803, 8-28527

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/1985 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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
California
(9/2/2026)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 4/23/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/30/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/29/2018
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


DU
DUNHAM
DUNHAM | LAGUNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | DUNHAM AND ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC. | DUNHAM & GREER, INC. INVESTMENT COUNSEL | DUNHAM & GREER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | DUNHAM & ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

CRD#: 13162 / SEC#: 801-25803, 8-28527

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/1985 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
6256 Greenwich Drive Suite 550, San Diego, CA 92122
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 910309, San Diego, CA 92191
Phone number
(858) 964-0500
Established
California since 05/26/1982
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
43

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DAIC FIRM BROCHURE - JULY 2026 (7/15/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DUNHAM & ASSOCIATES HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
BOISCH, HELMUTCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER5371920
CAPIZZI, SALVATORE MICHAELCHIEF SALES AND MARKETING OFFICER1037757
DUNHAM, JEFFREY ALANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1149167
DYKMANS, RYAN JOHNPRESIDENT AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER4847419
GARDYNE, JENNIFER KIMCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER8188759
PALERMO, VIKTORIA IRENACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4769903

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,155
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,627,638,262

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Arbitration2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/29/2025
Cover Page
10/23/2024
07/26/2023

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Company Information


DUNHAM

CRD#: 13162Chicago, IL

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