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John R. Matthews

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS
Boston, MA 02199
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CRD#: 7193693
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Professional summary

John Robert Matthews, who also goes by Jay Matthews, John Matthews, is a registered financial professional currently at MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Jay Matthews | John Matthews

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

May 1, 2026 - Present

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199
BD
CRD#: 31052
Boston, MA
Past

April 21, 2022 - April 24, 2026

COHEN & STEERS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 29258
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 15, 2019 - April 14, 2022

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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

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Alabama
(5/1/2026)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
(5/3/2026)
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Vermont
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Virgin Islands
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
(5/1/2026)
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Wyoming
(5/1/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/13/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/9/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 11/15/2019
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 8/19/2019
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MF
MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | MFS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 31052 / SEC#: , 8-45321

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

Main Address
111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199
Mailing Address
111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199
Phone number
(617) 954-5000
Established
Delaware since 10/27/1992
Firm type
Corporation
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#
MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANYPARENT COMPANY
HARDIN, HEIDI WALTERSECRETARY2619251
HUNT, MICHAEL ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4150065
KEENAN, MICHAEL SEANPRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR2324763
KENNEY, SEAN MARTINDIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD4851636
SMELSTOR, JOSEPH JOHN IVTREASURER AND SENIOR GROUP CONTROLLER6247186

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Company Information

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 31052Boston, MA 02199

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