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Matthew Stephen Kerns

Matthew Stephen Kerns

CFP®
CLEAR TRAIL ADVISORS
HOUSTON, TX
·CRD# 7206245·6 years experience

Professional Summary

Matthew Stephen Kerns, CFP®, who also goes by Matthew Stephen Kerns, Matthew Kerns, is a registered financial advisor currently at CLEAR TRAIL ADVISORS, LLC located in Houston, Texas. Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Matthew has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Matthew Stephen Kerns, Matthew Kerns

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2022

Years of Experience

6 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CLEAR TRAIL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 337595
RIA
5847 San Felipe St. Suite 950, Houston, TX 77057
August 12, 2025 - Present
STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC·CRD# 1254
RIA
Houston, TX
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC·CRD# 1254
BD
Houston, TX
May 27, 2022 - August 14, 2025
STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC·CRD# 283004
RIA
Houston, TX
June 17, 2021 - August 14, 2025
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
Houston, TX
January 8, 2021 - May 27, 2022

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Current Firm

CT
CLEAR TRAIL ADVISORS, LLC

CLEAR TRAIL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 337595 / SEC#: 801-134060
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/12/2025 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5847 San Felipe St. Suite 950, Houston, TX 77057

Phone Number

(713) 893-9870

# of Employees

7

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 4 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CTA ADV 2A (2/5/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,064

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$803,109,913

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Other business activities

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1) Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC. - Investment related: Yes. Address: Houston, TX. Nature of the business: Support company/DBA (Non-owner). Position: Employee. Start Date: 4/2020. Hours per month devoted to this business: 0. Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0. Description of Duties: Employee. 2) Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. - Investment related: Yes. Address: Houston, TX. Nature of the business: Independent RIA. Position: Registered Support Staff. Start Date: 4/2020. Hours per month devoted to this business: 0. Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0. Description of Duties: advisory services for clients.

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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".
CT
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CRD#: 337595 / SEC#: 801-134060
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/12/2025 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.
IAR
Texas
(8/12/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2021About the Series 66 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2021About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2020About the SIE exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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