Matthew R. Gelman

FEFA FINANCIAL

Bradenton, FL

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CRD#: 7525371

Professional summary

Matthew Raymond Gelman is a registered financial advisor currently at FEFA FINANCIAL located in Bradenton, Florida.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Matthew has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1.) FEFA ADVISORS LLC; YES INVESTMENT RELATED; 530 VANCE ROAD, ST LOUIS, MO 63088; INSURANCE SALES; RETIREMENT PLANNER; START DATE 01/2022; APPROX 10 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 00 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 31, 2023 - Present

FEFA FINANCIAL

RIA

CRD#: 324833

Bradenton, FL

Past

May 5, 2022 - July 6, 2023

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282580

Bradenton, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FEFA FINANCIAL

FEFA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC D/B/A FEFA FINANCIAL LLC | VCI WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | FEFA FINANCIAL LLC | FEFA FINANCIAL

CRD#: 324833 / SEC#: 801-127960

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2023 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Florida
(8/7/2023)

IAR

Illinois
(6/25/2024)

IAR

Texas
(5/31/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/17/2022

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

FEFA FINANCIAL

FEFA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC D/B/A FEFA FINANCIAL LLC | VCI WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | FEFA FINANCIAL LLC | FEFA FINANCIAL

CRD#: 324833 / SEC#: 801-127960

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2023 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

530 Vance Road, Saint Louis, MO 63088

Mailing Address

Phone number

(314) 530-0500

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - VCI WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC (2/21/2025)

WRAP FEE BROCHURE- VCI WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC (2/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,203
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 294,753,665

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Matthew R. Gelman

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Matthew Raymond Gelman's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FEFA FINANCIAL

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FEFA FINANCIAL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/17/2022

Current Firm

FEFA FINANCIAL

Contact information

SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FEFA FINANCIAL

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