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Donald M. Matter

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CRD#: 860055
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Donald Moss Matter, who also goes by Pete Matter, was a registered financial professional .

Donald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Donald had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Pete Matter

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

December 15, 2016 - March 25, 2019

DONOGHUE FORLINES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 285403
Dallas, TX
Past

February 17, 2015 - April 21, 2015

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 9, 2013 - April 4, 2014

PROVASI CAPITAL PARTNERS LP

BD
CRD#: 119539
ADDISON, TX
Past

April 24, 2012 - July 23, 2013

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

April 24, 2012 - July 23, 2013

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

April 24, 2012 - July 23, 2013

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

March 7, 2012 - April 24, 2012

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18464
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 18, 2011 - April 24, 2012

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18464
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 17, 2009 - March 25, 2010

TAHOMA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 149455
TACOMA, WA
Past

May 8, 2008 - December 31, 2009

CRESCENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114993
PLANO, TX
Past

June 10, 2004 - December 31, 2006

EDI FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15699
IRVING, TX
Past

October 16, 2003 - March 25, 2010

PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES INC

RIA
CRD#: 104685
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 28, 2002 - July 9, 2002

WELLS INVESTMENT SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 15252
NORCROSS, GA
Past

April 29, 2002 - July 8, 2002

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 833
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 29, 2002 - July 8, 2002

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 22, 2000 - January 28, 2002

CONSECO EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4125
CARMEL, IN
Past

September 15, 1999 - April 28, 2000

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 24, 1997 - November 13, 1998

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17970
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 28, 1994 - December 31, 1996

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

April 6, 1994 - July 25, 1994

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 25, 1993 - December 19, 1993

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA
Past

December 13, 1990 - March 20, 1993

COLONIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 25929
Past

April 28, 1987 - November 16, 1990

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774

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".
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DONOGHUE FORLINES LLC
DONOGHUE FORLINES LLC | W.E. DONOGHUE & CO., LLC

CRD#: 285403 / SEC#: 801-108564

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/26/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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DONOGHUE FORLINES LLC
DONOGHUE FORLINES LLC | W.E. DONOGHUE & CO., LLC

CRD#: 285403 / SEC#: 801-108564

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
125 High Street Suite 220, Boston, MA 02110
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 642-4276
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DONOGHUE FORLINES ADV PART 2A - MARCH 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts23
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 389,233,877

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Company Information


DONOGHUE FORLINES LLC

CRD#: 285403

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