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Matthew Scott Belardes

Independent Financial Group, LLC

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About Matthew Scott Belardes

Matthew Belardes is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC. Matthew has been in the financial services industry since 2006 and has a broad range of experience in portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement planning. Matthew holds the Series 6, 7, 3, and 65 licenses and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a Chartered Financial Analyst. Matthew has worked for several financial institutions, including Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Matthew is committed to providing personalized financial advice to help individuals and families reach their financial goals.

Firm Information

Matthew Belardes is currently registered with Independent Financial Group, LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a limited liability company formed in July 2001 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The firm offers financial planning, pension consulting, portfolio management for individuals and businesses, and selection of other advisors. They manage approximately $1 billion to $10 billion in assets for a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and pension plans. The firm is registered with the SEC and in all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Independent Financial Group, LLC

12671 HIGH BLUFF DR

SAN DIEGO, CA 92130

$6.75B

Assets Under Management

270

Total Clients

524

Total Financial Advisors

Services Offered

Advisors offer a broad range of advisory services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and investment companies. These services provide professional guidance and personalized strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.

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financial planning services

Comprehensive financial plans to help you achieve your personal and business goals.

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pension consulting services

Guidance on pension options to ensure a secure financial future.

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selection of other advisors

Helps you choose top advisors aligned with your financial goals.

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portfolio management for businesses

Custom portfolio management strategies for businesses to achieve long-term growth.

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portfolio management for individuals

Personalized portfolio management to meet individual financial objectives.

Fee Structure

Advisors may be compensated through a variety of fee structures, offering flexibility and transparency. This allows clients to choose the arrangement that best aligns with their financial objectives.

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fixed fees

Set rates for specific services, regardless of time or assets managed.

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commissions

Earned based on transactions or products sold.

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percentage of assets

A percentage of the total value of assets under management is charged.

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Matthew Belardes’s Registration & Firm History

CA

01/01/2025 - Present

Independent Financial Group, LLC (SAN DIEGO CA)

CA

10/05/2016 - 06/02/2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC (LA JOLLA CA)

CA

12/10/2013 - 06/09/2016

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC (SAN DIEGO CA)

CA

06/01/2009 - 01/03/2014

MORGAN STANLEY (SAN DIEGO CA)

CA

01/24/2008 - 06/01/2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (SAN DIEGO CA)

CA

07/03/2006 - 01/10/2008

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC. (ANAHEIM CA)

MN

01/19/2006 - 04/13/2006

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (OAKDALE MN)

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Licenses & Designations

IA

Issued 03/01/2008

Series 65 - Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

BC

Issued 01/27/2006

Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

BC

Issued 10/01/2018

SIE - Securities Industry Essentials Examination

BC

Issued 11/19/2011

Series 3 - National Commodity Futures Examination

BC

Issued 04/12/2008

Series 7 - General Securities Representative Examination

BC

Issued 01/18/2006

Series 6 - Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

State Registrations

Active

Inactive

SRO Registrations

F

FINRA

Disclosures

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