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Matthew L Elam

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — South Hill, VA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

11 years

Location

South Hill, VA 23970

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,448

Across 2,954 offices

Clients per advisor

77 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Matthew Elam is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in South Hill, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Benchmark Community Bank, State Farm VP Management Corp, David S Buchanan Jr Insurance Agency, and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Benchmark Financial Solutions, where he assists clients in creating customized investment plans aligned with their risk tolerance. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools, and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees for planning services offered.

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for transaction-related services through affiliated broker-dealer RJFS; also receive commissions as insurance agent for insurance services.

Project-based

Hourly fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally up to $400 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $400 per hour; fixed (flat) dollar fees also offered; percentage of assets under advisement fees not to exceed 2.25% annually for investment consulting services; fees negotiable.

Location

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South Hill, VA

905 N Mecklenburg Ave

South Hill VA 23970

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Virginia

Work history

11 years of industry experience

Raymond James Financial

2023 - Present • 3 years

South Hill, VA

Benchmark Community Bank

2022 - Present • 4 years

South Hill, VA

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc

2022 - Present • 4 years

South Hill, VA

State Farm VP Management Corp

2019 - 2022 • 3 years

Chase City, VA

David S Buchanan Jr Insurance Agency

2018 - 2022 • 4 years

Chase City, VA

Foresters Financial Services

2015 - 2018 • 3 years

Glen Allen, VA

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

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Series 66

South Hill, VA

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Series 66

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ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

South Hill, VA

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