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Matthew Shafer

Advisor at key Investment Services LLC

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Location

Limerick, PA 19468

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

22 years

About

Matthew Shafer is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at KeyBank, First Niagara Bank, and LPL Financial. Key Investment Services LLC offers wrap-fee advisory programs and model-driven investment options to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and small businesses. The firm primarily operates through non-discretionary, model-based wrap programs supported by third-party managers and maintains committees to oversee product due diligence and program suitability.

Client services

Based on key Investment Services LLC

Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on key Investment Services LLC

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Active portfolio management

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.40% annually (Maximum Annual KIS Advisory Fee) $1,000,001+: 1.00% annually (Maximum Annual KIS Advisory Fee)

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 Minimum fee: $130 per year ($10.83 per month) minimum fee applied if calculated fees are less Fee-only: Program Fee consists of KIS Advisory Fee plus Investment Manager/Strategist Fee; KIS Advisory Fee negotiable up to max rates; Investment Manager/Strategist Fee is additional and not negotiable.

Location

260 West Ridge Pike

Limerick, PA 19468

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

Key Investment Services LLC

2019 - Present (7 years)

Key Investment Services LLC

2018 - 2019 (1 year)

Key Investment Services LLC

2016 - 2018 (2 years)

KEYBANK

2016 - 2018 (2 years)

key Investment Services LLC

2016 - 2016 (1 year)

First Niagara Bank

2011 - 2016 (5 years)

LPL Financial, llc

2011 - 2016 (5 years)

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