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Matthew Allen Hunniford

Advisor at Cetera — Highland, IN Highway Avenue

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Credentials

Series 65, Series 63

Experience

28 years

Location

Highland, IN 46322

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,171

Across 5,096 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Matthew Hunniford is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2018 and has been associated with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004. Additionally, he operates Matthew Hunniford & Co, P.C., a CPA firm established in 1990. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Highland, IN Highway Avenue

2705 Highway Avenue

Highland IN 46322

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Indiana

Work history

28 years of industry experience

Cetera

2018 - Present • 8 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Financial Specialists LLC

2004 - Present • 22 years

Schaumburg, IL

Matthew Hunniford & Co, P.C.

1990 - Present • 36 years

Highland, IN

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Alexander L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Flossmoor, IL

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General retirement planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General tax planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Series 63, Series 66

Crown Point, IN

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management
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CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Olympia Fields, IL

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Debt management Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals
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Joseph H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

St. John, IN

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Annuities General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Douglas S

Series 66

Schererville, IN

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Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies
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Kally T

Series 65

Merrillville, IN

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Wealth management
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