Matthew Cunningham
Advisor at First Financial Advisory Services Inc
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Advisor at First Financial Advisory Services Inc
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Location
Westerly, RI 02891
Credentials
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
19 years
Matthew Cunningham is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at First Financial Advisory Services Inc. He has worked with First Financial Advisory Services since 2008 and has prior experience with Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Cunningham is involved in nonprofit activities, including serving as treasurer for World's Biggest Disc Golf Wishes and participating in the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce. First Financial Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, families, and small businesses, managing approximately $250 million in client assets. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment strategy that incorporates strategic and tactical asset allocation and fundamental analysis, primarily operating on a non-discretionary basis.
Based on First Financial Advisory Services Inc
Based on First Financial Advisory Services Inc
Fixed fees up to $5,000 annually for broad financial planning services; may exceed $5,000 in limited cases with notice
$0 - $500,000: 1.5% annually $500,000 - $1,000,000: 1.25% annually $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.0% annually
Commissions with a minimum of $65.00 per transaction; $7.50 custodian handling charge plus $1.50 for paper confirmations; commission reductions possible to 80% for certain clients
Typically $150 per hour for specific financial planning or consulting services
Financial Orientation Program fees: $500 annually for Basic FOP plus $250 per additional household person; $750 for Premium FOP plus $375 per additional household person
Account minimum: $25,000 (may be waived at firm’s discretion) Fee-only: Fee-based advisory fees starting at 1.5% annually, negotiable for accounts $2,000,000 or more
85 Beach Street
Westerly, RI 02891
Connecticut · Massachusetts · Michigan · Rhode Island · Texas · Virginia
Cetera ADVISORS LLC
2022 - Present (4 years)
First Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
2008 - Present (18 years)
FIRST Allied Securities, Inc
2007 - 2022 (15 years)
First Allied Securities, INC.
1991 - Present (35 years)
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