Matthew R Philips
Advisor at Cerity partners LLC — Norfolk, VA
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Experience Industry experience
20 years
Location
Norfolk, VA 23510
Cerity partners LLC
Enterprise
Clients per advisor
34 Very LowAvg AUM per client
$4,574,620 Very HighHNW client ratio
58% Very HighMatt Philips is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been since 2021. He assists clients and their families in growing and protecting their wealth, making sound investment decisions, and simplifying their financial lives. His approach includes building financial plans, identifying opportunities for improvement, and maintaining open communication.
Matt has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having held various roles since 2006. His positions have included Planning Consultant, Senior Relationship Manager, and roles in the Investments Help Desk, Fixed Income Desk, and as an Investments Representative. This breadth of experience has contributed to his expertise in financial planning and investment management.
Outside of his professional work, Matt is interested in traveling, volunteering, and writing.
Based on Cerity partners LLC
Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and other non-investment advisory services, negotiated per engagement.
Commissions are earned by affiliated insurance agency CP Risk Management on insurance and annuity products; also, certain employees acting as registered representatives earn commissions on brokerage transactions.
Hourly fees may be charged for financial planning or other consulting services, based on scope of engagement.
Performance-based fees are charged to qualified clients under Rule 205-3; also, affiliated private investment vehicles may charge performance fees as described in governing documents.
Minimum fee: Minimum fees may be charged if assets under management fall below a threshold; specifics are negotiated with each client and may exceed 1.50% of assets under management. Fee-only: Financial planning fees may be charged as flat fees or included in investment management fees; fees are negotiable and vary by client circumstances.
Norfolk, VA
150 W Main St, Suite 1500
Norfolk VA 23510
Advisors at this office
24
Virginia
20 years of industry experience
Cerity partners LLC
2026 - Present • 1 year
New York, NY
Fidelity Investments
2025 - 2026 • 1 year
Boston, MA
FIDELITY Personal and Workplace Advisors
2018 - 2026 • 8 years
Boston, MA
FIdelity Investments
2006 - 2026 • 20 years
Westlake, TX
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