Role at Payden & Rygel
- Title on Schedule A
- Managing Director, CFO, Director and Shareholder
- Control
- Brian Matthews is a control person of Payden & Rygel.
- Ownership
- The filed direct ownership band is 5% to 10%.
- Tenure
- Brian Matthews has held the filed role since March 1994.
The firm
Career on record
Brian Matthews has been registered through Payden & Rygel since June 1992.
- Passed SIE · 2018
- Passed Series 65 · 1996
- Passed Series 63 and Series 6 · 1992
- Payden & RygelCurrent– present · 34 yearsLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 107160
- Passed Series 3 · 1990
Registrations and exams
Brian Matthews has a current investment-adviser registration in California and has passed 5 qualifying exams.
| State | Scope | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 10 June 1994 |
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 15 March 1996 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 2 September 1992 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 1 October 2018 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 2 September 1992 |
| Series 3 | National Commodity Futures Examination | 8 May 1990 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- National Commodity Futures Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- Brian Webb Matthews
- CRD
- 2060962
- Firm
- Payden & Rygel
- Registration status
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- Office
- 333 S. GRAND AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR, Los Angeles, CA 90071
- Firm bio
- payden.com
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Background
He is President of Payden & Rygel, a director, and a member of its Managing Committee and Investment Policy Committee. He advises institutional clients. Payden & Rygel, About Us
Education
- BS in Economics, University of Notre DamePayden & Rygel, About Us
Credentials and memberships
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)Payden & Rygel, About Us
Common questions
Where does Brian Matthews work?
Brian Matthews has been Managing Director, CFO, Director and Shareholder of Payden & Rygel since March 1994, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Brian Matthews a financial advisor?
Yes. Brian Matthews has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Payden & Rygel since June 1992, as of 17 October 2026.
How many years of experience does Brian Matthews have?
Brian Matthews has worked in the financial industry for 34 years as of 17 October 2026, counted from 14 June 1992, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Brian Matthews passed?
Brian Matthews has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 3, Series 63, Series 6, Series 65 and SIE. The earliest, the Series 3, was passed in May 1990.
Where is Brian Matthews based?
Brian Matthews’ registered office is in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Brian Matthews a CFA charterholder?
Payden & Rygel lists Brian Matthews with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
Source: Payden & Rygel, About Us
Leadership at Payden & Rygel
- Joan PaydenPresident and CEO, Director & Shareholder
- Reza PishvaManaging Director, Chief Compliance Officer
- Bradley HershManaging Director, Director and Treasurer
- Laura LakeManaging Director and Director
- Gregory MorrisonManaging Director and Director