Matthew Carrier has been an investment adviser representative at Compass Financial Management since March 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Compass Financial Management LLC is a Tampa, FL firm with $894M under management, 2,228 clients and 31 advisers across 37 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Matthew Carrier’s longest registration was 9 years at Avantax Advisory Services (2013–2022). Before joining Compass Financial Management in 2026, Matthew Carrier was registered through Brookstone Wealth Advisors, LLC and Avantax Advisory Services.
- – present · under a yearKnoxville, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 156345
- Brookstone Wealth Advisors, LLC– · 3 yearsKnoxville, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 137658
- Avantax Advisory Services– · 9 yearsKnoxville, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104556
Investment adviser representative registrations
Matthew Carrier is registered as an investment adviser representative in Tennessee, since March 2026.
- TennesseeSince 17 March 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 16 July 2013 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 1 July 2010 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 25 June 2010 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Matthew K Carrier
- CRD
- 5696242
- Firm
- Compass Financial Management · CRD 156345
- Office
- 116 Lynnwood Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2010
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Matthew Carrier work?
Matthew Carrier is an investment adviser representative registered through Compass Financial Management LLC since March 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Matthew Carrier a financial advisor?
Yes. Matthew Carrier has a current investment-adviser registration in Tennessee, through Compass Financial Management since March 2026.
How many years of experience does Matthew Carrier have?
Matthew Carrier has 16 years in the financial industry, since June 2010, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Matthew Carrier passed?
Matthew Carrier has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in June 2010. FINRA credited Matthew Carrier with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Matthew Carrier work before Compass Financial Management?
Before Compass Financial Management, Matthew Carrier was registered through Avantax Advisory Services, October 2013 to December 2022.
Where is Matthew Carrier based?
Matthew Carrier’s registered office is in Knoxville, TN.
Is Matthew Carrier registered with FINRA?
No. Matthew Carrier has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Matthew Carrier’s record?
Search CRD 5696242 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Matthew Carrier’s full registration record.
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