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Matthew Deaton

Member/Chief Compliance Officer at Acute Investment Advisory in Mesa, AZ

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Matthew Deaton is Member/Chief Compliance Officer of Acute Investment Advisory, LLC, an investment adviser managing $238M, and works from its Mesa, AZ office. Matthew Deaton has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Acute Investment Advisory since 5 May 2014, has 12 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

12
Years in industry
12
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
3
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Matthew Deaton has been Member/Chief Compliance Officer of Acute Investment Advisory since November 2004, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Matthew Deaton holds a BS in Finance from Arizona State University and an MBA from Arizona State University.

Acute Investment Advisory, LLC is a Mesa, AZ firm with $238M under management, 787 clients and 4 advisers across 4 offices, as of its February 2026 filing.

Matt Deaton is Managing Partner of Acute Wealth Advisors. He joined the firm in 2008, bringing experience and background in management, marketing and customer relations. With contributions from Damon Roberts, he authored the book Success in the New Retirement.

  1. – present · 12 years
    Mesa, AZ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 170368

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Matthew Deaton is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from May 2014; the most recent is Louisiana, in March 2021.

  • ArizonaSince 5 May 2014
  • LouisianaSince 1 March 2021
  • TexasResidentSince 23 February 2021

Examinations

Series 6511 December 2013
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Matthew J. Deaton
CRD
6298275
Firm
Acute Investment Advisory · CRD 170368
Role
Member/Chief Compliance Officer
Office
4856 EAST BASELINE ROAD, # 104, Mesa, AZ 85206
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
May 2014
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Matthew Deaton work?

Matthew Deaton has been Member/Chief Compliance Officer of Acute Investment Advisory, LLC since November 2004, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 10 February 2026

Is Matthew Deaton a financial advisor?

Yes. Matthew Deaton has a current investment-adviser registration in Arizona, Louisiana and Texas, through Acute Investment Advisory since May 2014.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Matthew Deaton have?

Matthew Deaton has 12 years in the financial industry, since May 2014, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Matthew Deaton passed?

Matthew Deaton passed the Series 65 in December 2013.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Matthew Deaton based?

Matthew Deaton’s registered office is in Mesa, AZ.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Matthew Deaton registered with FINRA?

No. Matthew Deaton has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Matthew Deaton’s record?

Search CRD 6298275 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Matthew Deaton’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Acute Investment Advisory

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6298275, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Acute Investment Advisory, LLC, filed 10 February 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Acute Investment Advisory team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.