Matthew Falkner has been an investment adviser representative at Trails Edge Wealth Advisers since September 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Trails Edge Wealth Advisers, LLC is a firm with $154M under management, 60 clients and 1 adviser across 3 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Matthew Falkner’s longest registration was 7 years at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (2008–2016). Before joining Trails Edge Wealth Advisers in 2026, Matthew Falkner was registered through Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC.
- – present · under a yearCharlotte, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 299466
- Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC– · 1 yearCharlotte, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 116407
- Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC– · 1 yearChicago, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 19616
- Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC– · 7 yearsChicago, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 816
- Lehman Brothers Inc.– · under a yearChicago, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7506
Investment adviser representative registrations
Matthew Falkner is registered as an investment adviser representative in North Carolina, since September 2026.
- North CarolinaSince 3 September 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 4 June 2025 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 1 August 2008 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 3 June 2008 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Matthew Gale Falkner
- CRD
- 5418789
- Firm
- Trails Edge Wealth Advisers · CRD 299466
- Office
- Charlotte, NC
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 2016
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Matthew Falkner work?
Matthew Falkner is an investment adviser representative registered through Trails Edge Wealth Advisers, LLC since September 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Matthew Falkner a financial advisor?
Yes. Matthew Falkner has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina, through Trails Edge Wealth Advisers since September 2026.
How many years of experience does Matthew Falkner have?
Matthew Falkner has 10 years in the financial industry, since July 2016, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Matthew Falkner passed?
Matthew Falkner has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in June 2008. FINRA credited Matthew Falkner with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Matthew Falkner work before Trails Edge Wealth Advisers?
Before Trails Edge Wealth Advisers, Matthew Falkner was registered through Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, June 2025 to August 2026; Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, March 2016 to May 2017; Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, September 2008 to March 2016; Lehman Brothers Inc., August 2008 to October 2008.
Where is Matthew Falkner based?
Matthew Falkner’s registered office is in Charlotte, NC.
Is Matthew Falkner registered with FINRA?
No. Matthew Falkner has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Matthew Falkner’s record?
Search CRD 5418789 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Matthew Falkner’s full registration record.