Career
Matthew Thomas has been Co-Chief Investment Officer of Belle Haven Investments since June 2026. Matthew Thomas is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Matthew Thomas holds a degree from the Kogod School of Business at American University.
Belle Haven Investments, L.P. is a Rye Brook, NY firm with $24.5B under management, 27,602 clients and 40 advisers in one office, as of its July 2026 filing.
Joined Belle Haven in 2012, became a partner in 2022, and was named Co-Chief Investment Officer in 2026. As lead taxable portfolio manager, he oversees strategy and portfolio management across taxable municipal bonds and investment-grade corporate credit. Previously ran the firm’s proprietary bond offering system and worked as an equities trader at Trillium.
- – present · under a year, · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 29278
Credentials and registrations
Investment adviser representative registrations
| State | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | Approved | 15 July 2026 |
| New York | Approved | 15 July 2026 |
- Status
- Approved
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 15 July 2026 |
| Series 52TO | Municipal Securities Representative Examination | 22 February 2020 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 4 | Registered Options Principal Examination | 14 December 2015 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 5 December 2014 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 17 December 2012 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Municipal Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Registered Options Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- Matthew Sherman Thomas
- CRD
- 5676942
- Firm bio
- bellehaven.com
Disciplinary history is not reported here, in either direction. Check the SEC record.
Common questions
Where does Matthew Thomas work?
Matthew Thomas has been Co-Chief Investment Officer of Belle Haven Investments, L.P. since June 2026, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Matthew Thomas a financial advisor?
Yes. Matthew Thomas has a current investment-adviser registration in Connecticut and New York, through Belle Haven Investments since July 2026.
How many years of experience does Matthew Thomas have?
Matthew Thomas has 13 years in the financial industry, since December 2012, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Matthew Thomas passed?
Matthew Thomas has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 4, Series 52TO and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 2012. FINRA credited Matthew Thomas with the SIE, which began in October 2018.