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Matson Money

SEC-registered adviser since 1991Mason, OHCRD 110425

29,985
Clients
9
Advisory staff

From Form ADV filed 15 May 2026 · data retrieved 15 October 2026SEC record

Matson Money is an investment adviser headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and registered with the SEC since 1991. Its clients include investment companies, high-net-worth individuals and other individuals. High-net-worth individuals account for 26% of its regulatory assets under management.

Its services include portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, publishing newsletters, and educational seminars. Fee arrangements include a percentage of assets under management and other arrangements. Mark Matson owns 75% or more of Matson Money.

Clients

Matson Money serves 29,985 clients, 26,217 of them other individuals. The average client has about $811,000 with the firm, and high-net-worth clients hold 26% of its $24.3 billion in assets.

Regulatory assets by client type
  • Individuals26,217 clients22%
  • High-net-worth individuals2,962 clients26%
  • Investment companies6 clients50%
  • OtherPension and profit-sharing plans, Charitable organizations, State or municipal government entities, Corporations and other businesses2%
Show client breakdown
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
26,217
Regulatory AUM
$5,364,517,114
Share
22.1%
Avg. per client
$205K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
2,962
Regulatory AUM
$6,304,323,188
Share
25.9%
Avg. per client
$2.13M
Investment companies
Clients
6
Regulatory AUM
$12,078,379,511
Share
49.6%
Avg. per client
$2.01B
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
477
Regulatory AUM
$391,666,202
Share
1.6%
Avg. per client
$821K
Charitable organizations
Clients
81
Regulatory AUM
$80,627,555
Share
0.3%
Avg. per client
$995K
State or municipal government entities
Clients
75
Regulatory AUM
$11,015,832
Share
0.0%
Avg. per client
$147K
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
167
Regulatory AUM
$98,056,476
Share
0.4%
Avg. per client
$587K

Total

Clients
29,985
Regulatory AUM
$24,328,585,878
Share
100%
Avg. per client
$811K

What it does

Matson Money provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, publishing newsletters and educational seminars. It is paid through a percentage of assets and other arrangements.

Matson Money advises no private funds.

100.0% of assets ($24.33B across 29,979 accounts) are managed with discretion. 0% of clients are outside the U.S., and 0 clients received advice without assets under management last fiscal year.

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Funds98%
  • Cash2%

Custodians

Matson Money’s client accounts are held mainly at Axos Clearing, with 29% of managed assets, and Charles Schwab, with 18%. Matson Money does not have custody of client assets.

Managed account assets by custodian
  • Axos ClearingAxos Clearing LLC · Centennial, CO · $7.15B29%
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Orlando, FL · $4.39B18%
  • All other custodians$12.79B53%

Ownership and leadership

Mark Matson owns 75% or more of Matson Money.

Who owns the firm
Matson Money, Inc.· the adviser
  • Mark Matson

    Control person · since October 1991

    Owns 75% or more of Matson Money, Inc.
  • Matthew Matson

    since November 1997

    Owns 10% to 25% of Matson Money, Inc.

Leadership

  • Daniel List
    Chief Compliance Officer & President
  • Melissa Matson
    Executive Vice President
  • Mark Matson
    CEO, CFO, Director, Shareholder
  • Matthew Matson
    Shareholder

Staff

  • 69 employees
  • 9 in advisory functions
  • 6 state-registered reps
  • 225 soliciting firms

Reported holdings

Matson Money’s reported 13F holdings total $3.59B across 9 positions, and the ten largest make up 100.0% of it.

$3.59B
Reported 13F value
9
Positions
100.0%
In the 10 largest
+10.1%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. iShares TR · Short Corp. BD ETF22.6%
  2. iShares TR · Core S&P 500 ETF15.4%
  3. iShares TR · Core International Agg14.2%
  4. iShares TR · MSCI USA Value Factor12.7%
  5. Dfa TR · International Small Cap ETF11.6%
  6. iShares TR · Core MSCI Emerging Mar6.9%
  7. iShares TR · Core MSCI Eafe ETF6.1%
  8. iShares TR · Interm Corp. BD ETF5.7%
  9. Dfa TR · Inflation Protected Sec ETF4.7%

Together, the ten largest are 100.0% of reported value.

The 9 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 17 July 2026

A 13F covers only exchange-traded long positions the firm holds with discretion, so this $3.59B is not its $24.33B in regulatory assets and does not represent any individual client's portfolio.

Fees

Matson Money is paid through a percentage of assets under management and other.

Matson Money’s fee rates are not included in this profile. Find its brochure on the SEC’s site.

Offices and registrations

Besides its headquarters, Matson Money has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses across 2 states.

Listed office addresses by state

Ohio · 1 listed address

  • 5955 Deerfield BLVD., MasonHQ

Registration details

Legal name
Matson Money, Inc.
Headquarters
5955 Deerfield BLVD., Mason, OH 45040
SEC file
801-40176
Structure
Ohio corporation
Fiscal year end
December

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Common questions

How many clients does Matson Money have?

Matson Money has 29,985 clients and manages $24.3 billion for them, as of May 2026. They include 26,217 other individuals, 2,962 high-net-worth individuals and 477 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 15 May 2026

What services does Matson Money offer?

Matson Money provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, publishing newsletters and educational seminars.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Which custodians does Matson Money use?

Matson Money’s separately managed account assets are held at Axos Clearing LLC (Centennial, CO), with $7,148,321,961 and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Orlando, FL), with $4,393,036,970. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 15 May 2026

How many financial advisors does Matson Money have?

Matson Money has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 69 employees, and 9 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

What does Matson Money invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Matson Money’s separately managed accounts held 98% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 2% cash and equivalents. It advises no private funds of its own.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Matson Money?

Matson Money’s direct owners are Mark Matson (75% or more) and Matthew Matson (10% to 25%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 15 May 2026

How does Matson Money get paid?

Matson Money is paid through a percentage of assets under management and other arrangements. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Sources

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 15 May 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. IAPD firm record, CRD 110425.
  3. Form 13F-HR, filed 17 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since.

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