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CFP
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CFP

Matthew Lum

39 Years of Experience
Santa Barbara, CA
BrokerSells Insurance

Matthew Lum is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC, based in Santa Barbara, CA, with 39 years of industry experience. Matthew is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 9 more. Their firm serves 26,635 clients with $13B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
538 advisors
Number of Clients
26,635 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$485K average
Assets Under Management
$12.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $250K2.00%
$250K - $500K2.00%
$500K - $1.0M2.00%
$1.0M - $2.0M2.00%
$2.0M - $5.0M2.00%
$5M+2.00%

Maximum advisor fee is shown; program fees (0.04% to 0.16%) and transaction charges may apply depending on the selected program. Fees are negotiable.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

929 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101-2106

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Matthew is an officer/director of Vida Wealth Partners, a DBA used for marketing, and Vida Wealth Partners (RIA), a state-registered investment advisor, dedicating nearly full-time hours to these activities. He is also an insurance agent, spending minimal time on this.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Independent Financial Group, LLCBroker
August 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos
Vida Wealth Partners, INC.
October 2006 - Present · 20 yrs
Previous Registrations
Cetera Advisor Networks LLCBroker
November 2017 - August 2021 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Cetera Advisor Networks LLC
November 2017 - November 2017 · 0 mos
Girard Securities, INC.
November 2004 - November 2017 · 13 yrs
Girard Securities, INC.Broker
March 2004 - November 2017 · 13 yrs 8 mos
Sentinel Capital Management,inc.
October 2003 - December 2004 · 1 yr 2 mos
Sentra Securities CorporationBroker
July 2001 - March 2004 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Sii Investments, INC.Broker
January 1997 - July 2001 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Fsc Securities CorporationBroker
August 1995 - January 1997 · 1 yr 5 mos
Corporate Benefit Securities, INC.Broker
January 1990 - August 1995 · 5 yrs 7 mos
First Affiliated Securities, INC.Broker
August 1989 - January 1990 · 5 mos
Pfg Securities, INC.Broker
August 1988 - August 1989 · 1 yr
Washington National Equity CompanyBroker
May 1987 - October 1988 · 1 yr 5 mos
State Registrations13 states
AZCACOFLHIMOMTNMNVORTNUTWA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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