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CFP
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CFP

Matthew Stephens

17 Years of Experience
Wilmington, NC

Matthew Stephens is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC, based in Wilmington, NC, with 17 years of industry experience. Matthew operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 3,742 clients with $2.7B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
58 advisors
Number of Clients
3,742 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$714K average
Assets Under Management
$2.7B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $250K2.25%
$250K - $500K2.15%
$500K - $1.0M2.00%
$1.0M - $2.0M1.75%
$2.0M - $5.0M1.50%
$5M+1.25%

All fees are negotiable. These are the maximum fees for the All-Inclusive program. Non-Inclusive program fees are slightly lower. The maximum advisory fees charged to annuity assets is 1.5% of the contract’s cash value.

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Location

398 Carl Street Unit 201, Wilmington, NC, 28403

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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 Activities

Matthew is the owner/sole proprietor of AdvicePoint, LLC, handling management and bookkeeping, and a partner in both 398 Carl, LLC and 9WATL, LLC, where he is a passive investor. He also serves as an officer for the Bar Harbor HOA, attending board meetings and preparing P&L statements; each of these activities requires minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Strategic Blueprint, LLC
February 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Osaic Advisory Services, LLC
November 2014 - February 2025 · 10 yrs 3 mos
Triad Advisors LLCBroker
November 2014 - December 2019 · 5 yrs 1 mo
LPL Financial LLCBroker
October 2013 - November 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo
LPL Financial LLC
October 2013 - November 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
November 2008 - November 2013 · 5 yrs
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
September 2008 - November 2013 · 5 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations2 states
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Exams
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