MK
CFP
MK
CFP

Matthew Kerns

5 Years of Experience
Houston, TX

Matthew Kerns is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Clear Trail Advisors, LLC, based in Houston, TX, with 5 years of industry experience. Matthew operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, and 2 more. Their firm serves 376 clients with $800M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
5 advisors
Number of Clients
376 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$2.1M average
Assets Under Management
$803.1M

Fee Structure

Clear Trail Advisors charges a maximum of 1.50% annually for portfolio management services. This fee is calculated quarterly in advance based on the value of your account. Adjustments are made for large deposits or withdrawals. The fee is negotiable based on your individual circumstances and account type. Family members' account values can be combined to potentially lower the fee. Fees are deducted directly from your account with written authorization.

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Location

5847 San Felipe St., Suite 950, Houston, TX, 77057

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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 an employee of Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC and registered support staff at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC since April 2020. He dedicates minimal time to these roles.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Clear Trail Advisors, LLC
August 2025 - Present · 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC
June 2022 - June 2022 · 0 mos
Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLCBroker
May 2022 - August 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC
June 2021 - August 2025 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
January 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos
State Registrations1 state
TX
Advisor

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Exams
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