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James Louis Matt

Investment Adviser Representative at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC

Scottsdale, AZCRD #3070148Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
23 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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James Louis Matt is an investment adviser representative with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2003 and have been registered with 9 firms, including Freedom Investment Management, Inc. and 3d/l Capital Management, LLC. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Arizona, California, Texas, and Utah.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Arizona, California, Texas, Utah

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 8/21/2002
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 9/28/1998
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 7/15/1998
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 2/16/1999
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 6/24/1998

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLCCurrent
1/8/2026 – Scottsdale, AZ
Freedom Investment Management, Inc.
2/7/2024 – 12/16/2025Scottsdale, AZ
3d/l Capital Management, LLC
4/20/2021 – 12/21/2023Scottsdale, AZ
3d Asset Management, Inc.
3/26/2020 – 3/31/2021Scottsdale, AZ
Pogson & MATT Wealth Management Group, LLC
2/1/2011 – 3/30/2020Phoenix, AZ
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.
9/16/2008 – 2/22/2011Phoenix, AZ
Amerivest Investment Management, LLC
7/8/2008 – 9/10/2008Scottsdale, AZ
TD Ameritrade, Inc.
7/8/2008 – 9/10/2008Scottsdale, AZ
Strategic Advisers, Inc.
9/16/2002 – 6/20/2008Scottsdale, AZ

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Pogson & MATT Wealth Management Group, LLC
    Aug 2010 – Mar 2020Phoenix, AZ
  2. J.l.m. Asset Managerment, L.L.C.
    Jan 2009 – no end date reportedScottsdale, AZ
  3. 3D Asset Management, Inc.
    Mar 2020 – Dec 2020Hartford, CT
  4. Strada Wealth Advisors
    Mar 2020 – no end date reportedScottsdale, AZ
  5. 3d/l Capital Management, LLC
    Dec 2020 – Oct 2023Scottsdale, AZ
  6. Freedom Investment Management, Inc.
    Oct 2023 – no end date reportedScottsdale, AZ
  7. Golden State Equity Partners
    Dec 2025 – no end date reportedScottsdale, AZ

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee
  • Other
Estimated blended rate
0.02

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesSelection of Other Advisers

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthInvestment CompaniesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
47
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
18
Main office:
Dallas, TX
SEC file number:
801-126441

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Form ADV data as of July 13, 2026

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