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Matthew Thomas Van De Merlen

Investment Adviser Representative at Hightower Advisors, LLC

New York, NYCRD #6465506Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
11 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Matthew Thomas Van De Merlen is an investment adviser representative with Hightower Advisors, LLC in New York, NY, where they have been registered since 2019. They have worked in the securities industry since 2015 and were previously registered with J.p. Morgan Securities LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in New Jersey and New York.

Office

512 W 22nd Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10011

Advisors at this office: 10

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
New Jersey, New York
Broker:
5 states and territories

California, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas

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 9/27/2019
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 6/18/2015

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Hightower Advisors, LLCCurrent
10/9/2019 – New York, NY
Hightower Securities, LLCCurrent
8/31/2015 – New York, NY
J.p. Morgan Securities LLC
6/18/2015 – 8/28/2015New York, NY

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. HighTower Securities LLC
    Aug 2015 – no end date reportedNew York, NY
  2. HighTower Advisors LLC
    Aug 2015 – no end date reportedNew York, NY

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Hightower 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
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Other

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Services the firm offers

Financial advising and investment management, including personalized investment planning, balance sheet and income statement management, business planning, tax, estate planning, risk management, legacy planning, and trust services.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers
Firm areas of expertise
Fiduciary AdviceInvestment ManagementFinancial PlanningEstate PlanningTax PlanningRisk ManagementLegacy PlanningTrust ServicesWealth Management

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPooled VehiclesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesSovereign WealthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
1,050
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
132
Main office:
Chicago, IL
SEC file number:
801-69625

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Form ADV data as of September 3, 2026

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