Matthew Phillip Murch

Current Employers

Employment History

• 08/2012 → 09/2025
  Avantax Investment Services, Inc.
  Baytown, TX
• 08/2012 → 01/2024
  Davis & Associates Cpa Firm
  Baytown, TX
• 03/2014 → 09/2025
  Avantax Advisory Services
  Baytown, TX
• 02/2023 → Present
  Integrated Tax And Wealth Strategies
  Baytown, TX
• 02/2023 → 01/2024
  Pad Cpa Management Inc
  Baytown, TX
• 01/2024 → Present
  Avantax Planning Partners, Inc.
  Baytown, TX
• 01/2024 → Present
  Bcor Administrative Services, Llc
  Baytown, TX
• 08/2024 → Present
  Fixed Indexed Annuities
  Baytown, TX
• 09/2025 → Present
  Cetera Wealth Services, Llc
  El Segundo, CA
• 09/2025 → Present
  Cetera Investment Advisers Llc
  Schaumburg, IL

Previous Registrations

• 2014-03-17 → 2025-09-05
  Avantax Advisory Services
  Houston, TX
  Houston, TX
  Baytown, TX
  Dallas, TX

Other Businesses

1) INTEGRATED TAX AND WEALTH STRATEGIES POSITION: Employee-Registered Rep NATURE: This is the marketing name for financial svcs. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 180 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 02/14/2023 ADDRESS: 2707 W Baker Rd, Baytown TX 77521, DESCRIPTION: Wealth Management Advisor. This will include client meetings, strategic relationship management, firm leadership, integration of tax planning and portfolio management. 2) BRIAN STEPHENS POSITION: Consulting NATURE: I provide consulting to Brian. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/30/2023 ADDRESS: 2707 W Baker Rd, Baytown TX 77521, US DESCRIPTION: I help organize and consult on various questions he may have. I prepare andlead the Houston GTC meeting which has a payment that is issued from Avantax to Brian for my efforts. 3) BCOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC POSITION: FPC NATURE: Financial Planning Consultantis responsible for growing this book over time through leads and referrals from CPAs affiliated with Avantax Planning Partners. The Financial Planning Consultant partners with a Financial Service Assistant whooffers operational support, allowing the Financial Planning Consultant to focus on the financial needs of clients. I procure business for Avantax Planning Partners, by identifying prospects and partnering with our Planning Team to deliver a clear pathway for clients to achieve financial independence. The Financial Planning Consultant has a wide array of solutions to offer clients, a few would include:Various Tax-Smart StrategiesFinancial PlanningRetirement PlanningInsurance Options INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 2707 W Baker Rd, Baytown TX 77521, US DESCRIPTION: Build and maintain deep relationships and rapport with affiliate CPA firms. Partner and influence affiliate CPAs to provide client leads for Investment Mgmt, Life Insurance, LTC Insurance, and other insurance as needed, and in Broker/Dealer business, including Retirement Plans, Annuities, etc.Partner with Client Development Specialists who create plans for the CPAs to identify leads, and opportunities for existing clients and prospective clients.Develop Investment Policy Statements with CPAs and clients, and determine client needs and appropriate solutions. Coordinate paperwork with the support of the FSA to open new accounts.Meet with clients and CPAs as needed to present proposed solutions, complete paperwork, and follow through on processes.Provide reports to clients, CPAs, and Avantax Planning Partners in a timely and accurate manner.Develop profitable new business relationships through client reviews, with a focus on gathering assets under management and selling appropriate insurance products.Initiate proactive calls daily, to prospects, and existing clients to initiate new business development and grow assets under management.Provide analysis to company CPAs on investment, insurance, and annuity products as needed.Provide effective communication of financial concepts to clients and make recommendations.Maintain knowledge of industry developments and changes.Conduct workshops for clients as prospecting and servicing tools.Work toward continuous quality improvement.Stay current with changing technology, including software and financial programs. Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

Exams

• S65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
  2014-02-21
• S63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
  2012-11-05

Designations