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Matt Ricks

Haystack Financial Planning LLC · Syosset, New York

Matt Ricks is a fee-only financial advisor at Haystack Financial Planning LLC in Syosset, New York, who holds the CFP and MBA credentials.

Fee-only
$11M
Firm assets managed
$484,000
Firm's average account
2014
First securities exam

How does Matt's firm compare?

  • Haystack Financial Planning LLC's average account is about $484,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 23 accounts).

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Questions about Matt

Is Matt Ricks a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Matt Ricks is listed in the XY Planning Network directory (XYPN members are fee-only). SEC records as of October 27, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Matt's firm.

How does Matt Ricks charge for financial advice?

Matt's firm, Haystack Financial Planning LLC, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Does Matt Ricks work with clients virtually?

Yes. Haystack Financial Planning LLC says on its website that it works with clients remotely.

Where is Matt Ricks based?

Matt Ricks is based in Syosset, New York.

What credentials does Matt Ricks hold?

Matt Ricks holds the CFP and MBA credentials.

Is Matt Ricks registered with the SEC?

Yes. Matt Ricks is registered as an investment adviser representative in NY (CRD 5902163), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.

How much does Haystack Financial Planning LLC manage?

Haystack Financial Planning LLC reports $11.1M across 23 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Matt Ricks?

Through Matt Ricks's website, haystackfp.com.

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The full record

FirmHaystack Financial Planning LLC
Based in Syosset, New York
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly · Fixed fees
Works virtuallyYes
Assets under management$11.1M across 23 accounts
CredentialsCFP · MBA
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in NY · CRD 5902163
Exams passedSeries 66 (2014)
Firm size1 employee
Disclosures None reported
Websitehaystackfp.com
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