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Richard Alban Frederick Shafer

CRD# 1008671·Registered 1981 - 2024
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Richard is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Richard Alban Frederick Shafer, who also goes by Dick Shafer, Richard Alban Shafer, Richard Alvan Frederick Shafer, was a registered financial advisor. Richard was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1981 - 2024. Richard had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Other Aliases

Dick Shafer, Richard Alban Shafer, Richard Alvan Frederick Shafer

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

41 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Past

PLANPILOTPast·CRD# 160319
RIA
Madison, WI
November 7, 2023 - June 11, 2024
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 13941
RIA
Madison, WI
January 26, 2006 - July 27, 2009
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 13941
BD
Waverly, IA
November 16, 2005 - July 27, 2009
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 20472
BD
New York, NY
January 22, 1988 - March 8, 2005
TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 36130
BD
New York, NY
November 29, 1994 - December 31, 1995
VP DISTRIBUTORS, LLCPast·CRD# 3036
BD
November 26, 1981 - December 17, 1981

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Current Firm

PL
PLANPILOT

PLANPILOT | PLANPILOT, LLC

CRD#: 160319 / SEC#: 801-73176
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Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2012 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

223 West Jackson Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606

Phone Number

(312) 973-4911

# of Employees

15

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 19 US states and territories.

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (2/10/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

29

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$5,578,337,916

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 2006About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1994About the Series 63 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1985About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed May 1994About the Series 26 exam

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