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Gregory Paul Ricks

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Gulfport, MS
·CRD# 1060841·42 years experience

Professional Summary

Gregory Paul Ricks, who also goes by Greg Ricks, is a registered financial advisor currently at AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Gulfport, Mississippi. Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Gregory has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Greg Ricks

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Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 282580
RIA
1. 8930 Lorraine Rd Ste C, Gulfport, MS 395032. 4030 Lonesome Rd Ste A, Mandeville, LA 704483. 10235 Jefferson Hwy Bldg 4, Baton Rouge, LA 708094. 2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd Suite 170, Metairie, LA 70002
May 6, 2019 - Present
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 112294
RIA
Metairie, LA
April 17, 2019 - May 8, 2019
GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.·CRD# 132070
RIA
Metairie, LA
October 31, 2017 - April 23, 2019
GREGORY RICKS LLC DBA GREGORY RICKS & ASSOCIATES·CRD# 159495
RIA
Metairie, LA
June 4, 2012 - November 29, 2017
W. H. COLSON SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 117789
BD
Greenville, NC
July 24, 2002 - July 30, 2003
NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 25996
BD
Mitchelfield, NY
January 9, 2002 - July 23, 2002
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.·CRD# 30613
BD
Lynnfield, MA
January 6, 1997 - December 31, 2001
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
BD
El Segundo, CA
June 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
NORTH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 624
BD
Sioux Falls, SD
February 2, 1995 - June 1, 1996
NORTH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 624
BD
Sioux Falls, SD
May 9, 1991 - December 31, 1994
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.·CRD# 10111
BD
Duluth, GA
January 24, 1984 - May 9, 1991

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Current Firm

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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/17/2016 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

2950 Sw Mcclure Road Suite B, Topeka, KS 66614

Phone Number

(866) 363-9595

# of Employees

630

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

282,995

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$49,837,385,888

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1.) GREGORY RICKS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA GREGORY RICKS TOTAL WEALTH; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 2800 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD., STE. 170 METAIRIE, LA 70002; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE; CEO AND INSURANCE AGENT; 3/2010; 80 HOURS PER MONTH; 80 HOURS PER MONTH; SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS 2.) DOWN SOUTH STRATEGIES, INC.; NON INVESTMENT-RELATED; 2800 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD., STE. 170 METAIRIE, LA 70002; MARKETING COMPANY; PRESIDENT/CEO; 12/2014; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; MARKETING 3.) WINNING MOTORCARS, LLC; NON INVESTMENT-RELATED; 2800 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD., STE. 170 METAIRIE, LA 70002; USED CAR SALES; PRESIDENT/CEO; 4/2014; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES 4.)ADVISOR BOOK: NON INVESMENT-RELATED; 2800 VETERANS EMEMORAL BLVD., STE 170 METAIRIE, LA 70002; BOOK AUTHOR; BOOK ON AMAZON. START DATE: 06/14/2024; No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 BOOK ON AMAZON, ALL REEVENUE GOES TO AE. 5.)Estate planning document services ; 2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 170, Metairie, LA 70002; Investment Related: No, Position: Facilitator; Date: 12/2025, Approx hours per month: 5, Hours during trading: 5.; Introduce, coordinate, and provide access to platform for clients to prepare estate planning documents. Making clients aware that they can set up their wills through Wealth.com 6.) AFEA; INVESTMENT RELATED: No;349 Copperfield Blvd NE, Ste-L #106, Concord NC 28025; Presenter; Start Date: 1/2026; NUMBER OF HOURS: 2; SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0; Educational Presenter 7.)PINE BREEZE FARMS, LLC; Non investment-Related; 2370 Purvis to Baxterville Rd, Lumberton MS 39455, United States: Hunting and timber farm; Owner;1/31/2025; NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0; Owner/Director

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/17/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Louisiana
(7/8/2019)
IAR
Mississippi
(8/28/2019)
IAR
Texas
(5/6/2019)

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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 Sep 2011About the Series 65 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1984About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Apr 1990About the Series 26 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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