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Richard J. Murray

ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Albert Lea, MN 56007
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CRD#: 1107727
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Professional summary


Richard John Murray II, who also goes by Rich Murray, Richard John II Murray, is a registered financial advisor currently at ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Albert Lea, Minnesota and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Richard has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rich Murray | Richard John Ii Murray

Other business activities


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) CITY OF ALBERT LEA; POSITION: Mayor NATURE: City of Albert Lea Government INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 16 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 01/03/2023. ADDRESS: 221 East Clark Street, Albert Lea MN 56007; DESCRIPTION: Attend and Run City Council Meetings and Functions. Review/Discuss City Policies and Finances w/ City Staff and Council Members. 2)Galway Bay Inc__Investment related:NO___Address: 124 Ridge Road Albert Lea, MN 56007__Nature of business: Rental properties__Position: Owner__Start date: 06/20/2007__Hours/month: 4__ Hours/month securities trading: 1__Duties: Manage properties 3)PKS Financial__ Investment related:NO__Address: 80 State St Albany NY 12207__Nature of business: Fixed/Traditional insurance__Position: Agent__Start date:1/4/2021__Hours/Month: 80__ Hours/Month during trading hours: 60__Nature of business: Sales of insurance 4)Fixed Insurance__ Investment related: No__Address: 80 State St Albany NY 12207__ Nature of business: Fixed/Traditional insurance__Position:Agent__Start date:1/4/2021__Hours/month: 1__Hours/month during trading hours:1__Duties: Sales of insurance 5)Murray Financial Group d/b/a ISC Financial Advisors__Investment related:Yes__Address: 200N Broadway Ave Albert Lea MN 56007__Nature of business: Investment advisor firm__Position: President, advisor__Start date:4/1/2011__Hours/month:120__Hours/month during trading:80__Duties:Asset management, financial planning 2) GALWAY BAY, INC. POSITION: Owner NATURE: Rental properties INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 16 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/20/2007 ADDRESS: 124 Ridge Road, Albert Lea MN 56007, United States DESCRIPTION: Manage real estate properties. 3) MURRAY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC, DBA ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS POSITION: Owner/advisor NATURE: LLCMurray Financial Group is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm and an Insurance Agency. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 04/01/2011 ADDRESS: 200 North Broadway Avenue, P.O. Box 171, Albert Lea MN 56007, United States DESCRIPTION: I am the owner, manager, and an employee of Murray Financial Group. I also serve in the role of CCO for the firm. I am also an Advisor with the firm. 4)PKS Financial_ Investment related no_ 80 state st Albany NY 12207_ Fixed/Traditional insurance_ agent_ start date 01/04/2021_ 120 hours/month_ 80 hours/month during securities trading hours_Sales of fixed/traditional insurance 5)Fixed Insurance_Fixed Insurance_Investment related no_80 state st Albany NY 12207_Fixed/Traditional insurance_Agent_Start date 01/04/2021_ 2 hours/month_1 hour/month during trading hours_sales of fixed insurance

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 31, 2014 - Present

ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 200 North Broadway Ave., Albert Lea, MN 56007
RIA
CRD#: 157626
Albert Lea, MN
Current

January 6, 2021 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 200 North Broadway Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007
BD
CRD#: 35747
Albert Lea, MN
Past

December 23, 2020 - December 31, 2020

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
ALBERT LEA, MN
Past

December 23, 2020 - December 31, 2020

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
ALBERT LEA, MN
Past

January 23, 2014 - May 4, 2017

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
ALBERT LEA, MN
Past

August 27, 1987 - December 18, 2020

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
ALBERT LEA, MN
Past

March 28, 1983 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

March 28, 1983 - August 3, 1987

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

March 28, 1983 - September 11, 1987

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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IF
ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MURRAY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 157626 / SEC#: 801-72585

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2011 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(1/6/2021)
RR
Georgia
(1/6/2021)
RR
Iowa
(1/6/2021)
RR
Kansas
(1/6/2021)
IAR
Minnesota
(1/31/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(1/6/2021)
RR
South Dakota
(1/6/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/6/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/25/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IF
ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MURRAY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 157626 / SEC#: 801-72585

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 North Broadway Ave., Albert Lea, MN 56007
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 171, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Phone number
(507) 373-8216
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (4/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,403
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,349,084,643

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Company Information


ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 157626Albert Lea, MN 56007

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