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Thomas Lee Mcdonald

RICHARDS MERRILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
SPOKANE, WA
·CRD# 1195608·42 years experience

Professional Summary

Thomas Lee Mcdonald is a registered financial advisor currently at RICHARDS MERRILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Spokane, Washington. Thomas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Thomas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 72, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

RICHARDS MERRILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT·CRD# 713
RIA
BD
1. 612 West Main Street The M Building Suite 201, Spokane, WA 992012. 612 West Main Ave. The M Building Suite 201, Spokane, WA 99201-0645
March 25, 1992 - Present
PHELPS & WOODHEAD, INC.·CRD# 7920
BD
June 26, 1989 - April 1, 1993
PHELPS & WOODHEAD, INC.·CRD# 7920
BD
Spokane, WA
July 25, 1988 - April 1, 1993
FIRST DEVONSHIRE SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 16977
BD
March 6, 1987 - November 6, 1987
MICHAEL C. TALLEY & CO., INC.·CRD# 8679
BD
January 22, 1986 - March 10, 1987

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Current Firm

RICHARDS MERRILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
RICHARDS MERRILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RICHARDS MERRILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RICHARDS, MERRILL & PETERSON, INC.

CRD#: 713 / SEC#: 801-113034, 8-71
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/27/2018 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2018 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2018 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2018 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2018 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/7/2018 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

612 West Main Street The M Building Suite 201, Spokane, WA 99201-0645

Mailing Address

612 West Main Street The M Building Suite 201, Spokane, WA 99201

Phone Number

(509) 624-3174

Established

Washington since 07/27/1923

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

10

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 11 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (28 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 11 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RMP ADV 2A (3/10/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CALKINS, MARK JPRESIDENT CO-CCO B/D & RIA6369006
LARSON, JOHN SCOTTCEO CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1368801
LARSON, JOHN-MICHAELREGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE7524068
LARSON, STEVEN RICHARDCHAIRMAN EMERITUS1029292
MCDONALD, THOMAS LEEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CFO1195608
CORIGLIANO, MONIQUE CELESTEREGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE1497927
COWGILL, CHARLES DAVIDRIA CO-CCO4947735

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,280

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$643,598,531

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

6

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025Cover PageReport
11/15/2024Cover PageReport
11/19/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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RICHARDS MERRILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
RICHARDS MERRILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RICHARDS MERRILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RICHARDS, MERRILL & PETERSON, INC.

CRD#: 713 / SEC#: 801-113034, 8-71
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/27/2018 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2018 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2018 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2018 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2018 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/7/2018 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alaska
(1/22/2024)
RR
Arizona
(11/20/2003)
RR
District of Columbia
(7/24/2024)
RR
Idaho
(4/8/2015)
RR
Montana
(4/8/2015)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/27/2024)
RR
New York
(4/23/2019)
RR
Oregon
(3/10/2016)
RR
Virginia
(1/4/2019)
RR
Washington
(3/25/1992)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1984About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 72 — Government Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Nov 1986About the Series 24 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed May 1986About the Series 27 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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