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Thomas L. Mcdonald

RICHARDS MERRILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Spokane, WA 99201-0645
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CRD#: 1195608
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Professional summary


Thomas Lee Mcdonald is a registered financial professional 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.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 25, 1992 - Present

RICHARDS MERRILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 612 West Main Street The M Building Suite 201, Spokane, WA 99201-0645Office #2: 612 West Main Street The M Building Suite 201, Spokane, WA 99201
RIA
BD
CRD#: 713
Spokane, WA
Past

June 26, 1989 - April 1, 1993

PHELPS & WOODHEAD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7920
Past

July 25, 1988 - April 1, 1993

PHELPS & WOODHEAD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7920
SPOKANE, WA
Past

March 6, 1987 - November 6, 1987

FIRST DEVONSHIRE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16977
Past

January 22, 1986 - March 10, 1987

MICHAEL C. TALLEY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 8679

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".
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)

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/3/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 72
Date: 1/2/2023
Government Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/18/1986
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)
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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)


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FINRA licenses (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

RMP ADV 2A (3/5/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LARSON, JOHN SCOTTCEO CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD COO & CO-CCO1368801
CALKINS, MARK JPRESIDENT6369006
LARSON, STEVEN RICHARDCHAIRMAN EMERITUS1029292
MCDONALD, THOMAS LEEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT CFO & BD CO-CCO1195608
CORIGLIANO, MONIQUE CELESTEREGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE1497927

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,061
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 514,464,239

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025
Cover Page
11/15/2024
11/19/2023
01/25/2023

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Company Information


RICHARDS MERRILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RICHARDS MERRILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 713Spokane, WA 99201-0645

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