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Richard G. Macaleese

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CRD#: 1218540
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Professional summary


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Richard Gerard Macaleese was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Richard had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) HD Vest Insurance Agency~'NIR'~6333 North State Highway 161, Fourth Floor~Irving~TX~75038~Independent Insurance Agent~Insurance Sales Agent~2/1/2014~100hrs~100hrs~Insurance Services. 2) MACATAX, INC POSITION: President NATURE: Tax preparation and bookkeeping, tax representation, tax planning. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 100 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 11/19/2014 ADDRESS: 400 Washington St, Suite 210, Braintree MA 02184, United States DESCRIPTION: Primary tax preparer and administrator. Manage day to day operations and supervise part time staff during tax season. Provide training to office staff for clerical duties.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

May 6, 2015 - October 25, 2024

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Braintree, MA
Past

November 19, 2014 - October 25, 2024

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Braintree, MA
Past

March 18, 2014 - November 21, 2014

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
QUINCY, MA
Past

April 28, 2000 - November 21, 2014

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
QUINCY, MA
Past

November 8, 1988 - May 15, 2000

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 2, 1988 - November 25, 1988

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
Past

November 12, 1987 - November 17, 1988

FOCUS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15023
Past

December 27, 1983 - November 16, 1987

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
Past

December 27, 1983 - November 18, 1987

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/29/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORY SERVICES | HD VEST ADVISORY SERVICES | H.D. VEST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 104556 / SEC#: 801-29892

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Contact information


Main Address
3200 Olympus Blvd Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75019
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 870-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2,278

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts140,306
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,109,939,749

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
11/28/2023
12/16/2022

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Company Information


AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 104556

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