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John L. Richards
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CRD#: 1227341
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Professional summary
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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.
John Longstroth Richards was a registered financial professional .
John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. John had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
December 2, 2014 - December 7, 2016
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 37031
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past
December 2, 2014 - December 7, 2016
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37031
GREEN BAY, WI
Past
May 19, 2009 - December 2, 2014
SPC
RIA
CRD#: 110692
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past
February 9, 2002 - December 2, 2014
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 115368
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past
March 24, 1998 - February 9, 2002
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
June 18, 1996 - April 22, 1998
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past
August 30, 1993 - June 18, 1996
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past
June 10, 1986 - August 30, 1993
VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past
April 12, 1985 - March 24, 1986
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
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".
PB
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 37031 / SEC#: 801-74927, 8-47572
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2009 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2012 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2012 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
PB
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 37031 / SEC#: 801-74927, 8-47572
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2009 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2012 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2012 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
432 Security Blvd. Ste. 101, Green Bay, WI 54313-9709
Mailing Address
432 Security Blvd., Green Bay, WI 54313
Phone number
(920) 662-9500
Established
Wisconsin since 07/11/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
286
SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| KELLY, ZACHARY P | DIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, CEO, BOARD PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 5263665 |
| VAN ESS, WILLIAM SCOTT | DIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1929840 |
| WESTENBERG, STEVEN G | DIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, VICE CHAIRMAN , TREASURER | 2440924 |
| BOSTWICK, KAREN P | SHAREHOLDER | 2643853 |
| DOELGER, AARON ANDREW | SHAREHOLDER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4357639 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 4,245 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 909,478,703 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
Red Flags
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