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John E. Richardson

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CRD#: 1283850
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Edward Richardson was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. John had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 18, 2015 - November 2, 2015

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
Columbus, IN
Past

November 13, 2012 - February 18, 2015

THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8478
COLUMBUS, IN
Past

November 7, 2012 - February 18, 2015

THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8478
COLUMBUS, IN
Past

April 28, 2008 - November 7, 2012

RICHARDSON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146424
COLUMBUS, IN
Past

January 4, 2008 - September 20, 2012

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
COLUMBUS, IN
Past

April 20, 2005 - December 31, 2007

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
AKRON, OH
Past

January 3, 2002 - April 19, 2005

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 17, 2001 - December 31, 2001

BLUE VASE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46765
WASHINGTON, PA
Past

August 20, 1999 - January 16, 2001

SPECTRUM INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36962
MISHAWAKA, IN
Past

July 12, 1995 - August 30, 1999

CARDINAL INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36838
COLUMBIA, IL
Past

December 20, 1990 - May 23, 1995

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 23, 1990 - December 31, 1990

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 23, 1988 - March 23, 1990

B.C. CHRISTOPHER SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 60
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

April 29, 1987 - December 23, 1988

MORISON SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8097
KANSAS CITY, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/26/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


PS
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC | SAMMONS SECURITIES COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 115368 / SEC#: , 8-53482

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Mailing Address
300 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone number
(734) 663-1611
Established
Delaware since 07/26/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BRANDON D. RYDELL GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/2020TRUST (OWNER OF NON-VOTING INTERESTS)
CARL F. ELLISON, JR. GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/2020TRUST (OWNER OF NON-VOTING INTERESTS)
JEROME M. RYDELL GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/2020TRUST (OWNER OF NON-VOTING INTERESTS)
KRISTEN A. BAUER GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/2020TRUST (OWNER OF NON-VOTING INTERESTS)
THERESA L. DUNBAR GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/2020TRUST (OWNER OF NON-VOTING INTERESTS)
BAUER, KRISTEN ANNETRUSTEE OF THE KRISTEN A. BAUER GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/20202457506
DUNBAR, THERESA LYNNTRUSTEE OF THE THERESA L. DUNBAR GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/20207346975
ELLISON, CARLTRUSTEE OF THE CARL F. ELLISON JR. GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/20207342594
MCCLELLAN, JOHN ALEXANDERCHIEF RISK AND BUSINESS OFFICER4016479
PHILLIPS, RICHARD THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6041363
PISTOR, RANDOLPH FULVIOCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER5143334
RYDELL, BRANDON DAVIDPRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE OF THE BRANDON D. RYDELL GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/20202933397
RYDELL, JEROME MATTHEWTRUSTEE OF THE JEROME M. RYDELL GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/20207346979
RYDELL, JEROME STANLEYCEO, CHAIRMAN, MANAGER AND TRUSTEE OF THE JEROME S. RYDELL REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED 12/21/1998, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED408389
THE JEROME S. RYDELL REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED 12/21/1998, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED ON 10/23/2020TRUST (OWNER OF ALL VOTING INTERESTS)
WOOTON, RYAN DANIELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER8006797

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration1

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Company Information


PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 115368

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