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Richard N. Trotta

THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
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CRD#: 1300940
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Professional summary


Richard Noel Trotta is a registered financial advisor currently at THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC. located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Richard has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Board of Directors; VoteWater; Treasurer; Stuart, FL 34994; Not Investment Related; July 2019; 10-19 hours per month; 1-9 during trading hours/ Friends of the Everglades; Treasurer; Stuart, FL 34997; Not Investment Related; July 2019; 1-9 hours per month; 1-9 during trading hours. Rayni Foundation, not investment related, non profit, voting member for scholarships committee. Trustee Nidia M. Montero Declaration of Trust U/A/D 08-29-2023, I act in a fiduciary capacity - identifying the trusts assets, administering and investing the assets. Distributing assets to beneficiaries and delivering Nidia's bequests to non profits, maintaining two homes. Trustee, Raul P. Rodriquez Trust, Not investment related non beneficiary. trust dated 5/1/2023. Executive oversight. 1 - 2 hours a month Co-Trustee R & N Land trust, Executive oversight, 1 - 2 hours a month Trustee, Anthea Turner Trust Aug. 2022, & Turner Family Trust FBO Wendy Sching & Turner Family Trust FBO Holly Martin. Executive oversight 1-2 hours a month Co- Trustee Rebecca A Rodriguez Trust, Does have fiduciary Responsibilities, no comp. Co-Trustee Ricardo A Rodrigues Trust Co-Trustee Raquel Rodriguez Trust Co-Trustee Rafeal Rodriguez Trust Moretti Ministries Real Estate, Appointed as Treasurer

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 25, 2022 - Present

THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS

Office #1: 11000 Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
RIA
CRD#: 299201
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Current

March 25, 2022 - Present

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

Office #1: 11000 Prosperity Farms Road Suite 300, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
BD
CRD#: 8478
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Past

May 1, 2012 - March 31, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

April 20, 2012 - March 31, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

June 1, 2009 - April 30, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
JUPITER, FL
Past

June 1, 2009 - April 30, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
JUPITER, FL
Past

January 18, 2005 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

January 7, 2005 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

October 1, 1999 - January 10, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

October 1, 1999 - January 10, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 19, 1999 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 30, 1989 - March 24, 1999

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 22, 1989 - November 8, 1989

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 17, 1987 - September 12, 1989

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 24, 1984 - March 27, 1987

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556

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".
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THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF THURSTON SPRINGER | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BCT FINANCIAL | BALDASSARI ADVISORY | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL

CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
Arizona
(3/25/2022)
RR
California
(3/25/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/25/2022)
RR
Florida
(3/25/2022)
IAR
Florida
(4/26/2022)
RR
Georgia
(11/26/2024)
RR
Maryland
(3/25/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/26/2024)
RR
Nevada
(3/25/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(3/25/2022)
RR
New York
(3/25/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(3/25/2022)
RR
Ohio
(11/27/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/25/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(3/25/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(3/25/2022)
RR
Texas
(3/25/2022)
IAR
Texas
(3/25/2022)
RR
Utah
(10/3/2025)
RR
Virginia
(4/6/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/23/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 8/29/1994
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF THURSTON SPRINGER | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BCT FINANCIAL | BALDASSARI ADVISORY | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL

CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9000 Keystone Crossing Seventh Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(317) 581-4000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TSA_ADV2A_(FINAL 9.14.25) (10/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,759
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,675,305,852

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
05/21/2025
Cover Page
02/28/2024

Red Flags


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Company Information


THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS

CRD#: 299201Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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