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Richard R. Stern

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CRD#: 1332420
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Professional summary


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Richard Randall Stern, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Richard had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6, Series 24 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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CFP®

Experience


Past

August 23, 2007 - July 8, 2019

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

RIA
CRD#: 108783
Dallas, TX
Past

August 7, 2007 - July 8, 2019

MISSIONSQUARE INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23189
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

October 31, 2005 - September 4, 2007

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
AUSTIN, TX
Past

September 15, 2005 - November 21, 2007

HOUSEHOLDER GROUP, ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS

RIA
CRD#: 107773
AUSTINE, TX
Past

August 31, 2005 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 5, 2002 - September 2, 2005

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 5, 2002 - September 2, 2005

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

October 13, 1998 - October 5, 2001

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 13, 1998 - October 5, 2001

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

February 14, 1990 - March 31, 1999

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

January 4, 1990 - February 27, 1990

PIM FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10547
SAN MARCOS, CA
Past

March 25, 1988 - January 2, 1990

WARNER BECK INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 11076
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 7, 1987 - March 17, 1988

KORN, WOMACK, STERN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16933
Past

October 23, 1985 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

January 11, 1985 - April 29, 1987

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MR
MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT
ICMA RETIREMENT CORP | MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT | INTERNATIONAL CITY MGMT ASSOCIATION RETIREMEN | INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION | ICMA-RC | ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 108783 / SEC#: 801-18273

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/1983 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 1/23/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MR
MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT
ICMA RETIREMENT CORP | MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT | INTERNATIONAL CITY MGMT ASSOCIATION RETIREMEN | INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION | ICMA-RC | ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 108783 / SEC#: 801-18273

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/1983 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
777 North Capitol Street Ne, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20002-4240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(202) 962-4600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
599

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GUIDED PATHWAYS ADVISORY SERVICES (10/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts58,580
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,959,398,729

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/28/2025
Cover Page
01/27/2025
10/27/2023
01/27/2023

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Company Information


MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

CRD#: 108783

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