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Richard J. Brandon

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CRD#: 1438230
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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.

Richard Jay Brandon, who also goes by Rick Brandon, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Richard had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rick Brandon

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


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

Experience


Past

August 13, 2015 - September 30, 2016

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14169
Red Bank, NJ
Past

August 12, 2015 - September 30, 2016

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14169
Red Bank, NJ
Past

September 24, 2012 - September 1, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
TOMS RIVER, NJ
Past

September 12, 2012 - September 1, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
TOMS RIVER, NJ
Past

May 24, 2011 - July 28, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
RED BANK, NJ
Past

May 20, 2011 - July 28, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
RED BANK, NJ
Past

March 18, 2009 - May 29, 2009

G-2 TRADING,LLC

BD
CRD#: 44018
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 27, 2006 - August 13, 2008

W. H. REAVES & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3140
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 25, 2000 - October 30, 2000

DIRECT BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24907
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 12, 1997 - April 20, 2000

MIDWOOD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21520
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 15, 1996 - February 11, 1997

DIRECT BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24907
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 20, 1994 - July 31, 1995

MIDWOOD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21520
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 8, 1989 - August 10, 1989

TICONDEROGA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7671
NEW YORK, NY

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".
CS
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. | IFS SECURITIES, INC. | FS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14169 / SEC#: 801-41033, 8-30353

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/16/1992 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2001 Cancelled)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/12/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 8/11/2006
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CS
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. | IFS SECURITIES, INC. | FS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14169 / SEC#: 801-41033, 8-30353

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/16/1992 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2001 Cancelled)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4050 Innslake Drive Suite 250, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Mailing Address
4050 Innslake Drive Suite 250, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone number
(804) 612-9700
Established
Virginia since 03/22/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
170

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CSM_ADV PART 2A_3.31.2025 (5/30/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CS FINANCIAL GROUP INC.HOLDING COMPANY
HALLBERG, KATHERINE ROSECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5016264
JIANOS, JOSEPH ARISTOTLECHAIRMAN & CEO1374020
WALLACE, JAMES LOUISCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2099074
WETHERELL, EDWARD LEECHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER2159349
ZUBOV, IRINADIRECTOR OF FINANCE5166218

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,745
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,818,741,357

Disclosures


Regulatory Event10
Arbitration2

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Company Information


CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 14169

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