Richard W. Stumpf

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

WICHITA, KS 67226

CRD#: 1454350

Why Work With Richard

I care enough to go beyond the expectations. I'm capable of answering almost any question on a financial topic, and if I can't answer it, I know where the answer is.

Professional summary

Richard Walter Stumpf, AIF, CFP is a registered financial advisor with FINANCIAL BENEFITS, INC and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.. Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started his career in financial planning in 1986. Richard has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Paid By: AUM %

Paid By: Commission

Paid By: Hourly

Paid By: Fixed / Negotiated Fee

Min. Asset: $100K–$250K

100–250 clients

Serves: Pre-Retirees

Serves: Retirees

Services Offered

Retirement Planning

Investment Management

Financial Planning

Tax Planning

Estate & Legacy Planning

Specializations

Portfolio Optimization

Client Tip

Comprehensive financial planning helps bring all your financial opportunities and challenges together for a total review. It's like having a medical physical, looking at everything at once.

Personal quote

I love helping people reach their goals.

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1989

Experience

Current

October 26, 1988 - Present

FINANCIAL BENEFITS, INC

Office #1: 3500 N Rock Rd, Bldg 300a, Wichita, KS 67226

RIA

CRD#: 114407

WICHITA, KS

Current

October 1, 2019 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 3500 N Rock Rd. Ste 300-a, Wichita, KS 67226

RIA

CRD#: 134139

Wichita, KS

Current

May 1, 2000 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 3500 N Rock Rd Bldg 300-a, Wichita, KS 67226

CRD#: 39543

WICHITA, KS

Past

April 13, 1994 - May 1, 2000

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 20068

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

September 2, 1992 - September 8, 1992

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

CRD#: 173

Past

April 1, 1992 - April 13, 1994

OFG FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 23940

TOPEKA, KS

Past

October 26, 1988 - December 31, 2002

FINANCIAL BENEFITS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 114407

WICHITA, KS

Past

February 17, 1988 - April 1, 1992

THE COLUMBIAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 169

Past

January 6, 1988 - February 29, 1988

ANDOVER SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 16903

Past

March 12, 1986 - December 14, 1987

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

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".

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 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.

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

Alabama
(10/8/2022)

Arizona
(7/16/2012)

Arkansas
(4/23/2021)

California
(2/24/2016)

Colorado
(7/8/2003)

Florida
(1/3/2012)

Georgia
(1/22/2015)

Hawaii
(4/28/2023)

Illinois
(4/28/2023)

IAR

Kansas
(10/26/1988)

Kansas
(5/1/2000)

Kentucky
(4/28/2023)

Louisiana
(2/25/2025)

Minnesota
(4/8/2021)

Missouri
(5/1/2000)

Nebraska
(8/26/2020)

New Hampshire
(4/26/2021)

New Mexico
(3/28/2013)

New York
(2/25/2025)

North Carolina
(6/30/2021)

Oklahoma
(5/1/2000)

Pennsylvania
(2/18/2022)

Tennessee
(6/26/2025)

Texas
(7/31/2000)

IAR

Texas
(10/1/2019)

Virginia
(2/22/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/30/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/14/1986

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Operations Professional Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/18/1986

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 7/8/1994

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556-8757

Mailing Address

Phone number

(641) 472-5100

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

3,361

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEALTHPORT WRAP BROCHURE (12/26/2025)

CIRA ADV 2A (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	438,414
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 102,413,096,032

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/16/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/26/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/09/2024	Cover Page	Report
04/29/2024	Cover Page	Report

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At a Glance

Services Offered

Specializations

Client Tip

Personal quote

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

OFG FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FINANCIAL BENEFITS, INC

THE COLUMBIAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

ANDOVER SECURITIES, INC.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/30/1998

Series 63

Date: 2/14/1986

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/18/1986

Series 24

Date: 7/8/1994

FINRA

Current Firm

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

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