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Rick A. Kneisley

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CRD#: 1455140
RK

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.

Rick Arthur Kneisley was a registered financial professional .

Rick is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Rick had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 5, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
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

January 6, 2011 - April 20, 2016

B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41533
ORANGE, CA
Past

February 23, 2009 - July 22, 2009

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17868
CLAREMONT, CA
Past

February 19, 2009 - July 22, 2009

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
CLAREMONT, CA
Past

March 4, 2008 - March 6, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
CLAREMONT, CA
Past

March 4, 2008 - March 6, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CLAREMONT, CA
Past

August 1, 2007 - March 4, 2008

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14416
CLAREMONT, CA
Past

August 1, 2007 - March 4, 2008

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
CLAREMONT, CA
Past

March 2, 2004 - August 9, 2007

DFC INVESTOR SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 18558
CLAREMONT, CA
Past

May 29, 2002 - August 9, 2007

DFC INVESTOR SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 18558
CLAREMONT, CA
Past

August 13, 2001 - May 9, 2002

PERKINS, SMART & BOYD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7221
SHAWNEE MISSION, KS
Past

June 26, 2001 - August 14, 2001

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 8, 1999 - October 6, 2000

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

May 27, 1997 - September 11, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

February 25, 1997 - April 4, 1997

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

March 29, 1996 - July 16, 1996

U.S. BANCORP SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17439
PORTLAND, OR
Past

January 11, 1996 - January 16, 1996

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19924
Past

December 7, 1995 - December 19, 1995

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

July 25, 1995 - August 25, 1995

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 7, 1994 - February 20, 1995

GATEWAY INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31153
OAK PARK, IL
Past

January 4, 1993 - February 8, 1994

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

October 9, 1992 - December 1, 1992

ASB FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 24280
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 19, 1990 - October 2, 1992

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

June 8, 1988 - November 13, 1989

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

June 22, 1987 - February 11, 1988

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Past

January 22, 1986 - June 29, 1987

THE STUART-JAMES COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 11691

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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B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 41533 / SEC#: 801-106968, 8-49477

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/3/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/28/1987
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 9/22/1987
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


BG
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 41533 / SEC#: 801-106968, 8-49477

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1700 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867
Mailing Address
1700 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867
Phone number
(714) 628-5200
Established
California since 06/18/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
28

SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

2023 BBGC ADV PART 2A REVISED 7-25-23 (3/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GRAHAM, BRUCE EDWINPRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2563258
BETTFREUND, JOHN WAYNE JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1448436
CALLEN, DOUGLAS BRADSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2133945
GODINEZ, MARIE ELIZABETHCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER3020086

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts303
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 196,073,458

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration4

Red Flags


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Company Information


B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 41533

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