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Richard James Bell

SEARLE & CO.
Middletown, RI
·CRD# 1468480·40 years experience

Professional Summary

Richard James Bell is a registered financial advisor currently at SEARLE & CO. located in Middletown, Rhode Island. Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Richard has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SEARLE & CO.·CRD# 13035
RIA
BD
Middletown, RI
October 5, 2005 - Present
SEARLE & CO.·CRD# 13035
RIA
BD
333 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
October 5, 2005 - Present
BELLE HAVEN INVESTMENTS, L.P.·CRD# 29278
RIA
Greenwich, CT
March 3, 2004 - October 25, 2005
LOUGHLIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.·CRD# 113438
RIA
Greenwich, CT
June 26, 2000 - August 17, 2005
BELLE HAVEN INVESTMENTS, L.P.·CRD# 29278
BD
Rye Brook, NY
October 23, 1991 - October 25, 2005
HOLCOMB, STEVENS SECURITIES, INC·CRD# 22830
BD
August 22, 1991 - October 23, 1991
GLICKENHAUS & CO.·CRD# 2016
BD
New York, NY
April 1, 1987 - August 28, 1991
JPMSI·CRD# 15733
BD
May 1, 1986 - March 19, 1987

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Current Firm

S&
SEARLE & CO.

SEARLE & CO.

CRD#: 13035 / SEC#: 801-68574, 8-28600
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2007 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/5/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

333 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830

Mailing Address

333 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830

Phone Number

(203) 869-4800

Established

Connecticut since 11/22/1982

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

September

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

13

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 9 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (25 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 9 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

SEARLE & CO. FORM ADV PART 2A: DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (12/16/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SEARLE, ROBERT SOUTHWORTHPRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CFO839312
COOK, THADDEUS SAJOUSVICE PRESIDENT856315
PETERS, KAREN LYNNFIN OP2080613

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

129

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$629,892,525

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

4

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Other business activities

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Vermont Spirits White River Junction VT non-investment related firm - Distillery - Shareholder - OCT 2, 2020 - 1 hour month - 1 hour month trade day - provides informal transitional advice to Board.

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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".
S&
SEARLE & CO.

SEARLE & CO.

CRD#: 13035 / SEC#: 801-68574, 8-28600
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2007 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/5/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(10/5/2005)
RR
Colorado
(6/29/2010)
RR
Connecticut
(10/5/2005)
IAR
Connecticut
(10/5/2005)
RR
Florida
(10/5/2005)
RR
Indiana
(8/17/2011)
RR
Maryland
(4/20/2006)
RR
Minnesota
(11/8/2011)
RR
Missouri
(9/8/2006)
RR
New Jersey
(10/5/2005)
RR
New Mexico
(8/12/2011)
RR
New York
(10/5/2005)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/17/2011)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/17/2006)
RR
Texas
(10/5/2005)
RR
Vermont
(11/16/2009)
RR
Virginia
(8/17/2011)

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

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 2000About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1986About the Series 63 exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed May 1999About the Series 24 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 1997About the Series 53 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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