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Richard J. Ballou

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
ATLANTA, GA 30326
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CRD#: 1572301
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Professional summary


Richard John Ballou, AIF®, CIMA®, who also goes by Rick Ballou, is a registered financial advisor currently at JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

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 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 31, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24, Series 23, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rick Ballou

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.
1) Venture 24 LLC; 408 U.S. Route One, York, ME; Not Investment Related; Founder; Consulting Services; Venture 24 has standing consulting agreements with a number of non-securities businesses that could pay a fee and/or an ongoing royalty. The time and compensation is minimal; Compensated. 2) Lucky Mud Club Foundation; 201 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33602; start date 12/03/2018; Investment committee; I will manage the foundations assets; I am compensated only if we raise enough assets to warrant approved investments; 4hrs/month; 0.30hrs/day; We are setting up a foundation that will be run by an appointed person; Investment-related. 3) Powerflex Select LLC; not investment related; 408 U.S. Route One, York, ME; Skate & Serf E-commerce; Owner/Co-Founder; start date: 11/02/2021; This is a family owned ecommerce business that we are adding on to Powerflex skate and I have partners who are responsible for day to day activities. Business guidance but limited involvement. 4) Knuckies Hoagies, Milton, Georgia; Not Investment Related; Nature: Hoagie franchise; Title/Position: Board of Directors and Investor; Duties: Attend Meetings and develop business relationships in the local business community.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

September 11, 2018 - Present

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

Office #1: 3560 Lenox Road Ne Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30326
RIA
BD
CRD#: 463
ATLANTA, GA
Current

September 11, 2018 - Present

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

Office #1: 3560 Lenox Road Ne Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30326
RIA
BD
CRD#: 463
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 30, 2017 - September 10, 2018

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 463
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 29, 2017 - September 10, 2018

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 1, 2010 - February 16, 2016

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108257
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 1, 2010 - February 16, 2016

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 29, 2005 - May 7, 2010

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107900
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 1, 2003 - March 28, 2005

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105842
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 3, 2002 - April 1, 2003

STEIN ROE & FARNHAM INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 105847
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 8, 2002 - May 1, 2010

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 31, 2001 - May 22, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 14, 2000 - May 22, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

August 24, 1999 - August 14, 2000

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 1, 1995 - August 26, 1999

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 30, 1995 - March 1, 1995

COLONIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 25929
Past

December 17, 1990 - February 8, 1995

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 8, 1989 - December 17, 1990

WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 431
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 8, 1987 - September 18, 1989

KRUPP SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10908
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 5, 1986 - December 2, 1987

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325

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".
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT INC. | PARKER/HUNTER ASSET MANAGEMENT | JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

CRD#: 463 / SEC#: 801-7258, 8-462

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/8/1971 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(9/25/2019)
RR
Arizona
(3/3/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(9/25/2019)
RR
California
(9/11/2018)
RR
Colorado
(3/23/2021)
RR
Florida
(3/13/2019)
RR
Georgia
(9/11/2018)
IAR
Georgia
(9/17/2018)
RR
Idaho
(4/28/2020)
RR
Illinois
(5/29/2020)
RR
Indiana
(10/1/2019)
RR
Maryland
(9/27/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/11/2018)
RR
Michigan
(9/27/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(9/25/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(7/8/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(4/23/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(5/28/2020)
RR
New York
(9/11/2018)
IAR
North Carolina
(9/27/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(9/30/2019)
RR
Ohio
(9/25/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/26/2019)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/27/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(9/25/2019)
IAR
South Carolina
(4/22/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(9/26/2019)
RR
Texas
(9/11/2018)
IAR
Texas
(9/11/2018)
RR
Virginia
(9/25/2019)
RR
West Virginia
(4/28/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/10/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 1/14/2020
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT INC. | PARKER/HUNTER ASSET MANAGEMENT | JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

CRD#: 463 / SEC#: 801-7258, 8-462

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/8/1971 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1717 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mailing Address
1717 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone number
(215) 665-6000
Established
Delaware since 08/27/1999
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,375

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT WRAP FEE DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
JUNE PURCHASER LLCOWNER
CULLEY, JOSEPH DAVIDBANKING PRINCIPAL (BP)4275987
DOWNEY, DANEEN ELIZABETHDEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL4758790
FUSCO, CHRISTOPHERROSFP5858082
HALL, CAROLINE KATHRYNECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6342772
HRICKO, MICHAEL JCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4509746
LEMPA, JESSICA ELLENIA CCO5276453
MCSHEA, GREGORY BURNSGENERAL COUNSEL2870963
MILLER, ANTHONY MATTHEWDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT AND CEO4597116
MULLAN, DAVID MICHAELPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2739186
REED, KEVIN JUDEEXECUTIVE OFFICER2105832
RIGGI, BRETT STEPHANCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4462496

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts239,256
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 100,795,564,390

Disclosures


Regulatory Event54
Arbitration66
Bond1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/07/2025
Cover Page
03/21/2025
10/09/2024
10/26/2023

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Company Information


JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

CRD#: 463Atlanta, GA 30326

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