David N. Richter

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES

San Rafael, CA 94903

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CRD#: 1582527

Professional summary

David Neal Richter is a registered financial professional currently at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. located in San Rafael, California.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. David has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

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Experience

Current

April 15, 2015 - Present

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 100 Smith Ranch Road Suite 340, San Rafael, CA 94903

RIA

CRD#: 43285

San Rafael, CA

Past

March 23, 2009 - March 31, 2010

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 145488

CHICAGO, IL

Past

March 23, 2009 - March 31, 2010

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 44856

SAN RAFAEL, CA

Past

July 31, 2006 - December 31, 2008

PRIVATE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 45053

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Past

July 31, 2006 - March 19, 2009

PRIVATE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 45053

PORTLAND, OR

Past

September 11, 1997 - August 4, 2006

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 42046

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Past

March 7, 1997 - September 15, 1997

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 421

OAKDALE, MN

Past

March 1, 1996 - March 10, 1997

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

January 21, 1987 - March 1, 1996

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

CRD#: 173

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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.

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California
(6/30/2015)

Ohio
(5/25/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/29/2015

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/17/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/17/1987

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 2207, Portland, OR 97208-2207

Phone number

(888) 520-6784

Established

Oregon since 03/21/1997

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

1,442

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. FORM 2A ADV FIRM BROCHURE (10/2/2025)

WEALTHPURSUIT WRAP FEE PROGRAMS BROCHURE (10/2/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
M FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INCORPORATED	EQUITY OWNER
HANEY-JACKSON, LAURA ELIZABETH	VICE PRESIDENT - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER	4771801
LUDWIG, STEVEN CHARLES	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	2440911
ROGERS, MARIA RENEE	PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER	2442526
SCHOONMAKER, MICHAEL SKI	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	2408456

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	8,234
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 4,078,516,284

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/10/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
08/28/2023	Cover Page	Report

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David N. Richter

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

PRIVATE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

PRIVATE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/29/2015

Series 65

Date: 3/17/1999

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/17/1987

FINRA

Current Firm

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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