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Richard T. Adams

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CRD#: 1590489
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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.

Richard Thomas Adams JR, who also goes by Richard Thomas Adams, Rich Adams, Richard T Adams Jr., was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Richard had worked at 8 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Richard Thomas Adams | Rich Adams | Richard T Adams Jr.

Other business activities


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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

March 16, 2016 - May 31, 2017

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8408
Glendale, CA
Past

March 2, 2011 - January 27, 2016

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
GLENDALE, CA
Past

August 14, 2007 - February 24, 2011

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
MOORPARK, CA
Past

December 14, 2005 - September 7, 2007

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
MOORPARK, CA
Past

September 5, 1995 - December 31, 2005

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 11, 1993 - September 11, 1995

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

August 5, 1992 - June 18, 1993

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 9, 1987 - June 15, 1992

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/31/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CF
CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CAPITOL CITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 8408 / SEC#: 801-24253, 8-25203

BD
Cancelled by SEC on 04/08/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
1821 West Burdick Expressway, Minot, ND 58701
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Wisconsin since 08/11/1980
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CFS ADV PART 2 (3/28/2019)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CAPITAL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.OWNER
CHRISTIANSON, JOANNE MARIETREASURER5341634
KAPPOTIS, ERNEST DPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4871251
KAPPOTIS, ERNEST DPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4871251
KAPPOTIS, ERNEST DFINOP4871251
POLLARD, DONALD ROBERTPRESIDENT2181631
POLLARD, DONALD ROBERTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2181631

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration5

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Company Information


CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8408

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