RP

Richard M. Paul

POTOMAC ADVISORS
Lakewood Ranch, FL
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CRD#: 1603141
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Professional summary


Richard Matthew Paul, who also goes by Richard Paul, is a registered financial advisor currently at POTOMAC ADVISORS, INC. located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Richard has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 2 and Series 3 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Richard Paul

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 18, 2006 - Present

POTOMAC ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 131070
Lakewood Ranch, FL
Past

February 27, 2004 - September 25, 2012

POTOMAC

RIA
CRD#: 105413
EASTON, MD

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(4/18/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 11/22/1989
Non-Member General Securities Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 11/26/1986
National Commodity Futures Examination

Current Firm


PA
POTOMAC ADVISORS, INC.
POTOMAC ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 131070 / SEC#: 801-118200

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/2024 Approved)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2024 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Lakewood Ranch, FL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(941) 870-3426
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts15
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 19,360,702

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Company Information


POTOMAC ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 131070Lakewood Ranch, FL

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