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Richard T. Holden

NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
Herndon, VA 20170
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CRD#: 1653850
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Professional summary


Richard Todd Holden, who also goes by Todd Alan Holden, is a registered financial advisor currently at NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC located in Herndon, Virginia and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Herndon, Virginia.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Richard has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Todd Alan Holden

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. 10/5/2016: NorthWest Financial Advisors, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Started 09/19/2016 - 160 Hours Per Month/8 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Northwest Financial Advisors, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in September 2016. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 2. 4/27/2017: NW Insurance Agency, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Started 04/20/2017 - 8 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - Fixed insurance. 3. 10/22/2018 - No Business Name - Not Investment Related - Home Based - Other-Notary - Started 10/18/2018 - 0 Hours Per Month - Notary in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 4. 11/5/2019 - Northwest Financial Advisors, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business). 5. 1/2/2020 - Northwest Financial Group LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Other-referring broker dealer - Started 9/22/2016 - Compensation paid through this entity in internal records.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

September 23, 2016 - Present

NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 200 Spring Street Suite 120, Herndon, VA 20170
RIA
CRD#: 166769
Herndon, VA
Current

September 16, 2016 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 200 Spring Street, Ste 120, Herndon, VA 20170Office #2: 231 Maple Ave East, Vienna, VA 22180
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Herndon, VA
Current

September 22, 2016 - Present

NORTHWEST FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

Office #1: 9730 Liberia Ave, Manassas, VA 20110Office #2: 231 Maple Avenue, East, Vienna, VA 22180Office #3: 7500 Webb Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155
BD
CRD#: 145064
Manassas, VA
Past

April 7, 2021 - April 8, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MANASSAS, VA
Past

May 2, 2016 - September 23, 2016

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
Woodbridge, VA
Past

May 2, 2016 - September 23, 2016

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
Woodbridge, VA
Past

June 12, 2009 - May 2, 2016

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Past

June 12, 2009 - May 2, 2016

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
WOODBRIDGE, VA
Past

January 2, 2009 - June 12, 2009

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

August 7, 2007 - January 5, 2009

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20677
BEAVERCREEK, OH
Past

July 31, 2007 - January 5, 2009

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP

RIA
CRD#: 110283
BEAVERCREEK, OH
Past

January 1, 2005 - August 11, 2005

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

June 8, 2004 - January 1, 2005

HSBC BROKERAGE (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 6956
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 10, 1998 - June 4, 2004

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 10, 1998 - June 4, 2004

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

May 21, 1987 - August 6, 1990

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 166769 / SEC#: 801-77994

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2013 Approved)

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
(11/15/2021)
RR
Arizona
(5/23/2018)
RR
California
(9/16/2016)
RR
Colorado
(12/8/2017)
RR
Connecticut
(7/3/2025)
RR
Delaware
(4/12/2019)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/16/2016)
RR
Florida
(9/16/2016)
RR
Illinois
(2/27/2019)
RR
Indiana
(7/28/2017)
RR
Kansas
(7/28/2017)
RR
Kentucky
(10/18/2024)
RR
Maine
(3/16/2018)
RR
Maryland
(9/16/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/28/2017)
RR
Michigan
(10/4/2021)
RR
Missouri
(9/16/2016)
RR
Nebraska
(8/16/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(9/16/2016)
RR
New Mexico
(3/9/2023)
RR
New York
(5/9/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/16/2016)
RR
Ohio
(9/16/2016)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/28/2017)
RR
Oregon
(3/28/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/21/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(10/29/2018)
RR
Texas
(11/13/2017)
RR
Virginia
(9/16/2016)
IAR
Virginia
(9/23/2016)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2018)
RR
West Virginia
(11/13/2017)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/16/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/16/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


NF
NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 166769 / SEC#: 801-77994

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 Spring Street Suite 120, Herndon, VA 20170
Mailing Address
Phone number
(703) 810-1072
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
41

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS PART 2A OF FORM ADV (3/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,896
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,924,736,060

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Company Information


NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 166769Herndon, VA 20170

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