Richard L. Friend
Professional summary
Richard Louis Friend, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Ricard Louis Frien, Rick Friend, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Weatherford, Texas.
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 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Start date: 2007
Experience
June 14, 2024 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
June 14, 2024 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
July 17, 2020 - June 14, 2024
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
July 17, 2020 - June 14, 2024
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
May 4, 2012 - July 17, 2020
INVESTACORP ADVISORY SERVICES INC
May 4, 2012 - July 17, 2020
INVESTACORP, INC.
July 8, 1997 - April 27, 2012
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
July 17, 1987 - July 9, 2007
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
July 17, 1987 - April 27, 2012
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218
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Exams
FINRA
Current Firm
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| OSAIC, INC. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| CORNICK, GREGORY ALLEN | CEO, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 3132991 |
| FORD, ERINN JUNE | DIRECTOR | 2176816 |
| MIHAL, SHAWN MICHAEL | SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3262384 |
| MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLS | CORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL | 2420144 |
| PRICE, JAMES DALE | CHAIRMAN | 1243224 |
| SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAM | EVP, OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, DIRECTOR | 2627931 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 797,559 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 200,266,275,275 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 50 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
| Bond | 7 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | ||
| 12/18/2024 | ||
| 01/26/2024 |
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