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Richard A. Berry

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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CRD#: 1689234
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Professional summary


Richard Anthony Berry, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Richard has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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BERRY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 306 WEST HARRISON STREET, DILLON, SC 29536. LIFE INSURANCE, FIXED INDEXED ANNUITIES, LTC INSURANCE RENTAL PROPERTIES

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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®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

February 6, 2020 - Present

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 4226 Mayfair Street Suite 200, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
RIA
CRD#: 157423
Myrtle Beach, SC
Past

December 10, 2012 - February 14, 2020

BERRY FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 165282
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Past

August 4, 2011 - December 10, 2012

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 157423
DILLON, SC
Past

July 29, 2010 - August 2, 2011

REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125004
KENTWOOD, MI
Past

January 15, 2008 - October 7, 2008

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133358
DILLON, SC
Past

June 12, 2006 - December 31, 2006

MADISON AVENUE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137461
DILLON, SC
Past

September 22, 2005 - April 5, 2006

KALOS MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 133025
DILLON, SC
Past

August 20, 1987 - May 7, 2003

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
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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ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
South Carolina
(2/6/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/25/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
19600 West Catawba Avenue Suite B200, Cornelius, NC 28031
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 340-2514
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
124

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,592
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,841,154,148

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/12/2023
Cover Page
06/27/2023
01/24/2023

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Company Information


ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 157423Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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