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Richard M. Arnitz

EMERSON EQUITY LLC
Irvine, CA 92618
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CRD#: 1694002
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Professional summary


Richard Michael Arnitz, who also goes by Rich Arnitz, Richard Arnitz, is a registered financial professional currently at EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in Irvine, California.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Richard has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rich Arnitz | Richard Arnitz

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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

July 7, 2020 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 9940 Research Drive Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
Irvine, CA
Past

February 18, 2020 - July 9, 2020

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23224
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

June 28, 2019 - February 19, 2020

FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 16507
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 11, 2017 - December 8, 2017

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 130032
Farmers Branch, TX
Past

February 27, 2012 - December 4, 2015

REALTY CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 145454
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 3, 2010 - April 9, 2012

GRUBB & ELLIS CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 151226
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

March 7, 2007 - October 7, 2011

GRUBB & ELLIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17932
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

March 22, 2005 - November 28, 2005

CCO CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31147
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 27, 2000 - March 14, 2005

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

May 6, 1991 - December 30, 1991

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10232
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 24, 1988 - March 1, 2000

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

September 24, 1987 - July 9, 1988

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774

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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EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Arizona
(7/7/2020)
RR
Arkansas
(7/19/2022)
RR
California
(7/7/2020)
RR
Colorado
(7/7/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(3/29/2022)
RR
Florida
(4/26/2022)
RR
Georgia
(8/11/2022)
RR
Idaho
(2/15/2022)
RR
Illinois
(6/16/2021)
RR
Iowa
(1/4/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(10/20/2021)
RR
Maine
(11/29/2022)
RR
Maryland
(4/23/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/25/2023)
RR
Michigan
(5/25/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(7/18/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(12/23/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/3/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(2/14/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(9/30/2021)
RR
New York
(6/24/2021)
RR
Ohio
(3/23/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/7/2021)
RR
Oregon
(12/9/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/8/2021)
RR
South Dakota
(2/21/2024)
RR
Texas
(7/27/2021)
RR
Utah
(4/28/2023)
RR
Vermont
(1/8/2025)
RR
Virginia
(10/11/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(11/2/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/25/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/28/1987
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Mailing Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone number
(650) 312-0200
Established
California since 10/10/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
222

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (10/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BALDINI, DOMINIC JULIOMANAGING MEMBER, PRESIDENT, GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, MUNI PRINCIPAL, FINOP3082081
MORRISSEY, KATHLEEN FRANCESCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1771747
SNYDER, SEAN KRISTIANCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER1860842

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,091
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 327,937,701

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032Irvine, CA 92618

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