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Richard L. Sarro

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CRD#: 1787022
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Richard Louis Sarro, who also goes by Ric Sarro, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Richard had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ric Sarro

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 8, 2019 - September 9, 2019

CONFIDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 127383
Goodyear, AZ
Past

September 23, 2015 - March 22, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
TUKWILA, WA
Past

September 23, 2015 - March 22, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
TUKWILA, WA
Past

August 14, 2014 - August 11, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

August 8, 2014 - August 11, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

October 23, 2009 - April 2, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
TACOMA, WA
Past

October 23, 2009 - April 2, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
TACOMA, WA
Past

September 15, 2008 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

September 9, 2008 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

July 17, 2006 - November 30, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
KIRKLAND, WA
Past

July 17, 2006 - November 30, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
KIRKLAND, WA
Past

July 12, 1999 - November 11, 2004

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 1, 1998 - November 11, 2004

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
SEATTLE, WA
Past

July 1, 1998 - July 12, 1999

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA
Past

December 21, 1992 - July 1, 1998

SEAFIRST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17411
SEATTLE, WA
Past

March 7, 1991 - December 22, 1992

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
OMAHA, NE
Past

February 26, 1991 - November 20, 1992

KFS BD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 490
OMAHA, NE
Past

September 28, 1988 - February 4, 1991

RCL NORTHWEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14101
Past

April 11, 1988 - October 17, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

January 20, 1988 - April 11, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

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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CONFIDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
CONFIDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | PLJ ADVISORS LLC | PLJ ADVISORS | PARSON LATIMER & JUDGE, LLC. | PARSON LATIMER & JUDGE LLC | PARSON LATIMER & JUDGE | NATIONAL RETIREMENT COUNSELORS | NATIONAL RETIREMENT COUNSELING | CONFIDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 127383 / SEC#: 801-122368

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/16/2022 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2022 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/29/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CW
CONFIDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
CONFIDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | PLJ ADVISORS LLC | PLJ ADVISORS | PARSON LATIMER & JUDGE, LLC. | PARSON LATIMER & JUDGE LLC | PARSON LATIMER & JUDGE | NATIONAL RETIREMENT COUNSELORS | NATIONAL RETIREMENT COUNSELING | CONFIDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 127383 / SEC#: 801-122368

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/16/2022 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
10940 Wilshire Blvd Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 824-1000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

04 2025 CWM FORM ADV PART 2A FINAL (4/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,843
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 344,241,463

Red Flags


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Company Information


CONFIDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 127383

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